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WEDNESDAY March 30, 2016 21 Jumada Al Thani 1437 AH

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FROM THE WORDS OF HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN

On the occasion of the Graduation of the 1st group of students from the Sultan Qaboos University, 1990

‘His Majesty’s Wisdom’ The fine achievements of Oman today are a demonstration of her deep and ancient roots, and an affirmation of her rare and sublime qualities.

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His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers on Tuesday received Sheikh Dr Ahmed Badr Eddin Hassoun, Chairman of the Supreme Ifta’a Council of Syria who is currently visiting in the Sultanate. — ONA See Page 7

EgyptAir hijacking ends in Cyprus

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An EgyptAir plane flying from Alexandria to Cairo was hijacked and forced to land in Cyprus on Tuesday by a man with what authorities said was a fake suicide belt. >A15

BUSINESS

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Rain predicted in parts of Oman amid unstable weather Staff Reporter MUSCAT: It may rain in the Musandam and North Batinah governorates, Oman’s Meteorology Department (Met) has predicted.

The Met has confirmed the presence of rain clouds over Batinah, Buraimi and Oman coast on its official Twitter handle.

According to Jason Nicholls, a senior meteorologist at Accuweather.com, heavy rain is not likely in Oman and the United Arab Emirates until Saturday.

Media in the UAE have reported that residents of UAE woke up to wet weather on Tuesday morning, with different intensities of rainfall recorded in Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah in the early hours.

Unstable weather has been sweeping across the Gulf region as Qatar and Bahrain have also been reporting rain since Monday, with the west coast of Saudi Arabia gripped in a severe sandstorm earlier this week that halted air and road traffic.

Omani companies taking part in the (Opex) 2016, in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa from April 11 to 14, expect to sign major contracts with companies in Africa >B1

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Iran deny Oman win in qualifiers

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Oman were handed a 2-0 defeat by Iran in their last match of the second round Group D 2018 World Cup/2019 Asian Cup joint qualifier in Tehran on Tuesday. >C1

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Omani engineering students set to shine in competition HASAN SHABAN AL LAWATI

hassan@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: What can young engineers do to provide a better life to people? This question will be answered next Sunday during the 7th Engineering Students Gathering at the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), at an event held under the patronage Salim bin Nassir Al Oufi, undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil and Gas, and Dr. Ali Al Bemani, vice chancellor of the SQU. Proudly showcasing their stateof-the-art inventions, students from Oman, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Arab countries will participate in the annual event, which will focus this year on sustainable application of engineering projects.

Each university is allowed to participate with a maximum of two projects, and Oman’s educational institutions are all set

to impress. During the four-day event, students will exhibit their projects before the public, and the honourable guests from both the private and public sector, including an on-stage presentation for selective projects.

According to Hasna Al Al Shuaibi, an organiser, the gathering will offer an exhibition platform that allows students to

Even if the crude prices recover, the retail fuel prices will not be capped, a top official of Majlis Al Shura economic panel said

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reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Motorists can expect to carry on paying more for petrol this year with no plans to cap the cost at the pumps if the global oil price continues to rise, a top official at the Majlis Al Shura economic panel said.

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express their ideas and share them with the audience.

“Our challenge is that we have few materials in our hands, and we should find a way to create more with less,” said Abdul Wahab Al Maimani, head of the Engineering Society.

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“At present there are no plans to cap the retail fuel prices in Oman. Even if the crude prices recover, the retail fuel prices will not be capped,” said Ahmed Al Haddabi, vice-chairman of Shura economic panel.

While the strengthening price of oil will help the Sultanate’s finances it is also a double-edged sword for motorists now that the government has removed the petrol subsidy, letting the market dictate the cost at the pump.

April’s price for Oman’s commuters has increased.

Citing a circular from the Ministry of Oil and Gas, an official from one of the petrol and diesel distribution companies, said that in April, the revised regular petrol (M90) will cost 145 baisas per litre, super graded (M95) 158 baisas and diesel will cost 163 baisas. In March, the cost of regular petrol (M90) was 130 baisas per litre, super graded (M95) was 145 baisas and diesel was 146 baisas. >A4

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 The customer who sends their door-to-door cargo should declare a complete list of items, produce their identity proof at the time of booking for safety and secure delivery to the right person Mohammed Ali, Senior official of a cargo company

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Door-to-door cargo to India costlier Representatives of door-to-door cargo agents said that the recent increase in cargo rates by airlines by 100-200 baisas to around 650 baisas per kg and other cost escalation have prompted them to raise the rates

Times News Service MUSCAT: Cargo agents, who deliver goods at the door steps of Indian expatriates back home, have decided to raise their door-to-door air cargo charge between Muscat and New Delhi by 100 baisas to OMR1.3 per kg.

The decision was taken by cargo agents, after a meeting of 35 agents in Muscat. India now allows such

cargoes only at the New Delhi airport and the cargo agents have to dispatch their consignments to other states from Delhi airport.

Representatives of door-to-door cargo agents said that the recent increase in cargo rates by airlines by 100-200 baisas to around 650 baisas per kg and other cost escalation have prompted them to raise the rates.

“We are passing on the addition-

MAKING A POINT: Since India allows such door-to-door parcel service only at New Delhi airport, clearance and delivery expenses to the southern states have increased due to high transportation cost. — Supplied picture

al cost to the end consumers,” said Mohammed Ali, a senior official of a Muscat-based cargo company.

He said that there was also an increase in cargo handling charges at the Muscat airport and a growth

in transport charges and other operation expenses. Mohammed Ali said that since India allows such door-to-door parcel service only at New Delhi airport, clearance and delivery expenses to the southern

ACHIEVEMENT

MUSCAT: Adnan Al Balushi, a barista from Bin Mirza International’s Second Cup Oman, has recently been named the 2016 Barista Champion for the Middle East and Africa (MEA).

The competition, which saw participants preparing five small beverages in under 3 minutes and 30 seconds, was streamed live on Periscope in front of a panel of Second Cup judges.

Taste and presentation The baristas were judged on their drinks’ taste and presentation, in addition to their interaction with customers while preparing coffee.

Regarding the contest, Jannat Moosa, Marketing Director at Bin Mirza International, said, “Being chosen as the MEA’s first regional champion for the Barista 2016 Cham-

Government facility Indian expatriates working overseas are making use of a govern-

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Regional recognition for Oman barista Times News Service

states have increased due to high transportation cost.

ment facility to send gift parcels not exceeding Rs20,000 in total value to their friends and family members.

The non-residents Indians depend on door-to-door agents for delivering such gifts.

It takes anywhere between 15 and 25 days for cargo agents to deliver a parcel, after booking in Muscat. All the airlines operating in Muscat-New Delhi sector have a quota for cargoes.

Mohammed Ali said the customer who sends their door-todoor cargo should declare a complete list of items, produce their identity proof at the time of booking for safety and secure delivery to the right person. Also, cargo agents do not provide any insurance coverage for the items.

Dangerous goods are not allowed in door to door cargo gift parcels. Customers and agents have to make sure that such items are not included in the boxes.

pionship recognises Adnan’s years of training, commitment to coffee excellence, and highquality service. “He joins a long list of prestigious finalists, proving that passion pays off. His participation reflects the rising profile of professional baristas in the Sultanate and will serve as an inspiration to other coffee makers in the future.”

Marketing award Bin Mirza International was also honoured by the Second Cup International with a marketing award for its commitment to excellence.

Meanwhile, Mark Mathews, another Second Cup Oman employee, received the ‘Operations and Business Development Manager of the Year’ Award for maintaining high customer experience standards throughout the year.

Adam-Thumrait dual-carriageway work under way ADAM: Ministry of Transport and Communications has begun to implement Adam — Thumrait dual-carriageway project “parts I and II”.

This was confirmed by Eng Abdullah bin Ali Al Kheyari, Director General of Roads and Land Transport at the Ministry of Transport and Communications.

RECOGNITION: The competition, saw participants preparing five small beverages in under three minutes and 30 seconds. — Supplied picture

Integrated service The Adam-Thumrait dual-carriageway project “parts I and II,” extend for 240 kilometres, starting from the end of Izz-Adam dual-carriageway. The project includes multi-level interchanges to serve the bypass traffic.

Eng Al Kheyari told Oman

News Agency (ONA) that the project was designed to be passable during all weather conditions, and several locations were allocated for integrated service stations to be used by the concerned parties, in addition to providing many side parking areas and parking areas for trucks and weights truck stations in order to adjust the axial and overall loads on the road.

He explained that the crosssection of the road consists of two lanes (3.75 metres each) in each direction and 24 metre mid-island, 3 metre outside shoulder, 1.5 metre inside shoulder. He added that the island is provided with metal barriers in both sides. -ONA

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ROHM to present ‘Troy: An Anatolian Legend’ dance theatre production Times News Service

ATTRACTIONS: Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) will feature at least six concerts between April and May as part of its end of season performances before the holy month of Ramadhan begins in June. - Supplied photo

ROHM to host six season end stagings Apart from usual events, ROHM has added another performance in April to mark Intentional Jazz Day, taking place on April 30

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deeba@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) will feature at least six concerts between April and May as part of its end of season performances before the holy month of Ramadhan begins in June. Apart from the usual events, ROHM has added another performance in April to mark the Intentional Jazz Day, taking place on April 30. Initially, NaEVENT

Seminar on role of youth in growth to be held today MUSCAT: Importance of involving young people in development planning strategies, and institutionally empowering them will be discussed at the seminar on “The Youth Role in Development”, which kicks off today.

The seminar is being organised by the National Youth Commission (NYC) in cooperation with the Supreme Council for Planning and the GCC General Secretariat, under the auspices of Sultan bin Salim Al Habsi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Planning.

The seminar will discuss the importance of involving young people in development planning strategies, and institutionally empowering them through the investment of their practical and intellectual talents to advancing the development, as the world is heading today to enhance opportunities for young people to contribute to the economy, and the development of national policies, as they constitute an important factor in the civil society.

The seminar includes thirteen working papers from within and outside the Sultanate.

The working papers fall under three major themes.

The themes include the reality and the aspirations of the Gulf youth to contribute to the development of government, government interest in the sector of youth in development, mechanisms for youth empowerment and review of Gulf and Arab experiences in the field of institutional empowerment of young people. -ONA

talie Cole was scheduled to perform on the occasion, however with her unexpected death earlier this year, and after the ROHM refunded the money for Cole’s concert, the Grammy Awardwinning American Jazz singer, Al Jarreau has been engaged by ROHM to perform in Muscat on April 24 in an additional concert.

Natalie Cole “ROHM recognises Jazz as one of the most important genres, and we had accordingly scheduled Natalie Cole to perform, but as her tragic and early death intervened, ROHM thought to find an additional concert for this occasion by inviting one of the most recognised Jazz artists-Al Jarreau,” said Umberto Fanni, director general at the ROHM during a press conference yesterday.

According to Fanni, Al Jarreau’s performance promises to be a night to remember, not only for Jazz lovers, but for all American pop lovers. “We are proud to have him at the opera house and ticket sales have already started, we are hoping that it will be a full house.”

MUSCAT: The Royal Opera House (ROHM) will host three performances of the legendary tale of the Trojan War is presented by the Fire of Anatolia, a first-rate theatrical dance company, which has been entertaining millions worldwide with sensational performances.

“Troy, an Anatolian Legend,” is a spectacular production that is not only highly entertaining, but also of historical interest as it enacts a famous war saga, parts of which have been authenticated by archaeological discoveries in the modern era. One of the stars of the show is an eight-metre tall statue of the famous Trojan Horse.

Laden with select warriors, the giant wooden horse was a ‘gift’ which the Greeks left behind when they supposedly sailed away after a 10-year siege of the city of Troy. Assuming the great horse be war booty, the Trojans dragged it through the gates of the City. When darkness fell and the Greek ships had returned to shore, the warriors crept out of the horse and opened the gates for the Greek army, which took the Trojans by surprise and won the war. This gave rise to the well-known saying, “Beware of the Greeks bearing gifts.”

Directed by Mustafa Erdogan, this elaborate production took more than 7,200 hours to create, is performed with players in some 2,000 costumes and utilises 150,000 watts of lighting. The show presents hundreds of colourful folkdance figures and exciting music from the various regions of Turkey as it introduces the world to the fire that arises from the ancient mosaic of love, peace and culture in Anatolia.

Mythical city The once mythical city of Troy, described in Homer’s famous Iliad and discovered by German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann in 1868, is brought to life through a spectacular production involving hundreds of artists and technicians.

The Royal Opera House will host the performances: on Thursday, March 31; Friday, April 1; and Saturday, April 2, all at 7.30 pm.

For further information and booking, consult the ROHM website www.rohmuscat.org.om

EPIC TALE: ‘Troy, an Anatolian Legend’, is a spectacular production that is not only highly entertaining, but also of historical interest as it enacts a famous war saga, parts of which have been authenticated by archaeological discoveries in the modern era. - Supplied photos

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Omani parents prefer private school education Study showed that 88 per cent are satisfied with the quality of education; 85 per cent are also satisfied with the facilities and school preparations and 83 per cent are satisfied with the grading system

TARIQ ZIAD AL HAREMI

tariqh@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: More than 80 per cent of Omani parents are in favour of private school education for their children, according to a study conducted by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). Between September 30 and October 12 last year, 3,039 parents with children enrolled in private schools, in all governorates, were surveyed, our of which 83 per cent said they are satisfied with private school education versus public schools.

The study showed that 88 per cent are satisfied with the quality of education; 85 per cent are also satisfied with the facilities and school preparations; 83 per cent are satisfied with the grading system, as well as involvement of parents, while 75 per cent are satisfied with the value of expenses.

Reasons for favour The quality of education, or curriculum, is the top reason for favouring private school education over public schools, where 58 per cent of the parents agreed. Parents who prefer the quality of English language taught followed with 22 per cent, while the close proximity of the school to their home was the

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third preferred reason for 18 per cent of the parents.

According to the study, 85 per cent of the parents are satisfied with the value of school trips and activities, making it the number

one reason for expenses, while uniform costs ranked second with 84 per cent satisfaction.

Transportation and school fees recorded the lowest of satisfaction rating as 61 per cent and 59 per cent respectively showed dissatisfaction with the value for money.

The average annual school fee for Kindergarten (KG) until the tenth grade is OMR1,200, while grades 11 and 12 cost OMR2,000 per year, according to NCSI. International schools charge, on average, OMR2,856 for KG to tenth grade per year and that fee increases for the final two years of school, where parents must pay an average of OMR4,090 per year.

Bilingual schools average OMR2,000 per year for KG to tenth grade and that value is increased to OMR2,865 for 11th and 12th grade students.

Monolingual schools average about OMR620 for KG to tenth grade while 11th and 12th grades cost an average of OMR1,930.

Improvements However, parents feel there are still some improvements needed to develop education in the private sector. Twenty-nine per cent feel that more efficient teachers must be employed or the current ones would improve their efficiency as the primary thing to focus on, as well as improving the school curriculum, to which 25 per cent of parents agreed. Adding the need to reduce school fees came as the top third reason for improving private sector education, where 18 per cent of parents felt it necessary.

Currently, there are 468 established private schools in the Sultanate. During the 2014-2015 academic year, there were 89,275 students enrolled in private schools in all grades versus 516,891 students in public schools.

is what parents must pay on an average in the final two years if their children study in an international school in Oman

I N I T I AT I V E

Competition to encourage blood donation held at SQU Times News Service MUSCAT: With the aim to encourage blood donation and to increase awareness about it among the Sultan Qaboos University’s (SQU’s) students and faculty, the Blood Donation Committee and the “Donor 1000” student group at SQU are organising a donation competition between SQU colleges, which began on February 21 and will end on April 9.

The competition had started with a formal opening ceremony under the patronage of Dr. Yuousf Salim Al Hinai, the dean of Student Affairs at SQU. During the ceremony, a draw was conducted to divide the nine competing colleges into three groups. The first group included the College of Law, the College of Engineering and the College of Economics and Political Science.

The second group included the College of Nursing, the College of Education and the College of Science. The third group included the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, the College of Arts and Social Sciences and the College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences.

The competition between the colleges in each group lasted for two weeks, during which the colleges were evaluated, based on different criteria. These included the number of donors from each college, the efforts made by the students to increase awareness in the colleges, and performance of the colleges in the knowledge competition. Finally, the colleges qualified from among the first three groups and will eventually compete in April for the prize.

Dr. Arwa Al Riyami, the chairperson of the Blood Donation Committee at SQU Hospital praised the efforts made by the students for organising and running the competition.

“This competition highlights the important role of the students in spreading awareness about blood donation and in recruiting

NOBLE CAUSE: During the ceremony, a draw was conducted to divide the nine competing colleges into three groups. – Supplied photo

Such student activities set an innovative example and should be continued in future, said Dr. Yuousf Salim Al Hinai, the dean of Student Affairs at SQU blood donors to support patients in need of blood at the Sultan Qaboos University Hospital,” Al Riyami said. She also stressed the need for blood donation at the University Hospital as being continuous throughout the year, especially with the expansion of the clinical services offered at the hospital. This initiative highlights the importance of having similar initiatives for encouraging blood donation in the community.

Dean Al Hinai said that such student activities set an innovative example and should be continued in future. He highlighted the positive effect of the competition in spreading the knowledge of blood donation in the university campus.

The blood donation campaigns carried out by the Blood Donation Committee at SQU are ongoing throughout the year within and outside the university campus in order to fulfil the actual needs of blood units for the hospital. In addition, the committee is currently working on disseminating the knowledge of blood donation and encouraging the public to start and continue donating blood.

The Donor 1000 team is a student group in the college of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Marwa Al Shukri, the head of the Donor 1000 team said the team was established in 2014 in order to spread the culture of blood donation in the university community and beyond, and to recruit blood donors to donate blood to blood banks.

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Regent Airways will operate four weekly flights between Oman and Bangladesh from April 7

MUSCAT: One more airline is going to start operations between Bangladesh and Oman, which will help ease travellers’ woes.

Regent Airways, one of the leading private aviation companies in Bangladesh, will operate four flights per week for the first time between Oman and Bangladesh

from April 7, a local agent of the airline said.

“We have already started taking bookings. We are receiving a good response,” an official from the airline’s local office told the Times of Oman. The airlines will use their newly acquired Boeing 737-800 aircraft for the Dhaka-ChittagongMuscat flight, the fifth international route of Regent Airways.

Initially, the flight will oper-

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Shura panel for economic crisis management system

Times News Service MUSCAT: A crisis management system should be established to avoid the consequences of an economic crisis before it occurs, the Shura Council’s Special Committee for dealing with economic crises said in a press release.

This proposal was put forward on Tuesday during a meeting of the Special Committee, which hosted businessmen, as well as heads and members of associations, including the Mining Association and Contractors’ Association.

Those at the meeting noted that actions following crises should be handled effectively by means of a crisis management system, while quickly introducing measures to

curb the social and economic effects on society.

The Committee stressed the importance of focusing on the tourism, fisheries and mining sectors to support the Omani economy and serve as an alternative source of state income, in addition to rationing non-necessary expenditures and limiting the direct effect on citizens.

Alternative sectors The measures that have been taken since the end of last year were quick solutions, as there were expectations that there would be a temporary crisis and oil prices would recover. Now, with the crisis continuing, this sheds light on the importance of creating

alternative sectors in Oman.

The Committee also discussed the role of the private sector in employing Omani job seekers, in light of the current economic crisis, the Omanisation rate in companies, as well as raising the Omanisation rate. Further, the Committee discussed reasons for the dismissal of employees in some sectors and creating a balance between the rate of employment of nationals and the level of productivity in organisations.

The attendees noted that the increase in the number of expatriate workers versus the decrease in the number of Omani nationals working raises a number of questions about productivity within society.

ate four days a week on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

The return flight will leave Muscat at midnight and make a stopover at Chittagong and finally land in Dhaka.

Including all taxes, the minimum fare for Dhaka-Muscat has been fixed at Tk20,565 (approx OMR101) for a one-way trip and Tk39,478 (approx OMR194) for a return trip. The one-way

Chittagong-Muscat trip will cost Tk19,005 (approx OMR93) and the return trip Tk39,244 (approx OMR193).

Besides, each passenger will be allowed to carry 20 kilograms (kg) of luggage from Bangladesh for free, and it will be 45 kg from Oman to Bangladesh.

There are 600,421 Bangladeshis expats in Oman, according to latest statistics issued by the government.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 The increase in fuel prices, especially diesel is affecting companies. It is adding more burden on their operational costs.

Shahswar Al Balushi, CEO, Oman Society of Contractors

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Increase in fuel prices is a worrying trend: Builders

Builders in Oman, who mainly depend on diesel, said that increase in fuel prices is a worrying trend and it is affecting their business.

“The increase in fuel prices, especially diesel is affecting companies. It is adding more burden on their operational costs. Companies are preparing budgets foreseeing this. End products are becoming costlier,” Shahswar Al Balushi, the Chief Executive Officer of Oman Society of Contractors, said.

Before the end of the fuel subsidy on January 15 this year, the price of super unleaded petrol was 120 baisas; for regular it was 114 baisas and for diesel it was 146 baisas.

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official said companies are more cautious in taking up new projects.

‘Many factors are linked’ “We agree that many factors are linked to construction sector ups and down. However, fuel price is a major one. Let it be a government project or a private one, all are cautious in taking up new projects when fuel prices are going up. Construction sector projects cannot be switched off suddenly at one day,” PP Ajayan, a top official at a Muscat-based construction company, said.

“If the suppliers in our sector increase the price citing diesel price hike, we will be hit badly. Transportation of materials is a vital fac-

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tor in our sector,” the official said while adding that they don’t see a promising future.

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said that crude prices have been recovering for the last three months and it is expected that it may reach to $55 per barrel in the coming months. “This means that

retail fuel prices may go up again in Oman,” the geo-physicist, added.

A Muscat-based economist said that when the price goes up by more than 10 per cent it will affect oil dependent sectors.

New reality “However, these companies have to adjust with new reality of market linked pricing. Over the medium term companies will decide how they will respond,” the economist said.

Meanwhile, Kabeer CV, a manager who runs vegetable distribution business, said that increase in prices of diesel is affecting them badly. “I am transporting vegetables purchased from whole-

sale market in Mabelah and distribute at outlets in Mabelah industrial area.

“For hiring one delivery vehicle, per day I had to pay OMR20. I may have to shell out OMR5 extra now on,” Kabeer CV added.

Global oil prices Following the dip in global oil prices, Oman had deregulated its oil prices in January this year as part of austerity measures aimed at plugging the budget deficit.

Fuel subsidies for 2015 were estimated to be OMR580 million, and with deregulation the government will be able to save that money, which is expected to be a great help in reducing the deficit.

Construction sector not hit by slowdown According to the exhibitors, they are receiving good response from the visitors

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mobinmathew@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Many companies in the building, construction and interior design sectors have confirmed that the current slowdown in the market has not affected their business so far.

“Current economic challenges have not affected our business so far, our business is going as good as before,” Nader K Hassan of Trevira told the Times of Oman (TOO) on the sidelines the Big Show exhibition at the Oman Exhibition centre.

“We are here in the local market for some time and we haven’t faced any drawback in our business so far,” he added.

Ratheesan E K of Al Rokn Al Khamis Trading & Co. also agreed

WELL ATTENDED: The opening of the exhibition was attended by several ambassadors to the Sultanate and officials from the government. — OK Mohammed Ali/Times of Oman

with the other exhibitors.

“We deal with PVC doors and windows and such other items; so far we haven’t seen any decline in our business because of the dullness in the market,” he asserted.

“So far, we are not having any issues in the market; I hope it will continue as the same,” another attendee asserted.

Some of the exhibitors also said there is a slight impact on their business due to the current challenges in the market.

“Overall, there is a slight impact on the business,” Harroon Rasheed of Reema Building Materials LLC said.

“But we see some good fortune in the coming months,” he added.

“There is a slight drop in our dealings but it has not had that big an affect our organisation and I think soon it will be back on track,” another exhibitor told TOO. According to another attendee, the dullness in the market may slow down their projects.

“It may delay our projects, but we find that people are thinking of a long-term process, especially people in the Middle East; this is a short term impact so the effect will not go on for long,” he added.

According to the exhibitors they are receiving good response from

the visitors. “We are getting good feedback from the visitors; people are very keen to know about the products and new trends in the market,” Ravikumar Thekkat of Panasonic said.

Panasonic is introducing new kind of switches and electronics items in the exhibition.

“Some of them (Visitors) are ready to talk business and even to sign contracts,” another attendee asserted. Dr. Rasheed bin Al Safi Al Huraibi, chairman of the Tender Board, officially opened the 13th edition of Oman’s landmark building, construction and interior design event, The BIG Show (Builders International Gathering) on Monday.

The opening of the exhibition was attended by several ambassadors to the Sultanate and officials from the government.

Visitors will be treated to Italian kitchen and bath systems, pool and spa systems, wood solutions, among 1,000 other products, from 250 local and international companies representing 15 countries.

According to the organisers, the exhibition has maintained 15 per cent growth in terms of exhibitor participation and sold exhibition space.

The four-day exhibition will end on March 31. The exhibition hours are from 4 pm to 10 pm.

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GCC countries plan to introduce uniform admission procedure for universities REJIMON K

reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: A move to introduce a uniform admission process among universities and centrrs of higher education in GCC countries will be a boon to students seeking to enroll in graduate courses.

Aiming to achieve 100 per cent literacy, the GCC countries have decided to implement a uniform admission process in universities and centres of higher education.

The common standards are being created to provide equal opportunities to GCC students who

wish to enter universities and seats of higher education in the region, a statement by the GCC Secretariat says. “This will ease the procedures for students who are looking for courses. Now, the application forms and procedures are different, not only for colleges in one country, but also varies among different countries. Uniform procedures will be a blessing for students in the GCC,” said Rita Samuel, marketing head at Caledonian College of Engineering.

“Now we see students struggling to complete the admission process,” she added.

Creating joint educational

standards had first been discussed during a meeting of the committee of the directors and presidents of universities and higher education institutions at the GCC Secretariat General in March 1986.

Those at the meeting reviewed topics of special importance to the process of cooperation and integration among GCC states.

The topics included a resolution of the Supreme Council on public education and higher education, objectives, policies and development plans, priorities for the joint action for higher education, equal treatment of student in admissions, coordination of efforts

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Four days of the gathering The Engineering Society will be providing transportation to and from the university during the four days of the gathering, and will also arrange airport transportation to the hotel at time of arrival. This year’s theme will be about sustainability in many different forms, including environmental and sustainable community service.

Participants with the best pro-

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According to the participation conditions list, which has been sent to all contestants, all projects must be prepared and presented by undergraduate students and should have a maximum number of three students.

in the field of research and promoting integration and students’ joint activities and meetings.

Adbuallah Al Saidi, an undergraduate student at one of the schools, welcomed the move, saying that unified admission policy will not only save time, but also help students choose best colleges without suffering through many administrative difficulties.

jects for specified criteria will be awarded during the closing ceremony on Wednesday.

Since its establishment in the academic year 2000-2001, the Engineering Society has successfully organised six engineering exhibitions and six engineering gatherings.

The Engineering Society is a student-run organisation that aims, with the support and supervision of the College of Engineering, to provide students with opportunities to learn, promote 21st century skills, and share their experiences and knowledge. The society organises and hosts events, such as seminars, conferences, exhibitions and workshops.

Projects worth OMR66m funded MUSCAT: Al Raffd Fund provided more than OMR66 million to finance 1,668 projects at the different economic sectors, as of the end of 2015, Tariq Sulaiman Al Farsi, CEO of Al Raffd Fund said quoting from data of Oman Development Bank.

He said in a statement that the Al Raffd team visited 1,571 projects of the funded projects and found that these projects generated more than 3,000 job opportunities for Omani males and females; 42 per cent of which were already job seekers.

The projects funded cover all governorates and wilayats of the Sultanate but with varying degrees with the Governorate of Muscat securing the highest funding rates by the Fund. — ONA

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Majlis health panel reviews draft of amendment to law MUSCAT: Health and Environment Committee in Majlis A’Shura yesterday reveiwed its Final draft of the amendment to the Environment Conservation and Pollution Prevention Law issued by Royal Decree No. (82/2010), after studying law articles and themes and listening to all the concerned parties.

The review came at its 10thmeeting of the 1st annual sitting (2015 - 2016) of the 8th term (2015/2019) held under the chair Ali bin Khalfan Al Qutaiti, Head of the Committee.

The committee discussed the draft report and put forward

many views and ideas that enrich the report. -ONA

Minister receives British official MUSCAT: Dr. Ali bin Mas’oud Al Sunaidi, Minister of Commerce and Industry received in his office yesterday Lord Jeffrey Mountevans Evans, Mayor of the Financial and Business District in London and his accompanying delegation. The two sides reviewed aspects of cooperation in the field of projects financing and the available opportunities to finance renewable energy projects. -ONA

State Council Bureau hosts heads of panels

MEETING

Sayyid Fahd receives chairman of Syrian Supreme Ifta’a Council MUSCAT: His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers on Tuesday received Sheikh Dr Ahmed Badr Eddin Hassoun, Chairman of the Supreme Ifta’a Council in the Syrian Arab Republic who is currently visiting the Sultanate.

Hassoun expressed his greetings and good wishes of success to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said and for the Omani people further progress and prosperity.

After welcoming the guest, Sayyid Fahd highlighted the care accorded by the Sultanate, under the leadership of His Majesty to EVENT

RAFO Commander honours personnel SALALAH: Air Vice Marshal Mattar bin Ali Al Obaidani, Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) handed over at Salalah Air Base on Tuesday excellence certificates to distinguished personnel at Thumrait and Salalah Air Bases in appreciation for their sincere efforts in various career tracks and activities. He also pinned medals of long service and good conduct on officers of the air bases in appreciation for their sincere efforts and dedication in performing the sacred national duty. The event was attended by Air Commodore Fahd bin Ali Al Nu’aimi, Commander of the Salalah Air Base and officers and personnel at the two air bases. -ONA

REVIEW MEETING: The meeting was chaired by Yahya bin Mahfoudh Al Manthri, Chairman of the State Council, in the presence of the heads of the standing committees and the Secretary General of the Council. – Supplied photo

Bureau also praised the reference made by Ahmed bin Nasser Al Meherzi, Minister of Tourism, while delivering a statement with regard to the Oman Tourism Strategy 2040

Times News Service MUSCAT: Bureau of the State Council met on March 29 for its ninth meeting, in which it hosted the standing committee heads and praised the Minister of Tourism, who recognised a study by the State Council regarding tourism in the Sultanate.

The meeting was chaired by Yahya bin Mahfoudh Al Manthri, Chairman of the State Council, in the presence of the heads of the standing committees and the Secretary General of the Council.

The Chairman praised the heads of the committees for their efforts in completing numerous tasks related to draft lawreports and topics concerning the parliamentary group.

The Bureau also praised the reference made by Ahmed bin Nasser Al Meherzi, Minister of Tourism, while delivering a statement with regard to the Oman Tourism Strategy 2040. He said he valued the earlier study prepared by the State Council on “the reality of tourism and the challenges it faces,” in 2010,which delved into the challenges that affect tourism in the Sultanate.

Those at the meeting reviewed the vision of the heads of the committees regarding their work during this period, and discussed a range of topics and the means to enhance the effective role of the committees that facilitate and regulate the different mechanisms of action.

Additionally, the Bureau com-

mended Hon. Eng. Nashi’ah bint Saud bin Mohammed Al Kharousiyah, State Council member and Bureau member of the Council, for being chosen Vice-President of the coordinating committee of women parliamentarians. The Bureau Council also commended the high level of cooperation between the State Council and the Shura Council, and stressed that the ongoing collaboration would benefit joint parliamentary work.

Proposals The Bureau also discussed proposals submitted by a number of members of the Council and referred them to committees, and discussed a number of messages received from the authorities and took appropriate actions.

The agenda for the seventh Regular session, to be held April 19, was also decided upon.

Additionally, those at the meeting approved the minutes of the previous Bureau meeting and reviewed the report on the implementation of decisions taken at meeting No.8 and the report of the follow up of activities between the previous meeting and the present one.

support all efforts made to establish stability on the Syrian land as this will benefit all sectors of the brotherly Syrian people.

During the meeting, they reviewed the role of Muslim scholars in clarifying the true picture of Islam and its mission related to enhancing brotherhood among human communities. They stressed the importance of dialogue and understanding with all cultures and creeds to reach a world where noble value prevail and where violence is discarded and where everyone enjoys peace and security.

The meeting also reviewed the latest regional developments.

Sheikh Dr Ahmed Badr Eddin Hassoun expressed his appreciation for the Sultanate under the leadership of His Majesty and the positive role it plays for the Arab and Islamic issues, as well as its honourable its stances that support security and stability for Syria and its people. He hailed the moderation approach pursued by the Sultanate in addressing all issues, which earned it the respect of everyone. The meeting was attended

by Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalili, Grand Mufti of the Sultanate and Farouq Mahmoud Qaddor, accredited Ambassador of Syriato the Sultanate. — ONA

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DUBAI: Firefighters brought under control a fire that broke out at a residential tower in Ajman in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the city civil defence said on Tuesday, the latest in a series of blazes in the country’s high-rise buildings.

Local media said that five people were treated on the spot for injuries from the fire which broke out late at night on Monday at the Ajman One, a residential cluster of 12 towers.

Fire gutted at least two towers.

Residents of towers were evacuated and the cause of the fire was not immediately known.

“Civil defence teams have brought the residential tower fire under control and they are still at the scene conducting cooling off operations,” the civil defence said in a message on its Twitter account. The civil defence made no mention of any casualties from the blaze. A video posted online by police showed burning debris falling from the building, as police cordoned off roads leading to the site.

It was at least the fourth major high-rise fire in the UAE in three years. Last New Year’s Eve, a blaze hit a downtown hotel in Dubai; in February last year, fire broke out at a 79-storey hotel in Dubai, and in November 2012, a 34-storey Dubai residential building was partially gutted. In some of those cases, experts said the speed at which the fires spread may have been due to the use of flammable cladding on the buildings’ exteriors for decoration or insulation. — Reuters

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HORROR OF FIGHTING

Children bear brunt of war in Yemen, says UNICEF GENEVA: Hundreds of thousands of children in Yemen face life-threatening malnutrition, millions lack access to health care or clean water, and some have been drafted as soldiers in the year-old war, the United Nations Children’s Fund said on Tuesday.

A UNICEF report said all sides had “exponentially increased” the use of child soldiers in the conflict between Houthi forces and a Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen’s President Abdrabbo Mansour Hadi. It knew of 848 documented cases, including boys as young as 10. “On average, at least six children have been killed or injured every day,” said the report “Childhood on the Brink”.

UNICEF has confirmed 934 children directly killed and 1,356 injured, but says they are “only a tip of the iceberg”.

“Sixty-one per cent of those (children) killed and injured were in air strikes across the country,” Julien Harneis, UNICEF’s Representative in Yemen, told a briefing by telephone from the capital Sanaa. All sides have violated international law by using indiscriminate and disproportionate force that means “children die unnecessarily and wrongly”, he said, citing multiple coalition strikes on outdoor markets. Basic services and infrastructure are “on the verge of total collapse,” the report said, noting

INNOCENT VICTIMS: On average, at least six children have been killed or injured every day, said the report ‘Childhood on the Brink’.

UNICEF has confirmed 934 children directly killed and 1,356 injured, but says they are ‘only a tip of the iceberg’. – Reuters files

attacks on schools, hospitals and the water and sanitation system.

The UN said last week the warring parties had agreed to a cessation of hostilities from April 10 and peace talks from April 18, after a year of war that has killed more than 6,200 people. “We’re hoping that the truce kicks in on the 10th and will allow parents and families to come and access health services and other services,” Harneis told Reuters earlier.

“In Sa’ada in the last week, there has definitely been a reduction of fighting in the border area. In Sanaa, we have seen fewer air strikes,” he said.

Nearly half of Yemen’s 22 provinces are on the verge of famine,

the UN’s World Food Programme said last week.

UNICEF delivers nutritional supplies and vaccines against measles, polio and other childhood diseases in the country of 24 million, but it is not enough, Harneis said. The report said an estimated 320,000 children risk severe acute malnutrition, which can leave a child vulnerable to deadly respiratory infections, pneumonia and water-borne diseases. For now UNICEF is only able to reach 200,000 of them, Harneis said.

Nearly 10 million children require humanitarian aid to prevent a further deterioration. Chronic malnutrition can stunt growth and development. — Reuters

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Court allows floor test in Uttarakhand A stunned central government said it was mulling to challenge the Uttarakhand court order DEFIANT: Former Uttarakhand chief minister Harish Rawat

showing a copy of his government’s budget to mediapersons in

DEHRADUN/NEW DELHI: Dehradun on Tuesday. - PTI Ousted Congress government in Uttarakhand got a major reprieve An elated Rawat said he was on Tuesday after the state high court allowed it to prove its ma- confident of proving his majority jority in the assembly on Thurs- in the state assembly. “We shall day despite President’s Rule in prove our majority on the floor on March 31,” he said, castigating the the hill state.

A stunned central government, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led which in a dramatic turn of events central government.

He alleged that Prime Minister on Sunday dismissed the Congress government and imposed Narendra Modi and BJP president President’s Rule in the hill state Amit Shah wanted to “topple” his citing breakdown of governance, government “at any cost” even to said it was mulling to challenge “the extent of murdering democthe Uttarakhand court order racy”. Congress spokesperson and because the validity of a presi- advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi dential proclamation cannot be said the court ruling followed two days of extensive arguments. reviewed judicially.

“The high court accepts the Hearing a petition by sacked chief minister Harish Rawat, the point that despite President’s Rule Uttarakhand High Court, how- there is enough scope for judicial ever, allowed President’s Rule in review to allow a floor test to take the hill state to continue till the place,” Singhvi told the media. floor test. The court also said that all nine Congress rebels who were Horse trading allegations disqualified by the speaker will be He said that the charges against allowed to take part in the vote. the Rawat government do not It said the result of the voting justify the invocation of the much should be presented to the court contested Article 356 that empowers the central government to on Friday.

It ordered the Registrar Gener- impose President’s Rule in a state.

“Mere horse trading allegations al of the court to be present as an will not justify President’s Rule observer in the assembly.

and stop floor test,” he added.

Singhvi said the court has allowed the disqualified Congress legislators to take part in the voting but their vote would be taken into consideration separately.

The BJP said it was no victory for the Congress, but described as “unprecedented” the court verdict to allow floor test during President’s Rule.

“To order something like this during President’s Rule is unprecedented,” BJP spokesperson Nalin Kohli said.

The Uttarakhand political crisis began when nine Congress legislators, including former chief minister Vijay Bahuguna, whom Rawat replaced, revolted against the chief minister and turned to the BJP. On March 18, crisis precipitated when the assembly passed the budget Appropriation Bill by voice vote even as more than half the members led by BJP in the house sought a division, which would have led to recorded voting.

The rebel Congress lawmakers supported the demand. - IANS

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Mamata hits out at Shah for ‘bombs in Bengal’ remark RAMCHANDRAPUR: Reacting sharply to BJP chief Amit Shah’s comment that the sound of Rabindra Sangeet was getting drowned out by bomb blasts in West Bengal, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said there will be no “bigger enemy” than her for anybody who insulted the state.

“If anyone insults Bengal, there will be no bigger enemy than myself,” she said at a poll rally here in Purulia district.

“Today you (BJP) are in power in Delhi, but you will lose tomorrow,” the chief minister said.

Referring to the remarks by the BJP president, she said, “I have heard (Shah) has said something about Rabindranath.

“People of Bengal do not forgive anyone who insults great poets like Rabindranath Tagore and Nazrul Islam,” she said at the rally ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls in the state.

During a press meet in Kolkata earlier in the day, BJP chief said the only industry to have come up in Bengal under Trinamool Congress rule was the bomb-making industry.

“Only the bomb-making indus-

try has come up in West Bengal in the last five years. And the sound of Rabindra Sangeet is getting suppressed because of those bomb blasts,” he said.

Mamata also claimed that the CPI-M, which her party had ousted from power in 2011, had suffered for disrespecting Tagore.

“The CPI-M had claimed it had made Tagore famous while taking ‘Sahaj Path’ (a beginners’ book in Bengali for kids) off the syllabus for nursery students,” she said, claiming that the people of Bengal had taught a lesson to the party for such acts. - PTI

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No words are enough to salute the resilience and spirit of the people of Belgium. We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with them in the wake of the horrific attacks in Brussels and share the grief of those who lost their loved ones Narendra Modi, Prime minister

Ease of doing business a must to boost investment: Jaitley He also expressed hope that the Goods and Services Tax would be cleared sooner or later.

Jaitley said other areas of focus for the government was agriculture and infrastructure. “As far agri sector is concerned, since it was a stressed sector over the last two years, we have used the opportunity in every possible way to pour investments in this sector,” he said and stressed upon measures like higher spending on irrigation, large amount of credit offtake and crop insurance.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said opening of the Indian economy and sectors like insurance, railways, defence and several others which were earlier unavailable for FDI has helped us

SYDNEY: Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said India needs to further ease its business processes to boost foreign and domestic investments, even as he admitted that the country has been impacted by global trade shrinkages.

Terming ‘ease of doing business’ in India as an “important work which is still in progress”, Jaitley also said that the Modi government has been able to straighten several laws and was trying to make taxation systems compatible with the global standards.

Corruption Addressing the Sydney campus of the S. P. Jain School of Global Management after arriving on Tuesday morning on a four-day visit to Australia, Jaitley said the National Democratic Alliance government also been able

PARLEYS: Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley holding a meeting with Mike Baird MP, premier of

New South Wales, in Sydney on Tuesday. - PTI

to make headway in terms of eliminating corruption and it was working on removing discretions of all forms.

Jaitley, who was welcomed by Indian high commissioner Navdeep Suri and S. P. Jain School President Nitish Jain at the jampacked event where he spoke on ‘Reimagining the Indian Economy’, said the global trade shrinkages has impacted India too in terms of uncertainties in stock and currency markets, which Australia itself has also witnessed.

“Opening of the Indian economy and sectors like insurance, railways, defence and several others which were earlier unavailable for Foreign Direct Investment has helped us,” Jaitley said.

Listing various measures taken since the NDA government came to power in May 2014, Jaitley said, “We have also removed the unnecessary conditionalities which was slowing down foreign direct investments and this, probably in greenfield projects, has made

India the most sought after destination as far as FDI is concerned”.

“The second important challenge was not only to improve India’s image but.... image gets improved by the fact that in actual operation those who domestically do business and those who intend to invest in India go back with an impression that it is easy to do business in India,” he said.

“In term of ease of doing business, you are measured by the stability of policies, by predictability, by cutting short the time between the decision to make investment and actual implementation... you need few approvals and easy approvals,” he said.

He said that for India, the system was to get approval from multiple authorities which could frustrate the investors.

“I can claim that we have achieved everything but I think there is a greater realisation in India that in the competitive world today not only to attract foreign investors but also persuading do-

mestic investors, we will have to ease our business processes,” he said adding “that’s an important work which is still in progress as far as India is concerned”.

He also said that the government has been able to make a headway in terms of eliminating corruption. Jaitley further stressed that an area the government was working on was to eliminate discretions of all forms and to eliminate person-to-person contact to ensure a non-discretionary system for all processes.

He said that the government has been able to straighten several laws and was now trying to make the taxation systems compatible with the global standards.

“We are now working on direct tax system. We want to put disputes behind us. We want people to clean up their taxation issues and to bring down India’s corporate tax gradually to a fair international level which would be at a flat 25 per cent. We are slowly moving in that area,” he said.

Low oil prices “We also utilised the regime created by low oil prices resulting in large amount of savings for the government to start investing in the infrastructure sector,” he said.

“We are concentrating on highways, railways, airports, ports and this is the direction in which we are taking the economy,” he said.

“Despite global slowdown, we have managed to maintain the growth rate of 7.5 per cent. All our current figures are very acceptable figures and I am reasonably certain that as the global push to the economy slightly improves, hopefully we have better monsoon and these figures will look even better in years to come,” Jaitley said.

Welcoming the finance minister, Suri said India saw Australia as a critical partner in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Skill India’ programme.

“We are working very closely with number of Australian education institutions. We are looking at different models that are emerging,” he said. Suri said in discussions with Australian skills providers, Indian government was raising the the issue of high cost model offered by the Australian side. - PTI

BRUSSELS BOMBINGS

Modi hails resilience, spirit of people of Belgium NEW DELHI: As he leaves for Belgium as part of a three-nation tour on Tuesday night, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the “resilience and spirit” of its people in the wake of the horrific Brussels bombings and said India stands “shoulder-to-shoulder” with them.

From Brussels, Modi will leave for Washington to attend the Nuclear Security Summit on March 31 and April 1 and from there he will travel to Saudi Arabia on a two-day visit with a focus on boosting energy and security cooperation.

In Brussels, Modi will attend the 13th India-EU Summit and in a pre-deparature statement, he said it will advance multifaceted engagement across a whole range of sectors and described the 28-member bloc as a “vital trading partner”.

On Saudi Arabia, Modi said India’s relations with the Gulf nation were “special” and that “robust” people-to-people ties constitute a key component of the bilateral engagement.

“I plan to work with the Saudi leadership to expand and deepen our bilateral relations.”

Modi’s visit to Brussels comes eight days after the deadly attacks on the city in which at least 35 people, including an Indian, died and over 300 were wounded.

“No words are enough to salute the resilience and spirit of the people of Belgium. We stand shoulderto-shoulder with them in the wake of the horrific attacks in Brussels and share the grief of those who lost their loved ones,” the prime minister said. - PTI

NOBLE CAUSE

Indian-American student empowering rural youth as India goes digital NEW DELHI: Echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to bridge the “digital divide” in the country, a young Indian-American student has begun on her journey to empower rural youth in learning computer programming technology in a small yet picturesque town in Himachal Pradesh.

Through “Pi A La Code” — a project that began in 2014 — California-based Sonia Uppal is helping young talented minds at the Saraswati Niketan Senior Secondary School in a village in Kasauli learn computer programming.

“The experience of using immersive tools to build software that people loved to learn with always excited me and I decided to take computer science to the rural people in India,” Uppal said in a telephonic interview from California.

Born and brought up in California, Sonia stumbled upon a $35 computer developed by Raspberry Pi — the makers of tiny and affordable computers for kids at the Bay Area Maker Faire — an exhibition showcasing invention,

place. After the initial hiccups, things quickly fell in place for her.

Uppal got the necessary permission to teach computer science at Saraswati Niketan Senior Secondary School.

With her broken Hindi, she started to teach computers and the basics of Python to Class 10 and 11 students.

creativity and resourcefulness in the Silicon Valley.

Cost-efficient The mere sight of the cost-efficient Pi computers brightened up her mind and she initially thought of taking the Pi device to India — to The International School Bangalore (TISB) in Bengaluru where she was studying computer science during the period when her father was transferred to India.

She realised that students at her school did not need this basic computer device. But what about students in rural India, she thought, for whom this simple device can become a useful learning tool?

Thus, the “Pi A La Code” idea took shape.” I realised it would be much useful if I take this Pi device to schools in villages which will have much more impact,” Sonia said. In the meantime, she raised money to buy 10 Raspberry Pi teaching sets.

She first taught herself Python — a widely used high-level, dynamic computer programming

ENGROSSED: Sonia Uppal teaching her students at Saraswati Niketan Senior Secondary School in Kasauli district of Himachal Pradesh. - Photo courtesy: Sonia Uppal

language while being selected as a Stanford SHE++ fellow — a social enterprise that empowers women to make their mark in the technology industry. Here, Uppal met people who inspired as well as helped her to take up the noble cause of

teaching computer programming to students in rural India.

Emboldened, she developed a curriculum on her own and flew back to India in 2014 for a 10-day trip to the school tucked away in Kasauli — her mother’s ancestral

Internet connectivity “I thought there would be language and other barriers, but besides Internet connectivity problems, we didn’t have any other major issues,” Uppal added.

Her course was fun, engaging and produced immediate responses with the students.

“The students learnt how to operate the Pi device and basic Python very quickly which was incredible since the only computer experience they had prior was learning how to restart a monitor or to save a word document,” she elaborated. Following the 10-day pilot run in 2014, Uppal returned to the US but continued teach-

ing the students over Skype for a whole year. In 2015, she again came back to Kasauli and taught both web programming and Python to the students.

“I am really glad that I have been able to reach so many kids through this project as I wanted to introduce computer science to the underprivileged,” Uppal said, revealing that many of her students, who are now starting for college, want to pursue computer science as a career. Encouraged, she now wants to extend the “Pi a La Code” project beyond Kasauli.

She also wants to approach the Himachal Pradesh government for its help to start a Raspberry Pi programming curriculum in more schools in the state.

“Since Pi teaching set is quite inexpensive, many kids can be taught for a small amount of funding and this can easily be expanded to other states,” she explained.

Currently, Uppal is focussed on making an e-book compiling the lessons she implemented in her curriculum. - IANS

T E R R O R AT TA C K

Pakistan team’s visit strengthens Centre’s stand on Pathankot: BJP NEW DELHI: Pakistan has for the first time admitted that its territory was used for terror attack against India and its probe team’s visit to Pathankot strengthens the Centre’s stand on the incident, BJP on Tuesday claimed said as it sought to fend off Congress’ attack on the issue.

The party also claimed that Pakistan for the first time had assured India of action against terrorists who used its territory for planning the attack and accused Congress of criticising its Joint Investigation Team’s visit to India due to “political malice”.

“We have adequate evidence that Pakistani territory was used and terrorists based there were involved in the attack. They (Pakistan) said they want to send an investigation team. It only strengthens our case and does not weaken it,” party national secretary Shrikant Sharma told a press conference.

Sharma said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had categorically

PROTEST: Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh along with party volunteers protesting against Pakistan’s JIT near the Pathankot IAF base on Tuesday. - PTI

asked his Pakistani counterpart to take action against the terrorists and he, in turn, assured him of action.

“Pakistan for the first time has admitted that its territory was used for the attack. It also assured India of action against them. This happened for the first time,” he claimed. He said a probe team from Pakistan had visited Mumbai after the 26/11 terror attacks but nobody had opposed it then.

Just for the sake of criticism, he said, some critics were terming the JIT visit as a clean chit given to Pakistan by the government which, he insisted, was not true.

Targeting Congress, he said it was due to failures of its government that so many people died in the Mumbai terror attack while the BJP dispensation carried out a “most successful” attack against a suicide operation in Pathankot.-PTI

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More than 5,000 suspects detained across Punjab Investigators were keeping 216 suspects in custody pending further investigation, said Rana Sanaullah, a state minister for Punjab province from premier Nawaz Sharif’s ruling party

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities detained more than 5,000 suspects, then released most of them, in the two days since a suicide bomber hit a park in the eastern city of Lahore at Easter, killing at least 70 people, a provincial minister said on Tuesday.

Investigators were keeping 216 suspects in custody pending further investigation, said Rana Sanaullah, a state minister for Punjab province from Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s ruling party.

“After further investigation we will know more about them,” he said.”...If someone is found to be guilty they will be charged.”

Details of the sweeping raids - aimed at anyone suspected of extremism - came as the Taliban faction claiming responsibility for the attack issued a new threat on Tuesday, singling out the media.

Media threatened “Everyone will get their turn in this war, especially the slave Pakistani media,” Ehsanullah Ehsan, spokesman for Jamaat-ur-Ahrar, tweeted.”We are just waiting for the appropriate time.”

The Easter bombing was Pa-

SEEKING JUSTICE: Pakistani lawyers march during a protest against a suicide bomb attack which killed more than 70 people in Lahore

on Tuesday. — AFP

kistan’s deadliest attack since a 2014 school massacre claimed by the Taliban killed 134 students.

Sunday’s attack, which included 29 children among the dead, showed the militants can still cause carnage despite military raids on their northwestern strongholds.

“Let Nawaz Sharif know that this war has now come to the threshold of his home,” tweeted Ehsan.

Lahore is the capital of Punjab, Pakistan’s richest and most populous province and Sharif’s political heartland.

Sanaullah said at least 160

raids were carried out by a mixture of police, counter-terrorism and intelligence agents and confirmed that army and paramilitary forces would be used in future operations “This operation will include all law enforcement agencies,” Sanaullah said.

New crackdown Military and government officials on Monday said that the military was preparing to launch a new paramilitary counterterrorism crackdown in Punjab.

The move, which has not yet been formally announced, rep-

PROPERTY DEVELOPER

Malik Riaz eyes media move to protect his name ISLAMABAD: Pakistani property developer Malik Riaz, a flamboyant tycoon who boasts of connections with top military brass and senior politicians, plans to move into media to protect himself from those who accuse him of wrongdoing.

Riaz is one of the country’s richest and most powerful businessmen, a billionaire who has been caught up in corruption investigations and who is also well known for upmarket gated housing communities and charitable activities.

Now the 66-year-old wants to build a media empire, which he hopes he can use to promote his own commercial interests and fend off those trying to tarnish his name.

“I will go into media very soon.

I will launch many TV channels, not one,” Riaz told Reuters in a rare interview earlier this month at his Bahria Town housing development, just outside the capital Islamabad.

“To stop blackmailers, I have decided that there is no way but to go into media.”

A world away from the chaotic, dirty streets of most Pakistani towns and cities, Bahria Town features giant replicas of the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty.

The roads are clean and smooth, grass is imported from Thailand and private guards provide round-the-clock security.

Land grabs Bahria Town is larger than the capital itself, and is part of a property portfolio that includes more than 40,000 acres of developments across the country and pays salaries to 60,000 employees.

Corruption is seen as a major problem in Pakistan, ranked 117th out of 168 countries in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index.

The real estate business is seen as a major part of the problem, with land grabs by the government, military and businesses

To stop blackmailers, I have decided that there is no way but to go into media Malik Riaz Property developer

seen as rife. Riaz says he is Pakistan’s sixth largest tax payer.

He also publicly states that he has paid bribes to top politicians, judges and even members of the ISI intelligence agency.

The publicity wing of the military, which answers for the ISI, declined to comment on Riaz’s allegations.

Biggest bribe “If I tell you the amount of the biggest bribe I have ever paid, you will have a heart attack,” Riaz said.

In a public deposition in 2012 that hit Pakistani headlines, he said he had bankrolled the playboy lifestyle of the son of the

country’s chief justice in return for favourable treatment in court cases related to his empire.

The case is ongoing, though it has stalled.

Riaz also currently faces several investigations by the national corruption watchdog.

Among the allegations against him are illegally grabbing land and using favour with politicians to have state-owned property allotted to him at throwaway prices.

When asked about Riaz, the National Accountability Bureau said it did not comment on individual cases.

Riaz denies wrongdoing, and says he needs the platform of television news channels to help defend his reputation.

“I don’t want to go into media, but there is no other way to handle this.”

He hopes a presence in Pakistan’s young and boisterous news sector could also highlight his charitable contributions.

Bol TV Riaz previously held the license to Bol TV, a fledgling news channel, before he transferred it to software company Axact in 2013, documents from the national media regulatory body show.

Riaz denies ever being involved in Bol. The channel was closed last year after the government launched an inquiry into Axact’s business practices.

Riaz’s accumulation of wealth is emblematic of Pakistan’s nexus of money and connections.

He started his career 30 years ago as a contractor who once sold his family silverware to take his infant daughter to hospital.

His big break came in 1979 when he borrowed Rs1,500 ($14.34) from a friend and applied for a contract with the military’s engineering wing. That connection led to a long-standing relationship with the powerful military, Pakistan’s largest landowner and contractor. Currently, he has five joint development projects with the army spread over thousands of acres. — Reuters

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resents the civilian government once again granting special powers to the military to fight Islamist militants.

Loyalty to IS Jamaat-ur-Ahrar, which also previously declared loyalty to IS, has carried out five major attacks in Pakistan since December.

In a televised address to the nation on Monday night, Sharif vowed to continue pursuing militants.

“I am here to renew a pledge that we are keeping count of every drop of blood of our martyrs.

This account is being settled,

and we will not rest till it is paid,” Sharif said.

The government also announced that Sharif would be cancelling a planned trip to the United States to attend the Nuclear Security Summit, due to begin on Thursday.

Pakistan’s security agencies have long been accused of nurturing some extremist militants In recent years, Pakistan has cracked down on movements that target its own citizens and institutions, including the Pakistani Taliban who are fighting to topple the government and install its own obscurantist regime. — Reuters

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PIA operates first Gilgit to Skardu flight GILGIT: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) operated its first flight from Gilgit to Skardu on Monday, with chief minister Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) inaugurating the service and top judges of the region as first passengers.

Chief Judge of the Supreme Appellate Court (SAC) Justice Rana Shamim and judges of SAC, besides other passengers, boarded the flight that was started on the directives from the Supreme Court.

The apex court, last week, took suo motu notice and asked PIA to start flights between Gilgit and Skardu – two major towns of G-B nearly 300 kilometres away from each other.

At the Gilgit airport, G-B Chief Minister Hafeezur Rehman saw off the passengers amid cheers and hopes for success of the initiative that could boost tourism, the main source of income in the mountainous region.

The chief minister said Skardu will get direct flights to four countries for facilitating trade and tourism.

“Flights will be started to Iran, Saudi Arabia, China, Nepal and Sri Lanka,” Rehman said.

The facility will particularly benefit the large number of people from G-B visiting Iran and Saudi Arabia for religious events. Similarly, those engaged in trade with China will also benefit from it, he added.

Rehman hoped that air service to the home of mountains like K2, Rakaposhi and Nanga Parbat will attract more adventurers.

He thanked Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif whose keen interest ensured uninterrupted service between G-B and Islamabad. — Express Tribune

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espite worldwide shock and indignation, it looks like little Aylan Kurdi’s tragic death last summer changed little. This is a sad – but brutal – comment on our collective humanity, if such a thing still exists.

The power of images and social media, so effective for celebrity purposes, seems to have fallen flat on its face in mobilising assistance to those less fortunate. Indeed, since Aylan’s death six months ago, countless more innocents – men, women and children – have died completely preventable deaths.

It is true that we are faced with major humanitarian crises, unlike anything since the last World War. But, there can be no excuse for the global indifference on display.

While major natural disasters continue to be a significant cause of death and displacement, what is most alarming today is that a great majority of humanitarian crises are conflict-related and of a recurrent or protracted nature. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Syria.

Beyond Syria, whether in the Middle East, Asia, Africa or elsewhere, humanitarian crises are transcending borders. Today, 125 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance around the globe.

The number of displaced persons, 60 million, has almost doubled in just a decade.

These numbers stand as testament to the human suffering caused by the growing complexity of humanitarian crises, our inability and unwillingness to tackle them, and the widening financial gap between increasing needs and limited resources.

Something has to be done and Turkey is leading the way, not only in terms of setting an example, but also in working to galvanise the international community towards action.

Today, while a major humanitarian donor, Turkey also hosts the largest refugee population – more than 3 million – in the world.

This is largely due to the war in Syria. Providing shelter and vital services such as free health care, schooling and vocational training for these refugees is a major financial burden that Turkey has had to assume largely on its own.

But our humanitarian diplomacy is not limited to our immediate region.

Having received vulnerable persons, irrespective of race, religion or ethnicity as far back as in

the late 15th century, Turkey today is responding to all manner of humanitarian crises from Haiti to Nepal, Guinea to Somalia and the Sahel to Indonesia. Our humanitarian efforts seek, not only to relieve symptoms but also to treat the disease. This holistic approach covers humanitarian and development assistance, but also seeks to address the root causes and push factors of humanitarian crises. This approach is demand-driven and can best be seen in the countries of the Sahel or in Somalia, where Turkey has pursued an integrated policy conducted with a multi-stake holder approach.

It has combined official aid with the active involvement of the business sector and civil society, and has managed to dramatically improve countless lives.While individual efforts like these of Turkey are crucial, the international humanitarian system is being deprived of available funds and the clock is ticking for those affected by the many crises we are witnessing globally.

There are simply too many lives at stake, and inaction is not an option.

At this critical juncture, Istanbul will host the first ever UN World Humanitarian Summit on 23-24 May 2016. The choice of Turkey as host was hardly coincidental. It constitutes a timely recognition of the successful humanitarian diplomacy that we have been conducting.

The World Humanitarian Summit will provide a vital platform to address the challenges burdening the humanitarian system. In addition to such issues as responding to recurrent/protracted crises and waves of displacement, other pressing issues such as ensuring sustainable, reliable and predictable humanitarian financing will be examined.

Other questions such as, what innovative methods could be used, or how to promote localised humanitarian responses through more tailor-made and user-friendly approaches, as well as the question of dignity and safety in humanitarian action, will be addressed at the Summit.

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in stolen funds, $63 million was wired to the Midas and Solaire casinos, and the remaining $18 million was sent to the remittance company, Philrem Service Corp., according to Wong.

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Philippine man in $81m heist to return portion of funds Wong received $4.6 million as gambling funds lodged in his company, and another $9.7 million as debt payment from one of the men he identified as a business associate

MANILA: Kim Wong, the Philippine gambling junket operator dubbed the “missing link” in the cyber heist of $81 million in Bangladesh central bank reserves, said he’s willing to return as much as $14.3 million he received from two Chinese nationals linked to the stolen funds.

Wong told a Philippine Senate hearing on Tuesday he was merely an interpreter when one of the two men asked the manager of a

BRIEFING: Lorenzo Tan, president and chief executive officer of the Rizal Commercial Banking Corp (RCBC), gestures while answering questions during the money laundering hearing at Senate in Manila on Tuesday. - Reuters

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. branch to open the accounts where the money eventually ended up.

He received $4.6 million as gambling funds lodged in his company, and another 450 million pesos ($9.7 million) as debt payment from one of the men he identified as a business associate, he said.

“I had nothing to do with the actual opening of accounts,” Wong said at the hearing before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. “I had

nothing to do with the falsification of bank documents so the money could get in, and I don’t know where the $81 million came from.”

The amount made this one of the largest bank heists in modern history, with the funds channelling through the Philippine bank to at least two Philippine casinos where the money trail has gone cold. A further $20 million that the hackers managed to transfer to a Sri Lankan bank was recovered.

Two foreigners “Two foreigners facilitated the entry of the funds to the Philippines,” Wong said. “One of them has been in and out of the Philippines for a long time already.”

Wong was referring to the man he identified as a junket operator from Beijing, whom he has known for about eight years.

Through that business associate, Wong met the other man, a Macau junket operator who had promised Wong that he would bring casino players to Manila.

Rizal Bank branch manager Maia Santos Deguito had been trying to encourage him to open an account at her branch, Wong said. Deguito wasn’t at the hearing and her lawyer Ferdinand Topacio couldn’t be reached immediately for a comment.

The Anti-Money Laundering Council would seek a meeting with the Chinese Embassy in Manila for information about the Chinese nationals, council member and Insurance Commissioner Emmanuel Dooc said, responding to a query on seeking China’s help at the hearing.

Of the $81 million in stolen funds, $63 million was wired to the Midas and Solaire casinos, and the remaining $18 million

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was sent to the remittance company, Philrem Service Corp., according to Wong. Philrem Treasurer Michael Bautista denied retaining any funds during the Senate hearing.

Banking Secrecy Rizal Bank’s head of legal and regulatory affairs, Maria Celia Estavillo, said all deposits in Philippine banks were confidential and that the secrecy provisions couldn’t be broken without the consent from account holder.

Even as Senator Serge Osmena said the accounts were opened in false names and there was “nobody’s privacy to protect,” Estavillo said the Bank Secrecy Act protected not just the account owner but the deposit itself, and there was as yet no legal determination that the funds had been stolen.

“The law does not allow us to speak about these deposits,” Estavillo said at the hearing.

Rizal Bank President Lorenzo Tan told the Senate hearing that the bank’s human and technological controls may have failed to stop the flow of the $81 million in stolen funds.

“I think what happened here is some judgment error from the people on the ground,” he said.- Bloomberg News

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by North Korea along its coast SEOUL: North Korea test fired a short-range missile on its east coast on Tuesday, South Korea’s military said, amid heightened tension over the isolated country’s nuclear and rocket programmes.

The missile was fired from near the North Korean coastal town of Wonsan at 5.40pm (0840 GMT) and flew northeast for about 200km and then “made contact” with the mainland, South Korea’s military said in a statement North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has presided over a string of short-range missile launches in recent weeks in what North Korean state media has characterised as a response to United Nations sanctions imposed for its fourth nuclear test in January.

Nuclear programme US President Barack Obama will meet South Korean President Park Geun-hye and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday to discuss North Korea’s nuclear programme, the White House said on Monday.

The meeting on the sidelines of a Nuclear Security Summit in Washington will take place the same day Obama talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. - Reuters

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LARNACA (CYPRUS)/CAIRO: An EgyptAir plane flying from Alexandria to Cairo was hijacked and forced to land in Cyprus on Tuesday by a man with what authorities said was a fake suicide belt, who was arrested after giving himself up.

The passengers and crew were unharmed. Eighty-one people, including 21 foreigners and 15 crew, had been on board the Airbus 320 when it took off from Alexandria en route to Cairo, Egypt’s Civil Aviation Ministry said in a statement.

Conflicting theories emerged about the Egyptian hijacker’s motives. A senior Cypriot official said he was psychologically unstable and the incident did not appear related to terrorism. The Cypriot state broadcaster said he had demanded the release of women prisoners in Egypt.

In the midst of the crisis, wit-

END OF ORDEAL: Passengers disembark an Egypt Air Airbus A-320 sitting on the tarmac of Larnaca aiport after it was hijacked and diverted to Cyprus on Tuesday. – AFP

nesses said the hijacker had thrown a letter on the apron at Cyprus’s Larnaca airport, written in Arabic, and asked that it be delivered to his Cypriot ex-wife.

After the aircraft landed at Larnaca, negotiations began and everyone on board was freed except three passengers and four crew, Egypt’s Civil Aviation Minister Sherif Fethy said.

Soon afterwards, Cypriot television footage showed several people leaving the plane via the stairs and another man climbing out of the cockpit window and running off.

The hijacker then surrendered to authorities.

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US succeeds in cracking iPhone, drops legal case against Apple SAN FRANCISCO: The US Justice Department said on Monday it had succeeded in unlocking an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters and dropped its legal case against Apple, ending a high-stakes legal battle but leaving the broader struggle over encryption unresolved.

“From the beginning, we objected to the FBI’s demand that Apple build a back door into the iPhone because we believed it was wrong and would set a dangerous precedent,” Apple said in a statement late on Monday.

“As a result of the government’s dismissal, neither of these occurred. This case should never have been brought.”

But the larger fight over law enforcement access to encrypted information is by no means over. The technology industry is adamant that anything that helps authorities bypass the security features of tech products will undermine security for everyone.

Government officials are equally insistent that all manner of criminal investigations will be crippled without access to phone data.

At issue in the case was a county-owned iPhone used by Rizwan Farook, one of the husband-andwife shooters in the December rampage in San Bernardino, California, in which 14 people were killed and 22 wounded. The couple died in a shootout with police after the attack.

After saying for weeks in court filings and congressional testimony that Apple possessed the “exclusive technical means” to unlock Farook’s phone, the Justice Department unexpectedly announced on the eve of a court hearing last week that an unidentified outside party had presented it with a technique that might open the phone without help from Apple. In a two-page court filing on Monday, the Justice Department said the government had “successfully accessed the data stored on Farook’s iPhone and therefore no longer requires the assistance from Apple.”

It asked a federal magistrate in Riverside, California, to withdraw the order compelling Apple to assist.

Apple had argued that the government request and resulting court order were a massive overreach that would give courts unlimited authority to force private companies to work as their agents. It argued that Congress had specifically declined to give the government such powers when it comes to electronic sur-

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The abrupt end to a confrontation that had transfixed the tech industry was a victory for Apple, which vehemently opposed a court order obtained by the US Justice Department that would have required it to write new software to get into the iPhone. – Reuters files

veillance and data collection.

“We will continue to help law enforcement with their investigations, as we have done all along, and we will continue to increase the security of our products as the threats and attacks on our data become more frequent and more sophisticated,” Apple said in its statement.

Tech industry leaders including Google, Facebook and Microsoft and more than two dozen other companies filed legal briefs supporting Apple. The Justice Department received support from law enforcement groups and six relatives of San Bernardino victims.

The Justice Department’s apparent discovery of an iPhone hacking technique presents thorny questions about how that knowledge will be shared.

If the government tells Apple about the details, the company would presumably fix whatever vulnerability was used and thus render the method ineffective.

If the government withholds the information, Apple could face a public perception problem about the security of its phones.

There are also a number of pending cases across the country where law enforcement officials are asking for access to iPhones.

It is not clear if they will have access to the break-in technique.

In one New York case, Justice Department officials have to respond by Tuesday to an Apple request to delay the proceedings.

That could provide clues as to how the government intends to deal with other iPhone cases. On a conference call for reporters on Monday, a senior US law enforcement official said it was too soon to say whether the government’s technique would work on other iPhones, or if it would share information with Apple or other law enforcement agencies. — Reuters

“Its over,” the Cypriot foreign ministry said in a tweet.

Egyptian Prime Minister Sherif Ismail said the hijacker would be questioned to ascertain his motives. “At some moments he asked to meet with a representative of the European Union and at other points he asked to go to another airport but there was nothing specific,” he said.

Egypt’s Civil Aviation Ministry said the pilot, Omar Al Gammal, had told authorities that he was threatened by a passenger who claimed to be wearing a suicide explosive belt and forced him to divert the plane to Larnaca.

Reached by telephone, Gam-

mal told Reuters that the hijacker seemed “abnormal”.

“I am not in a state to speak,” said the exhausted-sounding pilot, adding that he had been obliged to treat the suicide belt as a serious security threat.

Photographs shown on Egyptian state television showed a middle-aged man on a plane wearing glasses and displaying a white belt with bulging pockets and protruding wires.

Television channels showed video footage of the hijacker, identified as Seif Eldin Mustafa, 59, being searched by security men at a metal detector at Borg Al Arab airport in Alexandria.

Interior Ministry officials said he was expelled from law school and had a long criminal record, including robberies.

Fethy, the Egyptian minister, said authorities suspected the suicide belt was not genuine but treated the incident as serious to ensure the safety of all those on board. “Our passengers are all well and the crew is all well... We cannot say this was a terrorist act... he was not a professional,” Fethy told reporters after the incident.

EgyptAir delayed a New Yorkbound flight from Cairo onto which some passengers of the hijacked plane had been due to connect. Fethy said it was delayed partly due to a technical issue but partly as a precaution.

The hijacked plane remained on the tarmac at Larnaca throughout the morning while Cypriot security forces took up positions around the scene.

The incident will deal another blow to Egypt’s tourism industry and hurt efforts to revive an economy hammered by political unrest following the 2011 uprising that ousted veteran ruler Hosni Mubarak.

The sector, a main source of hard currency for the import-de-

pendent county, was already reeling from the crash of a Russian passenger plane in the Sinai peninsula in late October.

President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi has said the Russian plane was brought down by a terrorist attack. IS has said it planted a bomb on board, killing all 224 people on board. The latest incident raised renewed questions over airport security in Egypt, though it was not clear whether the hijacker was even armed. Ismail said stringent measures were in place.

Passengers on the plane included eight Americans, four Britons, four Dutch, two Belgians, an Italian, a Syrian and a French national, the Civil Aviation Ministry said.

Cyprus has seen little militant activity for decades, despite its proximity to the Middle East.

A botched attempt by Egyptian commandos to storm a hijacked airliner at Larnaca airport led to the disruption of diplomatic relations between Cyprus and Egypt in 1978.

In 1988, a Kuwaiti airliner which had been hijacked from Bangkok to Kuwait in a 16-day siege had a stopover in Larnaca, where two hostages were killed. — Reuters

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Slain Italian student family demands strong response mother, Paola Regeni, said she might release a photograph of her son’s body to show the world what had happened to him in Egypt if his murderers were not revealed

First news conference “I only recognised him because of the tip of his nose. As for everything else, it was no longer him,” she said in the first news conference the family has given since Giulio’s battered body was found in a roadside ditch on February 3.

The 28-year-old student went missing on January 25 and human rights groups have said the signs of torture indicated he had been killed by Egyptian security forces, an allegation Cairo has vigorously denied.

Egyptian officials are due in Italy on April 5 to discuss the in-

Hopes fade of imminent deal to end Ukraine crisis KIEV: Ukraine’s prospects of forming a new coalition - vital to get International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan talks back on track were thrown into fresh doubt on Tuesday after Yulia Tymoshenko pressed demands as the price of taking her Fatherland Party into an alliance.

Her remarks dampened expectations of an imminent deal to end months of political infighting that have delayed Western-backed reform efforts and left Ukrainians increasingly disillusioned with the pace of change after the Maidan protests that brought the proWestern leaders to power.

Giulio Regeni’s

ROME: The parents of Italian graduate student Giulio Regeni, who was tortured and killed in Cairo, demanded on Tuesday a tough response from Rome if Egypt fails to uncover the truth behind their son’s murder.

Giulio’s mother, Paola Regeni, said she might release a photograph of her son’s body to show the world what had happened to him in Egypt if his murderers were not revealed.

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PAIN AND ANGER: Paola Regeni, the mother of Giulio Regeni, who was tortured and killed in Cairo, speaks during a press conference held at the Italian Senate, on Tuesday in Rome. – AFP

unsafe for visitors if the investigation went nowhere.

vestigation. “If April 5 proves to be a wash-out, we expect a strong response from our government, a really strong one,” Paola Regeni said.

The head of parliament’s hu-

man rights committee, Luigi Manconi, who also took part in the news conference, said the government should recall Italy’s ambassador to Cairo and declare Egypt

Significant revision “Relations should not be broken, but they should face a particularly significant revision,” said Manconi, a member of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s Democratic Party.

Giulio Regeni’s father, Claudio, said he supported this call.

Last week, Egyptian police said they had discovered Regeni’s bag and passport following a shootout with a criminal gang. Italian of-

ficials dismissed the story and Regeni’s family said it was clear Giulio had not been killed for criminal gain.

The family lawyer, Alessandra Ballerini, said the Italian autopsy showed that Regeni was alive until February 1 or 2 and that there had never been a ransom bid or money stolen from his bank account in the days after his disappearance.

“Whatever the truth, it is clearly very uncomfortable for the (Egyptian) regime,” she said. — Reuters

Laid bare The scale of the challenge for any new administration was laid bare on Tuesday by the sacking of a reformist senior prosecutor, who at a news conference accused vested interests of throttling his efforts to tackle corruption in the prosecution service.

Tymoshenko’s requests include scrapping a tax on pension payments and rolling back energy price hikes. The latter is a key reform implemented under Ukraine’s bailout programme from the IMF. The lack of a stable coalition capable of pushing reforms through parliament has derailed talks for a new $1.7 billion loan from the IMF. The Fund has warned that political paralysis is putting the entire $17.5 billion aid programme at risk.

Tymoshenko’s comments suggested a coalition was far from agreed despite an announcement

by Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk’s party of a new alliance with Fatherland and the faction belonging to President Petro Poroshenko.

Tymoshenko “is demanding a stack of political laws be voted on before joining the coalition. Everyone has to go back to the drawingboard,” a source in Poroshenko’s faction said. — Reuters

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Indian Rs ................................... 172.75 Pakistan Rs .............................. 271.75 Sri Lanka Rs .................................. N/A Bangla Taka........................... 203.50 Phil Peso ................................... 120.08

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Oman Crude............. (Spot) ........$34.66 Dubai Crude ............. (Spot) ........$34.66 Murban Crude ........ (Spot) .........$37.63 Arabian Light ......... (Spot) ........$33.66 N.Sea Brent............... (Spot) ........$39.26 West Texas Int ....... (Spot) .........$38.61

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Omani firms expect business deals at exhibition in Ethiopia Omani Products Exhibition (Opex) 2016 will take place in Addis Ababa from April 11 to 14

BUSINESS REPORTER

MUSCAT: Omani companies taking part in the Omani Products Exhibition (Opex) 2016, scheduled to take place in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa from April 11 to 14, have high potential to sign contracts with companies in Africa, an official of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry

AFRICA’S STABLE ECONOMY: Ayman Abdullah Al Hassani, deputy chairman of OCCI and head of Opex Committee, said that Ethiopia was chosen since it is one of the stable and fastest growing economies in Africa. - Supplied picture

(OCCI) said.

“There is a good chance a major part of the companies will be able to sign contracts with African companies,” Ayman Abdullah Al Hassani, deputy chairman of

SHAREHOLDERS’ MEET

Bank Nizwa elects new board members

Sayyid Amjad bin Mohammed Al Busaidi. – Supplied picture

Times News Service MUSCAT: At the election of new board of directors of Bank Nizwa, Sayyid Amjad bin Mohammed Al Busaidi has been elected as chairman and Sheikh Ahmed bin Saif Al Rawahi as vice-chairman at the bank’s third annual general meeting recently.

While five board of directors have been re-elected, three new faces have joined the board. Other members of the board include Sheikh Muadh bin Salim Al Ghazali, Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalili, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin

Khalifa, Al Saadi, Sheikh Saif bin Hilal Al Mawali, Musabah bin Saif Al Mutairi and Hussain bin Yousif Al Shalwani.

The annual general meeting comes after a milestone year that saw the bank reach the breakeven point and expand its financing portfolio by 99 per cent compared to the previous year.

Sayyid Amjad bin Mohammed Al Busaidi, chairman of the bank, presented Bank Nizwa’s financial performance for the year ended December 2015, while shareholders approved the director’s report, the corporate governance report, the auditors’ report and all financial statements.

Shareholders also reviewed the Sharia Supervisory Board’s report and all transactions and contracts conducted by the bank during the period. Additionally, Bank Nizwa’s Sharia Supervisory Board was reappointed.

Sheikh Dr Abdul Sattar Abdul Karim Abu Ghuddah, Dr Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Gharbi, and Sheikh Ibrahim bin Nasser Al Sawwafi will in effect continue serving in their roles for another one-year term. >B4

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Haitham promoted as CEO of Al Sulaimi Times News Service MUSCAT: Al Sulaimi Group Holding, one of the leading corporate houses in the Sultanate, on Tuesday announced the promotion of Haitham Mohamed Ali Al Fannah to the position of chief executive officer. The decision was taken by Al Sulaimi Group Holding board of directors at their annual general meeting last week.

Haitham has previously been serving as the chief operations officer for the group.

During the past 16 years at Al Sulaimi Group, Haitham has held a variety of leadership roles within the group. In this role, he will assume the overall responsibility for Al Sulaimi Group, including all lines of business.

Hamed bin Mansoor Al Sulaimi, chairman of Al Sulaimi Group Holding said; “Haitham has the

Haitham Mohamed Ali Al Fannah – Supplied picture

passion and vision with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the engineering and trading sector. In the past as the COO of the group he has contributed seamlessly and successfully led the team which resulted in growth and success for all our group companies. We are very proud of his achievements and welcome him in his new role.”

OCCI and head of Opex Committee told reporters on the sidelines of a meeting held on Tuesday between the organisers of the exhibition and companies participating in Addis Ababa.

Huge potential He said that Ethiopia has been chosen since it is one of the stable and fastest growing economies in Africa. In addition, Ethiopia is a member of Comesa (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa), a cooperation of 19 countries in the region.

“We believe that there is a very good market to promote Omani products. There is a big potential for us, not only to promote our products, but also to find opportunities for joint ventures with Ethiopian companies,” he said.

Establishing joint-ventures with Ethiopian companies in the sectors of agriculture, leather, coffee and livestock will be particularly interesting to Oman. “These are some of the best Ethiopian products we can bring to Oman,” Al Hassani said.

Ethiopia is also interesting to Omani food and agricultural com-

panies since food and agriculture are important sectors in Ethiopia.

“They import a lot of food from all over the world and this is a big opportunity for companies in the food sector,” Al Hassani said.

105 Omani companies Al Hassani said that 105 Omani companies will represent a number of sectors, including food, pharmaceuticals, building materials, furniture and handicrafts.

He said that the organisers have invited countries that are member of Comesa, like Kenya, Tanzania and Sudan to take part in the exhibition. Also, a number of Omani startups will be present at Opex.

Khalfan Al Khatira, representing Riyada, told the Times of Oman that 15 Omani small and medium enterprises (SMEs), all less than five years old, will be participating in Opex.

He said that these SMEs are mainly into dates, perfumes, ceramics, steel, plastics and industry.

Opex was established in 2012 to encourage exports of Omani nonoil products all over the world. It is organised by a joint committee comprising OCCI, Public Authority for Investment Promotion and Export Development(Ithraa) and Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (PEIE).

While the first three editions were all in GCC states, exhibitors of the last edition in Jeddah voted in favour of Addis Abeba, Al Hassani explained. It is now the first time the exhibition will be held outside the GCC region.

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MARKET PRIMARY MARKET

Investcorp plans initial public offering of Saudi gym operator MANAMA: Bahrain-based private-equity firm Investcorp Bank is preparing an initial public offering (IPO) of Saudi Arabia’s Leejam Sports, which operates gym chain Fitness Time, according to three people familiar with the matter.

Leejam will probably sell a 30 per cent stake to the public and could raise as much as 1 billion Saudi riyals ($267 million), two of the people said, asking not to be identified as the information is private. A financial adviser for the sale will be appointed soon, the people said.

Investcorp buys 25% stake Investcorp bought a 25 per cent stake in Leejam in 2013, which at the time was its third investment in Saudi Arabia. Leejam operates 120 gyms across Saudi Arabia under the Fitness Time brand, according to information on its website.

Several companies are still pursuing IPOs in Saudi Arabia, even after the country’s benchmark stock index had its worst year in seven in 2015. The Tadawul, as the Arab world’s largest bourse is known, has approached banks about an IPO of itself in 2018, people familiar said, while shares in Middle East Healthcare begin trading on Tuesday. - Bloomberg News

Indian premier rebuts critics who doubt economic growth easier to acquire land and kept in place powers to retroactively tax companies. India’s stocks, bonds and currency are among Asia’s worst performers this year.

Loan growth has picked up, corporate rating upgrades are now outpacing downgrades, foreign direct investment hit a record, said Narendra Modi

IN THE FAST LANE: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that key manufacturing sectors, including automobile industry, are growing rapidly. – Bloomberg News

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered a wide-ranging rebuttal to critics who say he’s gotten lucky with low oil prices.

Loan growth has picked up, corporate rating upgrades are now outpacing downgrades, foreign direct investment hit a record last year and some key manufacturing sectors such as carmakers are growing rapidly, Modi said at an event organised by Bloomberg LP in New Delhi on Monday.

The focus is now on clean en-

ergy, farm incomes and creating jobs, he said. “Obviously there are some who find that difficult to digest and come up with imaginative and fanciful ideas to belittle that achievement,” Modi said.

“The fact is that India’s economic success is the hard-won result of prudence, sound policy and effective management.”

Nearly two years since a landslide election win, Modi is battling criticism that India’s 7.6 per cent annual expansion is thanks to crashing global oil costs, which

help shrink deficits and curb inflation in the $2 trillion economy.

He’s also trying to strike a balance between pleasing investors who want faster economic reforms and winning rural votes before this year’s state elections.

Underlying weakness Several economists including those at HSBC and Deutsche Bank — as well as Modi’s political opponents — have said that India’s economic expansion masks underlying weakness. Deutsche’s

Taimur Baig pointed to a record 15-month drop in exports, falling factory output and lower corporate earnings to question the data, while HSBC’s Pranjul Bhandari said the surge is likely to fade once oil prices stabilise.

Modi’s two years in office have belied expectations of big-bang reforms that came after his election win. He has failed to push through a goods-and-services tax that would create a single market among India’s 1.3 billion people, dropped a proposal to make it

Job creation Disenchantment with the administration has also grown on concern that Modi will fail to provide jobs for the 1 million youth who enter India’s workforce each month. India created 296,000 jobs from June 2014 to June 2015, according to Labour Bureau figures for eight selected sectors.

This February, following backto-back droughts and an election loss in the mostly rural state of Bihar, Modi vowed to improve the lives of Indians living in the hinterland. He expanded irrigation, revamped crop insurance, pledged to improve groundwater resources.

Every village would have electricity by May 2018 and every impoverished household would have cooking gas, he vowed, referring to the 70 per cent of Indian citizens who live in villages.

A boost in farm output will spur the increase in gross domestic product to 7.9 per cent in the year starting April 1, said D. K. Joshi, an economist at Crisil. - Bloomberg News

M U S C AT B OU R S E

Financial analysis contest receives good response Times News Service MUSCAT: Muscat Securities Market (MSM) said that 175 students from various colleges have registered for the financial analysis competition.

Raid bin Hussain Al Hooti, director of the information and awareness department stated that as many as 175 students have registered for the competition from various colleges in Oman such as Sultan Qaboos University, Sohar University, University of Nizwa, Modern College of Business and Sciences, Majan College, CBFS (College of Banking & Financial Studies), Higher College of Technology Muscat, Middle East College, Zahra College, Shinas Technical College and the College of Applied Sciences Nizwa.

The bourse has completed the registration for Financial Analysis Competition open for all college and university students in the Sultanate It is organised by Muscat Securities Market in collaboration with the Sultan Qaboos University represented by college of Economics and Political Sciences. It is sponsored by Bank Muscat, Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) and Oman Cables.

Al Hooti also added that the competition drew a large turn-

Raid bin Hussain Al Hooti, director of the information and awareness department, said that as many as 175 students have registered for the competition from various colleges in Oman

petitive challenge in the field of securities and their desire to learn as well as their eagerness to apply what they have learnt in this area through their academic life.

Raid bin Hussain Al Hooti Director at the information and awareness department

out exceeding the expectations among students and academics, stressing that the overwhelming response by the students shows their interest in the highly com-

Financial analysis skills This competition is aimed to strengthening the financial analysis skills of students and gives them the opportunity to compete amongst each other and as they can only participate in groups it gives them the opportunity to develop teamwork skills.

The Muscat Securities Market holds an open meeting with the students to guide them and answer their queries.

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Saudi economy shows more signs of strain on oil impact RIYADH: Saudi Arabian economy is showing deepening signs of strain under the weight of falling prices of crude oil.

Saudi consumers withdrew and spent less money in February, according to central bank data released on Monday. M3, one of the broadest measures of money supply, shrank for the first time since at least 2000, when Bloomberg started tracking the data.

CASH WITHDRAWALS FALL: Cash withdrawals through ATMs fell 8 per cent after expanding for at least the previous five months, Saudi Arabia’s central bank data shows. – Bloomberg News

GLOBAL GROWTH

Central bank moves can’t get economy back on track WASHINGTON: Central bankers have managed to steer the world economy clear of a recession while leaving it stuck in the same rut that led to its troubles in the first place.

A torrent of monetary stimulus in recent weeks helped spark a turnaround in financial markets by assuaging investors’ fears of an impending global downturn.

Yet it did little to lift hopes among economists of a stronger pickup that would put growth on a more solid footing.

“The global economy will continue to muddle along,” said Charles Collyns, chief economist for the Institute of International Finance in Washington and a former United States Treasury official. He sees growth this year of about 2.5 per cent — the same as in 2015 and well short of the 3.7 per cent average over the five years leading up to the global financial crisis.

Slow growth The concern is that policymakers are mainly putting off the pain for now while adding to the difficulties they’ll face later. What’s more, the meagre growth they’ve generated means a downside shock still threatens to sink the world into recession, with central bankers already pressing against the limits of their powers.

“The returns to monetary easing are still positive, but they’re diminishing,” said Joachim Fels, global economic adviser for Pacific Investment Management, which oversees $1.43 trillion in assets.

The lacklustre world economy is expected to top the agenda when central bankers and finance ministers gather in Washington next month for the meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, with Group of 20 officials also holding talks.

IMF officials have said they expect to downgrade their assessment of this year’s outlook.

- Bloomberg News

dicator of consumer confidence in the economy, dropped 9 per cent from the year-earlier period to 15.2 billion riyals ($4.1 billion).

And while bank credit to private businesses expanded about 10 per cent, the growth likely reflects short-term borrowing, according to Monica Malik, the chief economist at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank.

Budget deficit “The rise in credit does not indicate business expansion,” she said.

“Actually, project activity has fallen substantially. All in all, lower government spending is taking a deepening toll on economic growth, and we can see it in the data.”

The government is seeking to plug a budget deficit that reached

about 15 per cent of gross domestic product in 2015. Authorities have also raised energy prices.

Brent crude tumbled more than 50 per cent from almost $111 a barrel at the end of 2013 to below $30 in January.

They have rebounded since to $40.01 in London on Tuesday.

Malik said the contraction of money supply likely reflects the government’s withdrawal of domestic deposits and the drop in net foreign assets, which declined 38 billion riyals.

The pace of the drop was the slowest since October as Brent crude prices rebounded during the month. Oil exports make up about 70 per cent of the government’s revenue. – Bloomberg News

Omantel’s special packages support small businesses Omantel’s SME package includes

We wish to see every small enterprise flourish and grow, and these services are uniquely designed to be flexible, and grow according to the needs of each business

unlimited Internet, mobile and fixed line to free calls within the company. The A’amali SME package starts at only OMR29

Ali Bakhit Kashoob

per month

Times News Service MUSCAT: In line with its efforts to nurture development of the small and medium enterprises (SME) sector, Oman Telecommunications (Omantel), the Sultanate’s leading provider of integrated telecommunication services, has reaffirmed their commitment to growing small businesses with a dedicated range of SME-friendly service packages, along with a chance to achieve nationwide recognition through the acclaimed Omantel Business Excellence SME Awards.

Omantel official said that small and medium sized businesses are a vibrant and growing sector within the national economy.

This sector is expected to play a significant role in realising the nation’s economic diversification goals while helping to create sustainable jobs and generate new entrepreneurial opportunities for young Omanis.

Ali Bakhit Kashoob, senior manager, product development corporate, said: “Omantel is the Sultanate’s first and leading integrated telecommunications ser-

OIL AND COPPER

Commodities likely to slump: Barclays SINGAPORE: Commodities including oil and copper are at risk of steep declines as recent advances aren’t fully grounded in improved fundamentals, according to Barclays, which warned that prices may tumble as investors rush for the exits.

Copper may slump to the low $4,000s a metric tonne, from $4,945 in London last week, while oil could fall back to the low $30s a barrel, analyst Kevin Norrish said in a note.

Foreign currency reserves While the Kingdom still has one of the world’s largest foreigncurrency reserves, cuts in government spending to shore up public finances are taking a toll on the economy. Growth may slow to 1.5 per cent this year, according to the

median estimate of a survey, the slowest pace since at least 2009.

Saudi officials have repeatedly said that the nation can weather the slump in oil prices.

“The data reflect weaker consumer confidence,” said Simon Kitchen, head of macro-strategy at Cairo-based investment bank EFG-Hermes.

“Oil prices remain low, in spite of the February-March recovery, and disposable incomes have been under pressure this year. A recovery in consumer sentiment is unlikely in 2016.”

Cash withdrawals through ATMs fell 8 per cent after expanding for at least the previous five months, central bank data show.

Point-of-sale transactions, an in-

The risk for raw materials is that investors seek to liquidate bets on gains quickly and in unison, with potentially highly negative consequences, Norrish wrote in the note entitled ‘Buffalo Jump;, a term that describes a cliff where Native Americans herded bison to their death.

“Investors have been attracted to commodities as one of the best performing assets so far in 2016,” he said in the March 28 report here. - Boomberg News

Senior manager, product development corporate, Omantel

vices provider, enabling the digital society to flourish, allowing new ways of doing business and delivering a world of information, news and entertainment.”

“Omantel has always offered dedicated support for small and medium enterprises in the Sultanate in the form of specialised services tailored to the needs of their growing businesses. We wish to see every small enterprise flourish and grow, and these services are uniquely designed to be flexible, and grow according to the needs of each business,” he added.

All-in-one solution “Omantel provides a suite of specialised telecommunications services created to match the needs of the small but growing business.

Specialised services include the A’amali Service, which is a unique, all-in-one SME business solution, offering a total communications solution for the small and medium business. The SME package includes unlimited Internet, mobile and fixed line to free calls within the company. The A’amali SME package starts at only OMR29 per month,” Kashoob said.

CPN service “Meanwhile, the Mobile Business Prepaid Corporate Private Network (CPN) is a distinctive service that allows SMEs to make use of the CPN service and at the same time monitor and control costs. Just like Post-Paid CPN prepaid, CPN facilitates free calls between employees (2000 Minutes/user) provided that the organisation pays a fixed monthly amount per user. While for data reliant SMEs, the Shared Mobile Business Broadband service allows businesses to share a predefined data allowance amongst their employees, allowing for cost efficiency and flexibility of data usage between light and heavy users,” he explained.

For SMEs that operate from multiple locations or branches, the Fixed-Mobile CPN provides free calls to and from all branches of a single organisation equipped with ISDN PRI, and at the same time provides free calls between the ISDN PRI service of these branches and NAMA CPN of the same organisation. The service also includes a reduction in the prices of outgoing calls from ISDN

PRI to any Omantel fixed line, as well as to any mobile phone from Omantel or any other operator in the Sultanate. Another cost saving service is Omantel’s SIP-trunk service, which allows easy communication between employees and customers over the Internet as a substitute to traditional fixed telephone networks which can be costly if not properly managed.

Mobile PBX Additionally, for SMEs and their staff who are always on the go, the Mobile PBX service extends fixedline PBX functionality to mobile devices. The service increases organisational availability, productivity and efficiency to employees giving them the flexibility to attend to calls even when they are out of their office.

And to keep tabs on internet usage, as well as spending, SMEs can subscribe to Omantel’s Pay as You Go internet plan, which allows companies to only pay for what they use with no extra monthly fee.

This is designed to give SMEs more control over telecom spending, while providing the best solution to use the ADSL service efficiently.

Excellence awards In addition to the specialised services provided to SMEs, Omantel launched the Business Excellence SME Awards in 2012 as part of the company’s commitment to nurturing entrepreneurship and the growth of small and medium enterprises in Oman.

This was the first award initiative from Omantel, which celebrates and recognises small and medium entrepreneurs, both for their contribution towards diversifying the national economy and the development of the business sector in Oman.

The Business Excellence SME Awards aims at creating a greater awareness of the importance of SME development. It is a platform to celebrate Oman’s top performing SMEs, providing them opportunities to network and growth.

Through the SME awards, Omantel supports the culture of transparency, corporate governance and best practice sharing, which will accelerate the social and economic development of the nation.

Omantel is committed to supporting the objectives of the government to develop the SME sector and enable them to play an active role in the social and economic progress of Oman.

Omantel held the fourth edition of its Business Excellence SME Awards during a glittering ceremony held in December 2015. Reflecting the rapid rise of the SME sector in Oman, the latest round recorded the highest number of entries since the awards were first launched in 2012.

To date, a total of 22 SMEs have won the Omantel Business Excellence SME awards. There were ten winners.

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MARKET MSM index ends lower

OMAN STOCKS

MUSCAT SECURITIES MARKET

INDICES Index .................................................High .................Low..................... Value ............... Prev . Value.......... Diff ...............Diff % MSM30 Index ........................................5,557.40 ................5,537.71 ...................5,540.90 ...................5,546.24.................. -5.34 .................. -0.10 Financial Index ..................................... 7,074.76 ...............7,031.22 ................... 7,034.46 ................... 7,029.34.................... 5.12 ................... 0.07 Industrial Index ....................................6,701.39 .............. 6,693.40 ................... 6,693.40 ...................6,676.34.................. 17.06 ...................0.26 Services Index .......................................3,121.25 ...............3,102.73 ....................3,107.86 ................... 3,120.68................-12.82 .................. -0.41 MSM SHARIAH INDEX.......................845.90 ................. 844.28 ...................... 844.54 ...................... 845.72...................-1.18 .................. -0.14 Trading Summary Volume ................Turnover ..........Trades .............. Market Cap............. Up............Down ............. Equal .........Sec. Traded 25,145,093 ................. 3,931,089 ................. 1,284 ...............16,508,479,934 ................ 19 ......................14 .................... 14 .........................47

Global Financial Investment, up 7.47 per cent, remained the top gainer while United Finance

SHARE PRICE BULLETIN FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 29

was the day’s top loser, down by 9.33 per cent ISIN ......................................SECURITY NAME ..................................................................VOLUME..... TURNOVER............TRADES ......OPEN PRICE......HIGH ............. LOW ........ CLOSE PR. ...PREV. CLOSE...DIFF (RO).........DIFF % .............LAST PR.....LAST BID .............LAST OFFER ........MARKET CAP.PAR VALUE

MUSCAT: Oman’s stock market remained muted with the MSM 30 Index stable at 5,540.90 points, down 0.10 per cent.

The MSM Sharia Index declined by 0.14 per cent to close at 844.54 points.

Galfar Engineering was the most active in terms of volume and turnover. Global Financial Investment, up 7.47 per cent, remained the top gainer while United Finance was the day’s top loser, down 9.33 per cent.

As many as 1,284 trades were executed on Tuesday, generating turnover of OMR3.9 million with 25.1 million shares changing hands. Out of 47 traded securities, 19 advanced, 14 declined and 14 remained unchanged.

Omani Investors were net buyers for OMR401,000 while foreign investors were net sellers for OMR331,000 followed

by GCC and Arab investors for OMR69,000 worth of shares.

Financial Index was relatively flat at 7,034.46 points, up 0.07 per cent. Global Financial Investment, BankDhofar, Oman & Emirates Holding, HSBC Bank and NBO gained by 7.47 per cent, 2.12 per cent, 1.94 per cent, 1 per cent and 0.79 per cent, respectively. United Finance, Ahli Bank, Al Izz Bank, Al Sharqia Investments and Bank Nizwa declined by 9.33 per cent, 4.30 per cent, 3.28 per cent, 2.75 per cent and 2.67 per cent, respectively.

Industrial Index gained 0.26 per cent to close at 6,693.40 points. Al Hassan Engineering, Oman Flour Mills, Galfar Engineering, Construction Materials and DhofarCattlefeed increased by 7.25 per cent, 5.24 per cent, 5.19 per cent, 3.03 per cent and 0.88 per cent, respectively. Oman Textiles, Voltamp Energy and Gulf International Chemicals declined by 5.88 per cent, 1.37 per cent and 1.23 per cent, respectively.

Services Index declined by 0.41

per cent to end at 3,107.86 points.

Sembcorp Salalah, National Gas, Port Services and Ooredoo gained by 1.56 per cent, 0.63 per cent, 0.56 per cent and 0.53 per cent, respectively. OIFC, Al Jazeera Services and Renaissance Services declined by 8.41 per cent, 2.18 per cent and 2.13 per cent, respectively.

Egypt stocks advance Egyptian equities were headed for their best month since 2012 as optimism over the nation’s economic program overshadowed concern over a hijacked EgyptAir flight.

The EGX30 Index climbed 1 per cent to 7,567.46 at the close.

That brings the gauge’s increase this month to 23 per cent, the steepest jump since January 2012. Global Telecom Holding led the advance on Tuesday as about 12 million shares traded, or 60 per cent more than the stock’s six-month average. The hijacked plane, an EgyptAir flight from Alexandria to Cairo, was diverted to Larnaca by a passenger claiming to be wearing an explosive belt.

He was arrested hours after landing in Cyprus.

A government official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the hijacker was most likely motivated by a personal relationship.

Cyprus’s Rik TV said he had an exwife in Cyprus and had requested a letter be delivered to her.

While the incident is yet another blow to Egypt’s tourism industry, which is already reeling from the bombing of a Russian passenger jet over Sinai in October, investors are focused on the government’s plan to boost economic growth, according to Mashreq Capital DIFC. Egypt unveiled a long-awaited economic programme on Sunday to secure foreign aid and investment crucial to reviving its economy. - United Securities/Bloomberg News

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

OM0000003125 ............GLOBAL FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ................ 2,236,868......418,842..................... 75 ............0.175 ........... 0.191............0.175 ............0.187 ............. 0.174.............0.013 ..............7.471.................0.191 .............. 0.191...................0.000 ..................37,400,000.........0.100 OM0000003521 ............GALFAR ENGINEERING AND CON. .................. 6,664,097.......539,716................... 217 ........... 0.082 ...........0.083 ...........0.078........... 0.081 .............0.077 ........... 0.004............. 5.195 ................0.080..............0.080...................0.081...................23,488,432.........0.100 OM0000002549 ...........BANK DHOFAR ............................................................ 907,138..........262,070..................... 26 ........... 0.283 ...........0.290 ...........0.283........... 0.289 .............0.283 ........... 0.006............. 2.120 ................0.288............. 0.280...................0.288 ................ 446,426,550 .......0.100 OM0000001681 ............OMAN AND EMIRATES INV. HOLDING.............18,000 ...............1,892........................6 ............0.105 ........... 0.106 ...........0.102........... 0.105 .............0.103............ 0.002............. 1.942 ................0.102.............. 0.101...................0.104................... 12,796,875 .........0.100 OM0000004735 ...........SEMBCORP SALALAH................................................10,000 .............. 2,600........................2 ........... 0.260...........0.260 ...........0.260 .......... 0.260 .............0.256 ........... 0.004............. 1.563 ................0.260............. 0.260...................0.265..................248,188,707........0.100 OM0000001517 ............HSBC BANK OMAN .................................................... 299,207 ............30,148......................11 ............0.102 ........... 0.102 ...........0.100............0.101 .............0.100 ............0.001 ............. 1.000 ................0.100..............0.100...................0.101 ..................202,031,592 .......0.100 OM0000001483............NATIONAL BANK OF OMAN ................................. 546,237 ......... 139,269.....................24 ........... 0.253 ...........0.256 ...........0.253........... 0.255 .............0.253 ........... 0.002............. 0.791.................0.254..............0.254...................0.256..................376,069,225........0.100 OM0000002176 ............AL JAZEERA STEEL PRODUCTS ........................ 208,141............ 29,924..................... 23 ............0.142 ........... 0.145 ...........0.142........... 0.144 ............. 0.143.............0.001 ............. 0.699 ................0.144..............0.144...................0.145................... 17,985,306 .........0.100 OM0000003398 ...........BANK SOHAR................................................................ 2,431,305 .......381,419......................61 ............0.156 ........... 0.157 ...........0.155 ............0.157 ............. 0.156.............0.001 ............. 0.641 ................0.157 .............. 0.157...................0.159................. 226,306,080 .......0.100 OM0000001160 ............NATIONAL GAS ............................................................... 8,557 ...............2,748........................4 ........... 0.322 ...........0.322 ...........0.320........... 0.322 .............0.320 ........... 0.002............. 0.625 ................0.320..............0.312...................0.322 ..................16,100,000 .........0.100 OM0000001145 ............PORT SERVICES CORPORATION ....................... 266,542 ............48,110..................... 25 ............0.181 ........... 0.182 ...........0.180........... 0.180 ............. 0.179.............0.001 ............. 0.559 ................0.181 .............. 0.181...................0.182................... 17,107,200 .........0.100 OM0000003968 ...........OOREDOO....................................................................... 341,357 ......... 259,618..................... 26 ............0.760 ........... 0.764 ...........0.756 ........... 0.760 ............. 0.756............ 0.004............. 0.529 ................0.760..............0.760...................0.768.................. 494,717,615 ........0.100 OM0000001772 ............AL ANWAR HOLDING............................................... 1,399,798 ......272,425..................... 72 ............0.195 ........... 0.198 ...........0.192 ............0.195 .............0.194 ............0.001 ............. 0.515 ................0.195 ..............0.192...................0.195 ...................29,264,625.........0.100 OM0000001418 ............RAYSUT CEMENT ....................................................... 50,000 ............ 47,400........................7 ........... 0.948 ...........0.948 ...........0.948........... 0.948 .............0.944 ........... 0.004.............0.424 ................0.948..............0.948...................0.960 .................189,600,000........0.100 OM0000001533 ............OMINVEST ..................................................................... 45,200 ............ 23,604........................3 ........... 0.520 ...........0.530 ...........0.520........... 0.522 .............0.520 ........... 0.002............. 0.385 ................0.530..............0.522...................0.530..................288,593,777........0.100 OM0000001087............OMAN UNITED INSURANCE ............................... 273,000 ........... 73,297......................15 ........... 0.272 ...........0.272 ...........0.265........... 0.268 .............0.268 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.270..............0.270...................0.272...................26,800,000 ........0.100 OM0000002366 ...........AL BATINAH DEV. INV. HOLDING ...................... 606,720 ........... 48,192..................... 54 ........... 0.080 ........... 0.081 ...........0.077........... 0.079 .............0.079 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.078..............0.078...................0.079....................2,370,000 ..........0.100 OM0000003026 ...........OMAN TELECOMMUNICATION ........................ 111,244 ...........171,109..................... 23 ............1.530 ........... 1.540 ...........1.530 ........... 1.540 .............1.540 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................1.530 .............. 1.525...................1.530................1,155,000,000 ......0.100 OM0000004768 ...........AL MADINA TAKAFUL............................................. 359,064 ........... 25,853.....................22 ........... 0.072 ...........0.072 ...........0.072........... 0.072 .............0.072 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.072.............. 0.071...................0.073...................12,600,000.........0.100 OM0000004933 ...........AL SUWADI POWER .......................................................8,091 ............... 1,675........................2 ........... 0.207 ...........0.207 ...........0.207........... 0.207 .............0.207 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.207............. 0.200...................0.215.................. 147,882,112 ........0.100 OM0000005005 ...........ALMAHA CERAMICS ..................................................12,023 .............. 4,442......................11 ........... 0.364 ...........0.370 ...........0.364........... 0.370 .............0.370 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.370..............0.366...................0.370...................19,425,000 .........0.100 OM0000002796 ...........BANK MUSCAT ............................................................ 1,127,815 .......429,828................... 175 ........... 0.386 ...........0.386 ...........0.378........... 0.382 .............0.384 ...........-0.002 ........... -0.521................0.378..............0.378...................0.384 .................953,567,599 ........0.100 OM0000002820 ...........GULF INVESTMENT SERVICES ......................... 583,300 ............61,076......................19 ............0.106 ........... 0.108 ...........0.103........... 0.105 .............0.106 ...........-0.001 ........... -0.943 ...............0.103 ..............0.103...................0.105.................... 6,178,538 ..........0.100 OM0000002028 ...........GULF INTERNATIONAL CHEMICALS ............ 205,117 ............ 65,904.....................40 ........... 0.324 ...........0.324 ...........0.320........... 0.322 .............0.326 ...........-0.004 ........... -1.227 ...............0.322..............0.320...................0.322 ...................6,762,000 ..........0.100 OM0000003661 ............VOLTAMP ENERGY .....................................................12,686 ...............5,480........................4 ........... 0.432 ...........0.432 ...........0.432........... 0.432 .............0.438 ...........-0.006 ........... -1.370................0.432..............0.432...................0.438...................26,136,000 .........0.100 OM0000001962............AL MADINA INVESTMENT ................................... 673,556 ............41,417..................... 29 ........... 0.062 ...........0.062 ...........0.060........... 0.061 .............0.062 ...........-0.001 ............-1.613 ................0.061 ..............0.061...................0.062 ..................12,636,234 .........0.100 OM0000003224 ...........RENAISSANCE SERVICES ..................................... 325,500 ............59,787..................... 34 ............0.186 ........... 0.186 ...........0.182........... 0.184 ............. 0.188............-0.004 ........... -2.128 ...............0.183 .............. 0.183...................0.185................... 53,479,788 .........0.100 OM0000002226 ...........AL JAZEERA SERVICES ............................................19,000 ................5,110........................2 ........... 0.270 ...........0.270 ...........0.268........... 0.269 .............0.275 ...........-0.006 ........... -2.182 ...............0.268..............0.262...................0.268 ..................16,463,949 .........0.100 OM0000002440 ...........AL SHARQIA INVESTMENT HOLDING .............75,000 ...............7,960........................7 ............0.108 ........... 0.108 ...........0.105 ........... 0.106 .............0.109 ...........-0.003 ........... -2.752 ...............0.105 ..............0.102...................0.105....................9,540,000 ..........0.100 OM0000002200 ...........AHLI BANK .................................................................... 133,785 ............ 23,863........................7 ............0.183 ........... 0.183 ...........0.175 ............0.178 ............. 0.186............-0.008 ........... -4.301 ...............0.175 ..............0.170...................0.175 ..................253,656,434........0.100 OM0000001525 ............OMAN INVESTMENT AND FINANCE.............. 301,405 ............59,163..................... 29 ............0.198 ........... 0.198 ...........0.193 ............0.196 .............0.214 ...........-0.018 ............-8.411................0.195 .............. 0.195...................0.196...................39,200,000.........0.100 OM0000002374............UNITED FINANCE ..................................................... 112,370 .............15,299......................19 ............0.150 ........... 0.150 ...........0.135 ............0.136 .............0.150............-0.014 ........... -9.333 ...............0.135 ............. 0.000...................0.135 ...................44,377,234.........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 20,372,123........3,559,241 .........1,074 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ......32........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

OM0000002564 ...........AL HASSAN ENGINEERING.................................. 1,252,976 .........92,136..................... 65 ........... 0.070 ........... 0.075 ...........0.070........... 0.074 .............0.069 ........... 0.005............. 7.246 ................0.075..............0.075...................0.000 ................... 5,565,392 ..........0.100 OM0000001400 ...........OMAN FLOUR MILLS .................................................14,000 ...............6,740........................7 ............0.478 ...........0.488 ...........0.478........... 0.482 .............0.458 ........... 0.024.............5.240 ................0.488..............0.488...................0.502 ..................75,915,000 .........0.100 OM0000001368 ............CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IND. .................. 749,917 ............ 25,494..................... 23 ........... 0.034 ...........0.034 ...........0.033........... 0.034 .............0.033 ............0.001 ............. 3.030 ................0.033..............0.033...................0.034 ...................2,890,000..........0.100 OM0000001301 ............DHOFAR CATTLE FEED .......................................... 100,000 ...........23,000........................1 ........... 0.230 ...........0.230 ...........0.230........... 0.230 .............0.228 ........... 0.002............. 0.877 ................0.230..............0.230...................0.240 .................. 17,710,000 .........0.100 OM0000001566 ............OMAN FISHERIES ..................................................... 974,260 ............ 57,316.....................24 ........... 0.059 ...........0.060 ...........0.058........... 0.059 .............0.059 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.058..............0.057...................0.058.................... 7,375,000 ..........0.100 OM0000001590............MUSCAT FINANCE......................................................10,000 ............... 1,180........................2 ............0.118 ........... 0.118............0.118 ............0.118 ............. 0.118............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.118 .............. 0.116...................0.122...................31,472,438 .........0.100 OM0000001723 ............OMAN ORIX LEASING ............................................. 133,076.............16,901........................6 ............0.127 ........... 0.127 ...........0.127 ............0.127 ............. 0.127............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.127 ..............0.126...................0.127................... 30,655,773 .........0.100 OM0000001855 ............MAJAN GLASS .................................................................5,000 ..................900........................1 ............0.180 ........... 0.180 ...........0.180........... 0.199 ............. 0.199............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.180............. 0.000...................0.180....................8,362,637 ..........0.100 OM0000004776 ...........TAKAFUL OMAN INSURANCE .............................. 15,864 ................1,618........................3 ............0.102 ........... 0.102 ...........0.102........... 0.102 .............0.102 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.102..............0.102...................0.110 ...................10,200,000.........0.100 OM0000005963 ...........PHOENIX POWER ...................................................... 206,625 ............29,910......................18 ............0.145 ........... 0.145 ...........0.144............0.145 ............. 0.145............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.145 .............. 0.145...................0.147..................212,077,212 ........0.100 OM0000004420 ...........BANK NIZWA ................................................................ 948,339 ............69,341......................31 ........... 0.074 ........... 0.075 ...........0.073........... 0.073 .............0.075 ...........-0.002 ........... -2.667 ...............0.073..............0.073...................0.074..................109,500,000 .......0.100 OM0000004511 ............ALIZZ ISLAMIC BANK.............................................. 260,682 ............15,406......................17 ........... 0.060 ...........0.060 ...........0.059........... 0.059 ............. 0.061............-0.002 ........... -3.279 ...............0.060..............0.059...................0.060 ..................59,000,000.........0.100 OM0000001053 ............OMAN TEXTILE HOLDING .....................................98,648 .............31,567........................9 ........... 0.320 ...........0.320 ...........0.320........... 0.320 .............0.340 ...........-0.020 ........... -5.882 ...............0.320..............0.320...................0.336....................1,920,000 ..........1.000 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 4,769,387 ...... 371,509...................207 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ......13........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

OM0000004867 ...........BANK MUSCAT C C B 4.5 ..............................................1,335 ...................138........................1 ............0.103 ........... 0.103 ...........0.103........... 0.102 .............0.102 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.103 ..............0.103...................0.110 ...................32,603,553 .........0.100 OM0000005971 ............B.MUSCAT COMPL. CONVR. B.B.3.5 .......................2,248 ..................202........................2 ........... 0.090 ...........0.090 ...........0.090........... 0.090 .............0.090 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.090..............0.091...................0.100...................29,174,545 .........0.100 .............................................SUM: ...................................................................................... 3,583 ..................340........................3 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ........2........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

OIL PROJECTS

ANNUAL MEET

India’s oil explorer investing $5b NEW DELHI: India’s stateowned oil explorer will not let low crude prices clip its wings.

While the biggest oil crash in a generation has caused energy companies including Royal Dutch Shell and ConocoPhillips to cancel or delay about $400 billion in projects, New Delhi-based Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is adding a $5 billion development to its backlog.

ONGC’s counter-cyclical approach to investing is based on a fact and an assumption, chairman Dinesh Kumar Sarraf said in an interview in New Delhi on Tuesday. The fact: with other companies abandoning projects, costs will never be cheaper. The assumption: that same abandonment means prices will rise in coming years as growing demand overwhelms supply that’s fallen due to lack of investment.

“I don’t see any reason why we should be withholding investment now in such an environment where the cost of services and oil-field material is very low,” Sarraf said. “Our capital cost will

forms the other half of ONGC’s investment bet. The oil and gas that the KG Block would produce won’t be sold for another three or four years.

By then, Sarraf said, crude will probably recover to a level that makes the project profitable. PetroChina’s chairman last week said prices should gradually rise to about $60 to $80 a barrel in the five years to 2020.

be frozen forever,” while oil and gas prices will rise in the future, he said.

ONGC’s board on Monday approved $5.07 billion to develop the KG block in the Bay of Bengal off the east coast of India.

The project, which is expected to be completed by June 2020, is targeting total production of at least 23.5 million metric tonnes of oil and 50.7 billion

cubic metres of natural gas.

Development costs The development would have cost $7 billion two years ago, Sarraf said. Rig rental costs have since fallen from $110,000 a day to less than $50,000 today with oil prices less than half what they were in the summer of 2014.

That collapse in crude, and a potential rebound in prices, in-

Delayed projects The International Energy Agency has even warned that the spending cuts by producers increase the possibility of oil-security surprises in the “not-too-distant” future. Wood Mackenzie estimated in January that explorers had delayed projects worth $380 billion since prices started their slide in late 2014.

“The investments that we are making today won’t produce until next three years,” Sarraf said.

“We presume that three years is quite a reasonable time frame for the prices to again go up significantly.” – Bloomberg News

Bank Nizwa reached B1 key milestones despite challenges < FROM

The year 2015 was a momentous year for us as the bank reached key milestones despite economic challenges. During the year, Bank Nizwa’s income from jointly financed, investment and receivables increased by 82 per cent while total assets grew by 37 per cent.

Both the retail banking and wholesale banking divisions delivered a strong performance in 2015 which helped boost operating revenue to OMR11.9 million, showing a growth of 58 per cent from 2014 “We made good strides in scaling up our growth efforts in 2015 by revising our strategy to address the changing operating environment. Moving forward, we will be guided by the 2020 business strategy. The strategy has been built on five key areas: to increase financial performance, to deliver excellent customer service experience, to drive core business with efficiency and technological advancement, to

build a high performance working environment and to enhance Bank Nizwa’s ability as a progressive organisation,” the chairman said.

“Our aim is to build on the achievements of 2015 and to continue delivering products and services that ensure the bank’s long-term competitiveness and enhance value for our shareholders,” he added.

With a focus on customer care, innovation, and service excellence, Bank Nizwa has grown in the last three years, far-reaching customers across Oman. A testament to its valuable contributions to the industry, the bank received critical acclaim for the quality of its Sharia-compliant solutions which include being named the ‘Strongest Islamic Retail Bank in Oman’ at the 7th Islamic Retail Banking Awards and the ‘Best Islamic Bank in Oman’ at the 6th annual Islamic Finance Awards.

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OTE brings major improvements to its Hyundai service centre in Ghala The enhancements now offer better than ever facilities and even more organised functioning for improved customer satisfaction

MUSCAT: Constantly striving to extend the best of services and experience to its valued customers, the OTE Group has hit yet another milestone, by starting modernisation of Hyundai service facility at Ghala.

These enhancements now offer better than ever facilities and even more organised functioning for improved customer satisfaction, says a press release.

The modern multi-level car park

has a capacity of over 300 parking spaces. This eliminates parking challenges and facilitates organised workflows.

As one of the most popular brands in Oman, Hyundai customers rely on the quality service and aftersales experience from

its company authorised service centre of OTE at Ghala. The popularity of this service facility is high and the new multi-level parking facility will further enhance customer delight.

The service facility at Ghala now boasts of increased vehicle recep-

tion area to reduce wait times for vehicle take-over and also a token system. There are now additional service desks and staff to facilitate interactions while the technical support team has also been further strengthened to handle incremental vehicle service requests.

CHINESE AUTOMOTIVE BRAND

For smooth vehicular movement, the vehicle reception area has been expanded, and additional drivers deployed to swiftly receive cars from the owners and immediately drive to the ‘Work in Progress’ (WIP) section. The customers are now required to just drive up to the

reception area from where the appointed drivers take it up, making it a hassle-free experience.

Expert customer relationship executives have been stationed at the service centre to assist customers. For smooth and hasslefree operation, a total of 10 service desks have been set-up under various categories including, ‘Quick Service’, ‘General Repairs’ (diagnostic), and ‘Premium brand Service’. An appointment desk is in place allowing customers to book service schedule over the web or phone. A dedicated desk also serves customers from ministries and corporate fleet.

Especially during peak hours, senior-level service managers are also present in the front office to ensure smooth operations. This is a part of the company’s ongoing initiatives towards ensuring customer delight.

OTE Group is the exclusive dealer of Hyundai in Oman. With a nationwide network of showrooms and service centres, OTE Group ensures that Hyundai customers are never far from getting high quality service.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Higer H5 mini-bus and cargo van now available in Oman manual transmission helps drivers in long drives to faraway destinations or even for hauling heavy loads. It gives maximum power (kW/rpm) 110/4800 and maximum torque (Nm/rpm) 235/24004000. Its remote control key, hydraulic booster steering, power windows, 3 point seat belt, rear parking sensor with plush fabric interiors ensures that each drive is a comfortable one.

Through their keen focus on ‘Safety and Service’, Higer has established a strong market presence in countries world over and ranks firmly among the top three brands in China’s bus industry. Reliable and safe, Higer finds favour with both drivers and passengers because of their driver-friendly and passenger-comfort features.

By bringing the Higer range to the Sultanate, TAC has reinforced its commitment to provide highquality products and services to its customers in the country. With a network of 11 showrooms, 13 service outlets and 10 parts outlets spread across the Sultanate, TAC is the sole distributor of the Higer vehicles in Oman.

MUSCAT: The H5 mini-bus and cargo van from Higer – an award winning Chinese automotive brand – is now available in Oman at Towell Auto Centre (TAC).

Higer is well-known globally for its range of impressive vehicles that includes cargos, buses, pickups. These products boast of high level of efficiency, safety and reliability, says a press release.

A senior spokesperson of TAC elaborated on its benefits: “In a country like Oman, a mini-bus is the best means of transportation for long distance travels and short ones, for a perfect weekend family get-together and for different business needs. It is efficient, safe, comfortable and flexible. Similarly with their durable chassis, elegant style and comfortable interior, Higer powerful cargo vans offer you a great opportunity to drive your business ahead. Higer vehicles on the whole are very popular for their toughness, power, utility and comfort.”

The Higer mini-bus and cargo van has a seating capacity of 14+1 and 2+1 respectively. Its powerful 4 cylinder DOHC engine, 5 speed

Brunei delegation visits PEIE MUSCAT: A high profile delegation from Brunei comprising Pehin Dato Lim Jock Seng, Brunei’s Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Dr Mohammad Yasmin Umar, Brunei’s Minister of Energy and Industry, visited the headquarters of the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (PEIE) at the Knowledge Oasis Muscat yesterday to get acquainted with the investment opportunities in the Sultanate.

Received by Hilal bin Hamad Al Hasani, chief executive officer of PEIE, the delegation was briefed about PEIE and its industrial estates, besides the incentives and facilities offered to local and foreign investors, says a press release.

The officials highlighted the vision of PEIE, which is to enhance the Sultanate’s position as a leading regional centre of manufacturing, ICT, innovation and entrepreneurship excellence, and its mission in attracting industrial investments and providing continued support, through regionally and globally competitive strategies, good infrastructure, value adding services, and easy governmental processes.

PEIE officials highlighted the objectives of PEIE which include attracting foreign investments to the Sultanate and localising

the national capital; contributing to stimulating the private sector to achieve sustainable economic and social development; strengthening relations with the concerned authorities to ensure the overflow of investment process and overcome any obstacles faced by investors; reinforcing cooperation with related international and regional organisations to boost the exchange of experience, knowledge and techniques used; developing employees’ skills and performance through a set of training programmes; contributing to creating new job opportunities; encouraging exports and the establishment of export industries, and increase the market share of locally manufactured products and achieving environmental sustainability.

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Al Amal wins Mitsubishi Oman Haya Water Central Laboratory Handball Joiners Championship offers specialised services MUSCAT: To encourage and spread a passion for sports among school students, General Automotive Company (GAC), a subsidiary of the Zubair Automotive Group and the official distributors of Mitsubishi vehicles in Oman, announced its support of the Mitsubishi Oman Handball Joiners Championship.

The one-day championship held on Monday at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex saw Al Amal School take home the championship cup, says a press release.

Speaking of the company’s decision to support the event, Manoj Ranade, GM of General Automotive Company said, “The promotion of sports among youngsters is important to their development both mentally and physically. GAC, and by extension Mitsubishi, is delighted to support an event that encourages the participation of school children in such a team-oriented sporting activity. Participating in such events helps children develop self-esteem and confidence through life skills that focus on motivation and goal setting.

Supporting such an event furthers our mission of being a company that impacts society positively.”

Organised in association with the Oman Handball Association (OHA), the Oman Mitsubishi Handball Joiners Championship saw the participation of students between the ages of eight and 10

from Al Amal School A, Al Amal School B, Al Braha School and Wadi Adai School. Over the course of the tournament, known Omani players from the OHA also spend time with the students during the championship giving them tips and pointers. A fun festival was also organised by the schools for the children at the venue from 9am to 12.30pm.

“On behalf of GAC and Mitsubishi, I would like to congratulate the Al Amal School on winning the competition. However, I would also like to thank each of the students and teachers from each of the other schools for their participation as well as the members of OHA for a job well done,” added Manoj.

As part of its corporate social responsibility strategy, GAC is actively involved in supporting local based initiatives that touch the

lives of children in sport. While GAC has always been committed to supporting the sports sector in the Sultanate, it believes that to cultivate sporting talent in Oman, youngsters should be provided the perfect ambience to develop it.

"As such, GAC has been supporting various activities that encourage Omani youth to take up sports; and supporting this event is part of that strategy.

Thanking GAC, a sports teacher from one of the participating schools said, “Encouraging school students’ participation in sporting activities will make a positive difference to their lives. Such championships will encourage and highlight good sportsmanship among students.” The teacher also thanked OHA for instilling an interest in handball among children in Omani schools.

MUSCAT: Oman Wastewater Services Company (Haya Water) ensures that the production of treated wastewater applies the best quality standards before it is being distributed through the networks. It also ensures that wastewater treatment process is carried out in accordance with associated local and international specifications and standards.

The company took samples on daily basis from various STPS and distribution points at the networks to ensure their conformity with the approved specifications.

Eng. Hussain bin Hassan AbdulHussain, CEO of Haya Water, confirmed that Haya Water lCentral Laboratory, since its establishment in 2006, is taking full responsibility to ensure the quality of purified water, says a press release.

Due to the expansion of Haya Water and the management of all of its projects and existing assets in all governorates of the Sultanate except Dhofar, the company has recently extended its laboratory services to be provided to organisations and companies in the Sultanate by receiving various samples from these establishments such as checking whether water is appropriate for irrigation.

The laboratory also conducts soil testing to ensure that it is suitable for agriculture and it is not contaminated. The lab also analyses

seawater in collaboration with some companies that operate in the field of environment to study the reef life and the effects of other pollutants on it.

The laboratory also, as per client’s request, sends a specialised team to take samples from site for specific fees. Testing the sample does not take more than 10 days maximum from the time of receipt until delivery to the customer. However, if the sample requires sending it to laboratories outside the Sultanate, it will take around 15 to 20 days. It is worth mentioning that Haya Water laboratory deals with international laboratories in Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong and other countries.

The CEO added that the analysis services provided by Haya

Water lead to numerous business benefits either to public or private sector. Moreover, Haya Water Central Laboratory is equipped with the latest technologies related to water analysis. These technologies made the lab capable of providing very accurate results. In fact, it has contributed to the production of high-standard water that can be used for different purposes.

Haya Water said that that the lab has already begun providing some of its services to various stakeholders in the Sultanate.

Haya Water, to ensure the accuracy of the results of analysis processes, has appointed a team of qualified and experienced Omani technicians and analysts along with some foreign experts to achieve the best results. In addition, Haya Water has provided the laboratory team with the best training in the field in Switzerland, United Kingdom and Thailand, and in global analysis centres such as Dionieks, Thermo Vesicr and Bauchi in order to increase their work proficiency.

The new services of Haya Water Central Laboratory are considered a great opportunity for business owners in the Sultanate to obtain accurate results in water analysis. Haya Water lab is capable of analysing water and providing approved quantitative and qualitative results in record time.

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The Aurion is studded with a sophisticated suite of features that promote an enhanced

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driving experience while making an impactful impression

MUSCAT: Toyota Aurion has made an impressive mark on customers in search of well-balanced luxury and performance.

The Aurion is studded with a sophisticated suite of features that promote an enhanced driving experience while making an impactful impression.

Now, the buzz is around Summer Surprises — the offer from Toyota that brings home benefits for every Aurion customer — between now and April 30, says a press release.

According to an official, “There is a OMR1,000 cash gift applicable on 2015 YM models of 2015 production and 2016 YM models — for all purchases of Toyota Aurion — except those made by government organisations and ministries. Conditions apply. Please visit the nearest Toyota showroom for exact details.”

A refined sedan, the Aurion is equally impressive inside. The interior is made with an emphasis on luxury and quality, creating a unique classy look. The cabin of the Aurion is spacious and the

dashboard has an exclusive horizontal T-Shaped design, which significantly enhances the feeling of prestige. The ‘Quieter Cabin Experience’ is due to the reduced road and wind noise. The feeling of quality is enhanced with leather stitching, while the curved woodgrain and silver accents create a sense of functional beauty.

The ECO-meter allows drivers to recognize when they are driving in a fuel efficient and economical manner. Chrome accents on the air conditioning vents and audio controls complete the sense of prestige that extends even to the smallest of details, including the audio switches on the steering wheel and a two-seat position memory system. Available with 6-speed Multi-mode automatic transmission mated to a 3.5 L,V6 engine, with Dual VVT-I, the Aurion surges forward on an awesome 268 hp. Thin, long headlamps on either side of the impressive front grille and elevated hood lend it a majestic and powerful presence.

The side of the Aurion is accented for a stronger appearance through a flared bottom section and an accented door-cross section.

The Aurion’s 17-inch alloy wheels enhance the character of the vehicle and provide a feeling of advanced luxury. The rear of the Aurion blends into the rear combination lamps for a greater emphasis on width, with the bumper corners protruding outwards creating a wide stable feeling and a groundhugging stance.

Cutting-edge aerodynamic technology ensures that the Aurion experiences straight-line stability, while the column mounted electric power steering mechanism allows an optimum level of vehicle control.

The Aurion’s VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) plus TRC (Traction Control) technologies give it a ‘firmer footing’ while the HID (High Intensity Discharge Headlamps) help to see better in the dark, by improving night-time visibility.

The Aurion offers utility fea-

tures such as front and rear parking systems, which alert the driver when approaching obstacles. The Aurion also has an audio system with a 7-inch navigation system, a USB/AUX terminal for external audio devices, advanced Bluetooth communication compatibility, smart entry and push button start, dual-zone air conditioning and a back window power sunshade.

The Toyota Aurion has been equipped with some local accessories to enhance its look, feel and functionality. Customers are welcome to get the full details of these local fitments, by visiting a Toyota showroom.

All specifications listed above are standard Toyota equipment.

Safety kit (fire extinguisher, warning triangle, tyre pressure gauge & first aid kit) is a dealer installed non Toyota item provided on Toyota models as standard equipment.

Vehicle specifications may change without prior notice. Pictures and colours may differ from actual specifications of the vehicles.

MUSCAT: Complementing its constant endeavour to assist the efforts of the government and official authorities in Oman, and in continuation of their community support initiatives, Muscat Grand Mall (MGM) hosted the GCC Traffic Week 2016 exhibition for the third consecutive year.

The exhibition was opened under the auspices of Rashid bin Mohammed Al Zubair, chairman of The Zubair Corporation, in the presence of Brigadier Eng. Mohammed bin Awadh Al Rawas, director-general of the Traffic Oman.

Others present at the event included senior officials of government and private sector companies, Muscat Grand Mall executives as well as VIPs and guests, says a press release.

Commenting on the mall’s association with traffic safety, Hassan Jaboub, general manager of Tilal Development Company, said: “At Muscat Grand Mall, we attempt to make the most of every opportunity to support ini-

tiatives that make our community safer. In its 31st edition, the GCC Traffic Safety Week aimed to increase awareness about road safety and encourage citizens to be more cautious while maintaining traffic rules.”

He also added, “I would also like to draw attention to the fantastic role played by the Royal Oman Police in maintaining law and order on the roads by speedily dealing with traffic organisation and assisting residents.”

The exhibition reflects a qualitative shift and a remarkable progress in the efforts made by the Royal Oman Police and other institutions in traffic safety issues whether in limiting accidents or decreasing mortality rate.

The GCC Traffic Safety Week 2016 also witnessed conducting several awareness events and activities, in addition to organising lectures and seminars and distributing guidance brochures and publications for all citizens and residents of road users, across all GCC countries.

AT T R A C T I V E H O L I D AY PA C K A G E S

Khimji’s Travel, Qatar Airways to host ‘SOTC Holiday Bazaar’ MUSCAT: Khimji’s House of Travel in partnership with Qatar Airways will be hosting the ‘SOTC Holiday Bazaar’ on Saturday, April 2 at the Jebel Qamar Hall at Al Falaj Hotel Muscat.

‘On the spot’ special offers The holiday bazaar will provide an opportunity for visitors to avail ‘on the spot’ special offers, discounts as well as upgrades from SOTC. One can pick and choose from the extensive well planned itineraries offered by SOTC to USA, Europe

with a very modern fleet of aircraft including the Boeing 777, the 787 Dreamliner and the Airbus 330.

The morning wide body departures connect customers from Oman to all major US and European destinations and the evening wide body to all major Far East cities.

Speaking at the launch of the Bazaar, Cashio Vettom, general manager, Khimji’s House of Travel stated, “The bazaar is a great platform for visitors to interact directly with SOTC experts. We have scheduled the bazaar in April to

or Far East, says a press release.

All the SOTC itineraries are designed keeping in mind the requirements of the Non-Resident Indian.

Falling under the three categories of Premium, Value and Cost Saver, the packages include vegetarian meals and the services of a tour manager at all times.

To make it more exciting Qatar Airways is offering special discounts to all visitors booking SOTC packages during the bazaar. Qatar Airways serves the Muscat route

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enable families to plan their summer holidays well in advance. Visitors will benefit from the extensive network offered by Qatar Airways along with the exclusive itineraries launched by SOTC.” Joe Rajadurai, Country Manager Oman - Qatar Airways stated, “It is a pleasure to work with Khimji’s House of Travel and SOTC to offer these attractive holiday packages. With the summer peak ahead of us, this is the best time to lock in your holiday travel with the discounts offered by Qatar Airways.”

BANK SOHAR

Al Mumayaz Savings Scheme hourly draws to reward over 900 winners

Al Maha Ceramics displays attractive designs of ‘Digiplus’ at Big Show 2016 MUSCAT: Al Maha Ceramics, one of the leading ceramic tiles producer in Oman, is showcasing its latest range of designs at the Big Show Muscat Exhibition, which is being held in Oman International Exhibition Centre till tomorrow.

Big Show is one of the biggest shows for building materials in Oman and Al Maha Ceramics participated in the show to display its world-class products.

During the event Al Maha Ceramics has displayed its attractive eye-catching designs of ‘Digiplus’ range of ceramic tiles using contemporary digital printing technology with a variety of shades to

suit every décor and cater to the needs of its customers which are highly appreciated by the visitors, says a press release.

Spanish and Italian designs Commenting on the participation, Arvind Bindra, CEO, Al Maha Ceramics, said: “This is our 6th participation in Big Show Exhibition, We have displayed our highly attractive latest range of digital machine printed large format Spanish and Italian designs.

“We are happy that this new modern product range is highly appreciated by our customers and channel partners.

“The international trend is towards larger sized ceramic tiles in both wall and floor and Al Maha has been the pioneer in launching digital printed 60x60 floor tiles and 30x60 wall tiles with dry grinding technology in GCC.” Al Maha Ceramics strives to be a major ceramic tile manufacturing company in the GCC region and would continue with its strategy of launching differentiated products in future. The company has a world-class manufacturing facility for wall and floor tiles in Sohar and distribution network spread across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Lebanon, Jordan and Africa.

MUSCAT: Continuing in its endeavour to instil the habit of savings within the community, and in response to its growing popularity and customer feedback, Bank Sohar continues offering its OMR1,000 hourly draws with the Al Mumayaz Savings Scheme 2016.

As part of these draws, the bank will conduct hourly prize draws of OMR 1,000 from Sunday to Wednesday; totalling over 900 winners by the end of the year, says a press release.

Continuing from last year, the hourly draws come as part of comprehensively revamped prize breakup of the new Al Mumayaz Savings Scheme; now offering the highest number of prizes of any Al Mumayaz Savings Scheme to date, whilst also including the broadest possible spectrum of winners.

Commenting on the continuity of the hourly prize draws, Khamis Masoud Al Rahbi, Senior AGM of Branches and Retail Sales at Bank Sohar said, “Ever since it was introduced in 2013, our hourly draws have proven to be extremely popular with customers. With over 3,000 winners across our entire branch network since its inception, and yet another number of winners expected before the scheme comes to a close at the end of the year, the list of hourly winners is growing with each passing day.”

“In order to be eligible for the hourly prize draws, the account holders need to maintain a minimum monthly average balance of

In order to be eligible for the hourly prize draws, the account holders need to maintain a minimum monthly average balance of only OMR100. The low monthly average balance ensures that any Bank Sohar account holder can be eligible for the draw.

Furthermore, given the frequency with which these draws are conducted, it incentivises customers to keep saving more and does so on a daily basis Khamis Masoud Al Rahbi Senior AGM of Branches and Retail Sales at Bank Sohar

only OMR100. The low monthly average balance ensures that any Bank Sohar account holder can be eligible for the draw. Furthermore, given the frequency with which these draws are conducted, it incentivises customers to keep saving more and does so on a daily basis,” he added.

In addition to the daily draw, the Al Mumayaz Savings Scheme 2016 also has a few new additions

this year; first of which is the daily children’s draw, which will see one minor account holder win OMR100 every day from Sunday to Thursday.

There will also be a monthly draw specifically for children where one minor account holder will win OMR1,000. In total there will be more than 240 winners of children’s draws before the end of the year.

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Lexus ES top brand in J.D. Power 2016 Study Lexus ES has been named the top brand in the J.D. Power 2016 Vehicle Dependability Study for Compact Premium Cars

MUSCAT: Lexus ES is one of Lexus’ most successful models worldwide. Its longer wheelbase and list of luxurious amenities make it one of the most preferred models among the enthusiasts.

Recently Lexus ES has been named the top brand in the J.D. Power 2016 Vehicle Dependability Study for Compact Premium Cars. The study examines problems experienced during the past year by owners of 2013 model-year

vehicles, and each brand’s overall dependability is determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100). A lower score reflects higher quality, says a press release.

The Lexus ES is available with two types of engines. The first one is a 3.5-litre V6 engine with a maximum output of 272 hp / 6200 rpm and a maximum torque of 346 Nm / 4,700 rpm. The second engine variant is a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder with a maximum output of 181 hp / 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 235 Nm / 4,100 rpm. Both engines

RECRUIT QUOTES Whatever I take, I take too much or too little; I do not take the exact amount. The exact amount is no use to me.

— Antonio Porchia Proverbs often contradict one another, as any reader soon discovers. The sagacity that advises us to look before we leap promptly warns us that if we hesitate we are lost; that absence makes the heart grow fonder, but out of sight, out of mind.

— Leo Rosten In general people experience their present naively, as it were, without being able to form an estimate of its contents; they have first to put themselves at a distance from it — the present, that is to say, must have become the past — before it can yield points of vantage from which to judge the future.

— Sigmund Freud

QUOTES Reasoning will never make a man correct an ill opinion, which by reasoning he never acquired.

— Jonathan Swift If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts, but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties.

— Francis Bacon

will be mated with a multi-mode 6-speed automatic transmission which delivers an outstanding combination of performance, efficiency and a quiet ride.

The Drive Mode Select feature in the Lexus ES can tailor powertrain response and other settings to suit conditions or the mood. ECO mode adjusts engine response and climate-control settings to help maximise fuel economy. Sport mode sharpens throttle and transmission response for a more engaging driving experience, while Normal mode is designed to

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provide an ideal balance of performance and efficiency.

For Lexus, designers have cast a daring new form with the refreshed ES. A commanding front fascia that features Lexus’ trademark spindle grille, framed in combination with accentuated brilliant satin chrome, gives this new ES a new sense of luxury and instantly distinguishes it from the crowd.

Accompanying the grille is a pair of newly designed headlights, now equipped with LED technology, while iconic “L”-shaped arrowhead Daytime Running Lights extend outside the headlight element for a distinctive look that links it with other Lexus models. Also, redesigned fog lamp areas have been relocated to the outer lower corners of the front fascia and amplify the vehicle’s wide stance.

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.

I M PA R T I N G S K I L L S

Leadership programme held for ISD HODs, academic leaders MUSCAT: A leadership programme for HODs and other academic leaders of Indian School Darsait (ISD) was conducted by Dr Amsa Parambil, vice-president and head of Academic Subcommittee, SMC recently at the primary school auditorium.

Heads of various departments, coordinators, supervisors, assistant vice principals, vice principals and principal attended the session, says a press release.

The topic was ‘Leadership and the Difficult Conversation’.

The area covered under the topic was how a good leader uses communication tools to provide effective feedback.

Dr Amsa Parambil highlighted the nuances of good leadership and emphasised on the use of

personal powers to influence and inspire people to set goals, achieve dreams and work towards the cause they believe in.

As a part of this programme, an on-line leadership questionnaire – a personality assessment and development tool, from the prestigious British Psychological Society was administered on the participants in confidence.

The report generated for each participant indicated the personality strengths and improvement areas and also provided guidelines/ actions/ strategies for development. The session was refreshing one for the participants as it was replete with day to day examples and activities and provided a wonderful insight into honing their leadership skills.

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Bank Muscat receives Best Credit Card award The award by Banker Middle East endorses the bank’s commitment to add value and convenience to card transactions, ensuring the highest level of security

MUSCAT: Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate, has won the Best Credit Card in Oman award by Banker Middle East.

The award endorses the bank’s commitment to add value and convenience to card transactions, ensuring the highest level of security, says a press release.

The wide range of Bank Muscat credit cards spell convenience with worldwide acceptance. The

Chip & PIN cards enhance security and gives peace of mind for all transactions, including online shopping. All transactions are authorised by Personal Identification Number (PIN) instead of signature. In conformity with international standards, the ‘Verified by Visa’ and ‘Secure Code’ by MasterCard ensure online transactions using Bank Muscat cards are highly secure. With this additional layer of security feature, Bank Muscat customers can use their credit cards for a host of online shopping transactions like hotel bookings, airline bookings and bill payments.

Amjad Al Lawati, AGM – Cards & eBanking, said: “Bank Muscat is proud to be endorsed for the Best Credit Card in Oman. The wide range of Bank Muscat cards ensure

a more secure option to pay with cards worldwide. Bank Muscat has one of the most competent teams in the payments industry. It is this ‘dedication’ and ‘commitment to service’ that has made Bank Muscat the preferred electronic payment service provider to the nation.

Our ability and flexibility to adapt, innovate and provide customised payment solutions have made us unique in the market.”

Offering the best deals and rewards, Bank Muscat cards are a big attraction with customers, providing convenience and flexibility in day-to-day transactions at shopping malls, restaurants or holiday abroad. The bank encourages the use of cards which help individuals to discipline their spending and keep track of all transactions through electronic

monthly statements.

The popular Bank Muscat credit cards include a unique cobranded card in association with the national airline Oman Air. The feature-packed Bank Muscat Oman Air Credit Card offers a slew of benefits and rewards, including membership to Sindbad Programme by the national carrier.

Notably, benefits accrue on all card transactions. For every OMR1 spent on the card, cardholders are rewarded with 2 miles on Sindbad Programme. The accumulated miles can be redeemed for Oman Air tickets. As a privileged cardholder, customers are entitled to earn and accumulate Sindbad Miles on all card transactions and enjoy fast-tracking to Sindbad Silver Tier. The annual subscription charge for the card is OMR15.

The bank in association with the leading retail chain Lulu Hypermarket offers another attractive co-branded card with exclusive benefits such as shopping points, dedicated check-in counters, special discounts and flexible repayment options.

Targeted at Premier banking customers, the bank offers exclusive cards such as the prestigious Visa Infinite and Visa Signature credit cards.

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ICT EXHIBITION

Five-day Comex 2016 set to open on April 12 MUSCAT: Under the patronage and support of Information Technology Authority (ITA), Oman’s premium ICT exhibition Comex will be organised from April 12 to 16 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre.

This year it will be represented in two key pavilions ie, business and shoppers which will accommodate all public and private sectors of ICT industry in Oman, says a press release.

In business section, after the confirmation of Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA), Omantel and Ooredoo, the telecom sector participation is looking very promising. Apart from that big players of ICT industry confirmed their participation including GBM, Huawei, Oman Computer Services and Microsoft.

The shoppers section has the lights of company’s like Oman phone, Zahrat Al Hana Trading Co., Cleopatra Trading & Contracting and many more who will be displaying variety of products and electronic gadgets.

A new section of E-commerce zone is also introduced this year which will focus on the importance of E-Commerce platforms

for small businesses, with exhibitors showcasing products and services related to payment gateways, banking and financial services platforms, e-Retail and CRM Systems, etc.

A new feature this year is represented by Comex Smart Talks.

It will be an ideal place where leading speakers from ICT industry will discuss important issues and latest technologies in the industry. This year the theme of smart talks would be ‘Smart gateway to growth & innovation’ and it will be held on April 13 and 14 at the exhibition. This year below topics would be covered in these smart talks: • Internet of Things - Towards building a smarter digital business • Banking Innovation: Exploring the future of banking innovation • Smarty City - A step towards Smart Oman • eTailing - Exploring the future of etailing • ICT - The future of transport and logistics • Enhancing the tourism experience through augmented reality • Future education through digital services.

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MCBS holds fun day MUSCAT: Giving its students and staff a break from the sobriety of academics, Modern College of Business and Science held its annual fun day on its campus recently.

Various fun-filled programmes including treasure hunt, balloon fight, cinema makeup, master chef culinary contest, spelling bee, music event and Zumba dance, to name a few, were organised as part of the celebrations. Students also held a theatre performance, highlighting issues relevant to

the youth, says a press release.

“By definition study is no fun; and fun day is a rare opportunity for you to unwind, and get ready for the next assignments.

“This is also an occasion for students and faculty to get closer,” said Prof. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Naamany, the dean of Modern College.

Gift hampers Winners in various categories were given gift hampers, and the event concluded with a sumptuous lunch in the college canteen.

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Iran beat Oman to join China, Syria, Australia in final phase of qualifying Iran advanced to the third round of qualifiers for the World Cup as Group D winners after Sardar Azmoun’s first-half double saw Team Melli defeat Oman 2-0 in Tehran DOMINANT DISPLAY: Iran’s Saeid Ezatolahi dribbles past Oman’s Ahmed Mubarak ‘Kanu’, right, during their World Cup/Asian Cup qualifying match at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on Tuesday. – AFP

MUSCAT: Iran blanked Oman 2-0 in the final Group D game in Tehran on Tuesday to join China, Syria, Australia in the final phase of the 2018 World Cup qualifying.

According to the news posted on the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) webstie, Iran advanced to the third round of qualifiers for the World Cup as Group D winners after Sardar Azmoun’s firsthalf double saw Team Melli defeat Oman 2-0 as the curtain came down on the Preliminary Round 2 CRICKET

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Du Plessis fined 50 percent of match fee NEW DELHI: South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has been fined 50 percent of his match fee by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for showing dissent during Monday’s win over Sri Lanka in the World Twenty20 group stage.

Du Plessis, who has accepted the sanction, showed dissent by “occupying the crease for a period of time” after being given out lbw before leaving the field while looking at his bat and shaking his head, the ICC said in a statement on Tuesday.

It was Du Plessis’ second sanction for dissent in 12 months, after being fined 15 percent of his match fee against India in a one-day international in October.

A third offence over the next seven months would result in a suspension for the 31-year-old.

South Africa failed to teach the World T20 semifinals. - Reuters

of the 2018 FIFA World Cup/2019 AFC Asian Cup joint-qualifiers.

Iran went into the first-versussecond meeting at the Azadi Stadium boasting a vasty superior goal difference over Oman and any remote hopes that the Gulf Sultanate had harboured of taking top spot in Group D all but ended by the 23rd minute after Azmoun had put the hosts 2-0 up.

The former Sepahan striker,

who currently plays his club football in the Russian Premier League with Rostov, where he is on loan from Rubi Khazin, opened the scoring in the 16th minute with his sixth of the qualifiers before taking his individual tally to seven with Iran’s second seven minutes later.

Neither side could add to Azmoun’s brace in the remainder of the match as undefeated Iran finished top of Group D with 20 points,

while Oman finished six points further back in second place.

Eight group winners will advance to the third round of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, as well as straight to the 2019 Asian Cup in United Arab Emirates, along with the four best runners-up.

The other four runners-up will progress to the third round of qualifying for the Asian Cup, along with all the third-placed teams and

the four best fourth-placed teams.

The remaining sides, which will include Bangladesh, will have to negotiate past two rounds of playoffs for one of the final eight spots in the Asian Cup third qualifying round.

Meanwhile, according to agency reports, China helped by a slipup from North Korea, scraped through to the final phase of qualifying in Asia after beating future hosts Qatar 2-0 in a nervy Group C showdown between the continent’s super rich.

While the Qataris could relax having already qualified for the 12-team third round as group winners, China needed to win in Xi’an and hope other results went their way in order to grab one of the four best runners-up spots across the eight groups.

Their blushes were spared, however, as Huang Bowen scored in the 58th minute and Wu Lei notched in the dying stages to grab the required win, which, coupled with Jordan’s 5-1 loss to Australia, North Korea’s surprise 3-2 defeat in the Philippines and Oman’s failure to win in Iran, sent them through.

Asian champions Australia were involved in the first do-or-die contest of the night in Group B but Tim Cahill scored twice in a comfortable win over Jordan to advance to the third round and also

the 2019 Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

Japan also racked up the goals in a 5-0 home rout of Syria, who joined the Samurai Blue in advancing from Group E as one of the best runners-up despite the defeat.

Former Asian champions Iraq were another side to scrape through in second place after they edged Vietnam 1-0 in Tehran to join pool winners Thailand in escaping Group F. Saudi Arabia drew 1-1 with United Arab Emirates having needed to avoid defeat to ensure they won Group A in a clash between two sides who were guaranteed to advance. Uzbekistan advanced from Group H following a 1-0 win over Bahrain.

North Korea would have followed the Uzbeks out of the group and into the third round if they had held on to a 2-1 lead in Manila but the 2010 World Cup finalists crumbled spectacularly, conceding twice in the last six minutes to gift China passage.

China have only ever qualified for one World Cup in 2002 despite the game enjoying widespread popularity in the world’s most populous nation.

The 2002 campaign was also the last time they had reached the final stages of qualifying in Asia.

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KARACHI: Pakistan’s underfire head coach Waqar Younis has submitted his report on the national cricket team’s performances in some of recent series, including the ongoing World T20, to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan. According to the sources, Waqar has given a “damning report on the team players”.

“Waqar has given a damning report on the team players and has said that most of the players were not able to implement the game plan given to them by the coach,” a source told PTI. “Waqar has specifically pinpointed that some of the players are just not willing to work hard enough or cooperate with the coaching staff by executing the suggestions given to them,” he added. The source also said that the coach was not happy with Shahid Afridi’s captaincy.

“Waqar has also questioned the captaincy skills of Shahid Afridi and some of his decisions. In totality, the head coach is clearly not happy with the way the play-

KARACHI: Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis has offered to resign after his team were knocked out of the World Twenty20 at the Super 10 stage, the BBC reported on Tuesday. Pakistan exited the tournament after winning just one of their four games in Group Two. The team, captained by Shahid Afridi, beat Bangladesh, but lost to New Zealand, Australia and arch-rivals India. “I place my hands together and beg forgiveness from the nation. If my leaving makes things better, then I would do it without delay,” Younis told a news conference. The 44-year-old is in his second spell as Pakistan coach, having first held the job between March 2010 and August 2011. - Reuters

ers have responded or shown improvement in their game.”

The PCB chief has sent the report to the fact-finding committee, which is formed to probe into the national team’s poor performance in the Asia Cup and World T20, as well as in earlier series against England and New Zealand.

“Waqar has submitted a complete report on his two-year tenure and the chairman has sent the report

FORGIVE ME: Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis begged for forgiveness during a press conference.

to the fact-finding committee for its observations,” the source said.

The fact-finding committee convenes in Lahore from Tuesday for a three-day period.

The committee, which includes Test captain Misbah-ul Haq and senior batsman Younis Khan, has been given the mandate by the board to meet and talk to the captain, coach, manager and senior players of the national team.

The committee will also study the reports of the captain, coach and manager, and then take further action. The source said that Waqar has made some recommendations to the PCB chairman and told him in clear terms that some drastic decisions needed to be taken to bring about improvements in the Pakistan team including axing of some senior players. - PTI

he first semifinal between New Zealand and England should be a cracker of a game. Both teams are well matched and have the kind of balance that skippers and coaches are would die for. If the Kiwis have played the smartest cricket by far in this tournament England have shown a resilience and late order explosion that other teams would give anything for.

Jos Buttler’s assault on the Lankan bowlers in England’s final game of the group stage is an indication of how quickly a game can turn around in this format. He has shown in recent matches that he is probably the best finisher in this format and England will be hoping for another blast from him to take them through to another T20 finals.

Virat Kohli’s brilliant stroke play in the must win game against the Australians is going to be remembered for a long long time. Those who were present at the Wankhede Stadium a couple of weeks earlier when England set off in chase of South Africa’s 229 will not forget Joe Root’s innings either.

Like Kohli did to the Aussies, Root made the South African attack look bewildered and hopeless as he took England home. Way back in the late 70s and 80s four all-rounders were battling it out for their teams and turning games upside down with bat and ball and in doing so went on to become legends of the game. Kapil Dev, Imran Khan, Ian botham and Richard Hadlee were just incredible and while they may

not admit it, were spurred on by the others performances and looked to better them.

Today there are four batsmen that cricket lovers look forward to watching - Joe Root, Virat Kohli, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson bring the same competitive skills and energy to their deeds. Their performances uplift their teams and enthuse their supporters.

There is also, like with the allrounders of yore, an unspoken competition among them to be called the best in the world.

If Joe Root’s fabulous innings against Dale Steyn and Co took England to a great win, it certainly made Steve Smith, Kane Williamson and Virat play their special innings to get their teams across the line. The beneficiaries was the cricket loving public who saw young geniuses at work.

Williamson has settled down to the captaincy just like a duck takes to water and so also Steve Smith. Virat Kohli too has shown leadership qualities that promise many big things and Root is waiting in the wings for his opportunity.

The semifinals is as much about Williamson vs Root as it is New Zealand against England and going by what we have seen so far it could be a close run finish indeed. - PMG

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SPORTS Peaking England meet soaring Kiwis FA C T B O Z

Match starts: 1730 Oman time World T20 head to head: Played: 4; England won: 2; New Zealand won: 2 *** England World ranking: Five Squad: Eoin Morgan (captain), Moeen Ali, Sam Billings, Jos Buttler, Liam Dawson, Alex Hales, Chris Jordan, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Ray, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, James vince, David Willey Coach: Trevor Bayliss Best overall performance: Champions (2010) Road to semifinal: * Lost to West Indies by six wickets * Beat South Africa by two wickets * Beat Afghanistan by 15 runs * Beat Sri Lanka by 10 runs Top scorer: Root (168 runs)

Williamson and his Kiwi teammates have not put a foot wrong since landing in India, winning all four group matches without really breaking a sweat to qualify for the semifinals as the only unbeaten team

NEW DELHI: England skipper Eoin Morgan would like to believe his team peaked at the right time at the ongoing World Twenty20 while New Zealand were slightly premature going into Wednesday’s semifinal at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium.

Kane Williamson and his Kiwi team mates have not put a foot wrong since landing in India, winning all four group matches without really breaking a sweat to qualify for the semifinals as the

GEARING UP: England’s captain Eoin Morgan stretches during a training session on the eve of the first World T20 cricket tournament semifinal match against New Zealand at Feroz Shah Kotla. – AFP

tournament’s only unbeaten team.

For a side boasting an explosive batting order and a balanced attack to go with, England’s passage proved bumpier.

Even before they could soak in the atmosphere, England were blown away by a Chris Gayle century in their tournament opener against West Indies in Mumbai.

Joe Root sparked their recovery in the 230-run chase against South Africa but the narrow victory against Afghanistan’s modest resources exposed their frailties against spin bowling. They

looked a significantly better side, however, in Saturday’s 10-run win against champions Sri Lanka.

Jos Buttler underlined his limited overs worth with a belligerent fifty, the pacemen made regular inroads, Ben Stokes delivered a tidy final over and the team held their nerve to secure a victory that seemed to tick most of the boxes.

“In these tight tournaments you can’t get through to the semis unless you are playing good cricket, and that’s what we set out to do to give ourselves a chance,” coach Trevor Bayliss said. “But it’s about

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Improved England resemble 2010 champion side: Morgan NEW DELHI: England have made stunning progress in limited overs cricket over the last year and the current World Twenty20 squad have much in common with the champion 2010 side, skipper Eoin Morgan said ahead of Wednesday’s semifinal against New Zealand. Morgan was at the CRICKET

We will stay grounded: Williamson NEW DELHI: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is too familiar with the fickleness of cricket’s shortest format to take his team’s red-hot form for granted going into Wednesday’s World Twenty20 semifinal against England.

“I know that going into tomorrow, it’s a big, exciting match but our feet are firmly on the ground and we going to be running to perform our plans as best as we can,” the bearded 25-year-old told reporters at the Feroz Shah Kotla.

Williamson has displayed the tactical flexibility required to win a major tournament by sacrificing pace and gambling with three spinners, a ploy that paid off in the tournament opener against hosts India.

The presence of three lefthanders — Eoin Morgan, Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali — in the England lineup could tempt him to try the trick again. “We need to look at the condition before we decide on our final side,” Williamson said. Naturally we’ll consider the track we’re playing on, the ground size and also the opposition.”

He does not think of such moves as surprises. “In terms of my perspective and our coach, they are not surprises to us,” Williamson said. — Reuters

Top wicket-taker: Willey (six wickets) *** New Zealand World ranking: Two Squad: Kane Williamson (captain), Corey Anderson, Trent Boult, Martin Guptill, Grant Elliot, Colin Munroe, Mitchell McClenaghan, Nathan McCullum, Adam Milne, Henry Nicholls, Luke Ronchi, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor Coach: Mike Hesson Best overall performance: Semifinals (2007) Road to semifinal: * Beat India by 47 runs * Beat Australia by eight runs * Beat Pakistan by 22 runs * Beat Bangladesh by 75 runs Top scorer: Guptill (125 runs) Top wicket-taker: Santner (nine wickets)

non-striker’s end when then skipper Paul Collingwood scored the winning run to seal England’s seven-wicket win against Australia in the Bridgetown final in the third edition of the tournament.

Six years since the triumph, Collingwood is now a consultant with the team and Morgan

believes he leads a side far better than the bunch who crashed out of last year’s 50-overs World Cup after a defeat by Bangladesh.

“I can’t quite believe where we are with our one-day cricket and Twenty20 cricket,” Morgan told reporters at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium. — Reuters

peaking at the right time. I wouldn’t say we’ve played the perfect game yet —coaches are always looking for that absolutely perfect game, I don’t think it’s ever been played — but it’s what any team is striving to do.”

Having played their last two games at Kotla, England would also hope to cash in on their familiarity with the venue in contrast to their opponents who were on a mini-tour of India playing each of their four group games at different venues.

Kiwi adaptability The trouble for England, however,

is that New Zealand won all of them as the team, finalists in last year’s 50-over World Cup, strive to shed the tag of being cricket’s perennial bridesmaid.

Leading from the front, Williamson has also displayed the tactical flexibility needed to win a tournament like this.

New Zealand sprang a surprise in their tournament opener, picking three spinners in a gutsy gamble and went on to beat India, renowned for their batsmen’s comfort against the turning ball, in their own game.

Williamson repeated the ploy against Bangladesh in their final

group match for a similar result, his immaculate pitch assessment in stark contrast to most of the visiting captains who struggled to read the track as if it was in Braille.

Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner and leg-spinner Ish Sodhi have already forged a formidable partnership for the Kiwis, claiming 17 wickets between them in four matches.

And if Williamson has noticed England’s struggle against Afghanistan’s slow bowlers, the Kiwi captain will be tempted to harness Nathan McCullum’s control and accuracy in a three-pronged spin attack. — Reuters

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Simmons replaces Fletcher

side will also not focus only on Virat Kohli, who has been in sublime form in the tournament, but on the Indian team as a whole

PLAY TO THE SITUATION: West Indies batsman Chris Gayle plays a shot during their training session at the Cricket Club of India stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. – AFP

MUMBAI: Swashbuckling West Indies opener Chris Gayle on Tuesday conceded that India would start as favourites in the World T20 semifinal showdown here on Thursday as the home side have “many match-winners” but warned that the Caribbeans would also be plotting for an upset win.

Talking to reporters after the West Indies team’s practice session at the Brabourne stadium here, Gayle said that his side will also not focus only on Virat Kohli, who has been in sublime form in the tournament, but on the Indian team as a whole.

“India have come back with three wins after being one down.

There have the momentum, there is no doubt about that and a lot of

MUMBAI: Lendl Simmons has been called up to the West Indies’ World Twenty20 squad in place of the injured Andre Fletcher ahead of Thursday’s semifinal against hosts India at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, tournament organisers said on Tuesday.

The 31-year-old Simmons pulled out of the squad with a back injury before the tourna-

confidence coming into the semifinal game as well. It is very difficult to pinpoint one particular player in the Indian team. It is a very good all-round team, good fielding team as well,” Gayle said.

“That’s why India are the favourites. It is always going to be difficult to beat them here.

“But like I said, West Indies are ready for an upset.”

Kohli has single-handedly won two crucial matches for India — against Pakistan and Australia — and Gayle heaped praise on the star Indian batsman but said that the Caribbeans would also be wary on other home team players.

“No surprise there. I have said it

ment and was replaced by the uncapped Evin Lewis, but he has since recovered.

Fletcher pulled his right hamstring during the Windies’ six-run defeat by Afghanistan in their final Super 10 match on Sunday and has been ruled out of the rest of the tournament. Simmons was part of the West Indies side that won the 2012 World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka. - Reuters

over the years he (Virat) is going to be the world beater he is today.

He has been fantastic right through the year.

“He is in good form and it is a good wicket (at Wankhede) as well, so anything is possible. We have to play to the situation accordingly, play within our strength and actually take it from there.

“We are not going to focus on only Virat, there are so many match-winners there and anyone of them can actually fire on any particular day.”

“It is a huge team India, their batting line-up is superb. They have so many match-winners, like our team as well, we have a lot of

match-winners too, it is not always going to be about me,” said Gayle.

Gayle, who scored a recordbreaking hundred against England, said he would wish that Kohli does not fire in the semifinal match.

“Virat is the man that stands out at this point in time. Hopefully he won’t get runs against us. I am hoping, please don’t fire, Virat. He can still get runs but for a losing cause.

We’ll be happy with that as well,” Gayle said in a lighter vein.

Unlikely to favour batsman Meanwhile, it is learnt that the Wankhede Stadium track being prepared for the semifinal clash is unlikely to favour the batsmen to the same extent as it did in the earlier matches here.

“There’s an even coating of grass to bind the wicket, but the track would be slower than in earlier games. But it will still be a good T20 wicket,” informed sources said here on Tuesday ahead of Thursday’s clash which is to be witnessed by a packed capacity crowd of 33,000 spectators.

The heat in Mumbai has been on the higher side over the last few days with mercury touching the mid-30s, and this factor too is expected to affect the way the track will behave, the sources pointed out.

In the last international game played at this venue featuring India, South Africa whipped the hosts by a whopping margin of 214 runs to clinch the ODI series 3-2 on October 25, 2015. - PTI

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Kohli zooms to top in T20 rankings, India too on the summit NEW DELHI: Powered by his marauding knocks in the World Twenty20 so far, Indian batsman Virat Kohli on Tuesday became the topranked batsman in the ICC rankings, while India remained static at the No.1 spot in the team list.

Kohli, who averages 92 after scoring 184 runs in four matches at a strike-rate of over 132, had entered the tournament 24 points behind Aaron Finch, but has now opened up a 68-point advantage over the Australian, the ICC said in a statement.

In the bowlers’ table, West In-

dies’ Samuel Badree has displaced Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to return to the numberone position.

Badree has taken six wickets in four matches to date, while Ashwin has dropped to third after managing just four wickets in as many matches.

Four of the top five sides will feature in the semifinals of the ICC World Twenty20 championship, which will be played in Delhi and Mumbai on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.

Number-one ranked India will

go head to head with third-ranked West Indies in Mumbai on Thursday, while in the first semifinal in Delhi on Wednesday, secondranked New Zealand will squareoff against fifth-ranked England.

Reshuffling of the pack India have retained their pre-tournament ranking as well as points, while the West Indies have gained two points to move to 120.

This means both the former champions, who each won three of their four second round matches, are now separated by seven points.

In contrast, New Zealand, who have been the only unbeaten side in the competition so far, have earned six points to rise to 122 and have consequently moved up two places to second.

Their semifinal opponent and 2010 champion, England, have also collected three points and are now seven points behind on 115 after winning three of their four matches.

Meanwhile, there has been a reshuffling of the pack in the MRF Tyres ICC T20I Player Rankings as leading performers have been

rewarded for their good performances. England’s Joe Root has rocketed 38 places to career-high 11th after scoring 168 runs in four matches at a strike-rate of 150.

The Yorkshireman has gained 105 points in the tournament to date as he now has Zimbabwe’s eighth-ranked Hamilton Masakadza firmly within his sights.

Martin Guptill is New Zealand’s highest-ranked batsman after the opener has moved up two places to third following his contribution of 125 runs in three matches at a strike-rate of over 162. - PTI

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TO DUBAI VIA FUJIRAH & SHARJAH (ROUTE 204)

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Maheshinte Prathikaram (Mal) (Comedy & Drama) Cast: Fahad Faasil and Anusree 3:30 & 9:30 PM Cinema Main\ 6:30 PM Cinema-2 Action Hero Biju (Mal) (Act\ Comedy) Cast: Nivin Pauly and Anu Emmanuel 3:30 & 9:30 PM Cinema -2\ 6:30 PM Cinema Main Rocky Handsome (Hindi) (Act) Cast: John Abraham and Shruti Haasan 3:45, 6:45 & 9:45 PM Cinema-3 Kapoor & Sons (Hindi) (Drama\Rom) Cast: Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Rishi Kapoor 6:45 PM Cinema -4 Kadhalum Kadhandhu Pogum (Tamil) (Com\ Drama) Cast: Vijay Sethupathi and Modonna Sebastion 3:45 & 9:45 PM Cinema-4 Next Change: Thozha (Tamil); Oopri (Telugu); Vettah (Mal) Programmes are subject to change

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The Wave (Action / Drama / Thriller) Cast: Kristoffer Joner, Thomas Bo Larsen, Ane Dahl Torp 12.30 PM CP No: 371 (PG12)

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The Invitation (Horror / Thriller) Cast: Logan Marshall-Green, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Michiel Huisman 2.30, 10.00 & 11.45 PM CP No: 376 (15+)

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BAHJA CINEMA

BURAIMI Kung Fu Panda 3 (Animation |Action|) (PG) Voice Overs: Jack Black, Bryan Cranston 5.15, 7.15PM Every Secret Thing (Crime | Drama) (TBA) Cast: Diane lane,Elizabeath Banks 4.30, 9.45PM Rocky Handsome (Action/Thriller) Cast: John Abraham, Nishikant Kamat.

7.30, 11.30PM The Invitation (Horror/Thriller) (15+) Cast: Michiel Huisman, John Carroll Lynch 9.00, 11.30PM Batman VS Superman 3D (Action) PG 12 4.45, 6.15, 9.00, 11.45PM

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Free yoga class in Muscat Holiday As part of the soft opening of Hotel Muscat Holiday’s new fitness studio, Fitzane, it will be conducting a free yoga class on March 30 ( today), at 7pm-8pm.

Fitzane, the latest addition of fitness studio at Hotel Muscat Holiday (Al Khuwair), is created to give an active and motivating environment, wherein you can be committed to a healthy lifestyle, increase strength and fitness levels. It offers wide range of group classes like zumba, Latin dances (Bachata, La Rueda, and Salsa), yoga, ballet, and karate, provided by professional instructors. Latin dance classes, including kids’ classes, are taking place once a week, every Saturday.

Fitzane provides individuals the opportunity to exceed fitness expectations and to make exercise a permanent part of our lives.

This is delivered through expert coaching, convenient scheduling, and special work out and training programmes. Fitzane’s focus is to have fun while working out and to provide each individual the opportunity to find the kind of workout they enjoy to which they can commit. For more information and enrolment, call: +968 2439 9100, ext. 8374.-lifestyle@timesofoman.com

Rotana Expands Footprint in GCC with the Opening of Downtown Rotana in Bahrain As Rotana’s third property in Bahrain, the 26-storey five-star hotel increases leading hotel group’s inventory in the kingdom to more than 680 rooms Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe, has launched its newest property in Bahrain – the five-star hotel Downtown Rotana, which was inaugurated

by Zayed R. Al Zayani, Bahrain’s Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, in the presence of a number of guests.

Rising amidst the traditional backdrops of the Manama souq and modern vistas of the Kingdom’s central business and financial districts, this 26-storey property is the third in the Rotana Group’s Bahrain-based portfolio and 42nd in GCC, and offers stylish, 249 upscale rooms, complemented by a host of facilities catering to the growing needs of the modern business and leisure travellers looking to be at the centre of commerce, culture and entertainment.

Rotana has been a long-standing player in Bahrain’s hospitality scenario and the launch of Downtown Rotana reaffirms this position.

Speaking during the inaugural ceremony, Nasser Al Nowais, Chairman of Rotana Hotel Management Corporation, stated: “Downtown Rotana is our third presence in the BRIEF

Emirates extends check-in time Emirates has extended its online check-in to 48 hours before departure, from 24 hours, effective immediately. Customers around the world can check in online on both desktop and mobile devices from 48 hours to 90 minutes before flight departure.

The increased lead time offers customers greater flexibility in choosing their seats, and reduces waiting times at the airport as they would already have their boarding passes before arriving at the airport. Passengers can then drop their luggage at online check-in counters before heading straight through to immigration and security. For flights to and from the United States, while online check-in is available 48 hours before departure, boarding passes will only be issued 24 hours in advance.

The earlier check-in window will also enable more seamless communication with customers should there be unexpected flight delays or disruptions.

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country; we look forward to further strengthening our presence in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and are constantly striving to develop the local tourism sector.”

Rotana Group remains committed to being a major player in the global tourism sector, especially on the back of a number of key openings in the past year.

“Going forward, we have extensive expansion plans in Africa and Europe. This will help increase tourist flows and also effectively contribute towards local economic development, which is in line with our vision to reach 100 hotels by 2020,” Al Nowais added.

Commenting on the launch, Omer Kaddouri, President and CEO of Rotana Hotel Management Corporation, said: “The launch of Downtown Rotana is a significant milestone for us – one that falls perfectly in line with our wider expansion plans and growth strategy in the GCC and the region as a whole. With the opening of this new upscale hotel, our company’s inventory in the kingdom has increased to more than 680 rooms.”

Over the years, Rotana has been actively expanding and has a carefully planned pipeline of inter-

The launch of Downtown Rotana is a significant milestone for us — one that falls perfectly in line with our wider expansion plans and growth strategy in the GCC and the region as a whole.

Our company’s inventory in the kingdom has increased to more than 680 rooms Nasser Al Nowais Chairman of Rotana Hotel Management Corporation

national developments in place.

“This year we are set to roll out at least 10 new properties across a number of key markets including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Jordan, and Iraq.”

Downtown Rotana brings four new dining concepts to Bahrain’s bustling culinary scene with award-winning ‘Teatro Downtown’ taking centre stage as the hotel’s signature restaurant. The all-day dining venue — ‘Flavours on 2’ — is a relaxed setting amidst bursts of colour with a variety of succulent delights and international “Flavours on 2”. The ‘City Lobby Lounge’ is a true testament of the hotel’s elegance and lastly, the Sundeck Pool Bar, features a variety of snacks and beverages on the menu to keep guests cool and revitalised.

The hotel also offers a choice of leisure facilities including a rooftop swimming pool, a host of meeting facilities, Bodylines Fitness and Wellness Club with professional instructors and a fully-equipped gym, as well as a sauna, steam-room, Jacuzzi and treatment rooms, in addition to all the comforts of five-star living.

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TOP WELLNESS DESTINATIONS OF THE WORLD

IF YOU’RE BOGGED DOWN BY THE DAILY RIGMAROLES AND LOOKING FOR AN ESCAPE,

then a normal holiday won’t be enough to alleviate your stress. A trip to any wellness destination could be just what your body needs. Travellers are now combining traditional vacations with wellness-geared getaways. People are now going for a vacation that integrates their daily healthful routine with traditional aspects of travel. Wellness travel is on the rise, a trip that covers all aspects of health, including nutrition, spa offerings, and fitness activities. Across the globe, tourism professionals are responding to growing demands by introducing whole food, vegetarian and vegan menus, spa packages, and active excursions including hiking, cycling, paddle boarding, kayaking, and more.

From luxurious spas to tranquil getaways the wellness retreats are sure to fulfil your wellness needs.

Switzerland

The Philippines

Turkey

Thailand

Australia

India

It is an ideal wellness destination and is known to be one of the best wellness tourism countries in the world. Though it is an expensive place, people still choose the Swiss mountains and its nearby regions for a real retreat. The freshness of the air, the purity of the waters, the lush greenery and the breathtaking views have a lasting and beneficial effect. Switzerland offers spas, golf courses, treks in the winter snow, mountain hikes, pristine lakes, and skiing that makes a spectacular holiday.

The small town of Baden is known for the thermal springs.

Be it the tropical forests, the white sandy beaches, the majestic mountains, a vast array of fish and coral species, along with diving and snorkelling, The Philippines is an ideal wellness tourism destination for those who are looking for adventure and nature. While caves can be explored, one can also actively participate in white water rafting, climbing a mountain or kayaking and canoeing.

Good health, peace, and harmony being their main way of life, the place also is known for its rich healing traditions. While Hilot, an intuitive touch therapy is practiced to remove energy imbalance, a traditional foot massage called Dagdagay is done by using two bamboo sticks.

Turkey is known for its hot springs and mineral baths, and is reputed to have in excess of thirteen hundred thermal springs. Not only are the waters important, but also the mud baths, and in certain spots, the little fish that help with skin problems. The clinics, hospitals and thermal spa resorts for wellness tourism in the country provide a broad range of medical services for medical tourists.

Thailand is considered a destination for holistic healing since many years. Many of the resorts there offer wellness retreats, detox, cleansing, yoga, emotional healing, and spiritual offerings whose quality and excellence has led to the destination bagging numerous awards. It is a place for ‘active cleansing’ which naturally detoxify your system as you combine raw organic cuisine and healthy juices with daily fitness activities to sweat out further toxins. You can awaken your body with workouts including beach boot camp sessions, Muay Thai and TRX suspension training before cooling off in the invigorating ice bath.

It is said if you are looking for sand, surf, spa, and spirituality Australia is the place to be. It has several resorts that promote wellness and harmony. This breathtaking island nation is known for massage, naturopathy, and various therapies. There are a plethora of destination spas too. The country’s health practitioners deliver alternative treatments which provide you with a personalised and holistic approach to your allergy symptoms - as well as your overall health and well being.

Ayurvedic healing, India’s ancient holistic system using medicated oil treatments and foods to bring the body to its natural balance and health, is famous from ancient times. There are many spas and retreats set in Himalaya’s foothills, many of them are old palaces of Maharajas. A consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor determines each guest’s body type and current imbalances and prescribes a programme consisting of daily massages and ancient traditional therapies. Daily yoga and meditation classes are held in outdoor pavilions. Visiting healing masters offer various programmes: Quit smoking, diabetes and cholesterol management and living with arthritis are a few examples. Alternative treatments include reiki, psycho energy healing, crystal healing, chakra healing, and colour therapy.

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OFFICES FOR RENT AT AZAIBA Prime location on service road (previously occupied by A'Saffa Foods) near Al Turky and Mazda showroom.

Store space in Al Wattayah.

- 2 BHK flat available directly from the owner, at Azaiba.

Contact 99382489 / 99263443 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 Conditioned room with toilets in Al Khuwair. #92620858 /92605500 2B/R with 3 toilets directly from owner, near Dolphin Complex Bausher. Contact 92158031 2 BHK fully furnished flat at Ruwi MBD area. #93211557 / 24814853 4 BHK, 2 bathroom private terrace at Ruwi opposite Oman Express Restaurant rent 360/-PM , 2 BHK one toilet, one bathroom separate at Darsait walkable to ISM rent 200/pm. Contact : 99354975 / 99065900 Flat in Wadi Al Kabir 2 bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 family hall, kitchen & 3 bathrooms. Contact: 99277787 Modern office space for rent at MBD area, near Atlas Hospital with full local support by Omani if required. Contact 92882029 / 98825806, info@rns-group.com 3 BHK flats and shop in Ruwi near KM Trading rent 350/- pm each.

Contact: 99350946

Flat in Al Khuwair opp grand mall 4 room 3 toilet + hall kitchen in 3 floor 400. Contact 99420346

Flat of 3 BHK in Al Ghobra South opposite Royal Hospital. RO 380/-.

Contact – 91776665

For rent 3 bedrooms, 2 toilets, living room, kitchen & store in Darsait. Contact: 92328142

Clean flat of 2 BHK in Al Khuwair 33. RO 330/- Contact – 91776665

1000 sq mtrs industrial land for rent in Ghala suitable for warehouse workshop etc. Contact 24700120 / 92584715 2 bed rooms flat with hall, 2 bathrooms in Darsait near Muscat Municipality. Contact: 92584715 / 24700120 Flat at Bowshar, 2 bedroom,1 maid room, 4 toilets European kitchen for rent / sale. Contact: 99325263 Office for rent 880 sqm at Al Khuwair. Contact: 99325263

Apartment for rent at Amerat phase one with A/Cs, 3 bedrooms & bath rooms, big kitchen 220/OMR. Contact: 97782228 Luxury flat of 3 BHK in Al Watayah. RO 500/-#91776665 2BHK Wadi Kabir R.O 300/-. Contact: 92144045

1 BHK flat with 1split and 1 window AC, next to Indian School Ghubra for rent at RO 270/-. Contact: 98867658 / between 4pm - 10pm Villa at Azaiba 7 rooms with attach bath on 18th November road.

Contact: 99224748 / 99332297 Amazing flat of 2 BHK in Remal Building. RO 550/- #91776665

2BHK Al Khuwair R.O 375/-. Contact: 92144045

Shops / flats available in Honda Road, Ruwi & Mabellah Industrial area. Contact 24833972/ 24833974/ 99367448

2BHK at Ghubra R.O 325/-. Contact: 92144045

Flats for rent in Wadi Kabir. Contact: 99376454

1BHK Mumtaz R.O 250/-. Contact: 92144045

5 floor building for rent in Al Khuwair near Muscat Dunes hotel each floor, 3 flats each flat with 2 BHK. Contact : 93223324

1,2,3 BHK Flats. #92144045 1BHK Darsait. Contact: 92144045

2 bed rooms for family with split units with car parking shaded at Al Hail North. Contact: 92676707

2BHK available in Ghubra near Al Maha Hotel and Mumtaz area Ruwi. Contact: 99269751

1 Bed room, sharing K& T, R.O 100, 2 bedrooms , sharing K& T R.O 200/- in Al Khuwair. #95154331 2 BR, 2 bath, a kitchen, a yard , with AC, separate enterance, AlKhuwair near ibis hotel. PDC. RO 250 .. Call 97056443 Readymade office space for rent (240sm) in Bank Melli Iran Building, MBD area, Ruwi, opposite Center point. Contact: 99011352

Villa in Al-Khuwair 33. Quality Finishing. Consist 5 Bedrooms, 1 Living room, 3 Lounges, All with A/C, Kitchen and storage . #90665135 2,200 sq mtr factory area & 800 sq mtr store with 8 accommodation rooms and 10 office cabins available for rent in Barka industrial area. Contact 91398381 / 80 / 78, email - agsan2005@gmail.com 3 storey villa at Mawaleh 7 bedrooms + 6 attached, toilets + 2 Kitchens. Contact: 93697325

Contact: 99229263, 93221054, 95215289

Furnished office (61M2) for sale / rent Al Khuwair near Zawawi Mosque. Contact: 95611569 Cold storage available for rent at Nizwa, capacity – 40 ton. #99371732 or nfillc77@omantel.net.om Flat for rent in South AlGhubrah 3 rooms, hall and 3 toilets, kitchen rent 450/-. Contact: 99335580 Flats, shops and basement in MBD area and Honda road.

Contact: 92433127/96291778/ 92589235/97293708

Running Automotive Workshop with Equipments & Tools (approx. area 3,000 SQM) and Accommodation with 13 Rooms available for Rent at Ghala.

Contact: 9944 0518 99230118

Flat for rent 2 BHK 2 split A/C, 2 toilets, Wadi Kabir near Kuwaiti Masjid. #97007934 / 92629232

2 BHK flats /office & shops available in a new building at Honda road .Contact: 91165807

Two bedrooms flat in Al Ghobrah near Oman Oil of 18 November Street. OMR 330 Monthly. #99333479 or 95215360 or 97509955.

Commercial land in Ghala 2500sqm for rent #93506187 / 97684266

2 BR flats with 2Baths Kitchen Al Amerat Aster Hospital #99366142

2 BHK & 1 BHK Flats for rent Muttrah near Oman house S/ AC. Contact: 97007934 / 92629232

Luxury villa of 5 BHK in Al Khuwair 33 RO.650/- contact 91776665

02 BHK residential flat opposite to Al Nahdha hospital.

Contact: 99342733 /99795241 New flats for rent at Darsait near to Ministry of Sports, Mumtaz area the flats includes, 1 living room, 2 bedroom, kitchen, 3 toilets, every rooms with split A/C high quality finishing rent per flat is R.O 340/- .

Interested candidates please Contact : 00968 92225523 1 Bed room, sharing K& T, R.O 100, 2 bedrooms , sharing K& T R.O 200/- in AL Khuwair. #95154331 2 BHK flats with split Ac available for rent at Al Khuwair 33. #94057023

Warehouse at Wadikabir - total area 3500 sqm - covered warehouse (500sqm), office, accommodation (1000sqm), open area (2000sqm) please contact: 99273774 - 99202278 3BHK in Qurum P.D.O high 350/Monthly. Contact: 99342661 2 BHK – modern & spacious flats with split ac for rent in Qurum near PDO gate no. 2. contact 94057023 Store with cold store in Wadi kabir. Contact: 99374977 For rent and investment Land industrial shops in Rusayl.

Contact: 99323957 / 95490842

2 B/R Luxury Fully Furnished @ Al Khuwair 33 1 B/R Luxury Fully Furnished @ Al Khuwair 5 B/R Fully Furnished villa @ Madinat Al Ilam 5 B/R Fully Furnished villa @ Madinat Al Ilam. For Daily, Weekly, monthly or Yearly contract.

Please Contact: Atlas Real Estate & Rent a Car LLC 99249069 / 994617563/92888376 / 24834888E mail: info@alshahiintl.com Commercial flats of 3 & 2 BHK in Al Ghobra North 18 Nov street RO.650/- & 450/- #91776665 Four bedroom two floors luxurious and spacious residential villa in Al Hail North, near to the sea and Oman oil. Each room has its own bathroom. It has splits A/C’s and shaded car park. OMR 750 monthly. Tel: 99333479 or 95215360 or 97509955 2BHK split A/C 200/- Monthly & 1BHK spilt A/C 150/- monthly new building good location Barka Market. Contact: 99342661 600 M2 showroom or office in Bousher in front of Dolphin complex.

RO.3.5 per m2. Contact 91776665 Dental chair and mobile dental X Ray for sale. Contact: 92737149

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FOR RENT Brand new 4 BHK villa in Al Fai compound Al Khoud. RO.475/Contact – 91776665 Villa of 3 BHK and sitting area in Al Ghobra North. RO.525/Contact – 91776665 Luxury and brand new semi furnished 2 BHK flat in Remalbowsher. RO.550/- #91776665 Spacious 1 BHK flat in Al Wattaya with all split A/C’s and parking.

RO.300/-Contact – 91776665

FOR SALE 400 sq mtrs Commercial/Residential land in Mabela Phase 5 Block 2. OMR 165 Thousand.

CONTACT 99333479 or 95215360 or 97509955 A well running pharmacy for sale at prime location. Contact99627621, 93240949 Space for printing press available at wadikabir with or without machinery. Contact 99328430 Shop for sale near Oman House, Muttrah. Contact 99024362.

Flats available for rent 1 BHK & 2

BHK good condition with split AC Al Khuwair near Muscat Holiday.

Contact: 94227178

Urgent sale of steel scrap only serious buyers kindly contact +968 96725423 for viewing the items.

FOR SALE Used Concrete Pump Sany43 Meter,Model 2011 in very good condition @ 100000/-Riyal Omani.

Contact99412020,95728453 Email: younis.alshezawi@live.com

ACC. AVAILABLE Room available in Mumtaz area 1 room, 1 Bathroom, Kitchen & 1 room, common bathroom. Interested please # 92680041 Mr. Altaf

AVAILABLE

1BHK at Al-Hamriya, B-2397,

Way-5935 near Muscat Pharmacy.

Contact: 99224748 / 99332297 2BHK Big Size Flat Behind Bank Muscat, Wadi Kabir. Near ISWK. 97826454, 24815012.

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

FOR SALE ACC. AVAILABLE Big room with separate bathroom, couples family working lady at Badr Al Sama Clinic Al Khuwair.

Contact 99796500 / 97318878 Separate room available Al Khuwair near Blue Radisson sharing kitchen, toilet rent R.O 120/-. Contact: 96930219 For sale.25 year old well running clinic for sale in Amerat..Someone interested to invest and run the clinic also may contact Tel 99874336 Window A/Cs & other house hold items. Contact 92622506 Ice Cream Juice shop prime location Ruwi for sale suitable for beauty parlour. Contact: 92150455 Furniture and other treatment items for Ayurvedic clinic. Contact: 97986525 Shop for sale at Ruwi center.

Contact: 98787853 600 sq mtrs residential land in Maabela Phase 4 Block 3 OMR 65 Thousand.CONTACT 99333479 or 95215360

Furnished Bedroom with attached bath and kitchen separate entrance for Executive bachelor for R.O 150/- per month all inclusive in a villa, opp. Star Cinema.contact 99314807 Sharing accommodation available behind Honda showroom, Wattayah for Executive Bachelor / single lady. Contact: 96390334 2 bedrooms flat near Kuwait Masjid Wadi Kabir. Contact: 97608564 / 98498823 Single room B/K sharing Mumtaz area. Contact : 95212017 Small old house for rent in Al Ghoubra. Contact : 97165972 Room available for Executive bachelor at Al Hail. #96234708

600 sq mtrs residential land in Maabela Phase 4 Block 4 OMR 65 Thousand. Tel: 99333479 or 95215360 or 97509955

Furnished apartment for rent, two rooms, majlis, hall, kitchen. Near Carrefour al-mawalah. Contact 99336776

Zanzibari coffee shop for rent or sale in Barka Souq road, at Prime location. Contact: 99814411

Room with attached bathroom for a family in Wadi Kabir. CONTACT 97167857

2 storey villa, 5 rooms with attached bath,1 hall & kitchen at Madinat Sultan Qaboos under finishing. Contact 99778773

Room for rent with furniture.

Al Bustan village.#93687466

Single colorful Bed and Sofa for Sale at Al Khuwair.CONTACT 92881849 /What`s up No 97290565 Steel Scrap materials for immediate sale CONTACT 99273774/ 99202278 Almost new beach/ garden lounge chairs /bar stools/ counter. Photos can be sent 95865457

Furnished room attached bath for Indian bachelor, Al-Falaj Ruwi & lady Wadi Kabir near Mars hypermarket. CONTACT 96202458/96761960 Furnish bedroom with attach bathroom for executive bachelor.

Contact: 97704794 Room with attached bathroom and sharing kitchen available for Executive bachelor or small family at wadikabir Contact 93049849

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

BUYING Bobcat available for rent. CONTACT 97623299 Buying cars for cash. CONTACT 90202090

GOOD NEWS Ayurvedic treatment for joint pain, backache, paralysis, massage, steambath, obesity, spondylitis. Ideal Care Ayurvedic Clinic, 18 November Street, Azaiba.

Contact: 99639695 / 97397320 Ayurvedic treatment for backache, paralysis, arthritis etc & massage, All Season (Vaidyaratnam).

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MATRIMONIAL

TRANSPORTATION

DRIVING

MATRIMONIAL KERALA-NAMBIAR BOY28yr/175cm from Kannur. Working as Pharmacist in Muscat, seeks suitable alliance 92042355.

Graduate Syrian Orthodox girl 26 years working in Oman MOH as Staff Nurse seeks proposals from parents of suitable boy, preferably those working in Oman. Contact: 95907146 / +91 8904329166

NRI

Nair boy 31 /175 cms working in Muscat Pooram star wants suitable bride. Contact : 95501263

Transportation pick and drop with Nissan Sunny 2012 model A/C. Contact: 97224035

Malankara Catholic Male Nurse (28) from Thiruvalla working in Nizwa Private Co. Alliance invites parents/nurses working in Oman. #968 98267338, 0091 9287215726

Transportation. contact 91703829

Indian male Roman Catholic 40yrs divorcee working in Muscat.

Seeks suitable alliance from widow/ divorcee/ single. CONTACT 96059801.

Transportation. contact 92015894

Housing in a well developed area for sale in Mangalore 100 meters from Main road at: Malaraya Temple Road, Chilimbi Near Urva stores, Mangalore -Karnataka, India Land: 181.60 Sq.mts, House built in the year 1986 consisting of ground floor and first floor. Total build up area around 2000 Sq.ft with car parking. Separate water and electricity connections. Contact: Anil Kumar: +91 97418 85128 (between 12 noon till 10 pm).

Transportation available Ruwi to Al Khuwair, Ghubra & Azaiba.

Contact: 91103909

Flats villas land for sale in Pune Contact: 95272138/ 918139098275

Transportation. Contact 99508282

TRANSPORTATION Pick and Drop Al Khuwair to Rusayl. Contact 96733572 / 91287470 Picking and dropping any time.

Contact: 97403088

FOR HIRE Grader, roller, bobcat, JCB 3CX, JCB 4CX with breaker & water tanker for rent. contact 93218705 / 24478450

WANTED IELTS Coaching (academic) required nearby wadi Kabir area. Please call on mobile or msg on Whats up. Mobile no: 92927880/99012165

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DAILY GUIDE SITUATION SITUATION WANTED VACANT

Carrier in restaurant If you want to be part of an upcoming high-end restaurant business in Muscat, we are looking for enterprising individuals who have experience in following area:-

1. chef 3. Waiter/ waitress

2.

4.

Captain Hostess

We offer an attractive salary package and other fringe beneďŹ ts with ample chances of growth.

Please email your resume and recent photograph on the given address: recruitment16@post.com

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An Excellent Grade Contracting Company has the following positions.

1. Mechanical Draughtsman with MEP 5 yrs min. Exp. 2. Electrical Draughtsman with MEP 5 yrs min. Exp. 3. MEP Site engineer (Electrical) min. 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 yrs exp.

4. MEP Site engineer (plumbing) min. 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 yrs exp.

5. HVAC Senior engineer with 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 yrs exp. in chiller execution.

6. Senior MEP engineer min. 10 yrs exp.

7. HVAC design engineer 5 yrs exp.

8. Senior civil engineer min. 10 yrs exp. in building construction. GCC experience mandatory.

Kindly forward your CV to the email : mep.jobsoman@gmail.com

NOC REQUIRED Interested Candidate may forward their updated CV to â&#x20AC;&#x201C; somesh786@gmail.com / sandeep.svgo@gmail.com call # +971566699815 / +96895323264 Send your CV before 01st April, 2016

ADMIN

ENGINEER/MECHANIC.

Required urgently a Legal Consultant/ Lawyer for reputed law ďŹ rm in Sohar, Muscat. Candidates should have 5-7 years experience as a Legal Consultant/ Lawyer with good knowledge of Computer & should be ďŹ&#x201A;uent in English both written & spoken.

Email C V to shejaanil66@gmail. com or Contact 99153620 between 8am to 1pm & 2pm to 5.30 pm on Sunday to Thursday

I.T.I Electrician experienced in Industrial L.T & H.T category work preferably in Oman with NOC. Contact: 99454425

ACCOUNT. & FINANCE

Diploma in Automobile Engineering / Mechanical Engineering with 10 years of relevant experience preferably Gulf returned.

Only preferable for possessing NOC / Release letter. Candidate should have good controlling / leadership / good communication skills. Interested candidates send resume to hr@aljood-oman.com Fax: 24437007

Looking for a young dynamic Accountant with knowledge of AX Package for a multinational shipping company. Email your CV to: shippingseas@yahoo.com Required Accounts Officer- ensure accurate processing of revenue data into ERP systems and invoicing module. Posting of invoices to customer SAP portal and delivery to customer offices and interface with country manager/ reporting to regional CEO. QualiďŹ cations: BSc accounting.

Relevant experience & knowledge on online accounting systems especially the customer SAP system. Submit CV to: me-job@interwell.com Accountant with gulf experience in construction ďŹ eld preferred with Oman driving license. Interested candidates send CV to: Email: omanhari@yahoo.com Gsm: 95892831/95197615

DOMESTIC HELP Wanted house boy for an Indian doctor family. Interested may contact 94765020.

A well reputed building material & contracting Company in Oman is looking for staff: Project Manager (more than 10 yrs experience), Engineer (more than 5 years of experience), Purchase Manager (more than 10 yrs of experience). Contact: 99808868 Email: amtcbarka@gmail.com

Decoration Company looking for Interior Design Engineer with experience in 3D and Supervision.

Send your CV with the design which you have done and after the implementation. Email: alrih16@ hotmail.com A Leading construction company in Muscat urgently requires experienced Civil Engineer to work as Project Manager / Advisor ( Omani Nationals only) for full time or part time. Send C.V to hr.azatllc@gmail. com Whatsapp 98437450 Civil Engineer with minimum 5/8 years experience with valid Oman driving license. Contact Interested candidates send CV to: Email: omanhari@yahoo.com Gsm: 95892831/95197615

MEDICAL Looking for a part-time cookcum-housemaid in Azaiba.

Call 92450197.

DRIVER Required Graduate with light driving license, present in Oman contrast basis. Contact: 99454425 Wanted driver. Contact : 91025698 Part or full time Driver Required call us 91120552

DRAFTSMAN Required Draftsman for Consultancy office. 3-5 years experience in Architectural Structural Drafting. Email careerssabla@gmail.com

ENGINEER/MECHANIC. Required Bachelor of Civil Engineering for Supervision for Consultancy office. 5 years experience in Supervision PMC duties in Oman preferred.

Email : careerssabla@gmail.com Constructions Jobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Engineerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s , Diploma Engineerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s . All Kinds of Constructions staff required. towershr70@gmail.com , Office Tel NO. 24548382

Lab Technician, Omani Female PRO cum Receptionist, Male Receptionist cum Insurance Coordinator, Specialist Doctor Radiologist, General Practitioners, Cont.95220350, bmdcsg@ yahoo.com Doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Nurses, Pharmacist, Lab Tech, any Nationalities. For Dreams Clinic : Towershr70@ gmail.com , Tel No. 24548382 Required for a reputed Medical Center in Al Khuwair, Medical Marketing Executive with experience. Please send CV : absmc2013@gmail.com FAX: 24488660 Wanted Staff Nurse for a dermatology clinic in Muscat .

Must have MOH license and NOC. Attractive salary offered. Email: clinicvacancy2015@gmail.com Required gynecologist GEN: practitioner lady lab Technician and pharmacologist immediately for a clinic in Suwaiq. #95081010 Email: umchealthcare@gmail.com GP doctor needed for reputed clinic. Preferably with MOH license or with DataďŹ&#x201A;ow & Paramatics pass Contact: 95388934

Required Temporary

LABOR WANTED!

Instructor

Wanted experienced masons for a reputed construction company, handsome package is offered. VISA AVAILABLE IMMIDIATELY.

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95739143 Email :admin@omanihome.com

MISCELLANEOUS

Urgently required

Required candidates for following posts: Accountant, Storekeeper, Foreman Building Maintenance, Van-salesman (water), Helpers. Candidates with Omani driving license preferred. #99273774/99202278

A leading Electro Mechanical & Civil Contracting Company in Oman urgently required an Assistant General Manager with minimum 8 to 10 years experience.

Required an experienced Store keeper for a leading building material trading & fabrication company in Ghala. Send CV to Email: admin@areenoverseas.net A well reputed building material & contracting Company in Oman is looking for staff: Project Manager (more than 10 yrs experience), Engineer (more than 5 years of experience), Purchase Manager (more than 10 yrs of experience). Contact: 99808868 Email: amtcbarka@ gmail.com

SALES / MARKETING Urgently required a Marketing Executive with 2 years experience and driving license (GCC) for a reputed building material & electrical showroom in Al Khoud. Please send CV to â&#x20AC;&#x201C; startradingmuscat@gmail. com. Contact - 94320909 An Interior ďŹ t out company is looking for Sales Executive with 5 years experience, diving license & local release. #94619086 Wanted a Salesman & Sales lady for a new lifestyle store opening shortly in MGM mall. Send CV : lifestylemct@gmail.com Required Sales Executive : 2-3 years of outdoor sales experience in spare part., Indian, Male 25 to 35 year age. Diploma holder in any discipline â&#x20AC;&#x153; mechanical engineer preferredâ&#x20AC;?. Email: mohammad.jwabreh@bearingcitysc.com Tel: 24509477 Fax: 24509312 Proactive Sales & Marketing professionals with Oman D/L, own car required for leading IT & Media Solutions enterprise. Fresh MBAs also can apply: jobs@interacoman.com Urgent required Salesman with minimum 2 years of experience in Sales & marketing for gift articles shop. Contact: 96917952 Email: swapneelbhatt@gmail.com Urgently Required a Self motivated sales person for a leading Printing & advertisement Co. Minimum 5 Yrs exp with valid Omani/GCC Driving License.

Contact: 99412020, 95728453, Email:Baharalsuwaihara@gmail.com A reputed organization requires an experienced expatriate lady Sales Executive with valid Oman D/L for marketing luxury products. Contact: 24212307 or send CV with a current passport size photo to Email: awadiest@omantel.net.om Note: Only candidates who have NOC can apply.

Operation Manager: An Operations Manager will oversee all aspects of operations including but not limited to managing, staffing, planning, budgeting, procuring & training, responsible for revenue, proďŹ tability & maintaining quality goals laid down by the company.

Accountant cum Admin: A qualiďŹ ed accountant has experience in accounts, cost controls, inventory, procurement & ďŹ nance upto ďŹ nalization and general administrations. Excellent knowledge of Tally ERP-9.

Store Keeper: Store keeper keeps track of food stock, food rotation & ingredients checklist with expiry monitoring, follow up with suppliers for supply, accounting knowledge will be an added advantage.

All positions require 5 to 7 years of experience in F& B, has valid Oman D/L, good ERP knowledge, MS Office, good communication skills & transferable visa are mandatory.

To apply, please send your CV to email â&#x20AC;&#x201C; rawaďŹ dllc@gmail.com

Clinic Manager / Clinic Administrator needed immediate vacancy

Require Sales Executives

- Well experienced - Speaks and writes English & Arabic - Likes to work in a team - Respectful, caring & friendly - Takes criticism well - Has good professional attitude

The candidate should be a graduate with 2-3 years sales experience in security and safety service, preferably in Oman/GCC, capable of handling clients independently, computer literate with valid Oman/GCC D/L and transferable visa.

Please send CV to:

Send resume to: jobvacancyat2016@gmail.com

hds_accounts@yahoo.com

Contact number:-

For further details kindly contact Mr.babu 99380374 or fax 24593277

MANAGER

A Leading chain of International Franchise Restaurant Requires:

Send CV : recruitmentmuscat2015@gmail.com

SALES / MARKETING Required Salesman, tailor and barber.

Contact: 91114884 Urgent required Salesman with minimum 3 years of experience in building materials (tiles & sanitary wares) with valid GCC license. #96917952, swapneelbhatt@ gmail.com Required Sales staff 2 NOS Having experience in Cosmetics Sales.

Send your updated CV to james_kunju@yahoo.com GSM 92683688 Urgent required Salesman with minimum 3 years of experience in printing line with valid GCC license. Contact: 96917952 Email: swapneelbhatt@gmail.com Required Sales and Marketing Manager must possess excellent communication skills. Fluent English speaking, Arabic speaking is preferred. Minimum of 2 years of professional experience. Candidates are requested to send their CVS to polyplas@omantel.net.om A leading company in the sale of heavy machines in the Sultanate of Oman looking for job promoter commercial and salesperson to conduction. Send your CV to Email: 184059738@qq.com #+968 96329918 Urgently Required Steel Fabricated Products Salesman with an experience in steel fabrication, MUST have Oman driving license, and immediately join. Apply, fax 00968â&#x20AC;&#x201C;24605955, emails sbc@steelbuildingsllc.com, sbeoman@yahoo.com

SKILLED LABOUR Electrician cum Plumber, Maintenance Supervisor with D/L, Building Material Salesman, C.C.T.V Technician. #99383044.

E mail: helplinellc123@yahoo.com

TECHNICIAN We, the storm shield in the talented candidates for the below positions (Indian only): Maintenance Technician (male -1) should have knowledge of new mobile devices & 3 years Oman experience # 94441111 Send CV to email: gshield9@gmail.com

CANADIAN CO.- FREE CONSULTANCY FOR LEGAL JOB - For Hotel Staff, Construction Staff, Medical, Gas & Oil Staff.

- Free recruitment - free tickets, accommodation, work visa, contract for 2 (two) years.

Contact : 93392630 Send CV on muslimatservices@gmail.com IT

SITUATION WANTSIT.WANTED

Required for a software development ďŹ rm (1) Software Developers - experience in ASP. NET and / or VB. NET (2) Software Support Executive - experience in software / hardware, support knowledge of ASP. Net will be an advantage. Email: CV to softwarejobsman@gmail.com

ACCOUNT. & FINANCE

SITUATION WANTSIT.WANTED ACCOUNT. & FINANCE Indian male good experienced in Accounts, ERP Tally 9 & Admin in India & Oman, presently on visit visa, looking for suitable placement.

Contact 94834687 Indian male 25 yrs, Graduate in commerce, overall 5 yrs exp in accounts/ ďŹ nance ďŹ eld. On visit visa. Immediately available. CONTACT 92836216 / muhammad.tausif623@gmail.com

Indian Female recently pass out BBA+MBA (Dual degree) International Business and Finance, looking for suitable opportunities, presently in Muscat on family Visa. Contact no. +968-95907828. Email Id: stuti28sinha@gmail.com 24 years, male Indian MBA completed seeking job opportunities for suitable placement. #95061789 Asst. Finance Manager (Indian male) MBA Finance, CIMA with 9 yrs experience, 6 yrs Oman experience. Seeks placement with NOC. call:97694976 Mail:muhammedsadikmba@gmail. com Male 36 MBA 7 yrs GCC exp. Quickbooks tally ERP, looking for accounts and admin post. Valid driving license.

Contact 96763275/ 91992367 fazee1980@gmail.com

28/male/MBA - ďŹ nance/B.Com Accountant with 4 years of Dubai/ India experience looking for a suitable placement. #90187483 shobinkarikkan1987@gmail.com

Indian female,26 MA Economics on family visa seeking suitable position in Accounts/Finance, HR/Admin Contact: 91473174

Indian male, 24 yrs, Graduated with specialization in Accounting 2 years experienced C.A.CPT completed. #94628086 / 97315091

Indian male 27, MBA, B. Com with 6 years experience in Finance and Accounting upto ďŹ nalization seeking suitable position. Contact 98035831

Female ACCA affiliate B.Com fresher with Oman driving license seeks placement in auditing / accounts and ďŹ nance. Contact: 92264638 / 93108343 Email: mira.somya@ gmail.com

Data entry, MS Word, Excel, Accounting Installing software and windows, also know repairing system 1 year and 6 months work in sports in Pakistan language, Urdu, English, Spanish, bachelor of arts BA. Contact 94879732

Indian female 32, MBA Finance, 7 yrs of experience in one of the leading bank in India in Treasury(in FX, derivatives and money market), Risk and Asset Liability Management , with valid Oman D/L seeking suitable placement contact 92206513 Post Graduate with experience in accounts Upto Finalization, Valid GCC Driving License, Immediate Joining Possible. Mob.92432748 Male/25-ACCA & B.com ďŹ nalist, advance diploma in accounting with 5 years experience in audit and accounts. Good command in Tally, peach tree and SAP, looking for suitable placement. #97190575,email mairaj_hasan@msn.com Indian male:25 Yrs. MBA HR ,BBA with 6 Months Exp seeking for suitable placement. Now on visit visa Contact 90653362 Accounting ďŹ xed asset inventory reconciliation software installation support service. Contact: 97703143

10 yrs of Oman experience capable of handling large accounts, looking for suitable placement in senior sales / business development position. Contact : 98987654 Indian female 24 B.Com M.Com having 1 year experience as Customer Relation Executive seeks for suitable placement. #95128242 Email: naiji143@gmail.com Accountant available with NOC, 7 years experience in Oman.

Ready to join immediately. contact 98263394 Male Accountant M.Com Accounts & ďŹ nance, 3 yrs exp in accounts looking for suitable job on visit visa.

Contact: 94648575 Fresher 24, ACCA Affiliate, Advanced diploma in Accounting and Business seeking suitable placement in Accounts, Finance or Audit with Oman driving license.#- 92430152 Email - raju.rd619@gmail.com

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DAILY GUIDE SITUATION WANTED ACCOUNT. & FINANCE

Indian male, MCA

Indian CA finalist, 7 yrs exp having driving license with visa looking for finance / accounts position Email: rameesnm@gmail.com, 98097009

Indian male 28 yrs MBA finance/ marketing and graduate in computer experience 3 yrs seeking suitable job, now family visit visa.

Contact: 93195378 Email: faisalme.beg677@gmail.com Indian Male Accountant 10yrs Exp. in OMAN Retail & Furniture Co. (Release Available)#92564955 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 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, with 13yrs experience, 6 yrs Oman in manufacturing, trading & contracting Cos, capable of handling all accounting, finance, banking, L/C, import, export & finalization seeks placement. NOC Available.

Call+968-98932752, mail:jjohnmuscat@hotmail.com SENIOR ACCOUNTANT-M. Com Finance-Indian with 7 years experience in Finance & Accounts up to finalization. Currently employed in Oman.

Having D/L & NOC. #94122464, Email: cammk13@gmail.com Chief Accountant 25 years experienced looking for part/full time accountant job. #95598477/98803439 Indian male 25 B.Com (graduate) 2 years experience as accountant in country club India with ERP oracle r12, tally knowledge. On visit visa immediately available.

Email: shabi.hyd@gmail.com Contact- 9042-1161 Indian female 25 yrs, MBA HR & Marketing, with one and half years experience as accountant and 6 months experience in teaching, now on a visit visa, seeking suitable position. Contact: 99624044, mail: np.neethu1@gmail.com.

ADMIN Filipino HRD especialist / material controller supervisor with 18 yrs experience looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact: (+968) 98037142 / (+968) 92659817 Omani National looking for a suitable placement in Sales or Administration. Contact: 94700691

Contact 92319677, Email : ismabsc@gmail.com

Contact - 92789995

Contact-93361624, Email-

Email: akhilabrahamlktr@gmail.com

dheerachpadikkala@gmail.com

ADMIN

EDUCATION/TRAINING

ENGG. / TECH./MECH.

Indian male, MBA with 3 years GCC experience seeks job in Muscat. Posses Valid Oman D/L. Currently under visit visa and can join immediately.

E mail : tssavad@gmail.com contact: 00968 98896847

Female B. Ed English teacher, 7 yrs exp seeking suitable placement. Contact : 99739415 / 92091528

An Electrical engineer with 4+ yrs of experience in Electrical network (MT, LT) with professional computer skills seeking for work.

Contact: 99841736 / 93955381/ +149922698343 Email: e.kmmh@ hotmail.com

Filipino male with 13 years HR and Administration managerial experience. MBA & CIPD holder. Currently looking for job in Oman. Interested employer Contact - 97728418.

Indian, 26 yrs , female , 5 yrs exp in HR/ Admin with valid Oman D/L seeking suitable placement.

Contact: 98236033 Indian female, Masters in HR, having 4 + years Oman experience in media management and HR, looking for openings in HR, Education, Admin, Corporate communications.

Contact 98252030

ARCHITECTURE

BA in English, BCA exp. 3 yrs including Oman, having valid Oman driving license. Contact 96330962, uneyism@gmail.com Indian female 29 yrs MSc, MED science on family visa 2 yrs experience in teaching field looking for a suitable placement. Contact : 93717403 Email: sharipanidcer08@gmail.com Indian Female, MSc Maths from a Central University, B.ED qualified with over 6 yrs into teaching. Distinction holder and passion for teaching, currently on family Visa.#91360147. iffi_ftm@yahoo.co.in.

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Civil Engineer, 6 yrs experience with Omani driving license, local release available. Contact: 91693008

Indian male 26 yrs MCA, 2 yrs experienced in System Admin & data base controller. Contact: 92835125 Indian Male – MBA (HR) & Engineering graduation with total 9 years of experience in HR & Admin ( 3 yrs of Oman Exp.) along with hands on experience in technical bid submission for all Government & PDO tenders ready to join immediately with NOC. #@ 91240251/ Email; kvaradhan@hotmail.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

experience in Design and Supervisor in Oman. Contact : 97915193

CATERING Cooks (Arabic Indian) gulf exp looking job. Contact: 99531802

DOMESTIC HELP Housemaid (overseas) Indian family looking for job. #99531802

Civil Engineer with 9 years experience 7 years in Gulf with oil and gas field experience valid Oman D/L. NOC available seeks suitable placement. Contact: 91195257 Email: mjanoyon@gmail.com Indian male, Post Graduate (Instrumentation) seeks suitable placement. Contact 0091 – 9633718099/ Email : rajithmr@yahoo.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

Mechanical Engineer 7 years experience and 4 years experience in pipeline projects. NOC available.

Contact: 91117089 Electrical Engineer 4.5 years experience sub stations, water projects, oil & gas, fluency in Arabic & English with driving license. #: 99525856 Civil Engineer male 26 years, experience 3 years. Contact: 96319928 Electrical & electronics Engr, knows autocad & revit. PH :93837973 Indian B.E Civil Engineer, 25 years experience in Gulf looking for a suitable job. N.O.C & driving license available. Contact: 94867039 B.Tech Mechanical Engineer, on visit visa looking for job, who has done certification courses in quality control, basic pipeline engineering, ASNT NDT level II , also good knowledge in HVAC. Contact:94743373 Email: akasharavind1@gmail.com

Civil Engineer 11 yrs exp in construction field having Oman driving license & NOC. Contact – 94194399 / shiblyrock@gmail.com Engineer has 10 years local & international experience in ready mix concrete also in Oil & Gas field also in marketing & sales field , has Omani driving license. #92534098

Indian female, 25 yrs M.Tech Structural Engineer 3 yrs experienced in Analysis design & RCC structures seeking for suitable placement. # 97163040 / 96357196

ing for job (12 yrs Oman experience). Contact: 99830785

Indian male, Mechanical Engineer having 1year experience, on visit visa looking for suitable job. Contact:97416564, Email:jovinmathias@gmail.com

Job Site Supervisor 11 yrs experience 7 years of Oman Education Diploma in Civil Engineering driving license of Oman (LTV) Oman experience building and road structure.

Contact : 96972527

2D autocad Drafting (free lancer / part time) arch, MEP, Shopdrawing.

Contact : 97103168

Civil Engineer diploma, 4 yrsexp seeks suitable position ina reputed company. NOC available. #96789711

CAD Technician Looking for Job

Civil Engineer 8 years experience in Oman as a project engineer for governmental & private projects.

Contact – 90164912

DESIGNER/DRAUGHTSMAN 3D & Multimedia Designer looking for job, currently using family visa. Contact : 95844940 Email: chrisrimas@yahoo.com

Filipino Senior Revit/AutoCAD Draftsman with 20 years professional experience is looking for suitable job in Oman. Please contact 96489798, (+974) 66653780.

AutoCAD Civil Draughtsman look-

Diploma holder. experience: 5.5 oman+Total12 years. #96534071

salary 200 OMR PH :92279784 Indian Female, Bsc Fashion Designer with Oman driving Lisence, looking for any good job.

Contact 98757582 Interior Designer Seeking suitable job. On visit visa in Oman.

Contact - 92166130 AutoCAD draftsman experience 2 years. Contact: 93738335 /95809393 Email: mammoosing@gmail.com

DRIVER Driver light vehicle from Bangladeshi 5 years experience in Oman, 24 years, Omani driving license looking for job. Contact: 98591812

Family driver available. Contac:

Light duty driver seeks job. Contact: 94182497

Civil Engineer 8 years experience Structural buildings marine. Available NOC release. Contact: 92451323.

Email: zubairali134@yahoo.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: 92835952. E-mail: mohammedamair.bin@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 HSE Engineer (B.E Mech+Diploma Safety+NEBOSH+OSHA) over 10yrs. Exp, (Visa Release Letter (NOC) available), seeking suitable placement, Mob:97061817, Email:jayanammu1977@gmail.com

Looking job for light driver. Contact: 94435912 / 94802988

Indian male MBA- UK 18 yrs Gulf exp in Administration/ HR & Public relationship. Fluent in Arabic/ English with D/L. Looking for suitable position. Contact - 99897280

Pakistani male light vehicle driver

Young Omani male have experience 12 years as P.R.O, CLERK Helper Supervisor Admin Supervisor, H.R Manager have diploma in H.S.E, IT and P.D.O license, looking for H.R position or P.R.O part time or full time. Contact: 95933288

Light car driving. #99578213

with 5 years experience looking for job. Contact: 92171166

Looking for light driver. #99753474

Looking for light driving job 2 years exp. Contact: 91625977

Driver. Contact : 94087276

Electrical Engineer, 7 years exp, NOC, GCC driving license looking for suitable jobs in MEP services, O & M of high voltage systems, FMS. Contact: 96137008 Civil Engineer 6 years experience, 4 years in Oman, with driving license available. Contact 92553263 Electrical Engineer, 8 years experience GCC with driving license, seeking jobs, can join immediately, have knowledge of all kind of MEP projects. Contact 96535204

Pakistani male light Vehicle Driver with car looking for job. #99630504

B.Com 3 years business process outsourcing. Contact: 94657273

Electrical Engineer fresh Graduate NOC available, can speak Arabic & English with driving license. #: 94879092

Site Engineer Education BSc Civil Engineer experience 1 year AutoCAD primavera P8.1, MS Excel Google sketch up can use having Engr visa to Oman having 2 yrs validity.

Contact : 94561195

92943094 Indian male MBA 33yrs having 10 yrs of exp seeking full time suitable placement in Administration/ HR/ Operations/ Coordination/ Logistics. Holding valid D/L. Contact 99054786

Sudanese Mechanical Engineer 2 years experience, fire fighting HVAC on visiting visa. Contact : 95630047

Syrian Architect with 3 years of

Revit, Autocad D/man, expected Male BBA 25 administration officer, accounts, purchaser with valid NOC. Contact 91329571

Indian History graduate with diploma in Safety with valid Oman Driving licence seeks suitable placement.

Indian male 30 years, having 5 years of experience in industrial automation and utility maintenance in India (MRF Tyres), holding valid Oman D/L.

B.Com Graduate, Indian male 24 yrs, 3 yrs exp in Oman looking for Accounting, Sales, suitable jobs.

NOC Available. Contact:90615814.

Mail : adhilrahman.a@gmail.com ACCA member with 6 yrs of experience in Oman looking for a suitable job in finance. #99284193

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

seeking suitable placement anywhere in Oman, now on visit visa.

(Post Graduate) fresher

Pakistani male light vehicle driver looking for job. Contact: 99521033

16 years exp Engg document controller, material controller HR related job with D/L. Contact: 96028635 / 92386043

Instrumentation Engineer 11 years experience B.Tech, Oman driving license seeks job. Contact 95041595 / wilfridjacob@gmail.com Indian male (23), completed B.E Electrical and Electronics Engineering have no experience and studied MEP, E-CAD AutoCAD P6 now on family visa looking for a desirable job. Contact: 98209070 Email: panivinlal@gmail.com BE Mechanical Engineer having 6 years exp in piping and structural work in India and Oman. Release available. Contact: 96115463 Email: jijoraju085@yahoo.com Sudanese Civil Engineer holding bachelor with 2 years of experience in Oman have valid driving license and residency with NOC looking for job. Contact: 94393880 Associate Engineer with 5 years on EHT, HT, LT underground cable testing, good communication skills, NOC available. Contact: 92342124 A Young Mechanical Engineer with PGDM in Marketing and Operations (Rajagiri Business School) looking for suitable job placement in a reputed company, currently working in a startup (food- tech industry in India) handing diverse roles of the business (visit visa). Contact 96961635 Email: rohanmg@live.com BE CS, 23 yrs male, Indian looking for suitable job. Contact 90658834 Indian male M.SC in Structural Engineering (U.K) B.Tech in Civil Engineering (India), currently in Oman on visit looking for a suitable job. Contact : 93699710 Email: faisal0814@gmail.com Indian male, 29 yrs, B.Tech (EEE) with 5+ yrs of experience from reputed firms in the field of Electrical Site Execution & Project Coordination in HL, LT for various EPC Projects, now on visit, seeks suitable placement in related industries.#92310762, email : write2man@gmail.com

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. B.Tech Mechanical Engineer, on visit visa looking for job, who has done certification courses in quality control, basic pipeline engineering, ASNT NDT level II, also good knowledge in HVAC.Contact:94743373 email:akasharavind1@gmail.com Engineer with 5 years technical sales experience among leading brands in Oman construction market D/L. Contact : 93985140 Male QC Inspector Mechanical, NDT 20 years experience valid Oman D/L, NOC available. contact 91001104 B.Sc Civil Engineer 27 yrs Oman exp as project manager, structural engineer looking for suitable placement. NOC/local transfer available. Contact: 99349578.

Email:farooqatm@hotmail.com Pakistani male, 2.5 yrs experience in AutoCAD Electrical design, estimation, installation commissioning, operation maintenance of switchgear panels MV, LT, MCC, HVAC, Gen Set, fire alarm panels, available on visit visa before 2nd April 2016 looking for suitable placement. Contact 92012760, Email : ahmed.abdullah29@yahoo.com Indian male, 27 yrs, Electronics Engineer (B.Tech) & MBA, Project Management with 5 years experience in electronic security system, optical fiber, project planning installation. Contact 94819139, usamahaq@gmail.com B.Sc in Civil Engineer having 10 yrs experience in structural designer in RCC structure & steel structure in Dubai having Municipality approval & Dubai driving license looking for suitable position. Email : engr.masud. civil@gmail.com BE Mechanical & Diploma with 4 yrs experience in India looking for suitable job. Contact 90542737 Male Dip.Civil Engineer, having 20 yrs exp (building & road) looking for suitable job. Contact: 94720782 Indian male 35yrs BE - Engg 15 yrs exp in UAE Site Manager looking for job. Contact 95802614, Email : vinoj_1979@yahoo.co.in Pakistani male Diploma Civil Engineer 4yrs exp in Oman bulling & mega projects, valid license Oman. contact:98921022 Procurement Engineer (27 years single male with Oman Driving License) having 7 years experience (UAE 2, Oman 3) with expertise in MEP, Water, Electromechanical, Instrumentation seeking suitable placements. Contact 95852033, mail: hemal1988@gmail.com Indian female, 31 yrs, 7 yrs experienced as AutoCAD civil draftsman (2 yrs experience in Oman) currently in Oman seeks suitable.

Contact 96789441 Email: simi5304@gmail.com

An experienced Chartered Accountant with over 25 years in varied industries, presently working with a reputed group in Muscat, looking out for a suitable change.

96491030 ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Sri Lankan Engineer (27 Years old) – B.Sc Engineering (Hon) Mining / Geotechnical Presently in Muscat, 1.5 years experience.

Contact 91295802 acmfaslan123@gmail.com Mechanical Engineer M.Tech 2 years experience HVAC design & site Engg revit MEP Auto CAD. Contact: 90150913 Email: mahmanmechengg@yahoo.im Indian female civil engineer B.Tech having 3 years experience sound knowledge of software, REVIT STAD PRO structural detailing currently on family visa seeks suitable placement #95345591 Civil Engineer (BE) having total 5 years experience in building construction looking for a suitable placement. D/L available#94450270 Bachelor Civil Engineer 6 Years in Oman experience Valid Driving License seeks suitable placement Phone 97619722 Email – golamrob@yahoo.com Road and Construction Engineer with 5 years exp in Oman.

Contact: 97667113 7 Yrs Exp. PM in Mech. Engg in the field of Building Const. Oil & Gas Seeking Job.94625598 Mechanical Engineer with 3 Yrs experience in international Oil & Gas company looking for job Contacts: Tel: 90164236 Email: mustafaoshi-62@hotmail.com Indian Electrical Engineer Btech, female 24 seeking job, presently in oman having 2 year experience in design and estimation of Ht &Lt projects. Contact 968 97436557, Mail id : sibinanoop1@gmail.com Sudanese Telecom Engineer, 5 years experience, 3 years in Oman PMP certificate. contact 93391008 Email: momen.awadallam@gmail.com Indian Male 23 years B.Tech Civil having 2 years experience in quantity survey and site management looking for suitable placement. Contact:- 95042656

IT Indian Male, IT System Engineer having 4 yrs of experience in system administration.CCNA,MCSE, Linux.

Looking for suitable job.#:91272867 Sudanese Network Engineer holding IT Bachelor with 1 year experience CCNA, CCNP, MCSA certified have valid driving license. #92394485

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

Male, 31 years, M.I.T, CCNA, 9 years exp in Qatar as assistant IT manager, network administrator, server management and knowledge of developing website. Qatar D/L and available in Oman on visit visa. Contact:00968-98179462.

0097477237607, Email: mohsin2022@gmail.com

Network Engineer CCNA-MCSA exp computer science with NOC. Contact : 92346191

INDIAN FEMALE COMPLETED M.C.A seeking for suitable jobs. Contact: 91409481 / 97308719

Indian male,24 yrs, Electronics & Telecom, Graduate, Mumbai University (2015 batch) looking for entry level job in Engg.com having good knowledge at telecom, networking ,fiber optic, Oraclellg- SQL, PLSQL, now in Muscat on 3 months visit visa. # 91868936 / 93101922.

Email: siddiquiajmal42@gmail.com

INDIAN male, pursued bachelor’s of computer science having experience in desktop Engineer, looking for IT job, on visit visa, seeking suitable placement. #98784174 ,email : abdulmoyeed@outlook.com

Male, NDT, QA/QC Supervision Mechanical 10 yrs experience seeks suitable placement.

Contact 96954202, Email : nasirarain86@yahoo.com Diploma in Mechanical Eng piping system in AutoCAD work, 21+ years experience with Driving license. Contact: 95267113 Email: rkakkaryil@gmail.com Structural Engineer, 8 yrs experienced in flat slab, post tensioned & slab-beam multi story building design & supervision with driving license. Contact: 98256860 Electrical Engineer with 18 years exp in UAE. Contact: 98148034 Email: shassalih66@gmail.com Civil Engineer 6 yrs Exp in Oman with license. Contact: 98975518

Indian female, B.Tech graduate, with one and half years experience as ‘web developer’ interested in web development and has experience working in HTML,CSS,Bootstrap, JavaScript and Photoshop. contact 9592 7075 e-mail id: mariarosejacob90@gmail.com Indian female, B.Tech graduate, with one and half years experience as ‘web developer’ interested in web development and has experience working in HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript and Photoshop.

Contact : 9592 7075, e-mail id: mariarosejacob90@gmail.com

MANAGER Qualified and experienced Indian female Manager, 28 yrs with 12 years experience in B.P.O Insurance and banking looking for a suitable placement. Contact : 95166496

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DAILY GUIDE SITUATION WANTED SIT. WANTED MANAGER General/Divisional Manager MEP & Civil, MBA Operation, BE Electrical, 10 years experience in Oman & 10 years in India. Valid DL, release available. GSM. 92447102 Indian MBA having 12 years experience looking for job Property Manager with Oman driving license, NOC available. Contact : 93714141 Purchase/Planning & Logistics Manager MBA (Finance), 14yrs.

Oman Exp. with D/L, NOC available, looking for suitable position.#93826090, jskanchan01@ gmail.com

SALES / MARKETING

A lady entrepreneur with BF Tech 1st Class (Fashion Technology) since 2006 in Kerala like to make change for better. Specialized in designing, Production Management, Fashion Art, Grading, Surface ornamentation, Garment Construction.

Email: prettyjinu08@gmail.com Mobile: +919539397097.

Indian male 30 years, Gulf exp.

GCC license looking for job sales Administration. contact 94423288 Email: ferozhussain70007@gmail. com

SKILLED / UNSKILLED The Business Development Manager, Iraqi, Experience 15 Years Inside and outside Oman following activities: construction(Very strong and qualified to bringing business for civil work Or any type of the construction work for many million per year with a good experience in pricing and collect payment and cash management of the company & marketing projects & investments& tenders & real estate.

Contact 92385033 Building Site Supervisor with Oman D/L working in Oman since 2010 looking for suitable placement. Contact: 91507828 15 years Oman experienced procurement manager with good knowledge of material and market.

Contact 96549399 Operations & Accounts Manager Indian 18 years experience in Oman finance, purchase, sales, HR, Admin looking for Senior position.

Contact : 99044724 Production Manager 9 years experience in Oman manufacture and development factories .GRB. GRC. GRG rubber molds and false ceilings, fiberglass and executive at site emadadly2000@yahoo. com 96149081 The Business Development Manager, Iraqi, Experience 15 Years Inside and outside Oman following activities: tenders& real estate& construction & marketing projects& investments & transportation & Marine services& companies management& develop business. Contact: :- 92385033 Indian male, with experience in operations management, information security, purchase & stores mgmt, hold UAE driving license, on visit visa, seeks suitable job. #91904541 Email: naushers@yahoo.com

MEDICAL 5 years of Experience in Digital Sales/Research Engines and Patient Experience Executive at Reliance Hospitals India, Pvt. Ltd. Looking for any suitable vacancy, currently on a visit . #90503494 email : lasradomelwyn@gmail.com Indian female (MSC – Microbiologist) seeking suitable job. Contact: 96791162 / 90618567 Indian female dentist with MOH license having 3 years experience seeking immediate placement.NOC available Contact: 96678476/90343750, Email: jayakrishnak8@gmail.com Indian Bsc Female Nurse with 6.5 years exp, 4 years in KSA. Passed Oman Pro Metric with 69%, completed data flow. Presently in Muscat in visit visa looking for a suitable placement. Contact 94744900, 94742834, jincyalphonese@gmail.com Male GP Doctor with NOC 6 yrs experience in Oman for perm/locum job. Contact : 97746074 An experienced Sudanese female Dentist with MOH license looking for job. #96436517 /97396088 Male GP Doctor with NOC 6 yrs experience in Oman for perm/locum job. Contact : 97746074 An experienced Sudanese female Dentist with MOH license looking for job. #96436517 /97396088

MISCELLANEOUS Graduate, computer literate, experienced in sales, credit control, accounts, Omani D/L , seeks suitable placement. Gsm 98805474 Indian female on visit MBA (International Business- Marketing & Logistics), BE (Computers & Science Engg.) Trained in SAP-BI/ BW with 1 year experience seeking for job Contact: 90228586 Email:fathimasha16@gmail.com

SITUATION WANTED EDUCATION/CLASSES/COMPUTER/WEBSITE

MISCELLANEOUS

Bangladeshi male, University M.Com, Working as an Accountant & Administrator in Oman; searching better job. Phone: 94864966 Email: sunrisetoiqbal@gmail.com

Mason, SH / carpenter, steel fitter gulf & Indian exp looking job.

Contact: 95175192

SECRETARIAL & OFFICE Indian Male more than 10 years gulf experience in Office / Sales Coordinator, Admin, Secretarial and purchase with good computer skills. Holding Oman Driving license. Looking for suitable placement. #99709336 Lady Secretary / Sales Co-coordinator 12 years experience in Oman in reputed companies, seek immediate Employment. Call: 95244761

Email: dailyguide@timesofoman.com classifieds@timesofoman.com Tel.: 24726666 Ext: 413 / 430 /431 / 456 / 461 Fax: 24812624

B.Com, specialized in marketing, SAP - FICO, Tally ERP 9 2 yrs exp in sales and accounting ph : 90226336 Indian male having 10 years of exp in sales & customer service also worked as IT Technician CCNA Certified. Graduate seeks suitable placement. #92490127 Indian male MBA having 12 years of Sales experience in Oman seeking suitable position, good in Arabic and having valid D/L. NOC can be obtained (as per new rule).

Contact : 98908634 Pakistani male, fresh Graduate & Diploma in hotel management & tourism, computer literate, interested in Sales & Marketing, Accounts, available on permanent visa, seeks placement with visa.

NOC available. Contact 91439870, Email : waqaxmooxa@gmail.com MBA graduate having 6 years exp in Sales & Marketing, 4 years with PEPSI, India, having international driving license permit seeks suitable placement. #: 95308167, Email : samir.pag@gmail.com

HOSPITALITY Hospitality/Hotel/ Restaurants Dynamic result oriented hospitality professional with 20 years of international exp. MBA in Hotel Management, specializing in Hotel/Restaurant start ups, concepts & Franchise development with proven records. Seeking for Challenging positions in reputed groups as GM/COO/CEO/Business Head. (NOC available) #96059470

SALES / MARKETING Indian MBA Graduate having 4 years in Sales & Marketing in Oman having Oman driving license. NOC also available seeks suitable placement. #94193313 Email: nvshameem123@gmail.com 10 yrs exp in procurement, tenders, importing, marketing and sales, organizing events. Have car NOC available. #94123939 Young Indian male, 24 yrs, having 03 yrs marketing experience in Oman, looking for suitable placement. Holding valid D/L. NOC available. Contact: 93172979 Indian male Graduated in Business Management having 4 yrs exp in marketing & trading, dealt with international companies and product also having good knowledge in logistic & Admin looking forward to join immediately, having GCC driving license and car NOC available. Contact : 93639385 Email: faizenqidwai@gmail.com Indian male 40 yrs SSLC, PDC knows MS Office & Tally 1 year Oman experience in Accounts & 2 yrs marketing experience valid Oman D.L. NOC available seeks suitable placements in marketing. #92409891 Email: danomon@yahoo.co.in Indian male 29 M.Com, MBA, SAP B1, Tally, MS Office, Sage 5 years experience in Oman, India currently working in Oman, NOC available. Contact: 92840519 Indian male 45 years with 10 years software IT Marketing GCC experience Oman license, NOC visa transfer facility require urgent placement. Contact: 91719892 E mail: mmjoman@gmail.com Indian male, looking for sales & marketing job with Qatar experience & driving license. Contact 0091 8297578893, Email : mohdsaif459@gmail.com M.B.A (Marketing) With experience in FMCG & Other Sales, Valid GCC Driving License. Immediate Joining Possible Mob.92432748 Indian male 33 yrs, 11 yrs exp of Oman in Sales and hospitality looking for suitable with NOC. Contact: 91607889 Indian male, 45 yrs, 15 years Saudi experience, 1 year Qatar experience as driver / salesman with valid Qatar D/ License, currently in Oman on visit visa, looking for suitable placement. Contact : 90653714 / 99881264 MBA, Executive Post, Omani Driving Licence,14 years Experience in Multinational Groups in Sales & Marketing. M.Z. 91685048

Indian Male 28 MBA Marketing with 4 years of experience in sales with good communication skills now available in Muscat on visit visa. GSM 95840153 / Mail akbarshareef786@gmail.com Indian sales marketing professional highly experienced in business development in ME India and Africa seeks suitable placement.

Contact: 97897611 B.Com male 2 yrs experience in sales Computer knowledge, seeking suitable placement. #98371144 email: nabilnazar22@gmail.com

Spoken Arabic class for Non Arabic Speakers & English class for Malayalam Speakers

in Azaiba and Ruwi • Learn in two months • Satisfaction guaranteed

Tel: 95244310 Karate and self defense classes at Azaiba 18 Nov Street. RO 10 per month twice a week Monday and Tuesday 6. 30 TO 7. 30. PM. CONTACT 98294551

Any time available transportation solution for house office shifting, TV fixing, carpenter all type of maintenance.#Indian person : 95194801 / 96594592 Whatsapp

Indian male, MBA Marketing having 2.5 years Sales experience immediately looking for a suitable position. Contact: 91415145, Email: shariqs88@gmail.com

WANTSIT. WANTED SITUATION WANT- SITUATION SIT. WANTED MISCELLANEOUS

MISCELLANEOUS

Male 38 yrs Graduate 07 years experience indoor / outdoor electronic field with D/License & NOC available (as per new rule). #92453375

Software Engineer Indian, 31 yrs, 8.5 years experience (IBM, Emphasis, cognizant), Oman driving license looking suitable placement.

Contact: 93221395

Experienced B.Com graduate + IATA Diploma holder looking for Accounts/Admin/Travels related job. Mob. 91142997. NOC available.

TOURS & TRAVEL Indian female BA IATA, 7 yrs exp in travel industry knows SABRE AMADEUS GALILEO on family visa seeks opportunity in Oman. Contact 93531170. E mail: claudiatresa17@gmail.com Filipina lady having exp in ticketing and preservation, call center, secretarial and real estate is now looking for job please call.94054080

MISCELLANEOUS Indian Female on a visit visa having master degree seeking suitable placement in any field, 1 ,5 year experience in HR .Contact : +968 91467576.

MBA Marketing, 10 years in marketing, consulting strategy, corporate communications, content management, UX , Product launch, digital marketing. Indian female on visit. Contact : 95431357 Indian 32 years passed M.A. English , M.Sc Psychology and B.Ed in English having 4 years experience in teaching searching suitable job.

Contact: 99869535 Email: sahadkeyi33@gmail.com Indian male,16 years Oil & Gas experience ( Down Hole Tools ), 3 years in Oman, Dip. Mechanical Engineer, Having D/L and NOC. Email – jajisuni@yahoo.com, Mob : 965 956 18.

Bangladeshi Male, University MA, Working as Store In-charge cum Logistic Manager in Muscat; searching better job.

Phone:91997605. email: mohamednazrulislam2@gmail.com 8 plus years of experience in Events /Marketing Communication /conferences / Trainings / Media representation. Having UAE D/L. seeking Suitable Placement: Contact: 95792820. suheal.ma@ outlook.com Physiotherapist with MOH license looking for suitable placement.

Contact: 92617235

Indian male, 19 years Oman exp in purchase, Material control in building construction & factory production have good computer skills & D/L & with NOC, looking for suitable placement. #99008101 Email: mr.victor2015@hotmail.com Engg/ Tech/ Mech, ME. Mechanical Engineer Indian male, 24 years looking for suitable job, area of interest Unconventional machining process, transmission system used in automobile quality control.

Contact: 90444038 / 96736912, ilango2507@gmail.com Indian Male,Kerala,B.COM & B.PE having 13Years of Physical Education Teacher experience. Currently on visit visa Looking for a suitable job. Contact:- 968 94106834. email:-akhilrajkj@gmail.com.

25 year old male B.Com and insurance graduate with 6 year experience looking for an opening in accounts, finance or operations related only. Driving license and NOC available. Contact-lilommca@ gmail.com and 95236312.

14 year experience in 5 star hotel as sales manager in UAE & INDIA on tourist visa looking for suitable opportunity please contact mobile # 91305978 Admin Assistant. Having 5 years experience in admin department in reputed companies, presently working in Muscat (NOC Available).

GSM. 00968-98404122, Email panduru.jeevankumar@gmail.com BS in Electrical Engineering, Experience: 5 years(Power Plants).

Contact: 92475206 Email: zahaibzafar007@gmail.com Filipino Male, 24 Years Old..looking for job, have experience in Cargo & Logistics/ Rent a Car/ Real Estate/ Finance & Accounts/customer service and as Travel Agent. Hard working and with good computer and communication skills. GSM: 95370052 Indian Female on a visit visa having master degree seeking suitable placement in any field, 1 and half year experience in HR .Contact : +968 91467576 .

Indian Female, 24 MA Eng. Litr with 2 yrs experience in teaching & 14 months in Administration cum Secretary, Currently on visit visa, seeks suitable job.

Contact: 92613704/99260702, Email:rohinis2010@gmail.com Sri Lankan Male 34 BSc. (Physics) 5 years experience as a site manager and administration supervisor in Oman with valid D/L looking for a suitable position. Contact 99153061 or v.chandramohan@ yahoo.co.uk Female Junior Architect Graduated from School of Planning & Architecture, Vijayawada. Excellence in Autocad, Sketching & Modelling. Internship - KHAM Designs, Bangalore. Presently with Atulya Architects & Associates. Email saatvika.frozenmusic@gmail.com Contact 00968-94057427.

2 years experienced male seeking job related to safety. M. Tech in HSE, MSc in Environmental Science and IOSH certified. Contact : 94653264 Indian male 37 YEARS, BSC COMPUTER SCIENCE having More than 8yrs of experience with well exposure in PDO, DALEEL & OXY as IT SUPPORT / DESKTOP SUPPORT ENGINEER. Seeking suitable placement. Contact rangaraj_vck@ yahoo.co.in / 968-99758320 Indian Female Electronics System Eng. UK Graduate. Programmer Micro Controller Robot, Eng. Analysis, Instrumentation & Control, Eng. Projects, Integrated Circuit Eng., Electrical and Fluid Drives, Analogue Electronics, Wireless Systems. Seeking suitable post. Contact: 97848075, s.dinesh1508@gmail.com 6 YEARS EXPERIENCE HR/Finance Indian female[29Years] MBA. On family visa, Seeking suitable placement-93908191, email:aswathi.wnd@gmail.com 32year Indian Male MSC,MBAHR having 8yrs Exp(HR / Payroll / Admin) with Oman valid DL. Seeking suitable opening in Human Resource, Payroll & Admin/ backend jobs. Contact:00968-99322978

WEB, ERP and Business Intelligence (BI) creation and management at rock bottom price.

Contact: http//webviewoman

SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED MISCELLANEOUS Sudanese male, 5 years experience in warehouse management and logistics services #90644186 Electrical Engineer Indian male 23 yrs, 2 yrs experience HV/LV Design experience in Oman based projects experience in HV testing (220/110/11kv) presently on visit visa. Contact : 99729860 Email: vivekcet888@gmail.com Indian female B.C.A, B.E.D, IELTS experience in Oman teaching primary & secondary looking for job. Contact : 97384206 Email: rani_sweet786@live.com Indian female, having 10 years experience in logistics and sales coordination, exp in SAP, MS Office valid D/L currently on visit visa looking for suitable placement.

Contact : 95251911 Accountant 31 years Indian male, 6 years experience in Dubai & Bahrain with driving license good computer skills seeking for suitable position. Contact : 92791218 Email: vmp2485@gmail.com MCA, Indian female, experience in IT & Administration. #94133849 Email: abpraveena16@gmail.com Sr Material controller, having 13 years experience in material controlling in reputed companies.

Presently working in Muscat (NOC Available). #00968-92944026, Email charanjeet35@yahoo.co.in Indian/male (25)/ MBA/2 years experience in channel sales and distribution management. on visit visa. available for immediate joining. Contact: 96914068, E mail: mailanasap@gmail.com Indian, BE Mechanical Engineering with 1 yr exp as service Engineer, looking for suitable positions. Contact-90637918, E mail: aquasharath@gmail.com Senior Accountant, 5 yrs Oman, 10 yrs UAE experience in manufacturing & construction valid D/L immediately available. Email: irfan_syed2000@hotmail.com, call: 95389018

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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

SITUATION WANTED BUSINESS ONE STOP SHOP BUSINESS SERVICES Public relation services (PRO), Formation new companies, LLC companies, investor visa, business setup, prepare business & companies accounts, legal services, representing you and your company.

Investment Required Minimum OMR 500,000 to transfer 5 Excavators big + 5 Tippers 2015 Astra, working on good profitable Excavation projects. Assured income 36 %.

98867530 / 99120532 engrfaheem@hotmail.com

RENT A CAR

RENT A CAR 25 - 50 seater bus with PDO & BP specification for monthly rent & small car with driver. Contact 99839898

MV SALE Expat selling Toyota Corolla, Silver, 1.6, Automatic 2009, with new tyres and manual window, excellent condition, 110,000 KM for RO 2900. Contact – 92769735

Contact Saleh: 96723485 Toyota Prado 3 nos. for sale. Contact: 99454425

MANPOWER ACC WANTED Furnished apartment required immediately for one month. Contact: 95612708 Looking for a villa in Amerat area.

Contact : 95405033

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RENT A CAR Best Rates for Saloon Contact: 97869042 / 95730550 sales@modernreem.com

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SITUATION WANTED SERVICES

SITUATION WANTED SIT. WANTED MISCELLANEOUS Indian male with 1 yr exp looking for job in I.T as Web developer, presently in Muscat on visit visa.

Contact: 92312978 Indian Male ,MBA Finance & Marketing 28 yrs,6+ Exp, with oman D/L & NOC, Hospital ,Pharma ,Herbal ,FMCG, F&B Markeing ,construction A/c & sales , 93379044 HSE Engineer, Indian male, 4 plus years experience in oil & gas, working in shclumberger Nebosh, ISOH & NDT certified, M. Tech in HSE. contact-krish.569@gmail. com mobile- +91 9867016808 BE Mechanical Engineering with one year experience now on visit visa, looking for suitable positions. #90637918 / 99335742,email: aquasharath@gmail.com Indian/male (25)/ MBA /2 years experience in channel sales and distribution management. on visit visa. available for immediate joining. Contact: 96914068, email: mailanasap@gmail.com Indian male, 8.5 yrs experience, B.Com Graduate with GCC exp & valid driving license looking for better job opening in Muscat. Contact: 92609935 / 94771365 Indian male network cabling technician (19 years Gulf experience), seeking for suitable placement.

Contact : 0091-8089909265 (India), Email: mohithavp@gmail.com Indian male, Kerala B.Com & B.PE, looking for suitable Job in Sales, Accounts, Admin etc. #93301023 email:- sajith3969@gmail.com

Physiotherapist on visit visa searching for a job. CONTACT 99767528 / 91317863 B.Com Graduate with 4 year experience as an Accountant in Oman. Also have Oman Driving License. Best fluency in English, Arabic, Hindi& Malayalam. Looking for Job. Currently in Oman.

Cont: +968 93943448, murshid4u@gmail.com Commercial or Operation Manager 18 yrs in Oman – finance, purchase, sales, HR & Admin exp. Contact: 99044724. E mail: srjobsinoman@yahoo.com Indian male at a Managerial position having 12 yrs exp in sales & marketing, Property Management looking for a suitable position, MBA qualified with Oman driving license.

NOC available. #98125226 Indian male BE Mechanical Engineer having 6 yrs exp in piping and structural construction work, looking suitable position, release available. #96115463-email: jijoraju085@yahoo.com SOFTWARE DEVELOPER, Indian Male, 24 years, B.Tech in computer science.3Years of experience in technical support, software development, troubleshooting and managing, seek suitable placement. Contact GSM- 98184170 Indian male 31 yrs with over 10 yrs sales & marketing exp seeking suitable placement NOC & Oman D/L available in audition have proficiency in Arabic language.

Contact:95760969

SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED

Pest control & Building cleaning all kinds of pest control building. Cleaning tiles / Marble polishing monthly/ Yearly contracts available.

Contact: 98814733 /98814740 Al Husn Cleaning L.L.C

MISCELLANEOUS Indian Male,B.Com & Diploma Logistics & supply chain management 2years experience looking for job in Accounts/ logistics field. Presently on Visit Visa. Software knows MS office & Tally7.2 .MOBILE:93884951Email:mehreenraiz@gmail.com Export Manager/DM Indian Male 38 Yrs B.Sc /CIPET 13 Yrs Experience in Business Development &Production with Oman D/L seeks suitable placement. Contact : 97221058 / 92058065, E-mail : ckabdulmajeed@gmail.com

SERVICES We Provide Cleaners, Office boys, Cleaning Contracts, General cleaning etc.

Al Mudakhir National Est. LLC Contact : 94277020

House shifting & transporting.

Contact 92490422

Window & split unit A.C servicing & repairing. Contact: 99557080

Pest control treatments, Ocean center LLC CONTACT 99344723

Split & window unit A.C servicing & maintenance. Contact: 96236476

MARBLE CRYSTALLIZATION restore the original shine of your marble. contact 24793614/ 99314807

B.A. in Accounting, Experience: 5years of Business/Accounts tutoring and 2 years of Accounting License: 70914186. #96389047, Email: sharanizareen@gmail.com

Carpet Shampoo, marble & tile polishing, pest control & anti-termite treatment, general cleaning painting,Plumbing, Electrical, shifting. Contact Mundhir Al-Rizaiqi trading. L.L.C. Contact: 24810137, 99450130

HSE Engineer: 3.8 years experience in Oil & Gas. NEBOSH,IOSH, & NDT Certified, M Tech in HSE,B Tech in Mechanical Engg.

CONTACT-krish.569@gmail.com, Mobile- +91 9867016808

Fixed asset verification inventory control software installation support services. Contact: 97703143

Marble crystallization & grinding, cleaning & carpet shampooing. Ocean center LLC.contact 99344723

Marble Restoration, Mosaic tiles polishing, carpet shampooing, maintenance. Contact ABU QABAS99320217 /24788722

Al farzdaq Al Fedi Trad and Cont Maintenance services electric, plumbing and A/C. Contact: 96524904 /94285064

Marble crystallization & grinding, Ocean center LLC contact 99344723

Split A/C servicing R.O 10 only.

Contact: 94217681 / 99210141

B.Com Graduate with 4 year experience as an Accountant in Oman.

Also have Oman Driving License.

Best fluency in English, Arabic, Hindi & Malayalam, looking for Job. Currently in Oman. Cont: +968 93943448, murshid4u@gmail.com

House shifting packing.

Contact: 99657644 / 98518013 House shifting. Contact: 99708138

Split & widow unit A.C servicing & maintenance.contact 93769089 / 95323517 Split & window A/c servicing & maintenance. contact 93769089 / 95323517 GUARANTEED CLEANING: Carpet & sofa shampooing, Contact 99314807/24792998 A/C maintenance & servicing, fridge, washing machine & dish washer repairing, painting & cleaning services, electrical & plumbing. #99447257 / 97014234 / 24504281 A/C Technician, cold store, freezer, chiller all kinds of A/C & refrigeration installation & service.

Contact: 92279370 / 92459357 Water proofing ABUQABASContact 99320217/24788722