Times of Oman - October 30, 2016

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October 30, 2016 28 Muharram 1438 AH

FROM THE WORDS OF HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN

On the occasion of the 18th National Day, 1988

‘His Majesty’s Wisdom’ We stress the need for co-operation between the oilproducing countries to re-stabilise the international oil market. We hope that this co-operation will be more effective than it has been in the past. It is important for the world economy and most particularly important for producers and consumers alike

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Two people killed in Barka road accident

NOC CLARITY ON NOVEMBER 20 Solutions to issues regarding a number of manpower and labour laws were addressed in the second phase of Tanfeedh and these will be announced on November 20 SYED HAITHAM HASAN

Haitham@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: “Solutions” to Oman’s labour law issues – including the NOC – will be announced on November 20, the Deputy Secretary

of the Supreme Council for Planning has told Times of Oman.

Talal Al Rahbi, deputy secretary general at the Supreme Council for Planning and General Coordinator of Tanfeedh, told the Times of Oman that solutions to issues

regarding a number of manpower and labour laws were addressed in the second phase of Tanfeedh and these will be announced on November 20.

He added that the Omani government is also about to embark on the biggest survey in recent history by asking all Omanis for their feedback on detailed proposals.

“A lot of topics regarding manpower and labour laws were discussed extensively by both the private and government sector in the presence of officials from the Ministry of Manpower including the minister, undersecretary, director generals, academia and society members. Several concerns were

highlighted, discussed and solutions were agreed upon,” he said.

After thorough negotiations for more than a month, significant changes are expected, he added.

“We hope that six weeks of discussions will provide substantial improvements,” he said.

Survey planned Al Rahbi also mentioned that following the announcement, a survey will be carried out among the public to get feedback of the results presented at the exhibition.

According to Al Rahbi, the implementation of these proposed amendments will begin in early 2017. >A3

STAFF REPORTER

MUSCAT: Two Omanis died in a road accident in Barka on Saturday morning, an official from the Royal Oman Police (ROP) said.

“Five cars were involved in the accident. The accident took place at around 5:27am on Saturday,” the official added. The accident has also resulted in a number of injuries, the official further said.

Significant drop According to latest data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), accident rates have dropped significantly so far this year, compared with the last.

This year 3,062 accidents were registered until the end of September, against 5,007 in the same period

last year, a drop of 38.8 per cent.

In September, 303 accidents were recorded, compared with 326 and 333 in August and July, respectively.

Injuries fell 26.6 per cent, with 2,113 being recorded between January and September-end 2016, the number for last year was 2,879.

In all, 140 Omanis were injured during the month, compared with 212 in August of this year; 42 expatriates were injured in September, down from 75 in August.

Although overall death rates are down, a 1.2 per cent increase from the beginning of 2016 until the end of September was recorded, compared with 2015 figures. Until the end of September, 508 were deaths were recorded against 502 during the same period last year. >A7

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Workers back on job as part of salary paid

Minister quits over information leak

Firms still not sure about tax rates

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Omani firms are unsure whether the proposed increase in corporate income tax will become effective for tax year 2016, since the government proposal is yet to be made effective in accordance with a Royal Decree. >B3

Around 400 expatriate workers who downed tools when the company failed to pay their salaries for five months have resumed work after getting part of their outstanding wages and being assured that the rest would be paid by December. >A3

Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid resigned on Saturday from his post in the government over a leaked news report about a highlevel civil-military huddle and subsequent publication of a story in an English daily. >A11

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OMAN N O N E G AT I V E I M PAC T

‘Doing business in Oman not more difficult for women than men’ GAUTAM VISWANATHAN

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Christine Sfeir

MUSCAT: Being a woman in the Middle East does not negatively impact the ease of doing business in Oman, says businesswoman Christine Sfeir.

Sfeir, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Semsom restaurant has nearly two decades of experi-

ence in the restaurant business, and is credited with bringing Dunkin Donuts to her native Lebanon 17 years ago.

She was 22 when she opened her first Dunkin Donuts franchise. It’s grown since then to more than 30 locations today.

Speaking to the Times of Oman at the opening of a new branch of her restaurant in Shatti Al Qurum,

Sfeir said, “There is no difference, being a woman or a man, even in the Arab world. Of course, there are many challenges, but it’s the same challenges for both women and men. For every single woman out there, I have to say, if you want to do something that you love, just go for it! There is no difference between a man and a woman.” Sfeir, of course, was not without critics

when she first began. “Everyone said that we were crazy and that this would never happen,” she revealed. “But the more people said I was crazy, the more excited I was to prove them wrong.”

Sfeir’s family have played an intrinsic role in shaping her business. “My family have been super supportive towards my business,” she said. “My husband, my daugh-

ters, the whole support structure has been very supportive or else we wouldn’t have been able to do whatever that we’re doing. I have an amazing team. No one succeeds on their own. Because we are Lebanese, we are very passionate about food. My grandma made me love every single dish. A lot of Semsom recipes are my grandmother’s recipes.”

S TAT I S T I C S

5.4 per cent rise in fixed phone lines in September MUSCAT: There has been a 5.4 per cent rise in the total number of fixed telephone lines in Oman

by September according to the latest data released by National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).

That includes post- paid and pre-paid lines, public pay telephones, ISDN channels, VoIP and WLL connections.

Fixed postpaid connections rose by 7.8 per cent during the period to 350,290 lines while prepaid lines increased by 11.1 per cent to 62,227 by the end of September this year. However, the number of public pay telephones remained the same throughout the period at 6,801.

Decline In contrast, there had been a marked 18.1 per cent drop in the number of ISDN channels during the period, which fell to 37,080 lines along with a 13.8 per cent decline in the number of WLL connections, which went down to 1,526 connections, the NCSI report said.

VoIP lines, on the other hand, recorded a marginal increase during the third quarter, reaching 540 lines in September as against 529 lines in July. — ONA

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Workers back on duty after part of pending wages paid The workers had downed their tools for a week after not being paid wages for five months

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reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Around 400 expatriate workers who downed tools after the company failed to pay their salaries for five months have resumed work after bosses paid some of the outstanding wages.

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A1 ‘Positive labour market changes expected’ An annual report is scheduled for 2018 to highlight the growth registered by Tanfeedh in the year 2017. These reports will track the progress of the initiative until 2020, annually.

The decisions and strategies formulated at Tanfeedh will be followed not only by the government, but also by the general public through their website and compiled reports.

The six-week event consisted of five labs, one of which was solely dedicated to the labour market and employment, where labour laws, including NOCs were discussed by stakeholders and experts from government and private organisations in Oman and abroad.

Saud Salmi, a trade unionist, who was part of a few discussions at Tanfeedh, said the meetings were positive on the whole.

“We are optimistic about the discussions. We hope the proposals can bring in positive changes in the labour market,” the trade unionist said, adding that easier ways were put forward to settle labour disputes, achieve skill enhancement, training, job creation and recruitment.

Recently, Mohsin bin Khamis Al Balushi, advisor to the Minister of Commerce and Industry, said ‘changes are coming’ when asked about NOCs in Oman.

The advisor insisted that the government ‘is listening.’

“The government is listening to requests from the private sector on NOCs and other reforms required in laws to attract investment. It is considering the requests. It is a positive sign.

The government is not closing the door... it is very important...

No doubt people will see the result. Change is coming,” Al Balushi added.

Dr Nasser Saidi, member of IMF’s Regional Advisory Group for MENA (Middle East and North Africa region), said dropping NOCs for GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) permits would allow expat workers to move between Gulf countries and respond to challenges of new reality of lower oil and gas prices.

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

The trade unionist added that the NOC option for expatriates should be removed. “We are aware that the NOC is used as a tool of exploitation. It should be removed or certain changes have to be made,” the trade unionist added.

During the beginning of 2016, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had eased its labour law in order to provide more mobility to foreign workers, and Qatar is expected to do the same on December 13 with a new labour law, which will be more labour friendly and without NOC options.

salary in our bank accounts and the company officials have assured that they will clear the pending salaries by December. We trust them and are hopeful,” a company worker from Sohar camp said.

The workers had downed their tools for one week as a sign of protest. “We had to do so because the company was simply giving us hollow assurances. They were changing dates. Some of the work-

ers’ cards had expired too. The company is saying that after clearing the dues, they will repatriate us,” a worker added.

“We had not remitted money for the last five months. Families back home were struggling a lot.

So, as soon as we got the money, we remitted it,” he added.

Last week, the executive president of the Central Bank of Oman had said that most of the outstand-

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ing dues of contracting firms have been paid by the government.

“Maybe there are some outstanding amounts. So, we have told the banks to be little flexible on their payments to their clients/ main contractors/sub-contractors. And we have allowed them to give some sort of grace period for these accounts,” Hamoud Sangour Al Zadjali, executive president of the Central Bank of Oman (CBO), said.

He also said that the central bank has also brought in new regulations and directives to ensure a healthy credit growth in a move to support the private sector.

Oman’s budget deficit for the first eight months of 2016 surged ahead by 63 per cent to OMR4,371.6 million, as plunging crude oil export revenues started affecting the government’s fiscal balance. This is against a projected deficit of OMR3.3 billion

for the entire 2016 and a deficit of OMR2,681.6 million for JanuaryAugust period of 2015.

Recently, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of an Omani contractors association had told Times of Oman that Oman is facing a construction crisis.

Shahswar G Al Balushi, CEO of the Oman Society of Contractors, said difficult conditions will persist in the construction sector until oil prices — and therefore the economy — recover.

“Due to the oil price dip, there are no new projects coming up in Oman. In addition to that, companies carrying out existing projects are facing big trouble with cash inflows, which will eventually lead to salary delays and other issues.

Article 51 of the Oman Labour Law states that employees, who receive their salaries on a monthly basis, should be paid once a month at least.

B A L A D I YAT I A P P

Regional award for Muscat Municipality KUWAIT: Muscat Municipality has won the 16th Round of His Highness Sheikh Salim Al Ali Al Sabah Informatics Award for the best technology projects in the Arab World.

Smart phone application “Baladiyati” was Muscat Municipality’s entry in the section on advanced technology projects introduced by the government sector. The results were announced during the press conference held in Kuwait.

Muscat Municipality has approved its project for providing its services as part of the smart phone application under the above title which aimed to provide the municipal services to beneficiaries whenever and wherever they are.

The application also makes easy communication with Muscat Municipality, mainly with Muscat Communication Centre (1111) in relation to any complaints associated with Muscat Municipality services. —ONA

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OMAN B O M B AY S W E E T S

Consistent quality keeps this Indian sweets maker on top

BUSY TIME: Bombay Sweets’ silver jubilee coincides with Indian

festival of Diwali, traditionally when the company is at its busiest.

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Gautam@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Walk into a branch of Bombay Sweets at any time of the day, and you’re sure to find people picking up a few delicacies

for a celebration.

Whether it’s someone’s birthday, a family gathering, a traditional festival, or even just the weekend, there’s always a reason to celebrate. This year, there is another: Bombay Sweets turns 25 years old at the end of this month.

Having established themselves as one of the Sultanate’s foremost makers of Indian sweets, the company’s co-owner Ali Asgher Vajihi says it is long-term consistency that has helped Bombay Sweets become such a success.

“We are trying to maintain our name and quality of service,” he told the Times of Oman. “It’s an up-and-down business, but we have sustained and we have maintained our quality.”

“Our customers are loyal because we give them proper service and quality. Service is everything in this field and we are trying our best to maintain that,” he added.

“Becoming number one is easy, but to maintain and keep up the satisfaction is difficult and we will try our level best.”

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Why the fight against fake goods is important to economic growth

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he demand for fake goods in Oman is not falling despite stark government warnings regarding their safety and connection to organized crimes.

In 2001, Oman passed a law to protect the copyright of Intellectual Property (IP) but 15 years on many small businesses still sale counterfeit goods. The authorities in Oman conduct an annual campaign to fight against the trade of duplicate items such as car spare parts, luxury clothing, mobile phones and building materials.

Random raids Last year, a counterfeit agency seized fake watches, medical equipment, medicine, fabrics and glasses worth more than OMR2 million in different parts of Oman in random raids.

Most of these fake goods are imported but there is evidence that the majority of them do not come through the legal channels such as the airports, seaports and border crossings.

They get smuggled through the sea, mainly in the northern peninsula of Musandam where policing has proved to be a challenge for the authorities over the years.

The records of the Royal Oman Police (ROP) show that nearly 70 percent of all fires in both domestic houses and

commercial buildings are caused by electrical faults.

Warnings from the Ministry of Commerce never to use fake electrical switches and wirings are unheeded, mainly by contractors who are looking to inflate their profits by cutting down their costs.

The police also have hard time to convince car owners not to use counterfeit spare parts such as brakes and tires.

Oman has one of the highest rates of road accidents and it is no coincidence that fake parts contribute to some of them.

Loss of revenues Who is to blame for this thriving illegal trade that can cost lives and loss of revenues to legitimate businesses that hold IP rights? Greed of small traders is among the culprits, who are looking to make quick money. Customers who want to save costs also contribute to this highly profitable but illegal business. Perhaps even the slackness of the authorities who don’t tighten up the net of vigilance in the borders or the sea. Among casualties, apart from the users who lose their lives, is the economy.

There is no statistics to show how much money is lost from the loss of revenues in taxation from counterfeit businesses but it must be significant.

Net of taxation Fake goods cost only a fraction of the original items. They are also sold above the net of taxation because they are not registered in the import license.

Perhaps a new legislative process is needed to be enacted to improve the existing one by closing loopholes. Such action will increase the confidence of brand owners knowing that more is being done to protect the copyright of their products. Some brand owners have almost given up reporting the

incidents because the present legal system is unclear to them.

At the same time, consumers are not encouraged to report counterfeit items if they see them on the shelves.

Hotline There should be a hotline for fake goods and made available in every shopping mall. The full visibility of this campaign would discourage the would-be offenders and the existing ones drop the practice.

This way, spotting and reporting a counterfeit will be much more efficient and effective than the current structure.

Holders of IP rights have other concerns.

They feel that the levels of penalties imposed to the majority of the infringements are not adequate or sometimes not enforced at all.

To deter future offences, authorities must name and shame the offenders publicly.

It would help boost the confidence of both the brand owners and consumers, not to mention strengthening the campaign again trafficking of fake goods.

The government must also empower counterfeit goods inspectors with the power of starting criminal procedures to offenders and not just seizing and destroying the goods.

The same should be extended to brand owners if they can prove their IP rights are being violated by counterfeit traders.

Beefing up anti-piracy laws is not just a legal procedure but protects the national growth and the reputation of the country in legitimate retail trading.

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‘ K I N G O F D R I FT ’ AT R E D B U L L E V E N T

Ali Al Balushi crowned winner of drifting qualifier Times News Service MUSCAT: Ali Al Balushi, aka.

‘Lalou’, was crowned Oman’s ‘King of Drift’ for the fourth consecutive year at the Red Bull Car Park Drift Oman Qualifier, held on Friday in association with Oman Automobile Association.

The champion drifter, after taking first place with 387 points, will go on to represent Oman in front of a home crowd at the final hosted by Oman in December. Second place was awarded to Haitham Al Hadidy (385 points) and third place to Tarek Al Shaihani (382 points).

The Oman Qualifier, now in its seventh year, showcased 16 of the Sultanate’s most skilful drifters as they battled it out on the challenging track.

Soon after winning, Ali Al Balushi said, “I’m so happy to take home first place for the fourth year. I can’t wait to compete for the regional title in front of all my family, friends and supporters in

MOTORSPORTS: Local qualifiers have taken place across the region in Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Mauritius, Lebanon, Tunisia, Morocco and Jordan.

December. At the final last year I came in second. I promise this year it will be first.”

At just 18 years of age, first time competitor Haitham Al Hadidi won second place, just two points behind Al Balushi. “It was an amazing experience and I feel so happy to have won second place in my very first competition,” said Al Hadidi.

The drifters’ skills were put to the test as a panel of four judges

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evaluated their moves. The judges looked for an impressive exterior and smoke, how accurately the competitors followed the track, how well they continuously drifted and more. The demanding track was designed by Red Bull Athlete and Rally Champion Abdo Feghali.

Commenting on the calibre of the competition, Abdo Feghali said, “The Red Bull Car Park Drift Oman is really on fire. The judges’ life is really hard because of the drifters and level of drifting. I’m really proud to see Oman reach this level.”

Each year a judging panel of 3-4 motorsports veterans and experts select the country winners, who go on to compete in the final, where one Overall Winner is crowned ‘King of Drift’. UAE drifter Ahmad Daham took the top spot in 2015 with his flawless performance in a Nissan Silvia, followed 23 points behind by Ali Al Balushi.

Enjoy Omani food with a twist at the Al Loomie The brainchild of celebrated Chef Salim Al Kalbani and Amal Al Khabori, an Omani husband and wife team that love to cook with passion,

MAINTAINING TRADITIONS: Right from the start to finish, all tasks

are done by the restaurant’s 100 per cent Omani staff.

the restaurant boasts independent forts as dining areas

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deeba@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: If you are looking to immerse yourself in rich Omani heritage and culture, there is no better way than to go through the food route, and the newly opened Al Loomie helps you do just that.

Stepping into the Al Loomie, which means “The Dried Lemon” restaurant, you will find yourself in a little village surrounded with mini fort like structures. It feels like a traditional Omani village, only this village offers everything ‘Omani’ with an exciting twist.

Located in the plush premises of the Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz Carlton Hotel, this unique Omani eatery promises to be a gastronomic delight for all its diners, whether it’s with their great mix of delicious beverages, appetisers, main course, soups and desserts or just the pleasing ambi-

ence, everything forms a part of the culinary experience.

A brainchild of celebrated Chef Salim Al Kalbani and Amal Al Khabori, an Omani husband and wife team that love to cook with passion, the restaurant boasts independent forts as dining areas, where 65 diners can sit and enjoy Omani food in privacy. All the forts are named after areas in the coun-

try—Muscat, Khabourah, Rustaq, and Salalah among others.

It all starts from when visitors step into the restaurant village, where they get a generous Omani welcome, and are taken into a lovely waiting lounge, and offered a selection of the day’s welcome drink.

Right from the start to finish, all tasks are done by the restaurant’s 100 per cent Omani staff, all of which are handpicked by Chefs Salim and Amal. Although a majority of them have no prior experience in Omani cuisine, they were recruited by the duo with the belief that young Omanis can be taught and will eventually do wonders.

Amal and Salim were confronted with people asking them to hire expats, who would be more cost effective, however they decided otherwise.

To give the diners a truly Omani experience, the owners have also dedicated one of the forts to a display of handicrafts made by local craftsmen. Some of the works are also display in all of the dining areas and every art, craft, silver or gold piece you see on the walls is for sale.

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OMAN Ban on corporal PDO helps women-run start-ups through its CSR programme punishment sees positive reaction B A NAT O M A N

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The ban on corporal punishment is not a new decision, but only a reminder, an official from the Directorate General of Education has said

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deeba@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Oman’s teachers, psychologists and residents are happy with the ban imposed on corporal punishment, which was recently announced by the Directorate General of Education in Oman.

“We issued the circular as a reminder to all the schools, it’s

not a new decision, but only a reminder,” said an official from the DG of Education.

Against the law Mohammed Al Ghafri, a former teacher who taught at a government school in Sohar for 12 years, said, “Any kind of physical punishment is not welcome, when we were children, teachers waved rulers just to discipline us, it was not physical, however any violent physical abuse is bad and against the law. So if a teacher does it deliberately or because of anger issues, and the parents report it, the case will directly go to court. It’s not even moral behaviour on part of the teacher to cross the red line.”

Noora Al Akhzami, a child psychologist at the Whispers of Serenity Clinic said, “If you hit a child, you are teaching the child that physical punishment is acceptable when someone makes you angry.”

“Continued corporal punishment has a bad impact on children’s behaviour. It could lead

to poorer discipline among children subjected to it, by lowering their executive functioning ability. While they may comply with rules in the short term to avoid getting beaten, they’ll fail to understand the reasons in the long term.

“Studies have shown that this could lead to lower levels of selfcontrol, corporal punishment also inhibits children’s problem solving skills, and children who have been subjected to corporal punishment have reported subsequent problems with depression, fear and anger.

Negative impact “As a result, students frequently withdraw from school activities, disengage academically, often develop deteriorating peer relationships, difficulty with concentration, anti-social behaviour, and intense dislike of authority, somatic complaints, a tendency for school avoidance and school drop-out, and other evidence of negative high risk adolescent behaviour.

MUSCAT: As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO) has been backing local women for building start-ups in a range of different industries.

Banat Oman is a PDO-backed social investment project, which aims to promote self-employment and entrepreneurship skills among Omani women, helps unemployed women forge rewarding careers and empowers and helps them raise their families’ income.

Fish, dairy, sweets, soaps, silverware and crafts—Omani women from across the country are being trained in entrepreneurship skills, and Banat Oman wishes to diversify the source of income for low-income families, and create jobs that can be performed in the comfort of the women’s homes.

Banat Oman has opened sales kiosks at retail outlets and their products are used at some hotels across the country. They also have a contract with the Juweirah Boutique Hotel and the Salalah Rotana Resort, and the Salalah Methanol Company, among others.

They are regular participants at various exhibitions, both in and out of Oman, and also won the United Nations’ Food and Agri-

STEPPING STONE: Banat Oman is a PDO-backed social investment

project, which aims to promote self-employment and entrepreneurship skills among Omani women, helps unemployed women forge rewarding careers and empowers and helps them raise their families’ income.

culture Organisation (FAO) award last year. PDO’s Social Investment Advisor Hanan al Rumhy, who is spearheading this project, attributes her accomplishments to hard work more than anything else.

Al Rumhy won the Al Mar’a Excellence Award for Social Responsibility a couple of years ago due to her excellent efforts in her field. She said, “It is an honour and I am extremely appreciative to have won an award being a working woman in Oman, it was one of the best experiences of my life.

As a working woman in business,

I attribute my success to hard work than to genius.” She has also headed several projects in her role as Social Investment Advisor, but a project that is very close to her heart is Banat Oman.

Meanwhile, PDO is sponsoring the training of 400 young Omanis to work in the automotive industry as part of its huge programme to create 50,000 jobs outside the oil and gas sector. The company has signed agreements with six car dealers for the US$3.3 million National Automotive Higher Institute (NAHI) training scheme.

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OMAN M I D D L E E A S T F U T U R E L E A D E R S E X C E L L E N C E AWA R D

QURIYAT HOUSE BLAZE DOUSED

HM’s website maker honoured

Firefighters from Public Authority for Civil Defense and Ambulances (PACDA) put out a fire in a house in Quriyat. No injuries were reported in the fire, PACDA reported. -Supplied photo STAFF REPORTER

RECOGNITION: The event was held under the patronage of His

Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Naser Al Nahyan and was graced by the presence of prominent figures from regional business and government organisations. -ONA

MUSCAT: Hamoud Al Azri, the maker of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said’s personal website that speaks 30 international languages, was honoured as the 6th Middle East Future Leaders Excellence Award “The ICT and Knowledge Management”.

The award ceremony organised by the Middle East Excellence Awards Institute was held at the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai.

Just right for a winter holiday

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In September, 30 Omanis were declared dead in accidents, compared with 37 in August 2016.

Expatriates still registered an overall rise in death resulting from traffic accidents, registering a 12 per cent spike compared with last year.

Total deaths from the beginning of 2016 until the end of September were pegged at 187, compared with 167 during the same period last year.

During September alone, 19 expatriates died, 2 deaths less than the number reported in August.

North A’Sharqiyah offers a number of winter tourist spots

IBRA: With the beginning of winter, North A’Sharqiyah governorate is witnessing a large turnout of tourists from within and outside the Sultanate.

The tourists flock there to enjoy the diverse tourist spots including water springs, castles, forts, wadis and natural parks, camping, and the old neighbourhood, in addition to local markets and water ponds.

North A’Sharqiyah has a variety of terrains. In winter, these places play an important role in enriching winter tourism, as the Sultanate, in general, and the Governorate of North A’Sharqiyah, in particular, offer elements attractive for tourism during winter.

The winter tourism potential of the area is enriched by hotels, rest houses and tourist camps, coupled with offices specialising in travel and tourism.

Many springs in the area also attract visitors during the current period, notably in the Wilayat of Wadi Bani Khalid the “Duwa Spring,” “Kinarah Spring,” “Al Matjar Spring,” “Al Makhda Spring,” “Al Hajir Spring,” and “Alalah Spring.”

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In the Wilayat of Dima Wa Ta’eein, there is the “Al Falaj Spring,” the “Falaj Al Murr Spring” (ancient irrigation system of water channel “Al Sukhnah Spring” and “Al Misfat Spring.”) These springs form a tourist asset for the governorate to preserve its natural beauty.

Of the most famous castles and forts, some are the Al Mantarib Fort in the Wilayat of Bidiya, the Bait Al Yahmadi in the Wilayat of Ibra, the Al Rawdha Castle and Al Khabib Fort in the Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi. They all play a vital role in highlighting the history of Oman. Then there are desert spots like the sands of Al Wahibah and camps spots like hose in the Wilayat of Bidiya.

The local markets highlight crafts and industries that characterise each wilayat of the gov-

ernorate and served as meeting spots for trade caravans in the olden times. Today, these markets are an important element for tourism in the governorate, especially winter tourism.

During this period, many markets get busy, particularly the Wednesday Market in the Wilayat of Ibra, Tuesday and Thursday markets in Samad A’Shan and Sinaw in the Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi, in addition to the Monday Market in the Wilayat of Wadi Bani Khalid.

Regarding sports that contribute to the enrichment of tourism, particularly in the Wilayat of Bidiya, SUV cars are very popular and they form a kind of challenge and thrill for the fans of this sport as they find in it an outlet on the sand dunes away from residential neighbourhoods. -ONA

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REGION Militias launch offensive to seal off western Mosul The militias aim to capture villages west of Mosul and reach the town of Tal Afar

AL SHURA/BAGHDAD: Iraqi militias said on Saturday they had launched an offensive towards the west of Mosul, an operation that would tighten the noose around IS’s Iraq stronghold.

A spokesman for the militias, known as the Hashid Shaabi (Popular Mobilisation Forces), said thousands of fighters “started operations this morning to clean up the hotbeds of Daesh (IS) in the western parts of Mosul”.

The city is by far the largest held by the IS and its loss would mark their effective defeat in Iraq.

The militias aim to capture villages west of Mosul and reach the town of Tal Afar, about 55km (35 miles) from the city, the Hashid spokesman said. Their goal is to cut off any option of retreat by IS insurgents into neighbouring

FIERCE FIGHTING: Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) personnel fire artillery during clashes with IS

militants south of Mosul, on Saturday. – Reuters

Syria or any reinforcement for their defence of Mosul. The battle-hardened paramilitaries bring additional firepower to the nearly two-week-old campaign to recapture Iraq’s second largest city from the militant group.

Iraqi soldiers and security forces and Kurdish peshmerga fighters, backed by a US-led air coalition and thousands of Western military personnel,

have been advancing in the last 13 days on the southern, eastern and northeastern fronts around Mosul, which remains home to 1.5 million people.

Villagers from outlying areas around Mosul have told Reuters that women and children were being forced to walk as human shields alongside retreating IS fighters as they withdrew into the city this week. Iraqi and West-

ern military sources say there had been debate about whether or not to seal off Mosul’s western flank. Leaving it open would have offered IS a chance to retreat, potentially sparing residents from a devastating, inner-city fight to the finish. Some civilians fleeing Mosul have used the roads to the west to escape to Qamishli, in Kurdishcontrolled northern Syria. Others, from villages just outside Mosul,

have exploited the chaos to flee in the other direction.

Thirty km (20 miles) south of Mosul, Iraqi rapid response forces entered the town of Al Shura, once a significant base for IS where the militants enjoyed strong support.

An intelligence officer said that most of the IS insurgents appeared to have pulled back north towards Mosul, leaving just a small number to try to slow the advancing security forces.

Captain Abbas Shakir, speaking at the western edge of the town, said IS fighters had built up defences in the east and the south.

“The enemy was surprised by our entrance from the west... They dropped their weapons and fled,” he said.

Shakir told Reuters that security forces had taken the centre of Al Shura and raised the Iraqi flag, killing 50 to 60 IS insurgents. The remaining militants were firing from the eastern edge of the town, and security forces responded with artillery fire and air strikes.

Saturday’s announcement by the militias added another force to the coalition of fighters seeking to crush IS in Iraq, but will also raise concerns about the role the Popular Mobilisation fighters will play. — Reuters

COALITION RAID

Air strike kills 17 in Yemen SANAA: At least 17 civilians were killed in Yemen’s southwestern province of Taiz on Saturday by a Saudi-led coalition air strike that struck a house, local officials and residents said.

The raid targeted a house in the Al Salw district, the sources said, an area of Taiz where Houthi rebels and government forces backed by the coalition are fighting for control.

Meanwhile, the exiled president Abdrrabbo Mansour Hadi on Saturday rejected a UN peace proposal to end the turmoil saying the deal would only be a path to more war and destruction. Speaking after meeting UN envoy Ismail Ould Cheickh Ahmed in Riyadh, Hadi said the agreement would “reward the rebels and penalise the Yemeni people and legitimacy,” according to the government-controlled Saba news agency. According to a copy of the proposal seen by Reuters, the plan would sideline Hadi and set up a government of less divisive figures. The deal would involve removing Hadi’s powerful vice president, Ali Mushin Al Ahmar Ahmar from power and Hadi agreeing to become little more than a figurehead after a Houthi withdrawal from the capital Sanaa.

The conflict in Yemen has killed at least 10,000 people and unleashed one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. — Reuters

INSURGENCY

Army officer killed in North Sinai CAIRO: A senior military officer and one soldier were killed on Saturday by a roadside explosion in Egypt’s North Sinai where the government faces an IS-led insurgency, security sources said.

Military and police sources who did not wish to be identified told Reuters that Saturday’s explosion was a targeted attack on Colonel Rami Hassanein, who was killed while travelling in an armoured vehicle just outside

North Sinai’s Sheikh Zuweid.

One other soldier was killed and three others were injured in the attack, the sources said.

Egypt’s military has not released a statement on the incident and was not available for comment.

An insurgency in the rugged and thinly populated Sinai Peninsula gained pace after the military overthrew president Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood in mid-2013. — Reuters

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ESPIONAGE CASE

Aide to Samajwadi Party MP sent to police custody NEW DELHI: Farhat, the Personal Assistant of Samajwadi Party’s Rajya Sabha MP Munvvar Saleem, was on Saturday sent to police custody for ten days by a Delhi court in the espionage case.

The investigating officer said the accused, who was allegedly working for a spy ring, was produced before Duty Magistrate Arun Kumar Garg and remanded for custodial interrogation till November 8.

He said Farhat has to be confronted with other arrested men to unearth the larger conspiracy and nab others. Delhi Police claimed that Farhat was involved in the espionage ring in which Pakistan High Commission staffer Mehmood Akhtar, described as the kingpin working for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence, was detained by police for alleged possession of sensitive defence documents. It said that Farhat was detained on Friday night and was arrested this afternoon after prolonged questioning. The officer said that preliminary questioning has led to certain revelations that need to be further investigated as other names have cropped up. - PTI

‘Don’t subject army to petty politics for partisan gains’ Rahul had questioned the Modi

The government has referred this issue to the anomaly committee. Till the time the anomaly committee gives a recommendation, the payment of pension on percentage basis shall continue

government’s resolve to work for soldiers’ welfare, asking the prime minister to

Ravi Shankar Prasad

first implement

Union Minister

the ‘One Rank, One Pension’ scheme in a meaningful way

NEW DELHI: Urging Rahul Gandhi not to subject army to “petty politics” for partisan gains, the government on Saturday said the Congress Vice President was not right on facts when he questioned the implementation of the ‘One Rank, One Pension’ scheme.

“The first thing is Rahul Gandhi is wrong on facts. But a larger

issue is to make him aware that armed forces is an important institution of the country. They are doing sensitive work to make India secure. I would urge Rahul Gandhi not to subject army to petty politics,” Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said.

Prasad, who holds the Law, Justice and Information Technology portfolios, emphasised that it was the Narendra Modi government which has taken the decision to implement the ‘One Rank, One Pension’ policy which comes at an

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annual load of Rs10 billion on the exchequer.

Responding to Rahul’s charges, Prasad said that as far as equivalence part is concerned, the same has been in force since 1998-99.

Slab system “There is no new policy initiative undertaken taken by the Narendra Modi government in this regard,” the minister said.

He said that as far as pension payment on slab system is concerned, it is a recommendation of

the Pay Review Committee which the government has not accepted.

“The government has referred this issue to the anomaly committee. Till the time the anomaly committee gives a recommendation, the payment of pension on percentage basis shall continue,” Prasad said. Rahul had earlier in the day questioned the Modi government’s resolve to work for soldiers’ welfare, asking the Prime Minister to first implement the ‘One Rank, One Pension’ scheme in a meaningful way and redress

their pay anomalies and other grievances.

The senior BJP leader said he would “urge Rahul Gandhi to do his home work and not politicise armed forces’ sensitive issues for partisan gains”.

Meanwhile, under attack for introducing slab-based disability pension, Defence Ministry on Saturday said armed forces personnel would continue to get such pension based on percentage system till the Anomaly Committee came out with a report on the issue.

There was widespread criticism from opposition parties and the military establishment over a letter issued on September 30 which had introduced a slabbased system, as recommended by the 7th Pay Commission, for determining the disability pension for defence forces.

Following this, the ministry had referred the matter to the Anomaly Committee.

However, there was confusion as to what system would be used to determine disability pension.

Till the Committee comes out with a report, existing percentage system will be used to determine disability pension, defence sources said. - PTI

MAHARASHTRA

Akhilesh asks BJP to come out with one acceptable CM face LUCKNOW: Hitting out at BJP for claiming that the state has five chief ministers, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday asked the party to find at least one acceptable leader who could be projected as its chief ministerial face in the upcoming Assembly elections.

“These BJP people had been saying all along that there are five chief ministers in the Samajwadi Party government. I want to tell them to at least find out one (leader for the post) and bring him in front of the people,” Yadav said at a programme of the Power Department here.

Alleging that BJP does not have strength of its own, Yadav questioned what the party had done in over two years since it came to power at the Centre and claimed that even the AIIMS is coming up in the state because the land for it was made available by the state government.

Akhilesh termed the BJP members as ‘hoshiyar, chamatkari and chalu’ and recalled Prime

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“What slogan was raised by the Prime Minister during the Dusherra function...earlier they used to chant ‘Bharat mata ki jai’ but now you have forgotten Bharat Mata...which path (do) they want the country to tread,” he said.

“You (BJP) are discussing surgical strikes...even senior people

had known what it was...I have studied in a military school my classmates are serving at the borders...I asked them and they told me that surgical strikes have been taking place earlier also... this very work is what army does... but (see) how BJP people are misleading the country”, Yadav said.

Referring to the upcoming elections, Akhilesh said people have many options before them and charged the Bahujan Samaj Party government with wasting public money during its government.

“The BSP government installed elephants in this very city...in the past nine years they have remained static...all the funds were wasted and they claim they will form the government,” he said.

Citing the various development works undertaken by his government, he said it had taken the state on the path of development and prosperity and claimed ‘work speaks for itself’. No one can compete with the Samajwadi Party government as far as its works are concerned, he stressed. - PTI

Fire in crackers market; 30 vehicles gutted AURANGABAD: A major fire broke out on Saturday in a firecrackers market here, gutting more than 150 stalls and 30 vehicles parked nearby, but no casualty was reported, police officials said.

The blaze started at around 11.45am in the market set up on the occasion of Diwali at Zilla Parishad Ground under Krantipura Police Station in this Central Maharashtra city. Over 150 firecracker stalls went up in flames, while

30 vehicles parked in and around the ground were also gutted, they said, adding no casualty has been was reported so far. Cause of the fire was not immediately known.

More than half a dozen fire engines accompanied with water tankers were rushed to the spot and the flames were doused in over an hour, the officials said. Smokesladen with harmful chemicals billowed from the market and enveloped the area. Police Commis-

sioner Amitesh Kumar visited the spot and took stock of the situation.

Meanwhile, Shiv Sena MP from Aurangabad Chandrakant Khaire demanded an enquiry into the incident and said he would urge Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to give compensation to the shopkeepers. Some shopkeepers alleged that the blaze spread due to non-availability of fire tenders and fire brigade staff at the spot when the incident occurred. - PTI

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PTI cancels rally after workers held PTI chief Imran Khan has vowed to ‘lock down’ Islamabad on Wednesday in a bid to force Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to resign over allegations of corruption

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani police have arrested 30 workers from the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-eInsaf (PTI) party ahead of planned protests to shut down the capital on Wednesday, a PTI official said on Saturday, as the party cancelled a rally in the capital.

On Friday, supporters of PTI leader Imran Khan, a former Pakistani cricket hero, clashed with police in Rawalpindi, 20km from Islamabad, and Khan accused the government of placing him under virtual house arrest. Police on Thursday arrested 38 PTI workers at a youth rally, hours after local authorities imposed a two-month ban on all public gatherings in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

The police and local authorities

UP IN ARMS: Supporters of opposition leader Imran Khan chant anti-government slogans outside Khan’s residence in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Friday. - Reuters

did not respond to requests for comment. Khan has vowed to ‘lock down’ Islamabad on Wednesday in a bid to force Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to resign over alle-

CONTROVERSIAL STORY

Information minister Rashid resigns over newspaper leak ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid resigned on Saturday from his post in connection with a leaked news report.

Rashid is believed to be responsible for the security leaks from a high-level civil-military huddle and subsequent publication of a story in an English daily.

A statement from the Prime Minister House said the controversial story was a breach to national security and evidence so far collected links Rashid responsible for the lapse. “Evidence available so far points to a lapse on part of Information Minister, who has been directed to step down from office to enable holding of an independent and detailed inquiry,” a PM House statement said.

Further, Principal Information officer (PIO) Rao Tehsin Ali Khan has been removed from his post as he was also found responsible for the publication of the story.

The development comes in the wake of a leaked news report published by Dawn, which was reject-

DEVELOPMENT: A statement from the Prime Minister House said the controversial story was a breach to national security and evidence so far collected links Pervaiz Rashid responsible for the lapse. - AFP

ed by the civilian government and the military. The writer of the news report, Cyril Almeida, was briefly put on Exit Control List (ECL) and a committee was formed to probe into the matter as it caused harm to the ‘national security’.

The controversial report quoted

a source as saying that the civilian government told military officials “to either act against all militants or face international isolation” during a high-level meeting.

The military top brass had also expressed serious concerns over the publication of the story on October 14. Participants (of the Corps Commanders meeting) expressed serious concern over feeding of false and fabricated story of an important security meeting at the PM House, and viewed it as breach of the national security,” the military’s media wing ISPR said. Afterwards, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif directed on October 18 Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan to personally carry out an inquiry into the leak of a controversial story.

The prime minister ordered the interior minister to carry out the probe into this effect freely to bring out unbiased findings so that the real culprits behind it may be nabbed. - Express Tribune

gations of corruption linked to the Panama Papers leaks. Police say they will block any such attempt.

Chaudhry Rizwan, a senior PTI official for Islamabad, said 30 peo-

ple were arrested overnight from outside Khan’s home, where some supporters slept.

A Reuters reporter saw more than 100 police officers, some in riot gear, posted near Khan’s residence. “Today’s rally has been cancelled. For now, whatever will happen will be at Khan’s Bani Gala residence,” added Rizwan.

PTI’s rally on Saturday was scheduled to act as a prelude for Wednesday’s attempt to lock down Islamabad. There were about 80 PTI supporters near Khan’s road, vowing to protect their leader and demanding that Sharif stand down.

“I came here because I think of Pakistan, and things are very bad here.

There is too much corruption here,” said Dost Muhammad, 30, a tailor

from Swat region who camped outside Khan’s home overnight.

Latest challenge Khan’s latest challenge to Sharif’s government is based on leaked documents from the Panamabased Mossack Fonseca law firm that appear to show that his daughter and two sons owned offshore holding companies registered in the British Virgin Islands.

Sharif’s family denies wrongdoing. Holding offshore companies is not illegal in Pakistan, but Khan has implied the money was gained by corruption. Khan admitted in May that he used an offshore company himself to legally avoid paying British tax on a London property sale. - Reuters

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Overall, Clinton remained on track to win a majority of votes in the Electoral College Reuters/Ipsos survey

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Dear Shareholders, I would hereby like to present the financial results of National Gas Company SAOG for the nine months ended 30 September 2016.

At the group level, the revenue for the nine months period was RO 45.95 million which is 6.73% lower than the previous year mainly due to lower international gas prices. The Net Profit after tax for the nine months attributable to the Shareholders of National Gas Company was RO 2.34 million which is remarkably higher by about 124% than the same period in the previous year. The group profits have significantly seen growth due to price maximization in the UAE and Malaysian markets and due to the revision in the subsidy structure in Malaysia which has been favorable to the group.

The parent company’s revenue was RO 9.27 million which is higher by about 5% than the same period in the previous year. The Net Profit after tax was RO 569.48 thousands which is about 25% lower than the same period in the previous year. The primary reason for the lower profits is the non-renewal of an export contract which expired in July 2016.

Your Company is in the process of working on concrete plans to compensate the short-fall in the export supplies and ensure that the supply situation improves and is sustainable in the future.

We remain committed to ensure that our operations remain secure and consistent; that our projects are delivered flawlessly, timely and conscientiously and that our business conduct and internal procedures are at par with international standards of excellence.

We sincerely appreciate the trust and confidence of the shareholders extended to the Board of Directors and the Management of the company.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank HM Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, the Ministry of Oil & Gas, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the Capital Market Authority, the Muscat Securities Market and other regulatory bodies for their able guidance and support.

Abdulla Suleiman Hamed Al Harthy Chairman

30.09.2016

Total non-current assets Current assets Inventories Trade and other receivables Cash and bank balances

Non-current assets classified as held for sale Total current assets Total assets EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Capital and reserves Share capital Share premium Legal reserve Other reserve Investment revaluation reserve Revaluation reserve Warranty reserve Foreign currency translation reserve Retained earnings Equity attributable to equity holders of parent Non-controlling interest Total equity LIABILITIES Non-current portion of term loans Derivative liability and warranty reserve Accrual for staff terminal benefits Deferred tax liability Total non-current liabilities Current liabilities Accounts payable and accruals Bank overdrafts Short term loans Current portion of term loans Provision for taxation Total current liabilities Total liabilities Total equity and liabilities Net assets per share (attributable to equity shareholders of the parent)

Parent Company 30.09.2015

30.09.2016

Group 30.09.2015 Not Updated

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5,468,476 1,651,685 9,599,177 320,000 81,762 -----------------17,121,101 ------------------

21,347,973 1,533,515 7,881,012 632,393 53,562 -----------------31,448,454 ------------------

20,837,857 1,651,685 7,306,642 461,520 81,762 -----------------30,339,467 ------------------

419,368 3,551,475 215,886 -----------------4,186,729 ----------------------------------4,186,729 -----------------21,109,371 ------------------

692,389 3,536,382 233,217 -----------------4,461,989 ----------------------------------4,461,989 -----------------21,583,090 ------------------

725,359 8,886,194 5,500,892 -----------------15,112,445 ----------------------------------15,112,445 -----------------46,560,900 ------------------

1,003,906 9,397,439 4,625,738 -----------------15,027,084 ----------------------------------15,027,084 -----------------45,366,550 ------------------

5,500,000 3,787,632 1,672,486 300,000 910,606 2,666,413 1,468,201 ------------------

5,000,000 3,787,632 1,594,720 300,000 928,289 2,666,413 1,893,306 ------------------

5,500,000 3,787,632 1,680,381 524,143 910,606 2,666,413 (2,359,793) 4,600,304 ------------------

5,000,000 3,787,632 1,594,720 507,808 928,289 2,666,413 2,544 (2,916,324) 2,688,280 ------------------

16,305,338 ----------------------------------16,305,338 ------------------

16,170,360 ----------------------------------16,170,360 ------------------

17,309,686 -----------------5,735,224 -----------------23,044,910 ------------------

14,259,362 -----------------4,121,796 -----------------18,381,157 ------------------

241,480 385,733 -----------------627,213 ------------------

700,000 211,972 395,573 -----------------1,307,545 ------------------

6,237,460 247,435 2,314,797 -----------------8,799,691 ------------------

9,060,264 1,059,906 214,571 1,189,023 -----------------11,523,764 ------------------

1,283,775 1,520,604 595,617 700,000 76,824 -----------------4,176,820 -----------------4,804,033 -----------------21,109,371 ==========

1,742,949 61,439 1,000,000 1,200,000 100,796 -----------------4,105,184 -----------------5,412,730 -----------------21,583,090 ==========

4,318,094 1,520,604 5,265,267 3,481,675 130,658 -----------------14,716,298 -----------------23,515,989 -----------------46,560,900 ==========

4,333,913 61,439 7,103,425 3,862,056 100,796 -----------------15,461,629 -----------------26,985,393 -----------------45,366,550 ==========

0.296 ==========

0.323 ==========

0.315 ==========

0.285 ==========

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016 Parent Company 30.09.2016 30.09.2015 RO RO Sales Cost of sales Gross profit Administrative expenses Operating profit Other income Share of profit from joint ventures Finance cost Fair valuation adjustment on derivatives liability Impairment of available-for-sale investments Profit before taxation Taxation Profit for the Nine Months Other comprehensive expenses Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss (net of tax): Movement in fair value of available-for-sale investments Exchange difference on translation of foreign operation Net other comprehensive expense to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods Items not to be reclassified to profit and loss in subsequent periods (net of tax): Revaluation of freehold land Net other comprehensive expense not to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods Other comprehensive expense for the Quarter Total comprehensive income / (expense) for the quarter Profit attributable to: Equity holders of the Parent Non-controlling interest Total profit for the quarter "Total comprehensive incomeattributable to: " Equity holders of the Parent Non-controlling interest Total comprehensive income / (expense) for the quarter Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Parent

the Reuters/Ipsos States of the Nation project.

Though data is not available for all early voting states, Clinton enjoys an edge in swing states such as Ohio and Arizona and in Republican Party strongholds such

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2016 ASSETS Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Available-for-sale investments Investment in subsidiaries Goodwill Other investments Dues from Associates Long term prepayment

NEW YORK: With 11 days to go before the US presidential election, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton leads Republican Donald Trump by 15 percentage points among early voters surveyed in the past two weeks, according to

as Georgia and Texas.

An estimated 19 million Americans have voted so far in the election, according to the University of Florida’s United States Election Project, accounting for as much as 20 per cent of the electorate.

Overall, Clinton remained on track to win a majority of votes in the Electoral College, the Reuters/Ipsos survey showed.

Having so many ballots locked down before the November 8 election is good news for the Clinton campaign. — Reuters

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8,839,492 (7,338,007) --------------1,501,485 (754,676) --------------746,809 213,522 (100,720) ---------------

45,950,910 (37,272,977) -----------------8,677,933 (3,971,331) -----------------4,706,602 624,361 31,647 (838,643) (56,059) ------------------

49,268,906 (43,471,100) ----------------5,797,806 (3,114,555) ----------------2,683,251 522,643 81,523 (1,226,237) (491,411) -----------------

644,073 (74,598) -----------------569,475 ------------------

859,611 (99,553) --------------760,058 ---------------

4,467,908 (989,311) -----------------3,478,597 ------------------

1,569,769 (434,108) ----------------1,135,662 -----------------

(10,328)

(157,751)

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358,745 ---------------------------------------------------358,745 -----------------3,837,342.24 ------------------

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569,475 -----------------569,475

760,058 --------------760,058

2,337,075 1,141,522 -----------------3,478,597

1,044,161 91,501 ----------------1,135,662

559,147 -----------------559,147 ========== 0.010 ==========

602,307 --------------602,307 ======== 0.014 ========

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(82,093) (2,153,441) ----------------(2,235,534) ========== 0.019 ==========

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‘Britain must take share of responsibility for minors’ DOUE LA FONTAINE (FRANCE): French President Francois Hollande said on Saturday he had spoken with British Prime Minister Theresa May to convey the message that Britain should take its share of responsibility for minors from the “Jungle” migrant camp of Calais.

There was tension this week between the two countries over how to take care of young migrants after bulldozers flattened the camp that had been home to over 6,000 refugees and migrants hoping to cross the Channel to Britain.

Hollande said 5,000 people had been evacuated from Calais and that there were 1,500 unaccompanied minors left, who would be transferred swiftly to other reception centres. “I talked yesterday with the British prime minister, as (French Interior Minister) Bernard Cazeneuve did with his British counterpart, so that the British can go to those centres with those minors and take their share (of responsibility) to welcome them in Britain,” Hollande said.

Late on Thursday, British Home Secretary Amber Rudd was quoted by a spokesman as telling France it must guarantee the protection of these youngsters. The issue is sensitive in both countries and the head of France’s Ofpra refugee agency, Pascal Brice, responded bluntly on Friday: “We’ve done Britain’s work in tending to the adults.”

“The least they can do is take care of the isolated minors who are now at the CAP (temporary lodgings) and who have an interest in going to Britain,” he told Reuters.

European Union rules say Britain must take in unaccompanied children who have family ties there. An amendment to those rules adopted in Britain this year states that such minors whose best interests are served by doing so should also be admitted. — Reuters

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The neighbourhood has already done it and started to benefit . Oman is a country with an abundance of resources which should be effectively utilised for a sustainable growth Scan this QR code for a brilliant future. to send letters to the — Priyesh Thulaseedharan, via Facebook Readers’ Forum, containing not more than 200 words with full name, address and telephone number, may be sent by e-mail (akhtar@ timesofoman.com).

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To borrow a phrase from Vermont’s favourite socialist, I too am sick and tired of hearing about Hillary Clinton’s e-mails.

As we all found out on Friday afternoon, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reviewing some messages involving a close Clinton aide to see if they contained classified information.

Why no companion?

This refers to the Facebook video post, Is this the unhappiest polar bear on Earth?

(October 25). How heartless to put the poor bear in an artificial place and that too all alone without even a companion.

— Subholakshmi Sarkar, Via Facebook

Wild animals belong in the wild This refers to the Facebook video post, Is this the unhappiest polar bear on Earth? (October 25). How can anyone like watching this?

Wild animals belong in the wild. — Laura Cooper, Via Facebook

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The secret success of Abenomics T

okyo is in the midst of a construction boom, with old high-rise office and apartment buildings being rebuilt in more modern and elegant forms, all while maintaining stringent environmental standards.

So bright is Tokyo’s gleam – which is sure to impress visitors at the 2020 Olympic Games – that the city might seem like an anomaly, given gloomy reports that, after decades of stagnation, Japan’s GDP growth remains anemic.

In fact, even the small cities of Kushiro and Nemuro in Hokkaido, located near the disputed islands between Russia and Japan, are being rebuilt and modernized at a brisk pace, as is apparent to any tourist (as I was this summer). What explains this divergence between disappointing national economic data and visible progress in Japanese cities? It may be a problem of calculation. According to official data, Japan’s economic growth slowed by one percentage point, in real terms, in the 2014 fiscal year.

Yet, according to Bank of Japan researchers, tax data suggest that growth was more than three percentage points higher than the official figure, implying that GDP was some ¥30 trillion (about $300 billion dollars) larger than officially reported.

There is good reason to believe that it was. Tax data account for distributed GDP and cover a broader swath of economic activity than traditional measures of output. And, because few taxpayers have incentives to inflate their reported income, the resultant figures are unlikely to be overestimates.

More insights into Japan’s real progress can be derived from another source: the new System of National Accounts 2008, the latest international statistical standard for national accounting by the United Nations Statistical Commission.

Tentative calculations using Japanese Cabinet Office data suggest that, according the standard of the 2008 SNA – which counts research and development, including intellectual property, among firms’ capital assets – Japan’s 2011 GDP exceeded the published data by 4.2 per cent, or ¥19.8 trillion.

A third failing of traditional GDP measurements for Japan lies in the fact that they account only for what is actually produced within the country’s borders. But we live in a globalized world, and nowadays, Japan’s citizens are acquiring considerable income from Japanese activities abroad. Given

this, gross national income (GNI) might be a more accurate representation of Japan’s economic circumstances. In the 2015 fiscal year, Japan’s GNI grew by 2.5 per cent, while its GDP grew by only 0.8 per cent. Because Japan’s nominal GDP is now close to ¥500 trillion, the 1.7-percentage-point difference between GNI and GDP amounts to ¥8.5 trillion. To be sure, foreign activities are not the only reason why GNI is growing more quickly than GDP. Even within Japan, many firms have lately been earning revenues at record rates, thanks largely to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s economic revitalization efforts. In fact, the gradual economic growth spurred by so-called Abenomics, together with the low exchange rate that has prevailed until recently, has helped to spur the tourism that has enabled cities like Kushiro and Nemuro to fund their reconstruction. Taken together, the growth of Japan’s GNI and the implications of tax data and 2008 SNA suggest that Japan’s economy has been doing significantly better lately than the national statistics seem to suggest.

Though each new calculation focuses on a different year, we can use them heuristically to estimate unaccounted-for economic progress in Japan. The result is substantial: a ¥30 trillion annual adjustment for distributed income and ¥19.8 trillion adjustment for R&D and intellectual property.

Add the GNI adjustment of over ¥8.5 trillion, and Japan’s economy is nearly ¥70 trillion, or 14 per cent, larger than official data suggest.

While this is only a rough calculation, it is impossible to deny the potential differences that more comprehensive calculations can make. This has important policy implications. According to official statistics, which place Japan’s GDP at ¥500 trillion, Japan is still ¥100 trillion away from achieving a key goal of the second iteration of Abenomics: to achieve a ¥600 trillion economy. The revised reading of the statistics would reduce that shortfall by 70 per cent. Simply put, Abenomics is not getting enough credit. The incompleteness of the official view can be frustrating, especially as Japanese stocks suffer setbacks, even as Chinese stocks increase, despite the fact that, unlike Japan, China faces considerable hidden economic risks.

A more comprehensive and accurate representation of Japan’s economic progress is vital to give investors the confidence that Japan’s economy merits. That, in turn, would bolster the impact of Abenomics even further. - Project Syndicate

CLIPPINGS FROM OUR ARCHIVES OCTOBER 2001 Pact for Al Khabourah Fort renovation signed MUSCAT: Sayyid Abdul Humaid bin Ya’arub Al Busaidy, undersecretary at the Ministry of Heritage and Culture, yesterday signed an agreement worth RO124,000 for the renovation of Al Khabourah Fort with National Trading Company. The fort is a major tourism attraction in the wilayat. After renovating the fort a museum and library will be set up in the fort premises. The Ministry of Heritage and Culture is exerting all efforts to carry out the maintenance works of forts, castles mosques and other historical monuments in the Sultanate.

PICTOGRAPH CURRENT EXPENDITURES DEFENCE AND SECURITY (in million Omani Rials) Total end of May

2015

2016

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1961: The USSR detonates “Tsar Bomba,” a 50-megaton hydrogen bomb; it is still (2016) the largest explosive device of any kind over detonated.

1973: The Bosphorus Bridge is completed at Istanbul, Turkey, connecting Europe and Asia over the Bosphorus Strait.

1975: Prince Juan Carlos becomes acting head of state in Spain, replacing the ailing dictator Gen. Francisco Franco.

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LIFESTYLE WELLNESS

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ur world is becoming increasingly self-absorbed and materialistic. No doubt as parents we end up giving our children too much too soon and this starts as early as infancy.

According to Dr Connie Dawson, co-author of How Much is Enough?: “When parents give children too much stuff that costs money, do things for children that they can do for themselves, do not expect children to do chores, do not have good rules and let children run the family, parents are overindulging.”

As parents we do not like to admit that we are at fault when it comes to raising our children. We do not accept any criticism and let our ego come first. So how to raise children in an age of overindulgence? Typically overindulging manifests in three ways: Ċŗ Too much: Giving them too much of a good thing is the first sign of indulgence. From something as simple as allowing them to eat unlimited crisps while watching a cartoon show, unlimited computer or TV time, to shelling out the big bucks for your teen’s weekend activities which include birthday gifts, movies, and outing with friends, anything that is

given more than its required leads to overindulgence. Ċŗ Over-nurture: Doing everything for them rarely has any benefits except to make them over-dependent and lazy. Parents end up giving too much and expecting too little from their children. ĊŗSoft structure: Having little or no rules at home is a common sign of overindulgence. We often see four or five-year-old children not having basic manners or respect.

Giving them experiences that are not age-appropriate, like letting your 13-year-old go sand-bashing or allowing your two-year-old to watch Teletubbies late into the night harms them.

Neglecting to teach them basic life skills like tidying up their own rooms, basic cooking skills, doing their own laundry occasionally also leads to problems in later years.

Over indulgence often meets the adult’s needs and not the child’s needs. If you notice we often give in to our child’s tantrums or nagging when we want some peace and quiet or we have some work or chores that need to be done without disturbance.

We may console ourselves saying that it’s just this one time and that we won’t be doing it again. But most

have seen the light it doesn’t mean your children are going to change overnight. It takes time to break habits and behaviours that have taken hold for years. Tackle one problem at a time.

Be forgiving: Forgive yourself and your child for making mistakes. We Overindulged children are human and far from being perare quite easy to spot: fect. There is no need to wallow in Ċŗ " 3ŗ! ( , &&3ŗ &# 0 ŗ." .ŗ." 3ŗ , ŗ self-pity and despair just because you have messed up as a parent. It’s the centre of attention. Ċŗ " 3ŗ " 0 ŗ ŗ -.,)(!ŗ - (- ŗ ) ŗ (.#- not too late . tlement and believe that their needs Be assertive: This is probably a tough one, whether you have a twoprecede others’. Ċŗ " - ŗ "#& , (ŗ , ŗ/-/ &&3ŗ/(!, . - year-old who gets her way by screamful and have little regard for their ing or a teen who gets his way by being bad tempered and arrogant. Set parents’ feelings. behavioural expectations and stick Ċŗ " 3ŗ" 0 ŗ&#..& ŗ),ŗ()ŗ&# ŗ-%#&&-Ą Ċŗ . (ŗ." 3ŗ , ŗ#,, -*)(-# & ŗ ( ŗ - by your guns. lieve they cannot be held accountable Set a routine: For kids of all ages having a routine is essential. Set time limfor their mistakes. Ċŗ " 3ŗ , ŗ /-/ &&3ŗ ' . ,# &#-.# ŗ ( ŗ its for education, play, telly time and more. You may have to handle a few want immediate gratification. tantrums but stick to your routine.

Allocate a budget: It’s never too As parents what can we do? early to manage money. Let them Admit it: Well, first we need to admit learn its importance at a young age. that our parenting style is not exactly For your teenager dole out a reasonthe best. We need to be unbiased to able amount of pocket money every recognise an overindulged child in month and encourage them to save from it rather than spend it fully. our family. This is the first step.

One step at a time: Rome wasn’t Appreciate: Children thrive on afbuilt in a day. So just because you fection and appreciation. Yes, we often it becomes a habit and a very bad one. Sadly, overindulging has farreaching effects and it prevents our children from maturing and learning essential skills that are needed for reaching their potential.

understand that they need a firm hand especially when change is underfoot but it doesn’t mean you can’t be appreciative by simple gestures as clapping your hands and encouraging them when they stick to their routine or finish a chore without a meltdown. Shower your praises on them when they are good.

Family bonding: We all know and acknowledge the importance of family bonding. Spend less time on your smartphones and iPads and participate in family activities where everyone is mentally and physically involved. Invest in a few good board games or make outings interesting for all.

Plan a barbecue and get your teen to help you out and make it fun by letting them grill a few kebabs or burgers. Or go to the beach and spend an hour with them splashing about in the waves. Be loving but at the same time firm too to teach them to be independent.

As Jill Rigby, author of Raising Unselfish Children in a Self-Absorbed World, says, ‘Kids don’t need parents who just make them happy.

They need parents who will make them capable.’

—lifestyle@timesofoman.com

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H E A LT H N O T E

Dangers of Poor Sitting Postures DO YOU SPEND a lot of time sitting at your desk daily? Many of us have desk jobs and there are many individuals who enjoy online surfing. We need to recognise the difference between a good sitting posture and poor sitting posture. The posture you use has a great deal of influence over the comfort you feel as well as your good health.

Now is the perfect time to try different things to learn how to sit correctly. This is especially true if you experience pain when you stand up or body aches and pains because of sitting in straining positions for a long time. You need to sit correctly in a good office chair posture. These few tips will help you avoid sitting with bad posture.

Avoid sitting on your tailbone, which is actually the bottom bone of your spine. Sitting on the tailbone for any length of time will cause pain, soreness and stiffness. Always try to sit squarely on your buttocks.

The sit bones are part of the hipbones and should bear most of the weight while you are sitting.

The muscles of the buttocks cover these bones. They have the ability to sustain the weight of the body, whereas the tailbone does not.

When you are sitting, always sit squarely. Never lean too far backwards or forwards as this causes strain and tension.

Look at where your shoulders

are right now, as you read these words. Are they hunched forward? Chances are good that if you are working at a computer or work station that your shoulders are curled forward and in. This will cause tension in your shoulders and it will have a regular impact on the way that you look and feel.

Widen your shoulders and then pull them backwards. Although, this may feel a sit strange at first, with daily practice this posture will begin to feel normal to you. You may choose to do some exercises that will help loosen the strain of a rounded shoulder posture. Doing so will make a big difference.

Do you crane your neck? This is something that happens fairly regularly when you need to hunch

Doctor’s Column Dr Litty Varghese

BABY TEETH – THEIR IMPORTANCE, ROLE, AND MAINTENANCE

What is the significance of milk teeth?

Primary teeth (baby teeth or milk teeth) are the set of 20 teeth which children get initially in preparation for having adult teeth. These teeth are very important for maintaining good nutrition as: zThey help to chew the food properly. zThey help in speech development. zAnd also guide the permanent teeth into position, as the permanent tooth buds lie in close proximity to the baby teeth and erupt when the baby teeth are shed.

At birth the crowns of 20 “baby” or primary teeth are almost completely formed and they are hidden from view in an infant’s jaw bones. These gradually erupt through gums during the first two-and-a-half years of life, with the lower front teeth usually erupting first at around six months. By the time the child is three years old almost all 20 teeth are present in the mouth. When teeth first come in, some babies may have sore or tender gums. Gently rubbing your child’s gum with a clean finger, a small cool spoon or a wet gauze pad may be soothing. You can also give your child a clean teething ring to chew.

What are the drawbacks of negligence of oral hygiene in baby teeth?

Baby teeth usually get cavities due to negligence in maintaining proper oral hygiene. Since they are much smaller than permanent teeth, it does not take long for a cavity to become very large and destructive. If left untreated cavities can cause pain and infection of the gums and jaws that can lead to the need of the tooth to be pulled out. Tooth decay in infants and toddlers sometimes is called early childhood caries, baby bottle tooth decay or nursing mouth syndrome.

It occurs when child’s teeth are exposed frequently to sugary liquids for long periods.

When baby teeth are lost too early, the permanent teeth can drift into the empty spaces and make it difficult for other adult tooth to find room when

they come out. This can make the teeth crooked or crowded or may even prevent the adult teeth from having position to come in at all. That is why having a dental checkup done as early as the first tooth appears in the mouth, and following the instructions of the dentist to maintain good oral hygiene allows to maintain the teeth until they are naturally replaced by the permanent set of teeth.

ADA recommends that a dentist examine the child within six months after the first tooth comes in and no later than the first birthday.

What care should be taken to maintain oral hygiene in infants and toddlers?

It’s important to care for your babies’ teeth from the start, here’s what to do: Ċ Never allow your infant or toddler to fall asleep with a bottle containing milk, formula, fruit juices or sweetened liquid. ĊŗŗDon’t dip a pacifier in sugar or honey. ĊŗŗIf your baby needs a comforter between regular feedings or bedtime, give the child a clean pacifier. ĊŗŗWipe your child’s gums with a wet wash cloth or a clean gauze pad after feeding. ĊŗŗBegin brushing your child’s teeth with a little water as soon as the first tooth appears.

What is the right age for children to start brushing their teeth? How much is the safe quantity of fluoride tooth paste for the child? ĊŗŗFor children younger than three years, caregivers should begin brushing the child’s teeth by using fluoride toothpaste in an amount no more than a smear or the size of a grain of rice. Brush teeth thoroughly twice per day. Supervise their brushing and remind them not to swallow the toothpaste. ĊŗŗFor children three to six years of age, use pea-sized amount of fluoride tooth paste. Brush teeth thoroughly twice per day. Supervise their brushing and remind them not to swallow the toothpaste. ĊŗŗUntil you are comfortable that your child can brush on his/her own, continue to brush their teeth.

-lifestyle@timesofoman.com Dr Litty Varghese is dentist at Al Burjeel Hospital.

over and peer at your screen. This will cause tension and strain in the back of your neck. One quick fix for this is to change the orientation of your computer screen.

For instance, if you have a flat screen computer monitor that you need to keep your chin tucked down to read, it might be time for you to put the screen up on a stand. Figure out where your correct neck posture is.

Are you rounding your lower back? As you are sitting in a hard, straight back chair with a 90-degree angle from the seat, you may be rounding your lower back. This may result in bending forward slightly to support your entire back. You need a good ergonomic chair and then ensure that the seat is slightly tilted forward.

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MARKET Omani companies Overwhelming response for BankDhofar rights issue uncertain about revised corporate income tax rate D I S C L O S U R E S TAT E M E N T

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MUSCAT: BankDhofar has received applications for a total of OMR42.76 million for its rights issue, against an issue size of OMR40 million. The allotment was completed on October 26, 2016, the bank said in a disclosure statement posted on MSM website.

BankDhofar added that the Capital Market Authority has approved the subscriptions for the rights issue.

Refunds are currently being processed and are expected to be

Oman government had proposed to increase corporate income tax to 15 per cent from 12 per cent at the beginning of the year. Although the financial year is closing within two months on December 31, 2016, clarity on the revised tax rate is yet to emerge

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businesseditor@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Omani companies are unsure whether the proposed increase in corporate income tax will become effective for tax year 2016, since the government proposal is yet to be made effective in accordance with a Royal Decree.

The Oman government, as part of a measure to mobilise non-oil revenue in the aftermath of dwindling oil income, had proposed to increase corporate income tax to 15 per cent from 12 per cent at the beginning of the year.

Although the financial year is closing within two months on December 31, 2016, clarity on the revised tax rate is yet to emerge.

Ashok Hariharan, partner and head of tax for KPMG in Oman, said the Basic Law of the State (the constitution) provides that taxes will not have a retrospective effect. Given that the tax year 2016 is already closed for companies whose financial year ends on or before September 30, Hariharan said any changes in tax rates could be effective only from the tax year 2017.

“This will imply that the government will be able to collect the increased taxes in a majority of the cases only in 2018 when companies file their returns for tax year 2017,” noted Hariharan.

The Basic Law of the State (the constitution) provides that taxes will not have a retrospective effect.

Given that the tax year 2016 is already closed for companies whose financial year ends on or before September 30, Hariharan said any changes in tax rates could be effective only from the tax year 2017.

Ashok Hariharan

Partner and head of tax for KPMG in Oman

He pointed out that some companies have fixed March 31 or June 30 or even September 30 as year ending periods and many of them would have already filed their tax returns on the basis of the current tax laws.

“Any increase in tax rates stipulated in a decree that is issued in the future cannot, therefore, apply to them.”

The Oman government collected OMR350.70 million from income tax on companies for the first eight months of 2016, reflecting a drop of 10.6 per cent from OMR392.50 million for the same period of 2015, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). According to the budget proposal, the estimated corporate income tax will be OMR520 million for 2016.

Since the majority of tax collection is within the first six months of the year, it appears that the government is unlikely to achieve its target.

Hariharan also mentioned that

this (Royal Decree) has been the basis of the amendments in previous years. He drew attention to international accounting standard No.12 dealing with income taxes, which stipulates that tax provisions should be established by companies in their financial statements, based on laws enacted or substantially enacted on the balance sheet date.

As far as companies whose financial year has already ended, it is clear that on their balance sheet date the laws only provide for income tax at 12 per cent.

Hariharan added that unlike the tax rates, which are applicable for a tax year, there could be other changes in the tax law, which could be made effective from the date the decree is published in the official gazette. For instance, if the government were to widen the scope of withholding tax, which is applicable on payments made to foreign companies, these could be made effective from the date the decree comes into force.

PROPOSAL

National Pharmaceutical to explore expansion plan in Saudi Arabia Times News Service MUSCAT: A proposal to explore an expansion project in Saudi Arabia was approved by the Board of Directors of National Pharmaceutical Industry.

The company said its sales were OMR9.77 million for the first nine months ending September 30, 2016, up from OMR7.14 million in the same period of last year and the profit before tax for the period was OMR1.01 million.

Focus area “While private market sales in Oman and the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) continued to be our focus area and all efforts are being made to strengthen the same, the company is constantly exploring newer markets—such as the African market for increasing its presence. Added to this, the company continues to participate in the tenders issued by the Ministry of Health, Oman, KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) and

other export markets,” added the company in its director’s report.

Many new products are under development at its in-house research and development laboratory and registration for new products has been carried out in Oman and in other countries.

Various new machines are in pipeline for increasing the manufacturing capacity of various lines, as well as automate operations for boosting performance and improving compliance.

completed by October 27, 2016.

The lead issue manager, Oman Arab Bank, is carrying out the necessary steps to complete the procedures related to the upload-

ing of the investors’ list at the Muscat Clearing and Depository Company and to list the new shares on the Muscat Securities Market.

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‘VAT introduction to be a challenging time for the region’ Times News Service

MAKING A POINT: VAT will be implemented in Oman and several other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries from January 1, 2018. - Supplied picture

MUSCAT: Business leaders from across Oman gathered together at an ACCA event on October 24 to discuss the impending introduction of VAT (Value Added Tax) across the region.

VAT will be implemented in Oman and several other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries from January 1, 2018.

Ashok Hariharan, Partner & Head of Tax at KPMG was one of several business leaders in attendance who shared key insights into the introduction of VAT, associated changes resulting from adoption, and the impact it will have on the future of businesses and finance professionals across the region.

Ashok Hariharan, Partner &

Head of Tax at KPMG stated: “Whilst VAT is not a tax on business, it is extremely important for businesses to understand and map their supply chain processes and transaction flows to the VAT requirements and ensure that appropriate changes are incorporated in their internal processes including critically, the IT systems.”

“This will be necessary to ensure that they are able to compile and report to the Tax authorities on a regular basis appropriate information including the input VAT credit they should be entitled to.

Failure to do so on a timely basis would result in VAT inefficiencies and increased cost to the business,” he further added.

He also urged businesses to start preparing for VAT implementation now including agreeing budg-

ets, identifying the project management team and doing an initial impact assessment based on available information and international practices. He also mentioned that this is an appropriate time for the ACCA professionals including the large number of Omani members to look at Taxation as a career in Oman.

It is estimated that by implementing VAT, Oman should be able to earn between OMR200 million and OMR300 million additionally every year, which will support in diversifying the economy and provide a new source of government income.

Lindsay Degouve de Nuncques, head of ACCA Middle East said: “The topic of VAT is extremely vital for the region as it presses ahead with implementing fiscal

reform. As a result of diversification and introducing a new source of income, the implementation of VAT will have pro-longed economic benefit as it supports sustained growth. It is encouraging to see that the VAT rate has been kept low at the initiation stage which will further support businesses both regionally and in Oman to implement the change that such introduction brings.

“It is both a challenging and exciting time for the region – as such implementation presents a number of opportunities, supports in strengthening the economy and relies on professional accountants such as our qualified members who are going to be vital in supporting the implementation and ongoing management of such fiscal reform.”

2016 THIRD QUARTER

e-transactions via 'Invest Easy' portal reach 82,668 MUSCAT: Number of commercial transactions registered through ‘Invest Easy’ Portal during the third quarter of 2016 stood at 82,668 compared to 15,896 during the same period last year; a growth of 82.6 per cent.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) said that the e-transactions included new commercial registrations, renewal of commercial registrations, adding activities, amending the trade names, commercial and personal import licenses, re-

lease certificates and certificates of origin.

Guiding investors The Ministry pointed out that the number of transactions registered through the e-portal is due to guiding investors to use e-services and benefiting from the merits of the 3-government services.

Investors can get up to 76 e-services through www.investeasy.gov.om or Invest Easy domain. — ONA ROBUST GROWTH: Private sector deposits of the banking system registered a growth of 7.1 per cent atOMR13.1 billion at the end of August

2016. - File picture

Sultanate’s bank credit rises 11.4% to OMR21b – File picture

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ECGA Oman meeting

Credit to the private sector increased by 13.4 per cent to OMR19.5 billion at the end of August 2016, according to the monthly bulletin released by the Central Bank of Oman

MUSCAT: The extraordinary General Assembly for the Export Credit Guarantee Agency of Oman (ECGA) held a meeting at its headquarters’ in Airport Heights under the chair of Said bin Saleh Al Kiyoumi, Chairman of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI).

The General Assembly approved the amendments of its memorandum of association (MoA) to make it more attractive for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), enable them

to get more benefits from the services provided by the agency and ensure them getting their due payments from the local buyers.

After the meeting, OCCI Chairman said that the amendment of the memorandum of association comes within the keenness to help SMEs’ get a share from the scores of services provided by the Agency to Omani manufacturers and producers.

The amendment will also activate the private sector. — ONA

MUSCAT: Total credit extended

by Omani banks, including Islamic financial institutions, stood at OMR21.7 billion at the end of August 2016, a rise of 11.4 per cent over the same period last year, according to the monthly bulletin released by the Central Bank of Oman (CBO).

Credit to the private sector increased by 13.4 per cent to OMR19.5 billion as at the end of

August 2016, the report added.

Total credit Of the total credit to the private sector, the share of the household sector (mainly under personal loans) stood at 46 per cent, closely followed by the non-financial corporate sector at 45.6 per cent, financial corporations at 5.2 per cent and other sectors the remaining 3.2 per cent.

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able growth of 15.5 per cent during the period.

Broad money supply Broad money supply M2 (i.e.

M1 plus quasi-money) stood at OMR16 billion at the end of August 2016, up from OMR14.6 billion a year ago, registering an increase of 9.5 per cent during the period.

In respect of domestic interest rate structure of conventional banks, the weighted average interest rate on RO deposits firmed up from 0.895 per cent in August 2015 to 1.300 per cent in August 2016 while the weighted average RO lending rate increased from 4.791 per cent to 5.005 percent during the same period.

The overnight Rial Omani domestic inter-bank lending rate firmed up to 0.403 per cent in September 2016 from 0.217 per cent a year ago. — ONA

OFEC 2016

EU, Canada to sign landmark trade pact after Belgians strike key deal BRUSSELS: Canada and the European Union will sign a landmark free trade deal on Sunday after a series of key votes in Belgian regional assemblies on Friday ended opposition that had threatened to destroy the entire agreement.

Soon after the final Belgian vote, European Council president Donald Tusk called Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and invited him to Brussels for the signing ceremony, which is scheduled for noon local time (1000GMT).

“The Canada-EU Summit will be Sunday. Great news and I’m looking forward to being there,” Trudeau said on Twitter.

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which backers say will boost bilateral trade by 20 percent, appeared to be in trouble after Belgium’s French-speaking Wallonia region raised a series of late objections.

All 28 EU governments back

Total deposits registered a growth of 6.3 per cent to OMR20.7 billion at the end of August 2016.

Private sector deposits of the banking system registered a growth of 7.1 per cent at OMR13.1 billion at the end of August 2016.

Sector-wise, the share of households was 49 per cent of the total private sector deposit base, followed by non-financial corporations at 28 per cent, financial corporations at 19.8 per cent and the other sectors at 3.2 per cent.

As of end August 2016, narrow money (M1), when measured on year-on-year basis, registered a marginal drop of 1.3 per cent to OMR5.2 billion.

Also, quasi money (rial Omani savings and time deposits, certificates of deposit issued by commercial banks, margin deposits and foreign currency denominated deposits) witnessed an appreci-

CETA but Belgium’s central government had been prevented from giving consent because it needed approval from sub-federal authorities.

After Belgian politicians agreed to an addendum on Thursday to allay Wallonia’s concerns, the regional parliament voted on Friday to back the deal. The parliaments of Brussels and the Dutch-speaking community approved the deal a few hours later.

Wallonia’s Socialist premier, Paul Magnette, who had become a hero to protesters across Europe, said the Belgian negotiations produced a deal he could live with.

Corrected CETA “The amended and corrected CETA is more just than the old CETA. It offers more guarantees and it is what I will defend,” Magnette said.

The addendum addresses fears that a system to protect foreign investors could strengthen mul-

tinationals. It also provides a safeguard clause for farmers.

“With this saga, which I must say made some noise, everybody in Europe knows the Walloon parliament exists,” Magnette said.

Tariff reductions The agreement could partially enter force next year, some eight years after talks began, as long as the European Parliament also backs it. It would bring in tariff reductions before national and regional parliaments complete ratification.

The opposition to CETA is part of a growing backlash in the West against globalisation, with the fiercest protests against a proposed EU-U.S. deal best known by its initials, TTIP. Protesters say TTIP and CETA would strengthen multinationals and degrade food, environmental and labour standards.

Magnette said on Friday that “TTIP is dead and buried”.

The Belgian dispute over CETA reflects a split in the country between a richer, Dutch-speaking north and a largely French-speaking south that has struggled to cope with the decline of its coal and steel industries.

The federal government has just one party from the south, Prime Minister Charles Michel’s MR liberals, the Socialists’ archenemies. But not everyone in Wallonia agreed with Magnette.

“It is clear that the text of CETA stays the same: the DNA of CETA is one of deregulation and it puts nations in competition at an unprecedented level,” said Frederic Gillot of PTB-GO, a hard-left party that is winning voters from the Socialists. — Reuters

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45 major exhibitors to attend franchise expo MUSCAT: Al Nimr Expo and Conferences along with its key supporters, Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) and the Public Authority for SMEs’ Development (Riyada), is now set and staging the final details of the first-ever Oman Franchise Expo & Conference (OFEC), which will take place on Sunday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Muscat under the patronage of Said bin Saleh Al Kiyoumi, OCCI Chairman.

Salim Al Hashmi, Chairman of Al Nimr Expo and Conferences said, “We are excited on the inaugural of OFEC 2016 which will present a unique marketplace for Oman’s micro- small to medium entrepreneurs to explore various business prospects, gain knowledge and insights on the latest development and opportunities in the franchising industry.”

He pointed out, “OFEC will also provide local and international exhibitors the opportunity to showcase their brands and related services in a professionally organised

event and meet face-to-face with potential franchisees, partners and industry professionals”.

He also added that more than 45 exhibitors from Canada, Italy, and countries in the Gulf region will take part in OFEC including more than 60 brands, which will be represented by the World Franchise Associates. In addition, the Oman Franchise Expo will also hold an educational seminar that will help aspiring entrepreneurs to understand further the franchising fundamentals and key strategies in choosing, maintaining and growing a franchise business. The seminar will be facilitated by Murad Alnasur, Managing Director of Restoanalysis and Sary Hamway, Chief Operating Officer of WFA. The expo aims at providing SMEs and entrepreneurs with various business opportunities.

It also aims to help them have insights on the latest developments and opportunities in the billion worth franchise industry in the Middle East region. — ONA

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Lexus RC F wins Round Taageer Finance participates in 6 of Autobacs GT Series Traffic Safety expo The No. 38 Zent Cerumo Lexus RC F driven by Yuji Tachikawa and Hiroaki Ishiura emerged as victors in an outstanding race in the GT 500 class

MUSCAT: Lexus RC F is exciting and engineered for thrilling experiences. From the day it was launched, the Lexus RC F has won numerous fans the world over.

Recently the RC F made news again in the 2016 Autobacs Super GT series. The No. 38 Zent Cerumo Lexus RC F driven by Yuji Tachikawa and Hiroaki Ishiura emerged as victors in an outstanding race in the GT 500 class after starting

from eighth position on the grid in Round 6 of the 2016 Autobacs Super GT series, which took place recently at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan, says a press release.

The race also saw the No. 36 au Tom's Lexus RC F driven by Daisuke Ito and Nick Cassidy competing till the very end to finish a creditable second making it two podium finishes for Lexus.

When the race finally started, the No. 38 Zent Cerumo Lexus RC F driven by Yuji Tachikawa, pulled off an amazing dash from eighth position on the grid to move into third position. Keeping this momentum, Tachikawa gradually closed the gap on the race leader

and finally moved into the lead on lap 22. At the end of the 115th lap, the No. 38 Zent Cerumo Lexus RC F briefly relinquished the lead to the No. 36 au Tom’s Lexus RC F due to its scheduled pit stop.

The rain fell particularly hard on the west end of the circuit and by the 129th lap, the No. 38 Zent Cerumo Lexus RC F overtook Nick Cassidy in the No. 36 au Tom's Lexus RC F. With the track conditions changing minute-by-minute, the two Lexus RC F cars continued their battle for the lead. However, the winner of this dual would be the No. 38 Zent Cerumo Lexus RC F, as it gradually pulled away with an increasing lead over the

No. 36 au TOM'S Lexus RC F even through its final routine stop at the end of the 142nd lap and went on to take the checkered flag. Round 7 of the 2016 championship now takes place in Thailand on October 8th and 9th, 2016.

According to Takayuki Yoshitsugu, chief representative, Middle East and North Africa Representative Office, Toyota Motor Corporation, “It was an excellent result for Lexus and a superb performance by the teams driving the Lexus RC F cars in such challenging conditions. Motorsports has played a major role in Lexus since the very beginning, giving us significant insights into our cars and their performance in extreme conditions on the race track. This in turn has helped us build ever better cars to exceed the expectations of our customers. We also appreciate the support of our fans and their constant encouragement for our racing initiatives.”

In Oman every Lexus vehicle comes with special benefits and privileges such as 6 years unlimited extended mileage protection and 24 hours on-road assistance from AAA.

MUSCAT: Taageer Finance Company participated in the three-day Traffic Safety expo recently organised by Oman Expo at the Oman International Exhibition Centre.

Traffic Safety Expo 2016 is one of the key platforms which highlights the effective safety models and best practices events implemented on the road safety.

The objective of the event is to educate and raise awareness among the public on the do’s and don’ts while driving. This would help achieve a higher degree of safety on the roads.

Joint efforts are made from the Royal Oman Police and the private sector which reflects the accident reduction in the country and the efforts still continue to reach Goal Zero.

There has been a 48 per cent decline in number of fatalities since 2012 to date.

Mohammed Redha A Jawad, Taageer CEO, said, “This is one of the important corporate social responsibility events where Taageer actively takes part to demonstrate its importance. We care for the safety and well being of commuters on the road.”

PRACTICE BASED WORKSHOP

MARIE CURIE SCHOLARSHIP

Rare honour for former Workshop on re-inventing imagery photography held in the Art Jameel Photography The British Council Indian School Ibri student MUSCAT: Award,”said Paul Hilder, director and Photographic Society of Oman MUSCAT: "The best smile in the world is probably the one which has struggled through tears,” quoted Abhijit Sanjeev. His journey to this smile gives testimonial to what he believes in.

The winner, a former Indian School Ibri student, of this year’s Marie Curie scholarship award still believes that he has completed only half of his journey.

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions, named after the twice Nobel Prize winning Polish-French scientist famed for her work on radioactivity, supports researchers at all stages of their careers, irrespective of nationality.

Abhijit received Marie Curie scholarship under the Innovative Training Network (ITN) named Switchboard. Under this scholarship scheme he would be entitled to get a monthly scholarship of 3711 euros including tax deduction, for the next three years, until he completes his PhD. The total scholarship amounts about INR 1 crore, says a press release.

An average student, Abhijit succeeded in his endeavours only through hard work and wholehearted support and guidance from his parents and teachers. He joined Indian School Ibri in 2002 in Grade VII. He calls himself ‘an average student’ whose journey till here wasn’t so easy. His mother Beena Sanjeev was working in Ibri Nursing School as a tutor then and father Adv. Sanjeev K, a senior lawyer from Kerala. He is

especially indebted to his Alma mater Indian School Ibri where the teachers instilled the seeds of his goal. This was the place where his future really got a shape. The principal of the school M. P. Vinoba whom he considers as his role model was instrumental in developing love for his studies.

He came out with flying colours in his Secondary and Senior Secondary board exams. The confidence and courage to keep on working hard which lead him to complete his B.Tech from NIT Calicut and M.Tech from IIT Delhi, two premium institutions in India. All through his student days he received numerous scholarships and was adjudged the best outgoing student from almost each one of them.

According to Abhijit, “Whatever I have achieved till now isn’t all because of my effort but an admixture of many -my parents, my teachers and my friends who’ve supported me all through with a good heart... and above all it is God’s grace.”

in partnership with Art Jameel of Community Jameel, organised two days photography workshop, titled ‘Black & White Photography’, recently at the Photographic Society of Oman.

Participants discovered the secrets of Black & White Photography. Through the practice based workshop participants had the chance to practice two different techniques of producing monochrome image: The Darkroom and the Digital Darkroom, says a press release.

The workshop leader, Rashad Al Wahaibi is a photographer, currently based in Oman.

“The British Council is delighted to be involved in this

workshop in collaboration with Art Jameel and the Photographic Society of Oman.

“It is a welcome opportunity for Omani photographers to develop

their technical skills and to stay connected with what is happening elsewhere in the region and beyond. I wish the participants, every success in the workshop and

at British Council Oman.

The Art Jameel Photography Award (AJPA) is one of Art Jameel’s many initiatives and an extension of the Bab Rizq Jameel Photography Award, which was launched in 2010.

The award aims to provide an opportunity for talented young photographers to show their work to a wider audience, and to help them further their careers.

Al Wahaibi said, “Art Jameel will give a chance for photography artist to share their ideas and dreams in a creative way. For me, art and photography are all about the idea no matter what was the technique or technology used for the production.”

ACADEMICS

Canadian Education Information Session on November 4 MUSCAT: Glinks International Consultancy (www.glinksgroup. com) after last year’s remarkable success returns to Muscat to help those parents who want their children to study in Canada.

Canadian Education Information Session will be held on November 4, Friday from 11am to 5pm at City Seasons Hotel, Al Khuwair, says a press release.

Canada regularly ranks among the top 10 countries in the United Nation's Quality of Life Index.

Canada’s universities are among

Glinks International Consultancy is bringing the session to Muscat to help in deciding the right pathway for education of children. Canada regularly ranks among the top 10 countries in the United Nation's Quality of Life Index the world’s best and its educational institutions have long been incubators for innovation. The BlackBerry, flat screen technology, SMART boards, voice compres-

sion applications for cellphones and computers, and IMAX film are among the many revolutionary technologies invented and developed by men and women who

studied in Canada.

Research and development at universities in Canada is conducted at one of the highest rates among G8 countries. A degree from Canada gives students the qualifications to be internationally successful after graduation.

Glinks is here to help you in deciding the right pathway for your child’s education. Students studying in Grade VII onwards may visit with their parents. Discover the immense opportunities of studies, work and settlement in Canada.

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ROUND-UP Genesis G90 receives coveted luxury award Genesis G90 was named ‘Best Sedan’ at EXCS Luxury Motor Show in Jeddah

JEDDAH: The Middle East’s newest luxury car, the Genesis G90, has won the prestigious Best Sedan Luxury Car of the Year Award at the exclusive EXCS Motor Show in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

With the award decided by a panel of top motoring journalists, the win is a recognition of the G90’s superior levels of quality, engineering, technology and comfort, and coincides with the luxury brand’s launch into the Saudi Arabian market, says a press release.

“This is an extremely satisfying moment for Genesis,” said Mike Song, Genesis head of Operations for Africa and the Middle East.

“We believe the G90 speaks for itself, and sets new standards in the luxury segment. The panel of MASTERS UNITED

award judges clearly agreed, recognizing the G90 as the very best car in the industry’s most exclusive and competitive class.”

Introduced to the Middle East market at a media launch in Dubai in September, the G90 is the flagship model for the Genesis brand. As well as offering elite standards of luxury, the large sedan leads the market in its use of the latest technical innovations, including advanced safety and driver assistance features developed as part of research into autonomous vehicles. The G90 offers a choice of three V6 and V8 engines, including an all-new twin-turbo option, and has been

engineered from the ground up to offer the most discerning customers a distinctive choice.

Genesis chose the EXCS Luxury Motor Show for the model’s introduction to Saudi customers, receiving an enthusiastic welcome from motorists who seek a luxury car that is without compromise. Mike Song attended the show and its awards ceremony in person, joining representatives of the three distributors in Saudi Arabia: Wallan Trading Company, Mohammed Yousuf Naghi Motors, and Almadjouie Auto.

“We have received an amazing response at EXCS Motor Show, both by winning such a prestigious

award, and with the response from the public,” said Mike Song. “This is the beginning of great things for Genesis in the Saudi Arabian market, and both we and our Saudi distributors share enormous excitement for the future.”

The impressive G90 will be the top-of-the-range model for Genesis brand, and is the first in a planned range of cars. It is due to be followed by the more driver-focused G80 before the end of 2016.

The compact G70 is planned for a 2017 launch, while two SUVs and a sports coupe are expected by 2020 to complete an enticing six-model line-up.

In creating the G90, no effort has been spared in the pursuit of excellence. The result is a vehicle that sets the highest possible standards of comfort, refinement and quality; and a car that will impress in every aspect of its design and engineering, and where every detail creates a sense of luxury.

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

SHOWCASES ALL-NEW TIGUAN

Volkswagen hosts staff gathering New volleyball team formed SOHAR: A team of volleyball experts formed a new volleyball team in Sohar called Masters United. Mani Krishnan, the team mentor and a state volleyball player in India, said, “Volleyball is a team sport.

There are many benefits of playing volleyball, both physically and mentally, as it is an excellent way to burn calories.

It is a sport that exercises many parts of the body and it allows players to develop skills to work well with others. Volleyball has been close to my heart, and always wanted to play the game and teach it to others and that resulted in forming the team ‘Masters United’.”

“The team’s main intention is to explore the hidden talents of the players, enhance their game skills and train the players to international playing standards.

“It is also our aim to participate in tournaments in the Sultanate and in neighbouring countries. I hope our newly formed team have the firepower to do that. I also ensure everyone gets enough training to get used to the playing conditions,” he concluded.

MUSCAT: Wattayah Motors, the official distributors of Volkswagen vehicles in Oman, recently hosted a special gathering for its staff to drive and experience the all-new Volkswagen Tiguan first-hand.

The event which took place recently at the Al Bahja Hall in Qurum, was attended by over 70 staff from the company’s administrative, sales, after sales, and service departments from across Oman, says a press release.

Commenting on the gathering, Andrew Squires, general manager of Wattayah Motors said, “Volkswagen Oman believes that the ongoing success of any organisation depends on maintaining a highly productive and motivated team. Informal gatherings such

as these are important for team building, providing an avenue for entertainment and an opportunity to get better acquainted with each other in a casual environment outside the office. This event also provided our team with the opportunity to become better acquainted with the all-new Volkswagen Tiguan, which directly benefits our customers.”

The all-new Tiguan is the first Volkswagen SUV built on the state-of-the-art MQB platform and features new technology, completely unique in the compact SUV class. Moreover, the new Tiguan also offers space, performance and comfort in equal measure, together with a wide range of safety features that underpin the Tiguan’s benchmark as a leader in safety.

A L L - S T E E L WAT C H

Khimji’s Watches unveils Piaget Polo MUSCAT: Khimji’s Watches, the home of luxury in Oman, recently unveiled the first all-steel watch collection of Piaget - the Piaget Polo S. Based on the much-loved, iconic Piaget Polo watch that was first released in 1979, the new timepiece is geared for today’s generation of what Piaget is calling ‘game changers’, says a press release.

It takes its name from the elegant and demanding sport of polo.

It is infused with the ethos of Piaget Society that was founded on

the lasting friendships the brand has formed in the world of music, film, art and sports. It expresses the grammar of shapes that is at the heart of the Piaget DNA. And

yet, the Piaget Polo S is the watch for those who challenge conventions. Because on this exceptional occasion, Piaget has housed an automatic precision movement in a watch of stainless steel.

Featuring an ingenious shapewithin-shape that is Piaget’s distinctive hallmark, the Piaget Polo S displays the unique association of a cushion-shaped dial within a round 42mm case. Designed

by Piaget, its automatic movement discreetly reveals its beauty through a sapphire case-back.

S T R AT E G I C PA R T N E R S H I P

Port of Duqm selects IFS applications to scale up operations MUSCAT: IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announced that Port of Duqm in Oman has selected IFS Applications to facilitate the final transition from greenfield to a fully operational harbour.

Implemented jointly with Envecon, Port of Duqm will be able to scale up operations as clients, personnel, and suppliers are onboarded, so it can effectively manage its core business processes, says a press release.

Envecon is a trusted IFS partner specialising in ports and terminals, shipping companies, and offshore drilling operations. Together, demonstrating functional and state-of-the art technical fit, Envecon will implement IFS Applications as a centrally integrated ERP solution to manage Port of Duqm’s operations. Furthermore, business intelligence, and IFS Enterprise Operational Intelligence will play an integral role providing real-time insight into the business.

“The chemistry between Port

of Duqm and the IFS and Envecon team during the selection process indicated a strong sharing of minds, and a common ambition to realise a mutual successful journey. Combined with exceptional industry expertise in harbour operations and the testimonies of their customers, IFS and Envecon demonstrated their ability to meet our needs. They will play a pivotal role in scaling our operations and realising our strategic objectives,” said Reggy Vermeulen, chief executive officer, Port of Duqm.

Luis Ortega, the IFS managing director for Middle East, South Asia and Africa said, “We look forward to working with Envecon in helping Port of Duqm scale up its operations, and driving business value from its investment in IFS Applications. In addition, this will add further value supporting other public and private organisations who will utilise the Duqm Port and industrial facilities to facilitate their integration with the port authority services.”

INTERACTIVE PROGRAMME

Hatat Polyclinic to hold diabetes game show on November 4 MUSCAT: Diabetes is the scourge of a modern lifestyle, made worse for the afflicted, by their not having enough knowledge and understanding of the factors that have a deep bearing on their state of health.

Hatat Polyclinic, in conjunction with the Art of living, Oman, has devised an interesting interactive programme to help empower diabetic people to manage the condition in a better way, says a press release.

Dr Lalitha Balaji, practicing medical professional from Hatat Polyclinic and a certified diabetologist from Cardiff University, would be leading the event in a light-hearted game show format

to disseminate the important aspects of diabetes.

This free event will be held on November 4 at the City Seasons Hotel in Al Khuwair and is open to all diabetic patients above the age group of 18 years. The programme will be from 9am to 12 noon.

The programme would cover modules on general medical awareness of the disease, the need to understand the dosage and effects of medicines prescribed normally to combat the condition, recommended diet plans and exercise schedules, the advantage of de-stressing techniques meant to provide relief and improve well-being.

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Hyundai promotion ends on November 5

C R E AT I N G AWA R E N E S S

This promotional

ZAG demonstrates dangers of texting while driving at Traffic Safety expo

scheme offers cash as gift of up to OMR1,200 along with free fuel of up to OMR200

MUSCAT: Hyundai is currently running its attractive promotion scheme which is available until November 5.

Benefits This promotional scheme offers cash as gift of up to OMR1,200 along with free fuel of up to OMR200. The free fuel of OMR200 is optional and the customer can also choose to use this as part of their down payment.

Insurance coverage for first year as well as registration also comes with the package. In addition Hyundai also offers AAA roadside

assistance package along with every purchase. Promotion elements may vary for different models and exact details are available at all Hyundai showrooms, says a press release.

Hyundai’s range offers a wide choice to customers, starting from compact cars and sedans to robust SUVs and luxury sedans.

With a diverse range of models to suit different lifestyles and needs of customers, Hyundai’s reputation for cutting-edge design, robust build-quality and featurepacked offerings have made it a

clear favourite among the discerning automobile enthusiasts.

Being one of the top-shopped vehicles, Hyundai vehicles command a very strong resale valuein Oman and across other global markets as well.

Hyundai has a strong presence in the passenger vehicles category in Oman with its wide range of sedans and SUVs offered with various engine options and trim options. The company recently launched the all new 2016 Elantra, the newest edition of the brand’s best-selling model in the

region. The 6th generation of this compact sedan combines dynamic styling and high quality materials at a highly attractive price point.

As one of the most popular brands in Oman, Hyundai has a strong presence in the passenger vehicles category with its wide range of sedans and SUVs. OTE Group is the exclusive dealer of Hyundai in Oman. With a nationwide network of showrooms and service centres, OTE Group ensures that no matter where you are, you are never too far from your Hyundai centre.

SPECIALIST

Aster appoints senior gynaecologist MUSCAT: Aster Al Raffah Hospital appointed Dr Fadwa Richi, senior obstetrician and gynaecologist, to its obstetrics and gynaecology department. Dr Fadwa is a specialist in laparoscopic surgery, with over 16 years of experience, from her native Syria.

During the course of her career she has dealt with a variety of complex cases, presented to her in extremely challenging environments, says a press release.

Since its inception in 2009, the obstetrics and gynaecology department at Aster Al Raffah hospital has provided services ranging from pre-pregnancy care to child bearing and post menopausal care. Dr Fadwa joins the Aster Al Raffah hospital’s team of experts in gynaecology and obstetrics, that presently consists of four highly skilled doctors - Dr Bindu Kumari, Dr Prema Menon, Dr Leena Denny and Dr Yasmin Kazi, whose combined experience exceeds over 22 years.

“Our team of experts have been managing acute and chronic cases that encompass the entire spectrum of obstetrics and gynaecology care. At Aster Al Raffah, we believe in providing our patients with the highest quality of health care, having a multi-cultural team of doctors who speak and understand the languages that their patients communicate in, goes a long way in making our patients

feel at ease during their visits. I would also like to extend a warm welcome to Dr Fadwa and to the OBGYN team, on behalf of Aster Al Raffah,” said Seeniya Biju, COO and country head, Aster Oman.

“I am very pleased to join the Aster Al Raffah’s obstetrics and gynaecology department. I look forward to providing our patients with the best obstetrics and gynaecology care available to them, and

to repaying the confidence that the women of Muscat have placed in Aster Al Raffah,” said Dr Fadwa.

The appointment of Dr Fadwa allows Aster Al Raffah Hospital to continue providing around the clock services, and creating an environment of cultural sensitivity for all its patients. Her background and experience in Syria, places Dr Fadwa in a unique position to empathise with mindsets, local cultures and etiquettes while providing expert care in the fields of obstetrics and gynaecology.

“Our doctors have been trained from premier institutes in their home countries and have gained several years of training and experience, and it ensures that their work is always of the highest standard and quality. Patient care is of the utmost importance to us and we make sure that our highly skilled teams are well equipped to handle the needs of their patients,” said Dr Ashik Sainu, medical director of Aster Al Raffah Hospital.

MUSCAT: In line with the objective of raising awareness on the importance of road safety in the Sultanate, the Zubair Automotive Group (ZAG) recently participated in the Traffic Safety Exhibition 2016; which was held at the Oman International Exhibition Centre recently.

As part of its participation, ZAG installed an innovative display with a theme of ‘Don’t Text and Drive’, promoting the real dangers of texting while driving to visiting school children and members of the general public, says a press release.

With a focus on the dangers of texting and driving, the Zubair Automotive Group road safety installation was set up to look like a miniature movie theatre.

Visitors, including children, were encouraged to wear specially provided glasses, akin to older 3D glasses, and view a specially prepared video of a car travelling on familiar Omani roads. The glasses provided however, were specially prepared to obstruct the users vision with common characters used when texting, in order to simulate the distraction and lack of visual awareness that are the inevitable result of texting while driving. They were then provided with a questionnaire to test their awareness of the road signs, turns, presence of ROP, and more. The exercise really drives home the ‘Don’t Text and Drive’ message and showed them firsthand just how much information they missed and how dangerous it would have been driving in a real world scenario.

Mark Tomlinson, the Zubair Automotive Group general manager commented, “Learning about the real dangers of texting while driving through first-hand

experience is by far the most effective way of promoting road safety. This is why we chose to go with a hands-on interactive approach with our installation. In doing so, our visitors, and especially the students, experience hazards in a safe environment and learn the appropriate actions they need to take to avoid such danger.

Through such activities we also help them improve their skills by reminding them of the importance of not using a mobile phone and other such distractions while driving, whilst also obeying traffic rules and showing consideration for other road users.”

Aside from the awareness video, visitors who filled out the questionnaire were also entered into a draw to win one of several bluetooth headsets being given away by ZAG. Giveaways, including car sunshades, incorporating the ‘Don’t Text & Drive’ core campaign message, were also given to attendees who viewed the video and completed the questionnaire.

Over the course of the three days, the ZAG ‘Don’t Text and Drive’ installation saw the attendance of over 2,000 people, including over 900 children. Its innovative design and entertaining approach towards raising awareness on the dangers of texting and driving and promoting road safety received a great response from the Royal Oman Police (ROP), media, general public, and even other expo participants.

“Being one of the leading distributors in Oman’s automobile market, we believe it is our responsibility to participate in and support events such as these and do our part in helping promote all aspects of road safety to the communities in which we operate,” concluded Mark.

GLOBAL RECOGNITION

Ooredoo wins 21 ‘Stevies’ awards for business excellence DOHA: Ooredoo was awarded 21 International Business Awards (IBAs), the leading global recognition of company performance and best practices, as well as ‘The People’s Choice Award’ in the telecommunications category, at a highprofile ceremony held in Rome, Italy, recently.

The International Business Awards, also known as the ‘Stevies’, honour the achievements and positive contributions of organisations around the world, receiving entries from more than 60 countries. This is the fourth year in a row that Ooredoo has been recognised by the awards, with

judges citing Ooredoo’s success in integrating business innovation and the development of marketleading products with its strong community-focused approach, says a press release.

Sheikh Saud bin Nasser Al Thani, Group CEO, Ooredoo, said, “Ooredoo’s strong performance

at this year’s International Business Awards demonstrates once again that we are taking the lead in network performance, digital innovation and supporting the needs of our customers. We believe that cutting-edge networks help enrich people’s lives and we are proud and pleased that our efforts across our

footprint have been recognised by these awards for another year.”

Ooredoo received awards across its operations in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia, including two Gold Stevie Awards – the highest honours of the evening. The first gold was for ‘Best application – News’, won by Oore-

doo Myanmar’s ‘BindezTha Din’, a news aggregation application.

The company’s second Gold Stevie award was for the ‘Best Investor Relations Site’ for the Ooredoo Group IR site. Ooredoo also received ‘The People’s Choice Award’ in the Telecommunications category.

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Professional at Al Mouj Marina stresses on boat maintenance MUSCAT: Whether you own a 31-foot boat or a weekend cruiser, when the outdoor season sets in, it is time to get your boat back in shape and make sure it is ready to go.Stressing on the importance of boat maintenance, Khalil AbuJaber, Marina manager of Al Mouj Marina at Al Mouj Muscat, said, “Most boat owners keenly follow suggested maintenance procedures during the summer months when most boats are low in use. Now, with the winter about to set in, we recommend that boat owners pre-

pare their boats for the season.”

Al Mouj Marina works in partnership with boat maintenance experts, UES Marine, to ensure the premier marina’s fleet of luxury yachts and boats are well maintained, says a press release.

Sharing valuable tips and stressing the importance of preparing the boat AbuJaber said, “Since the boats are in low usage during summer you have to now prep it.”

It is important for boat owners to remember that it is best to use marine grade genuine parts when

they decide to repair their boats.

It will not only last longer but will help prevent risky situations.

Boaters must check if engine belts have the right tension and also if they come across cracking and glazing inside or outside the boat they must repair it immediately. It is important to check all fasteners and plumbing since exhaust systems carry a lot of water.

It will also help if boat owners check the chain, thread and O-ring on fuel fill caps to help protect the fuel tank from water intrusion.

Experts at UES Marine suggest that boat owners should start the process with thorough cleaning.

“Even if you have cleaned it regularly while it was stationary, there is bound to be some dust and dirt. So wipe the interior clean, use the vacuum if needed and powerwash the exterior. It is also a good time to apply a fresh coat of paint,” said Andrew Wagner, deputy general manager of UES. He added, “Check the body for any cracks, punctures or holes and get them repaired immediately.”

Bank Muscat supports Tanfeedh programme The bank actively participated in the series of Tanfeedh workshops in which the government and the private sector representatives focused on the country’s economy in light of the 9th Five Year Plan (2016-2020)

MUSCAT: Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate in line with its ‘Let’s Do More’ vision and commitment to partnership in national development initiatives, extended support to the National Programme for Enhancing Economic Diversification – Tanfeedh.

The bank actively participated in the series of Tanfeedh workshops in which the government and the private sector representa-

tives focused on the country’s economy in light of the 9th Five Year Plan (2016-2020), says a press release.

The bank’s management team members – Abdullah Al Hinai, general manager – Wholesale Banking, Abdulnasir Al Raisi, DGM – Premier Banking, and Tariq Atiq, DGM – Transaction and Public Sector Banking, attended the various workshops held as part of the Tanfeedh programme.

Tanfeedh’s mandate is to implement the 9th Five-Year Plan, which calls for the hydrocarbon sector’s contribution to GDP to decrease to nine per cent by 2020 compared to the present 34 per cent. To achieve this objective, the government has identified five potential sectors manufacturing, transport and logistics, tourism, fisheries and mining. The workshops also focused on two other sectors which play a supplementary role - finance and the labour market. The results of the labs have been used for creating a roadmap to implement the Five Year Plan.

The 9th Plan is characterised by innovative financing strategy, targeting to reduce reliance on traditional funding through the government, thereby giving bigger role to the private sector in the development process covering integrated infrastructure projects in the Sultanate. The government has made significant investment in infrastructure development during the

earlier plans, providing a conducive milieu for investment in roads, ports, airports and other projects.

Collaboration between all institutions of the state and individuals has become the key for addressing the challenges in the face of tough times amid the current downturn.

The supplementary role of finance is seen as important for enhancing the economic diversification programme in Oman.

As a forward looking financial institution, Bank Muscat is committed to the development and progress of Oman vis-à-vis its operations. Over the years, the bank has accomplished this in many ways by partnering with the government and industries in projects of national importance.

Committed to supporting economic growth and sustainable development, the bank utilises every opportunity to reiterate partnership in building the nation by creating opportunities for individuals and businesses to grow and prosper.

HUMMUS GAMES SEASON 2

Participants make innovative hummus at Semsom MUSCAT: Thirteen participants contested at the Hummus Games Season 2 held recently at the newly inaugurated Semsom outlet in Shatti Al Qurum to create their own signature hummus.

The Hummus Games is an international contest held across various Semsom outlets. The first event took place in Beirut, then Muscat and the next in New York, says a press release.

The panel of judges included Christine Sfeir, Anthony Rahayel, famous Lebanese blogger and Yasmeena and Christine, the winners of Beirut hummus games.

The winners of the contest were Rupali Vaidya and Kalpita Save and their winning hummus was called Anarkali which had pomegranate, onion and mint leaves.

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Designed and operated by internationally renowned Mourjan Marinas, Al Mouj Marina has 124 modern floating marina berths, the first of 400, accommodating yachts from 10 to 40 metres.

KEY SPONSOR

OOCEP takes part in Traffic Safety Expo MUSCAT: With the aim to contribute to the annual national event of reaching Goal Zero traffic accidents, Oman Oil Company Exploration and Production (OOCEP) participated in the fifth edition of the Traffic Safety Expo, organised by the Royal Oman Police recently. The event was inaugurated under the patronage of Mohsin Al Sheikh, chairman of Muscat Municipality.

As one of the key sponsors of the 2016 Traffic Safety Expo for the first time, OOCEP’s stand showcased for its visitors a presentation on the company vehicle monitoring system that is implemented to ensure the safety of staff, contractors and other road users while driving company vehicles, says a press release.

The system helped the company dramatically to reduce road traffic accidents throughout the years since OOCEP started operating in Block 60 in 2011.

Moreover, OOCEP Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) performance was highlighted which has been achieved by applying the core safety rules implemented by the company. As part of the pro-

gramme, OOCEP launched the Block 60 Safety Induction Video which provides clear guidance on all the company safety aspects, including safe driving rules.

Reflecting on OOCEP participation, head of Resilience Department, Nasser Al Yaarubi, commented: “We are pleased and honoured to be part of the joint efforts piloted by the Royal Oman Police and participated by other private sector entities that aim to improve the safe driving culture in Oman.

“At OOCEP, we take road safety very seriously by monitoring the driving behaviour of our staff and contractors thus making sure that all drivers adhere to the road safety requirements. In addition, we continually engage with our staff to emphasis the importance of safe driving behaviour in our role as a driver or a passenger.

“We hope that through our participation we will be able to engage with the general public to drive the message on road safety and add value to the efforts taken by the Sultanate and various communities to enable Goal Zero traffic accidents.”

THRILLING EXPERIENCE

MEC participates at BP Young Adventurers camp MUSCAT: As part of the different initiatives that seek to provide youth with a wealth of knowledge and to enhance their leadership, cultural and creative skills, a group of Middle East College (MEC) students participated in the British Petroleum (BP) Young Adventurers camp which was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently.

The camp aims to encourage the youth to develop an adventurous and innovative spirit for their future along with respect for the past. Moreover, to provide the youth with a fun, educational and

worthwhile experience that is considered as a mental and physical challenge in order to help the youth to develop their selves, says a press release.

Taif Al Zadjali, a student at MEC and one of the participants in the camp, expressed her satisfaction for being a part of this adventure saying, “What really attracted me to participate is the name itself, Adventurers, and as a person who is passionate about adventures and who is willing to learn more I joined this camp.

We got the chance to meet a lot of people from the different GCC

countries, gained the team spirit, and developed my leadership and cultural skills and much more.”

“This programme is an amazing initiative that helps the students to develop themselves in many ways. The outdoor activities help the student to build strong relationships with other participants, let them work in a team and to think out of the box. We are sure that the students got a full advantage of this camp and we would like to thank BP for providing such an event for our students,” Hassan Al Balushi, International Officer at MEC said.

‘ D I WA L I M E L A’

Muscat Gujarati Samaj celebrates Diwali MUSCAT: The Muscat Gujarati Samaj (MGS), Gujarati Wing of Indian Social Club recently organised a colourful ‘Diwali Mela’ to celebrate the start of the festive season of Diwali. The event was held at Al Bahja Hall recently.

Indra Mani Pandey, the ambassador of India, Sheikh Kanaksi Khimji, Neelu Rohra, the second Secretary of Embassy of India, Vibha Sardar, all members and family attended the event. Visitors appreciated the event and conveyed Diwali greetings to each other, says a press release.

Chandrakant V. Chothani, convener of Samaj commended everybody who worked hard to make the festival a grand success.

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Muscat Hills all set for MENA Golf Tour finale The season finale features top 50 professionals and 10 leading amateurs from their respective Orders of Merit who have played a minimum of six of the 15 events in the sixth edition of the tour

MUSCAT: With the Order of Merit race wide open, the MENA Golf Tour reaches a thrilling climax this week at the Muscat Hills Golf and Country Club where an exclusive field will line-up for the Tour Championship.

The season finale, starting on Sunday, features top 50 professionals and 10 leading amateurs from their respective Orders of Merit who have played a minimum of six of the 15 events in the sixth edition of the tour.

With just $5,239 separating the top three, the Order of Merit race has intensified as all of them are in with a realistic chance of winning the coveted MENA Tour champion title, thanks to a larger than usual prize fund of $100,000 with the winner taking home a cheque for $18,000.

GRAND FINALE: England’s Andrew Marshall, who is in contention for the MENA Golf Tour Order

of Merit title, drives the ball during a practice round at Muscat Hills on Saturday. – Supplied photo

England’s Craig Hinton, a twotime winner on the tour season, currently leads the Order of Merit title with $33,359 in earnings, but only just as snapping on his heels are his fellow Englishmen Zane Scotland ($32,491) and Andrew Marshall ($28,120), both old hands when it comes to winning big.

The race for the leading amateur is all but decided with India’s Rayhan Thomas, who became the first amateur to win a MENA Golf Tour event this season, enjoying an unbeatable lead over his nearest challengers.

Fresh off competing in the first European Challenge Tour event in Ras Al Khaimah, the 16-year-old Dubai-based prodigy, who is supported by the Shaikh Maktoum Golf Foundation, has 297 points to his credit with Matias Calderon of Chile (193) trailing in a distant second.

Morocco’s Ahmed Marjan, who racked up a creditable second at last week’s Ghala Open, has made things interesting in the MENA Division, taking a healthy lead over his fellow countryman Younes El Hassani in the MENA Division for professionals while the Saudi duo Othman Al-

mulla and KhaledAttieh are locked in a nip-and-tuck race to top the MENA Division for amateurs.

The introduction of the qualifying school, the South African safari co-sanctioned with the Sunshine Big Easy Tour, and eleven first-time winners highlighted this season’s 15-stop MENA Golf Tour that first hit the road in March earlier this year, logging thousands of miles across Spain, Morocco, Thailand, UAE, Kuwait and Oman.

Multiple European Tour starts, including the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, the Hassan II Trophy

and the Maybank Championship Malaysia, in addition to full playing privileges on the Sunshine Tour and exemptions into the Final Stage of the Asian Tour QSchool for the leading three professionals are some of the added incentives that await the leading MENA Golf Tour stars.

Mohamed Juma Buamaim, chairman of the MENA Golf Tour, thanked all clubs and players for continued support to the tour. “They all have been wonderful partners in our journey as we strive to stimulate the overall development of the game in the region and beyond.

“I am also grateful to the Arab Golf Federation and the regional golf associations in the region who have been our pillar of strength.

“The fact that most of the events this season threw up first-time winners in addition to producing improved scores is a reflection on the growing strength of the tour. I wish all players competing in the Tour Championship the very best.”

Order of Merit standings ahead of the Tour Championship: 1. Craig Hinton (England) $33,359; 2. Zane Scotland (England) $32,491; 3. Andrew Marshall (England) $28,120; 4. Luke Joy (England) $23,269; 5. Antonio Costa (Chile) $20,696; 6. Fredrik Lindblom (Sweden) $14,686; 7. Aaron Leitmannstetter (Germany) $14,071; 8. Joe Heraty (England) $15,282; 9.

Lee Corfield (England) $13,646; 10.

Carlos Balmaseda (Spain) $10,960.

Amateurs: 1. Rayhan Thomas (India) 297 points; 2. Matias Calderon 193; 3. Benjamin David (England) 183; 4. Edward Holland (England) 165; 5. Othman Almulla (Saudi Arabia) 157.

W TA F I NA L S

Kerber sets up final with Cibulkova SINGAPORE: Angelique Kerber continued her relentless march towards a maiden WTA Finals crown with a comprehensive 6-2, 6-1 victory over defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska on Saturday to set up a title showdown against Dominika Cibulkova.

The German enjoyed a breakthrough campaign with victories at the Australian and U.S. Opens to usurp Serena Williams at the top of the world rankings and after another dominant display, she will be favoured to cap her season with the Singapore title on Sunday.

“I was trying to be focused on every single point because playing against her is so tough, so I just made sure I played my game and was aggressive,” Kerber said. “It’s amazing to think that I will be in the final in Singapore.”

Both players are renowned for their exemplary defence and supreme athleticism but, with serving not considered their strongest suit, it was hardly surprising to see the contest start with three straight breaks in favour of the German.

In the first semifinal, Cibulkova continued her dream debut at the elite eight-woman event with a thrilling 1-6, 7-6 (2), 6-4 victory over Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova in an absorbing encounter.

“This is my first time here and it’s one of my dreams come true, just incredible,” world No. 8 Cibulkova said.

The final is a rematch of their opening round-robin match last Sunday in which Kerber beat the Slovakian 7-6 (5), 2-6, 6-3, the only contest of the week when the German lost a set. - Reuters

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India’s Asiad gold-winning goalie Burman passes away KOLKATA: Asian Games winning former India football goalkeeper Prodyut Burman passed away on Saturday evening at a city hospital following a prolonged illness.

The 81-year-old was suffering from Parkinson’s disease for a long time and breathed his last at the SSKM Hospital today at 4.40pm.

He is survived by wife, one son and a daughter.

Having started off his career from Eastern Railway before heading to Mohun Bagan, his moment of glory came in the Jakarta 1962 Asiad when he played second fiddle to main goalkeeper Peter Thangaraj. - PTI

Arsenal Soccer School Oman win U-14 title at GCC League The under-14 team ended day one with two wins and a draw. On day two, they picked up another three wins and a draw which was enough to see them lift the trophy

MUSCAT: Arsenal Soccer School Oman clinched the under-14 title at the first leg of the Arsenal Soccer Schools GCC League in Dubai.

According to a press statement issued by the school, Arsenal Soccer Schools Oman travelled to Dubai on Friday with the under-12 and under-14 squads to take part in the first leg of the

Arsenal Soccer Schools GCC League. Matches were played over two days at the Emirates Sevens Ground, the home of Arsenal Soccer School Dubai Along with Arsenal Soccer School Dubai the other participating teams were Arsenal Soccer School Bahrain and Arsenal Soccer School Kuwait.

Each team played a total of eight matches with each team playing one another twice.

The Oman U-12 team had a very hard first day narrowly losing all four of their games but it certainly wasn’t due to lack of effort.

The boys feeling slightly down were soon given a lift by coach Davis Rizzolo who praised their work rate and quickly picked them up ready for day two.

The U-14 team started slowly but soon found their feet and ended day one with two wins a draw and one loss.

That loss was to be their only one of the weekend as they turned on the style on day two picking up another three wins and a draw which was enough to see them lift the trophy and crowned winners of the first leg of the League.

Coach Jermaine Wynter was delighted with his boys as they lost two players due to injury and had to use some under-12 players for much of the matches.

He said the boys showed great spirit and determination which enabled them to come out on top.

The under-12 squad certainly improved on day two but could do little to stop the strong team from Kuwait who dominated from the start of the weekend, finished unbeaten and deservedly lifted the winners trophy.

Coach Davis praised his young squads and their attitude and said they will certainly learn from the experience.

The next leg of the ASS GCC League will be for under-8 and will take place in Oman at the end of November.

WRESTLING

Sakshi’s plans for wrestling nursery AMBALA: Olympic bronze medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik on Saturday said that she would soon set up a wrestling nursery where the national level wrestlers would be trained.

Sakshi also said she would continue her wrestling even after her marriage.

She had come to Ambala cantonment to greet the state’s Sports Minister Anil Vij on Diwali festival. Speaking to reporters later, she said that Vij had encouraged the players of Haryana a lot and tried to provide them all the facilities so that they could bring laurels.

On the occasion, Vij said that Sakshi had been appointed brand ambassador for promoting ‘Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao’ campaign and expressed hope she would perform her duty effectively.

He said that the state sports department had been proving proper training and other facilities to the emerging players of the state. - PTI

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SPORTS Kayes hits unbeaten 50, Force India could take time over second driver Bangladesh lead by 128 FORMULA ONE

UNBEATEN KNOCK: Bangladesh’s Imrul Kayes, right, plays a shot as England’s wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow looks on during the

second day of their second Test match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday. – AFP

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Kayes was on 59 as the hosts reached 152 for three in their second innings at stumps on the second day of the second and final Test

DHAKA: Bangladesh opener Imrul Kayes hit an unbeaten half century as the hosts took a lead of 128 with seven second-innings wickets remaining against England on the second day of the second and final Test on Saturday.

Kayes was on 59 as the hosts reached 152 for three in their second innings at stumps.

Mahmudullah was bowled out to debutant spinner Zafar Ansari (two for 33) on the last ball of another eventful day at the Shere Bangla National Stadium after adding 86 for the third wicket with Kayes.

Bangladesh got a brisk start from first-innings centurion Tamim MOTOGP

Dovizioso grabs pole KUALA LUMPUR: Ducati rider Andrea Dovizioso put in a late flying lap to secure pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix ahead of Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo at a wet Sepang circuit on Saturday.

The Italian took his fifth pole in the premier class of grand prix racing in a time of two minutes and 11.485 seconds to push the Yamaha riders Rossi (2:11.731) and Lorenzo (2:11.787) into second and third place on the front row of the grid.

Spanish world champion Marc Marquez, who skipped Friday’s second practice after suffering from a bout of gastroenteritis, will line up fourth for the penultimate round of the championship.

The Spanish Honda rider, who secured his third MotoGP world title two weeks ago in Japan but crashed out of the Australian Grand Prix last Sunday, will be joined on the second row

by Cal Crutchlow and Ducati’s Andrea Iannone. - Reuters

Bangladesh 1st innings: 220 England 1st innings A. Cook lbw M. Hasan 14 B. Duckett c Rahim b Al Hasan 7 J. Root lbw T. Islam 56 G. Ballance c Rahim b M. Hasan 9 M. Ali b M. Hasan 10 B. Stokes c M. Haque b T. Islam 0 J. Bairstow lbw M. Hasan 24 Z. Ansari c Hom b M. Hasan 13 C. Woakes c Hom b M. Hasan 46 A. Rashid (not out) 44 S. Finn c Rahim b T. Islam 0 Extras (b-13, lb-7, nb-1) 21 Total (all out, 81.3 overs) 244 Fall of wickets: 1-10, 2-24, 3-42, 4-64, 5-69, 6-114, 7-140, 8-144, 9-243.

Bowling: M. Hasan 28-2-82-6; S. Al Hasan

16-5-41-1; T. Islam 25.3-3-65-3; K. Rabbi 3-0-16-0; S. Hom 4-0-8-0; S. Rahman 5-012-0 (nb-1).

Bangladesh 2nd innings T. Iqbal c Cook b Ansari 40 I. Kayes (not out) 59 M. Haque c Cook b Stokes 1 Mahmudullah b Ansari 47 Extras (b-1, lb-2, nb-1, w-1) 5 Total (3 wkts, 31 overs) 152 Fall of wickets: 1-65, 2-66, 3-152.

To bat: M. Rahim, S. Al Hasan, S. Rahman, S. Hom, M. Hasan, T. Islam, K. Rabbi.

Iqbal, who hit a 47-ball 40, and Kayes who put on 65 for the opening partnership before the former became Ansari’s first Test wicket.

Earlier, Bangladesh off-spinner Mehedi Hasan picked up his second five-wicket haul of the series but a ninth-wicket stand of 99 gave England a first innings lead of 24.

England, who lead the series 1-0 and resumed on 50-3, were reduced to 144 for eight in the first session but the partnership between Chris Woakes and Adil Rashid put paid to Bangladeshi hopes of a first-innings lead.

The second new ball finally bore fruit for the hosts as 19-yearold Mehedi (six for 82) dismissed Woakes for 46 to break the dogged stand. Left-armer Taijul Islam (three for 65) took his third wicket in the following over to dismiss England for 244 and bring up tea on the second day, leaving Rashid 44 not out.

Thirteen wickets had fallen on the opening day and it did not take long on Saturday for Mehedi, who also picked up six wickets in Chittagong on debut, to send back Moeen Ali for 10 and Ben Stokes to fall

Bowling: S. Finn 3-0-18-0; M. Ali 8-0-34-0; Z. Ansari 8-0-33-2; B. Stokes 5-1-20-1 (nb-1, w-1); A. Rashid 5-0-30-0; C. Woakes 2-0-14-0.

for a duck off a bat-pad catch.

That left England struggling at 69 for five and the tourists were grateful to Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow for digging them out of a hole with a 45-run stand for the sixth wicket.

Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim turned to Mehedi to break the partnership and the youngster duly delivered, dismissing Bairstow leg before for 24 with the first delivery of his spell.

Root, who was dropped on 19 at slip off Taijul, showed great determination and nimble footwork to bring up his 23rd half century in Tests and built another stand with debutant Zafar Ansari before the latter became Mehedi’s fifth victim for 13.

Taijul finally picked up the big wicket of Root for 56 with a leg before after the batsman misjudged the length and was hit on the back foot off a straight delivery.

Taijul thought he had his third when Woakes was given out caught behind but the batsman successfully reviewed to overturn the umpire’s decision with replays confirming there was no edge.

Woakes was also caught on 38 off a high, full toss from part-time leg-spinner Sabbir Rahman but the delivery was adjudged to be above waist height by the television umpire. - Reuters

MEXICO CITY: Force India could take weeks to decide who partners Mexican Sergio Perez next season, deputy principal Bob Fernley said on Friday.

The British-based Formula One team have one of the most desirable seats remaining on the grid after Germany’s Nico Hulkenberg decided to leave for Renault.

There is no shortage of candidates but Fernley told reporters at the Mexican Grand Prix that there was no deadline either.

“It’s (co-owner and principal) Vijay (Mallya)’s decision and we’ll start those discussions probably when we get back next week,” Fernley said.

“I think we’ll take our time, have a look at what offers are on the table, Vijay will make his decision and then we’ll announce it.”

Pressed further, he said it could be “next week or the week after or even the week after that.”

Force India are currently fourth in the constructors’ standings with three races remaining, including

Mexico, and on course for their best ever performance.

Renault drivers Kevin Magnussen and Jolyon Palmer have both been linked to Force India if they are not kept on as Hulkenberg’s future teammate.

Manor’s Esteban Ocon and Pascal Wehrlein are both contracted to Mercedes, who provide Force India’s engines, and there has been paddock speculation that either could be promoted up the grid.

Sauber’s Brazilian driver Felipe Nasr and Sweden’s Marcus Ericsson, who have yet to score a point for the Swiss team this season, have also hinted at an interest with the former considered a more likely prospect.

Fernley said 2017, when the technical rules undergo sweeping changes, promised to offer Force India team the chance of a “reasonably level playing field” for the first time.

“I’m very optimistic that the team will be very competitive in 2017,” he said. - Reuters

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India beat South Korea to set up title showdown with Pakistan KUANTAN: Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh starred in front of the goal on Saturday to help India beat South Korea in the penalty shootout and set up a mouthwatering title clash against archrivals Pakistan in the fourth Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament. Recovering from his an-

kle injury to play in the semifinal at the Kuantan Hockey Stadium, Sreejesh saved the South Korea’s last attempt to secure the hardfought 5-4 win in the shootout after both the teams were locked 2-2 at the end of regulation time.

Sreejesh padded away the ball from the stick of Lee Dae-Yeol to

clinch the victory and seal India’s place in Sunday’s summit clash.

This is India’s third entry into the final of the Asian Champions Trophy, whose inaugural edition it won in 2011 and were runners-up to Pakistan in 2012.

Later in the day, defending champions Pakistan avenged their

loss to hosts Malaysia in the opening match when they prevailed 3-2 in the penalty shootout of the second semifinal after the regulation period ended in a 1-1 draw. India had earlier defeated Pakistan 2-1 in the round-robin league stage.

During regulation period, Malaysia opened the scoring in the

18th minute through a penalty corner conversion by Shahril Saabah, but Pakistan equalised through an open play goal by Abdul Khan in the 34th minute.

In the shootout, only the first two attempts for Malaysia by Firhan Ashari and and Faizal Saari were converted, while Faiz Jali, Shahril

Saabah and Fitri Saari all faltered.

Only four shots were taken for Pakistan as Abdul Khan, Mohammed Ifran Jr and Mohammed Arslan Qadir shot on target, while only Mohammed Rizwan Sr failed on his attempt. As they had already taken a winning lead, the fifth Pakistan shot was not required. - PTI

Five-star Mishra bowls India to series victory SCOREBOARD

Batting first, India scored 269 for six. In reply, New Zealand were skittled out for a paltry 79 in only 23.1 overs

VISAKHAPATNAM: Amit Mishra produced a magical spell to claim five for 18 as India clinched five-match One-day International (ODI) series 3-2 with a thumping 190-run victory in the final game, here on Saturday.

It was a perfect Diwali gift for the Indian cricket fans as Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s men carried the demolition job in style as the spinners made Black Caps’ succumbed to their lowest-ever total against India in ODIs. Batting first, India scored 269 for six on a surface where scoring was difficult as Rohit Sharma (70) and Virat Kohli (65) hit half centuries.

In reply, New Zealand were skittled out for a paltry 79 in only 23.1 overs. There were five New Zealand batsman who failed to open their account during their dismal last day on Indian soil.

Mishra, who picked his second five-for was supported well

by Axar Patel (two for nine in 4.1 overs) and Jayant Yadav (one for

THUMPING WIN: Indian players celebrate during during their fifth ODI against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. – PTI

eight in four overs). The leg-spinner, who did not get a chance during the Test series ended up with 15 wickets in the five-match series.

Not only did his performance fetch him man of the match but also the man of the series award pipping Virat Kohli, who scored 358 runs with a century and two half tons.

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have hardly imagined that wickets will fall in a heap when they were placed at 63 for two.

The visitors lost eight wickets with addition of just 16 runs in space of 51 balls dashing hopes of their first bilateral series win in India.

It took five balls for the Kiwis to realise that the road ahead is rocky when Umesh Yadav cleaned up last match’s hero Martin Guptill in the very first over.

Fresh from his match-winning

INDIA A. Rahane c Latham b Neesham 20 R. Sharma c Neesham b Boult 70 V. Kohli c Guptill b Sodhi 65 M. Dhoni lbw Santner 41 M. Pandey c Boult b Sodhi 0 K. Jadhav (not out) 39 A. Patel b Boult 24 J. Yadav (not out) 1 Extras (b-1, lb-1, w-7) 9 Total (6 wkts, 50 overs) 269 Fall of wickets: 1-40, 2-119, 3-190, 4-195, 5-220, 6-266.

Bowling: T. Southee 10-0-56-0 (w-1); T. Boult 10-0-52-2 (w-5); J. Neesham 6-030-1 (w-1); M. Santner 10-0-36-1; I. Sodhi 10-0-66-2; C. Anderson 4-0-27-0.

NEW ZEALAND M. Guptill b U. Yadav 0 T. Latham c Yadav b Bumrah 19 K. Williamson c Jadhav b A. Patel 27 R. Taylor c Dhoni b Mishra 19 J. Neesham b Mishra 3 B. Watling b Mishra 0 C. Anderson lbw Yadav 0 M. Santner b A. Patel 4 T. Southee st Dhoni b Mishra 0 I. Sodhi c Rahane b Mishra 0 T. Boult (not out) 1 Extras (w-6) 6 Total (all out, 23.1 overs) 79 Fall of wickets: 1-0, 2-28, 3-63, 4-66, 5-66, 6-74, 7-74, 8-74, 9-76.

Bowling: U. Yadav 4-0-28-1 (w-1); J. Bumrah 5-0-16-1; A. Patel 4.1-0-9-2; A. Mishra 6-2-18-5 (w-5); J. Yadav 4-0-8-1.

72 in Ranchi, Guptill was done in a by a beautiful good length ball from Yadav as it squared him up, grazed the pad before toppling the off-stump. - PTI

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Perera hits maiden ton as Sri Lanka punish Zimbabwe HARARE: Kusal Perera scored a maiden Test century but partner Kaushal Silva fell six runs short of a ton as an injury-ravaged Sri Lanka racked up 317 for four against Zimbabwe on the first day of the first Test on Saturday.

The 26-year-old Perera, in his eighth Test appearance, hit 110 off 121 balls, having twice been dropped by the home side, as Sri Lanka dominated the home bowling at the Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe’s 100th Test.

Silva was well set to be the first to a century but lost his wicket just after tea when he was caught

by Sean Williams off the bowling of Malcolm Waller for 94. Silva and Dimuth Karunaratne opened with a 123-run stand for the first wicket before Karunaratne (56) was caught off the spin bowling of captain Graeme Cremer.

Cremer also took the wicket of Kusal Mendis (34) with a leg break that was edged and caught behind by wicketkeeper Peter Moor in the last session. Upul Tharanga (13 not out) and Dhanbanjaya da Silva (10 not out) will resume on Sunday in a bid to build up a large score that might preclude Sri Lan-

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Sri Lanka 1st innings D. Karunaratne c Mawoyo b Cremer 56 K. Silva c Williams b Waller 94 K. Perera c Waller b Cremer 110 K. Mendis c Moor b Cremer 34 U. Tharanga (not out) 13 D. de Silva (not out) 10 Extras 0 Total (4 wkts, 90 overs) 317 Fall of wickets: 1-123, 2-198, 3-282, 4-307.

To bat: A. Gunaratne, D. Perera, R. Herath, S. Lakmal, L. Kumara Bowling: C. Mpofu 20-5-62-0; C. Mumba 15-2-65-0; D. Tiripano 14-4-370; G. Cremer 21-2-82-3; H. Masakadza 6-2-22-0; S. Williams 8-0-24-0; M. Waller 6-0-25-1.

ka from having to bat again.

Sri Lanka, who thrashed topranked Australia 3-0 in their last series at home in July and August, went into the game without injured captain Angelo Matthews and his deputy Dinesh Chandimal, plus several key bowlers, leaving the 38-year-old spinner Rangana Herath to skipper the side for the first time. - Reuters

PREMIER LEAGUE

Muscat CT and Guardiola’s Man City and Arsenal hit OCT Muscat win four but no joy for United’s Mourinho MUSCAT: Muscat CT recorded a six-wicket victory over Al Turki in a Muscat Pharmacy and Stores-sponsored Premier Division cricket match played at the Ministry of Sports Affairs Ground I on Friday.

Batting first, Al Turki put on 201 for the loss of six wickets in 50 overs. Jay Odedara top scored with 48. Badal Singh claimed three wickets for Muscat CT. In reply, Muscat CT raced to 202 for four in just 38.4 overs.

Aaqib Sulheri top scored with a brilliant 106 off 73 balls. Jignesh Patel managed two wickets for Al Turki in vain.

Brief scores: Al Turki 201 for 6 in 50 overs (Jay Odedara 48; Badal Singh 3/44) lost to Muscat CT 202 for 4 in 38.2 overs (Aaqib Sulheri 106; Jignesh Patel 2/32). Points: Muscat CT – 5, Al Turki – 0.

In a Khimji Ramdas-sponsored A Division match played the the Ministry of Sports Affairs Ground II, OCT Muscat defeated White Lotus by three wickets.

Batting first, White Lotus scored 190 for nine in 40 overs.

Khalil top scored with 35. Zubair

Aaqib Sulheri

Al Balushi was the pick of the OCT Muscat bowlers claiming two wickets.

In reply, OCT Muscat scored 191 for seven in 25.2 overs. Mohammed Ali top scored with 52.

Vibin Kumar was the pick of the White Lotus bowlers claiming two wickets.

Brief scores: White Lotus 190 for 9 in 40 overs (Khalil 35; Zubair Al Balushi 2/290 lost to OCT Muscat 191 for 7 in 25.2 overs (Mohammed Ali 52; Vibin Kumar 2/19).

Points: OCT Muscat – 3, White Lotus – 0.

LONDON: Manchester City won 4-0 at West Bromwich Albion to end Pep Guardiola’s worst run as a manager but Jose Mourinho’s woes continued as Manchester United’s manager was sent to the stands and Ander Herrera sent off in a goalless draw with Burnley at Old Trafford on Saturday.

United, with one goal in four games and a solitary win in seven, must now watch those with Premier League title aspirations pull away. There were doubles all round at the top as Sergi Aguero and Iikay Gundogan scored twice for City while Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud also struck braces for Arsenal, 4-1 winners at Sunderland.

The Gunners have 23 points like league leaders City but are one place behind on goal difference.

Tottenham Hotspur, who play Arsenal next weekend, lost ground after their 1-1 draw with Leicester City while Liverpool were playing in Saturday’s late game.

If Guardiola was all smiles after his first win in seven games, there was more frustration for Mourinho who began the start of the second half behind the dug-out before be-

SEND OFF: Manchester United’s manager Jose Mourinho, right, shouts in the Directors Box after being sent off to the stands during their English Premier League match against Burnley at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday. – AFP

ing moved to the directors’ box.

The Portuguese had been incensed by the failure of referee Mark Clattenburg to punish Jon Flanagan for a foul on Matteo Darmian but will be equally unhappy with his team who failed to score

in 37 attempts, 11 of which were saved by Tom Heaton.

Burnley’s keeper produced another excellent performance with a series of outstanding saves, notably from Jesse Lingard and Zoran Ibrahimovic.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was delighted with his team’s victory at winless Sunderland, who are experiencing the worst start in Premier League history after 10 games.

The match turned on the introduction of Giroud, who scored with his first two touches as Arsenal netted three times in seven second-half minutes.

Asked whether he deserved credit for the decision to bring on the Frenchman, Wenger said: “The manager gets easy credit when he has quality players on the bench.”

“You do not need to be a special manager to make that decision,” Wenger added.

A superb solo goal from Gaston Ramirez helped Middlesbrough to get their first home league win, 2-0 over Bournemouth.

Picking up the ball inside his own half, the Uruguayan forced his way into the Bournemouth area before cutting back inside a defender and scoring.

Hull City remain in the relegation zone after Michael Dawson conceded a late own goal to see the visitors lose 1-0 at Watford. - Reuters

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FOR RENT ^ŚŽǁƌŽŽŵ Θ >ĂďŽƵƌ ĐĂŵƉ ŝŶ ǁĂĚŝ ů ŬĂďŝƌ ĨŽƌ rent. brand new building 1BHK/Basement/ ^ŚŽǁƌŽŽŵ Θ Žĸ ĐĞƐ ŝŶ ZƵǁŝ ĨŽƌ ƌĞŶƚ

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3 BHK flat in Ruwi main road for family, office or staff accommodation. Contact 93782735 / 99208033

Family flats in Wadi Kabir, MBD, Rent, Hamriya, Al Khuwair, Ghubrah, Bausher, Azaiba, Amerat.

Contact: 92125648 / 95250300

Flat for commercial use fit for offices in Bowshar main road (College Street). Contact: 92125648 / 95250300

2 BHK flat in Bousher with swimming pool, Gym, covered car parking & car entrance luxury apartment. Contact: 93782735 / 99208033

Flats for rent in Ghubra for family, office & staff accommodation. Contact: 93782735 / 99208033

4BHK Villa & Servant Quarter with sharing swimming pool at 18 November Road, behind Oman Oil Petrol Pump. Tel : 99373290, 24815012.

2 BHK flat in Ghala new building for family, office & staff accommodation. Contact: 93782735 / 99208033 1 BHK flat in Ghala new building.

Contact: 93782735 / 99208033 Shops for rent in Ghala. Contact: 93782735 / 99208033 Villa for rent in South Mabellah, 3 bedrooms, sitting room, family Lounge, kitchen, three Toilets Contact 92212212 between 10 AM to 5 PM

Flats in Amerat 5 behind Oman oil close to the main street three rooms & hall, 3 bathrooms, kitchen with A/C 210/- R.O. # 99112262 / 92125648 6 bedrooms villa in Qurum, opposite fun zone area. Real Estate Services Co. : 92146444 / 92905432 / 24222345 1 Bed room, kitchen, toilet near Indian School MCT Darsait R.O 150/-. Contact: 93484428 1 & 2 BHK spacious flats behind Bank Muscat, Wadi Kabir.

Tel: 99373290, 24815012

Flats for rent in Azaiba, 2 BHK & 3 toilet. Contact: 93782735 / 99208033 Flat (villa type) , in Al Azaiba North, first floor sitting room, family hall, kitchen, 2 bathrooms. Penthouse 3 bedrooms with attached bathrooms.

Well designed with quality finishing R.O 500/-. Contact Real Estate Services Co: 91246444 / 92905432 / 24222345 Villa for rent at 18th Nov Street, Azaiba. 2 & 3BHK Flats in Ruwi, Muttrah & Mumtaz Area-Darsait.

Contact: 24813822

Flat rent South Al Ghubra, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, family hall, with AC R.O 350/-.

Contact: 99559823 / 97788131 Preferably to One Organization 16 Flats of 2 Bedrooms + Sitting + 2 Bathrooms + kitchen in Al Khuwair near to Said Bin Taimoor Mosque and Oman Oil, Gr. floor & 1st Floor 6 flats and penthouse 4 flats. Plus servant room outside. Spacious parking inside and outside the building.

Real Estate Services Co. (RESCO ) : 91246444 / 92905432 / 24222345

Office with 150/250/500 & 1000 Sqmt including Water & Electricity, Central Air – Conditions, Lift, Car parking, & Security. OMR.7/- per Sqmt.

Contact : 92817181 / 93211490.

Flat for rent in Wadi Kabeer near India Primary School, 1BHK. Contact: 92222922 3 Bedrooms flat in Qurum, sitting & dining 2.5 bathrooms, kitchen at R.O 450/- monthly. Dimensions are good. Location is near by the road that goes towards Oman oil and Burger king. Contact Real Estate Services Co: 912464444 / 92905432 / 24222345

Shop for rent SOUQ road Muttrah, near Oman house.

Contact: 99183525 / 24706045 Flat for rent 2 bedrooms large flat at Wadi Kabir near Al Hassan, available for rent.

Contact: Mr. Mathew 99648728 Flat for rent 2BHK split A/c near Kuwaiti Mosque in Wadi Kabir.

Contact: 97007934 / 92629232 Brand new show room deluxe 3 BHK, 2 BHK apartments with basement parking at Azaiba near Al Sahwa tower. Contact: 98294753

Wadi Kabir 2 BHK flat with 2 bathrooms & A/Cs near Indian Primary School. Contact : 99367627

1, 2 & 3 BHK in good locations at Al Khuwair, Darsait, Ghubrah, Qurum 29 & Wadi Kabir.

Contact : 94359190 / 96364610

Flat for rent 2BHK split A/c near Oman house in Muttrah.

Contact: 97007934 / 92629232

1000,00 m2 Industrial plot with compound wall & two room at Misfa I/A. # 99342733 / 91118706

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Contact 93990154 FOR RENT 2B/R spacious flat with split ACs AT MBD near Centre Point / Pizza Hut. Contact: 99460330 3BHK Flat, Ghubra, Close to ISG, Indian Family, 99319880 2BHK Mawaleh North Al Mawaleh North near Masjid Sadiq Al Amin.

Contact: 99224748 / 99332297 1 BHK Al Khodh, near NBO. Contact: 99224748 / 99332297 2 BHK near CBD & star cinema.

Contact: 99233116 1 BHK near Oman house, near Khimji R.O 175/-.

Contact: 95865686 Flat in Mumtaz 1 hall, 2 bedroom, 2 toilets, kitchen.

Contact 92502241 / 94614351 1 BHK near Medical Darsait Muttrah house R.O 180/-.

Contact 95070201 Flats and shop for rent in Ruwi, Honda road and Mumtaz area.

Contact 97293708 / 92433127 / 97103695 Villa in South Mawaleh: 8 bedrooms, 2 Majilis, 1 Family Hall, 9 toilets, 2 kitchens with Split AC, ample car park Contact: 96775026 / 99463626 2 BR apartments available for rent, close to Muscat Grand Mall, next to Diwan’s Office, South Ghubra.

Contact: 2456256 / 99833747 Villa for Rent behind mazoon mousqe 7 bedroom, living room, dining room . Contact 95150809 for 750 R.O nogotiable Fully furnished Luxury 2 bedroom flat at Ghala for rent for short or long term basis.

Contact: 97762321 / 99881653 5 warehouse on Misfah, Bausher opposite to Oman cement factory, 2 ware house 845 sqm each, 3 ware house 425 sqm each.

Contact: 96041560 / 99322321 Mr. Prasanna 3 bedroom ground floor house for rent in South Al Hail behind Al Hail Hypermarket.

Contact: 95047657 6 Bedroom villas available for rent at North Al Hail, near Wave, complex with swimming pool and Gym. Contact: 99833747

2 B/R furnished & unfurnished with split ACs & free available at Al Khuwair near KM Hypermarket.

Contact: 99460330 Room in Azaiba. Contact: 99555843

FOR SALE Running restaurant for sale Al Khuwair area.

Contact: 92660947 Coffee shop at Al Hail.

Contact: 94488260 Beauty Salon in Azaiba on the Service Road for Sale / Lease.

Gsm: 90657312 3 BHK flat in Greater Muttrah, Dar AlMaha for sale.

Contact 95061994 Sale new hydraulic folding machine HFMX 2500C Excel machine tools England damaged during handling weight 1980 Kgs, motor 4.0 kw, lying at Wadi Kabir.

Contact: 92875444 Branded safety products for sale.

Contact: 99763434 Shop for sale in Al Ghubrah.

Contact: 99030180/ 97003247 Twin Villa for sale in Azaiba near Sultan Centre. Each side has three floors, five bedroom plus maid room. Each room has it’s own bathroom and one extra toilet between dining and sitting room. The villas are now about 5 years old and very clean and well maintained. It has split A/C’s.

OMR 215,000 each villa. Telephone: 99333479 or 95215360 or 97509955

Buying cars for cash.

Contact 90202090

Scrap for sale Contact Mr Ravi 99329514

ACC. AVAILABLE

Sparing used dental chair for sale.

Contact kumar 99570284 ansari 92616343 Shop for sale furniture, furnishing at Mabela. Contact: 90600280 Restaurant for sale : well equipped and furnished restaurant is looking for managing partner / for sale in Ruwi, Muscat. Contact: 24816082 / 94427373 RESTAURANT for sale in Ruwi.

Contact: 99378964 Juices, Ice cream parlour in Ruwi.

Ideal location. Contact: 92150455 Heidelberg GTO, single colour 36cm x 52cm & sorm machine single colour 52cm x 74cm.

Contact: 99369880 / 92857355 Land for sale in the village of Bimmah on the coastal road Qurayat/ Sur with a space of 604 square meters for an attractive price.

Contact 92905222

Beauty parlour for sale in Ruwi.

Contact: 92430239

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Industrial land in Rusail.4000 sqm. Contact 99323957 / 95490842.

One ground DTP approved land for immediate sale in Kovaipudur –Coimbatore. Contact 9003147615 (India)

BUILDING MATERIAL SHOP FOR SALEWell-furnished running building material-electrical shop (4 shutter / 200sqm) in Al- Khoudh- 6, for immediate saleshop with stock or stock only.

Serious buyers may please Contact: 94320909

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For sale well built and maintained 3 BHK apartments (2 Nos, each 1666 SQ.FT) both at 10th floor at ECR Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, close to Valmiki Nagar Signal.

Contact: +91 9600063675, Email: jsm274465@gmail.com

Room available for executive bachelor near Hamriya Roundabout. Contact 93590332 and 97443614.

MV SALE Suzuki swift desire, model 2013.

Contact: 99602748 Dihatsu Terrios Trend 4WD, 2012 Registration, dealer service registration up to August 2017.

Contact No: 92812144

AVAILABLE Bobcat available for rent.

Contact 97623299 Party & Wedding equipment rentals. Full line, from Tables, Linen & Skirting, Chairs & Chair covers, Cutlery, Crockery, Glassware, Chafing Dishes, Ice Sculptures, to Large Sound Systems and spectacular lighting. Call Andrea 9606 2222 for Catering and Croyden 9623 5555 for Sound & Light. ww.tunesoman.com, E-mail: info@tunesoman.com

WANTED Urgently required commercial villa or flat for office Al Khuwair, Ghubrah, Bausher, MSQ or Ghala.

Contact: 99348493 / 99337587 / 99043127 Urgently required looking to immediately buy used Grit blasting & airless spray equipment 1 No each. Contact 968 24810930 / 93203772 / 93203773 /93203778

Well furnished single / sharing for EXE. Bachelor at Rex Road (Kannada, Telugu, Tamil).

Contact: 92873832 Room available with attached bath and balcony, near MBD. Contact: 96275098 Single room, toilet and sharing kitchen available for rent in Azaiba. Contact: 96755127 Spacious semi furnished room with separate bathroom for executive bachelor Opp. O.C. Centre Ruwi Call : 90611670 Furnished room in ruwi and azaiba for rent for executive bachelors. Gsm 99058344 Single room with A/C and attached bathroom, sharing kitchen for executive bachelor/couple near Saud Bahwan Hill view Tower wadikabir and Opp: Shell filling station. # 99024362, 93166353

SITUATION WANTGOOD NEWS Ayurvedic treatment for joint pain, backache, paralysis massage, steam bath, obesity, spondylitis, Ideal Care Ayurvedic clinic, 18th November Street Al Ghubra (North). Contact: 99639695 / 97397320

MATRIMONIAL Parents of 28 yrs, Indian Boy from Mumbai, ISWK student, ACCA, BSC honours, working as a senior accountant in Muscat, seeks suitable alliance for Sunni Muslim family.

Contact no.(parent): 96408642, email address: khaledaoman@gmail.com Parents of Pakistani Muslim girl, 22, student of 4th year of doctorate of pharmacy, seek suitable alliance. Cell: 99609762 Email: abubinat5@gmail.com Tamil Hindu boy, 30 years, working as Marketing Executive in a reputable organization is seeking for Hindu Tamil Girl preferably working in Muscat. Serious discussion, please contact 99438477 Marriage makers widow/ divorce/ new for Indian Kerala & Indian Muslims. Contact: Whatsapp: 00968 98796982 & calling 98604960 Ezhavaboy age 28 height 174cm Star anizhamBTech working in Oman Seeks suitable alliance.

Contact 99430227

SITUATION WANTGOOD NEWS Deepavli special offer for first anniversary Dabeli by 10 +1 FOC up to 30.10.16, many more at Kachhi coffee shop Wadi Kabir near Lulu udit: 94460286 /Kishore: 99437869 Ayurvedic treatment for backache, paralysis, arthritis etc & massage, All Season (Vaidyaratnam). Contact 24475280 / 95371664 / 92504980 www.siddhayur.com Ayurvedic treatments & massage – Ayurvedic Clinic Al Khuwair.

Contact 97263637 / 93309131

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SITUATION SITUATION WANTED VACANT URGENT REQUIRMENT For a leading Fisheries Company

MALE ACCOUNTANT Qualification B.Com With a minimum 1-3 years experience In Accounts & Finance Good English communication skills

Reputed mineral water company required the following HEAVY/LIGHT DUTY DRIVERS VAN SALESMAN with Omani driving license

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ACCOUNTS Indian/MBA/male Chief Accountant 18Yrs Experience, MIS, C.Flow, Budgeting, ERP, Cost accounting &Liasing with auditors. NOC available.

Contact: 92254691/97826674 email: khader2305@gmail.com

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12 Yrs Exp Accountant worked in Construction, Cont & Trad Cos. with Valid D/L – (NOC/Release available).

Contact 92194086

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Indian male, B.Com, MBA in Finance, 4 yrs in Larsen & Tourbo, 26 yrs in Oman, English/ Arabic speaking with driving license. NOC available. Contact 95588565 Indian male age 26, Accountant one year experience in accounts looking for suitable job. Contact Email: Anishkhan991867@gmail.

Com Mobile: +968 9565 9415 Chief Accountant / Senior Accountant having 16 years experience can handle accounts up to finalization, MIS, C FLOW, Budgeting, ERP, Costing & liasing with auditors, looking for suitable position. NOC available.

Contact: 97205058 / 94885686

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Indian Accountant, B. Com, Having 8yrs of Experience in Oman, Up to finalization, Tally, SAP, Oman D/L, Release Available.

Contact - 93484122, Email:prijilputhan@gmail.com

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Indian male, 28 yrs, MBA (Finance) with 8 yrs experience in accounting with MNCS using Sap FICO as ERP, Currently on visit till 17-Nov -2016 seeking job in Oman.

Contact: 98935778

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Indian female 23 yrs MBA, Finance and HR, currently on visit looking for suitable job. Contact: 93305002 / 99048224 Email: manjusharavindren@gmail.com Sir Lankan Senior Accountant having BBA, MBA, CA foundation with 6 years (2.5 years in Oman) of experience in Tally ERP, MYOB, Quick book, Oracle Oman D/L, release available. Contact: 93598736

ADMIN Looking for Omani PRO for Shipping and Custom Clearance company in Sohar. Experience in same field as added advantage. Contact:- 97179292,94681689,Email:operations@arabianseabridge.com

ACCOUNTS Required Accountant with minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing field of accounts and who can independently handle up to finalization. Must possess a valid Oman driving license & NOC. Apply with CV to Email: ahmed@soharpackaging.com

DRIVER Urgently required delivery driver, with valid Oman motorcycle license, at least 1-2 years experience in delivery. Contact 24694905

Accountant 2-3 years experience.

Candidate should be Indian, English speakers. NOC is a must.

Email: mohammad.jwabreh@ bearingcitysc.com. Fax: 24509312

Wanted Driver for heavy (sewage vehicle) and light vehicle with valid Oman driving license.

Contact: 97991654 / 97991652 Kindly send CV at Email: construction@remasalseeb.com / remaschandran2020@gmail.com

BEAUTY

EDUCATION

Muscat beauty supplier looking for Salesman representation for a company specializing in sales of beauty products and materials with 3 years experience & valid driving license.

Contact: 00968 98515355 Hussin

A well known bilingual private school is in need of Laboratory Assistant, English, Mathematics, Science, Computer and Kindergarten Teachers. Contact: 96910649 Email: staffing.oman@gmail.com

ENG./TECHNICIAN CATERING Kerala cook bachelor or family.

Contact: 93102906 Wanted Waiter for a Restaurant with motorbike license for delivery.

Contact 95061994

DESIGNER Required a Graphic Designer knowledge of Photoshop, Coral, preference (Indian) persons, fresher can also apply. Send CV at suroordigital@gmail.com Contact: 96440587 / 95338210

DOMESTIC HELP Wanted housemaid 6 am to 6 pm for South Indian family in Darsait.

Contact 99864290, 98564647 Required house maid part time / full time, visa available.

Contact 92895417

QS/ Site Engineer with diploma & minimum 10 years Gulf experience required- 2 Nos. Contact / Email: omaniantrad@gmail.com Well experienced HVAC Mechanical Engineer required with 3-5 yrs working experience in Airconditioning field, having driving license is preferable. Send CV to nationalhvac.mep@gmail.com Fax: 24799442 Urgently required: Senior Civil Engineer- with 10 years experience in building construction and to be valid in Oman for interview.

Interested candidates may fax to 00968-24605955 or email us to sbc@steelbuildingsllc.com, sbeoman@yahoo.com.

MEDICAL Wanted Dentist, GP & Nurse with or without MOH. Contact : 95042101 or send CV to Email : azad.a.asif@gmail.com

MEDICAL Require Staff Nurse with MOH license for a clinic in Suwaiq Walayat. Contact 99024386, Email : dr.irfanali@hotmail.com Wanted urgently for running clinic at Seeb, Sultanate of Oman, and MBBS Doctor with MOH license. Contact: 99468166 Required male female GP, Administrator for a Polyclinic at Ibra.

Contact 71100596, joharaajmal2016@gmail.com Fusion Medicare Polyclinic, Muscat wants GP, staff Nurse holding MOH license & Receptionist (Omani) Contact 97698004 email: medicare@fusionlogicoman.com GP, Pediatrician, Gynecologist, General Surgeon, Orthopaedician, Dentist, Pharmacist, urgently need to work in a polyclinic in Sur. candidates with MOH license preferred. Contact: 00968 - 24446454, 00968-91164581 (Sunday to Thursday 8.30 AM to 9 PM) Wanted Staff Nurse with MOH license immediately for a private clinic in North Bathinah.

Contact: 95081010 Email: umchealthcare@gmail.com Wanted female & Male Nurse with or without license (good salary, food & accommodation with other benefits.

Contact 92989109, medicoport@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS Part time Data Entry Operators required urgently with good typing speed and knowledge in Ms Office. Contact 97152920 Urgent required : Store labors.

Candidate should be Indian, English speakers. NOC is a must.

Email: mohammad.jwabreh @bearingcitysc.com, Fax: 24509312

SKILLED LABOUR

SALES / MARKETING

Urgently required Sub contractors for building work at Mabellah.

Contact: 98113748 / 24422458 Email: kabnair@gmail.com

Required well experienced dynamic candidate in Real Estate Evaluation Field beside Building Management Techniques.

Contact 91246444, Email: rescooman@gmail.com

Required Experienced Auto Electrician and Automobile Mechanic for a reputed service station.

Contact : 91232638 hashim@ramainvestment.com

SIT. WANTED ACCOUNTS

SECRETARIAL / OFFICE Wanted Office clerk having two years experience.

Contact: 92891888

SALES / MARKETING Required Salesman for advertising company with GCC D/L. Send CV at suroordigital@gmail.com Contact: 96440587 / 95338210 Sales & Marketing, Customer Support, with excellent communication skills, knowledge of Musical Instruments and a passion for music! Interested?

Call Tunes: 24489847, Email: info@tunesoman.com C.C.T.V Camera Technician, Building Material Salesman, Electrician cum Plumber and Maintenance Supervisor with D/L. Contact: 99383044 Required sales and marketing executive for a 4-star hotel in muscat.candidate with excellent communication skills and having 3+ years experience need apply. driving license will be an advantage. email: hoteljobsmuscat@gmail.com Required Sales Executive with minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, preferable in packaging industry. Must possess a valid Oman driving license & NOC. Apply with CV to Email: ahmed@soharpackaging.com Wanted Sales man logistics experienced sales person with D/L in freight forwarding, clearing, shipping, etc. Contact: 94007259 Email: smylackal@albadrigroup. com Indian Salesman indoor, knowledge in English & Arabic.

Contact: 93326636

Female Accountant, B.Com Graduate with 10 years experience in Oman with D/L looking for suitable position. Contact 91443796 Part Time Accountant.

Contact: 99882790 Indian Accountant having 8 years experience in Accounts (5 years ) in Saudi, Oman driving license excellent knowledge in tally, focus, quick books & MS. Office, seeking suitable placement. Contact: 93878624 Email: arunjames88@gmail.com Indian female, M.Com, having 4 yr’s experience in Accounts looking for Accountant/suitable job.

Contact: 98418533 / 99338639 Qualified CA, ACS, 10 +years Managerial experience, looking for immediate opening. working in Bank, Open to any GCC. Contact : +968-90788509, Email: kartirevy@gmail.com 12 Yrs Exp Accountant worked in Construction, Cont & Trad Cos. worked on Oracle / Orion / Tally/ Epromis, ERP s/w with Valid D/L – (NOC/Release available).

Contact 92194086 Indian (M) MBA (F) more than 6 years of experience in accounts, proficiency in various A/C software, SAP(F1/CO) seeking for suitable placement. Contact: 95920740, Email: abdulhameed1527@gmail.com Indian male, 27 yrs, B.Com Graduate, having 5 yrs experience in Oman & 2 yrs in India as Accountant, Tally ERP 9, NOC available, seeking suitable placement. Contact: 98470441 Email: soorajv2efa@gmail.com Indian B.Com, LLB, Inter, ACS with 30 years experience in accounts / finance (20 years in Oman) seeks suitable change, NOC available.

Contact: 99251444

Accountant Assistant B.Com Graduate with 2 yrs experience in Accounting. Contact: 94736742 Omani female Accountant, 32 years, having 10 years exp in admin/accounts seeks suitable placement. Contact: 93295953 Indian female MBA, 3 years experience seeking suitable job.

Contact: 99257214 Accountant Sri Lankan National Inter CA 3 yrs exp in finance ready to join immediately.

Contact: 79049355 Email: ahamedfiham777@gmail.com Accountant Indian female B.Com, tally 5 years experience 2 years in Oman. Contact: 99139188 Indian female 26 yrs, MBA finance 2 yrs exp with MNC. Email: rilooozmali@gmail.com.

Contact : 90551366.

28/male/MBA - finance/B.Com Accountant with 4 years of Dubai/ India experience looking for a suitable placement.

Contact : 90187483 shobinkarikkan1987@gmail.com Accountant 8 Years Experience with D/L and NOC. Contact 97712084 Indian female, 26 years,brought up in oman,M.COM(FINANCE) CA Foundation(CPT),CA INTER(DOING) presently on family visa seeking for immediate and suitable placement.

Contact -97174201/99663957 Email-anishasasi@gmail.com MBA Finance 20 yrs of MNC (MEP) experience thorough knowledge in preparation of financials, budgeting, fore casting, audit, trade finances, cash flows, guarantees, income tax, project (cost control) & ERP implementation with NOC seeks suitable placement. Contact 96280551 Email: ramu2587@hotmail.com Indian female B.Com Materials Management 9 yrs exp in purchase & Accounts seeks suitable placement NOC available.

Contact: 92695946 Certified Public Accountant (Filipino, Male, 27-yrs-old) with four years experience, seeking suitable placement in accounting/ audit, currently on visit.

Contact; 94959606, email: czesar.42@gmail.com

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Male -FMCG DISTRIBUTION PROFESSIONAL ,MBA MARKETING ,10 years Managerial experience in GCC /OMAN looking for Divisional Manager position. NOC /DL available.

with over 25 years in varied industries, presently working with a reputed group in Muscat, looking out for a suitable change.

Contact -92405181

96491030

ACCOUNTS Indian male 25 yrs, Graduate in commerce, overall 5 yrs exp in accounts/ finance field. On visit visa. Immediately available.

Contact 92836216 / muhammad.tausif623@gmail.com Qualified and experienced MBA post graduate with proven work exposure in Middle East & India, having more than 5.5 years of rich experience in accounts , project coordination and administration in (3.5 years UAE experience) oil and gas projects is currently looking for suitable job. Contact 93953613, Email-allen.mathew83@gmail.com 7 Years experience as Financial Analyst, MBA in finance. Responsibilities- research contributor, financial statement analysis, generating MIS & efficiency report, managing TAT, business & clients.

On visit visa in Muscat.

Contact 90191628 / 96175780 Indian female 28 yrs B.Com 4 yrs experience in MNC’s currently in Muscat seeking suitable placement in Finance / Admin.

Contact :94743790 Indian, Kerala Male B.COM & B.PE, Currently on Visit Visa. Looking for a suitable job in Accounts, Store Keeper, Sales etc.

Ready to join as early as possible.

Contact 96988923 email:- sajith3969@gmail.com 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 8 yrs exp. in Admin & Accounts (3 yrs in Oman), MBA, exp. in Tally ERP 9, Indian (F) seeks placement.

Contact 97243806 Accountant available with NOC, 7 years experience in Oman.

Ready to join immediately.

Contact 98263394 Accountant B.com Indian male 12 yrs exp seeks suitable job.NOC available . Contact : 91212471 Email: rennyj6@gmail.com ACCA member with 6 yrs of experience in Oman looking for a suitable job in finance. Contact 99284193 Sudanese Accountant, Alexandria University Graduate bachelor of commerce Diploma of Marketing professional photographer worked in PR and social media for 2 years looking for a job in public relations media, social media or marketing.

Contact: 96976240 Indian male 34 Yrs, Dual MBA Finance and marketing with IT skills, 7+ yrs of experience, Looking for suitable placement.

Contact 94879615, Emailsajan_chacko1981@yahoo.com Indian (M), 31 yrs, M Com 9 yrs experience in Oman, looking for Manager or Executive position in Fin & Accounts, NOC Available.

Contact 968 96166178/ +919768537435: mohammednajeem@yahoo.com

ARCH./ INTERIOR DEC. Architect Engineer seeking for suitable job, 8 years experience.

GSM : 96075000, Email : haytham_201046@yahoo.com Sudanese male Architect with 8 years of experience in design & and project management B.Sc, Master of Art in Architect and PMP holder. Contact: 93522498 / 93946515 Email: hesham.siddiq@gmail.com

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IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE WITH NOC HR & ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL

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With 14 years of Oman experience in Omanization, well familiar with Oman labor laws, employee relations / welfare, Liasion & Coordination, Strategic HR Planning, performance Appraisal & General Administration.

B. Tech Mechanical HVAC site Engineer 4 years experience, currently on visit. #92837696 / mdabdulather@gmail.com

Contact - 96501189

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NOC AVAILABLE Contact - 98518776

Contact - 968 99589495, Email : mct2016job@gmail.com

ARCH./ INTERIOR DEC.

DRIVER

ENGG. / TECH./MECH.

British Citizen Senior Architect, Managing Director, Chief Architect 14 years experience, V Ray 3D, AutoCAD BOQ, master degree on architectural design.

Contact: 92480035

Experience 4 years in hardware and Aramex. Contact: 97006867

AutoCAD Civil Draughtsman with diploma in Civil Engineering, more than 8 yrs exp in Oman, valid D/L, NOC available. Contact: 96785348 / 93129804

Architect Sudanese female 7 years experience design site work, interior design programs AutoCAD archicad.

Contact: 71190409 / 94078945

ADMIN Omani, male, 26 yrs experience looking for job in reputed Companies as PR, having experience at airport / Emigration, Ministries/ Manpower with Oman D/L. Contact 95445779 Indian (F) MBA HR & Finance with 3.5 yrs Oman Exp in HR/Admin/Procurement, NOC available M: 99791008 / 93888576 Young Omani male have experience 12 years as P.R.O, CLERK Helper Supervisor Admin Supervisor, H.R Manager have vocational M.B.A diploma in H.S.E, IT and P.D.O license, looking for H.R position or P.R.O part time or full time.

Contact: 95933288 Graduate (female), 5 yrs experience in administrations looking for suitable placement (visit visa).

Contact 98277037 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 Filipino HRD especialist / material controller supervisor with 18 yrs experience looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact: (+968) 98037142 / (+968) 92659817 Egyptian woman resident, considerable experience in the Administration and Secretarial Executive for company.

Contact : 97221126

DESIGNER/ DRAUGHTSMAN Tunisian girl looking for job in media field, has 8years experience in publishing Contact 97816917 AUTOCAD D MAN, 3 yr DCE, ITIi, experience in arch 2d,3d ph : 99506977 Free lance / part time autocad works / make boq 2d /3d arch , structural, shop drawings interior drawings. Contact 97103168 mkgroupoman@gmail.com

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Driver available with car seeks placement. Contact 96524904 Driver, 5 years exp.

Contact: 95746203 Driver available with Car Hyundai Creata model 2016 pick & Drop or permanent. Contact: 95983125 Bangladeshi, light driver looking for job, 4 yrs exp.

Contact: 92681457 Light driver looking for job, exp 5 years. Contact: 94208089 Looking for driving job language English, Arabic & Hindi.

Contact: 95283531 Driver, 8 yrs exp. seeks placement. Contact: 98197212 Experienced driver available with 4WD willing to work fulltime / part-time, familiar with all tourist destinations in Oman.

Contact: 24814231 / 91941545 Looking for driving job.

Contact: 93798802 Heavy duty driver looking job 15 yrs experience in GCC Know English, Hindi & Arabic.

Contact: 98571413 / 95464051 Wanted job for surveyor, driver experience 2 years.

Contact: 97060510 Searching job for light driver, experience, 4 yrs. Contact: 92458526 One year experience in heavy D/L, looking for job.

Contact: 94397006 5 years exp D/L (GCC) looking for job. Contact 98077904 Driver with Oman license, 1 year exp. Contact: 95679493 3 years experience heavy & oxy license driver looking for job.

Contact: 97363138 Experience heavy driver, looking for job. Contact: 91493829 Looking for driver job.

Contact: 98549627 Providing transportation services throughout Muscat, light vehicle.

Contact: 95371665 Bangladeshi male light driver experience 16 years need job.

Contact: 99165961 Driver available for job.

Contact: 96381406 Driver with car. Contact: 95518612

Senior Graphic designer 13 years experience, printing production, QC, presentation high skills, bilingual.

Contact: 79060552

18 yrs exp driver seeks job.

Contact: 95541940

Interior design Engineer looking for a job, 6 years experience.

Contact: 91291502

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Contact # 96654216

Marketing & sales Moroccan female University Degree, 10 yrs exp in Media Marketing & sales, constructions in Oman/ Dubai with D/L & car.

Contact 98942289

AUTOCAD freelance / part time , ARCH,MEP, 2D,3D, shop drawing, Bill of QTY PH : 97103168, mkgroupoman@gmail.com

ITI Draughtsman (civil), looking for job in Draughtsman (civil) fresh worker, course passed in 2012, 3 years Indian experience , Now in Oman present for 15 days now worked in mobile phone servicing in Oman. NOC available. Contact: +968 98461050 / 96169632

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Indian Driver light need job.

Contact: 96693613

Driver job wanted. Contact: 96393082 Female family driver.

Contact: 98044188 Looking for job exp having driving license. Contact: 97363138 Driver looking for job.

Contact: 95892363

Young Mechanical Engineering Graduate with six months internship looking for suitable placement.

Contact: 97945161 / 71033760 Email: iancardoz11@gmail.com HSE Engineer 10+ years experience having NOC & valid driving license GSM: 97717468 Service Engineer three years experience in Oman with license.

Contact: 94180383, Email: khalid_khogli@hotmail.com Mechatronics Engineer with NEBOSH and three years experience in Oman with license.

Contact: 94180383, Email: khalid_khogli@hotmail.com B.Sc. Mechanical Engineer with 6 years Gulf Experience in Oil & Gas, MEP and HVAC. GSM:92730137 Planning Engr. 7 yrs exp. valid D/L looking for suitable placement.

NOC available. Contact 76060479 Diploma in Civil Engineer having 8 years experience in Oman with driving license release available, seeks suitable placement, post Site Engineer. Contact 95387537 Indian male 23 Mechanical Engineer (B.E) residing in Oman looking for suitable job.

Contact: 98530806 / 99362006 Diploma holder civil 04 years experience male, B.Tech (PASS) Civil, B.Tech ( Hons) civil ( continue).

Contact: +968 94957292 Mechanical Engineer 7 years exp in oil & gas (PDO) piping / pipeline.

Contact: 90106204 Email: shivcb600@gmail.com Architecture Engineer 3 years exp archicad AutoCAD, 3Ds MAX seeking for a job. Contact: 96351385 B.Tech Indian male 22 yrs highly skilled in telecommunication looking for Entry level Engineer currently Oman resi visa & have driving license. Contact: 91954748 Email: nedtz007@gmail.com Mechanical Engineer (Diploma) with 4 years experience (2 years in Oman & 2 years in India) having driving license, release available.

Contact: 98404869 Email: muhammedfahis18@gmail.com Indian male Mechanical Engineer having knowledge in fire Alarm and fire fighting system & AutoCAD with valid visa and NOC available. Contact: 968 90355201 Email: jkkannan6@gmail.com Indian female B.Com having 3 years experience in MS Office programs and Tally ERP 9, currently on family visit visa.

Contact: +968 91968254 Email: krishnapriyas206@gmail.com Civil Engineer seeking job in Oman with 2 yrs experience in Pakistan with a consultant firm. Interested in contractor &consultant both. Contact: 00968- 71152135 Email: omerraza102@gmail.com Civil Engineer 8 years experience BOQ estimating, building good knowledge computer AutoCAD also.

STP plant experience 3 years Quantity surveyor. Contact: 94932724

ENGG. / TECH./MECH.

Revit, Autocad D/man, expected salary 200 OMR. PH : 92279784

Construction Machinery repairs Engineer, 5 years, driving license, Contact - 94001961

Filipino Senior Revit/AutoCAD Draftsman with 20 years professional experience is looking for suitable job in Oman.

Please Contact: 96489798, (+974) 66653780.

Indian male, B.E Mechanical with 2 years experience as Maintenance Engineer in Cochin Refinery and 1 year experience in Chevrolet seeking job. Ph number: 97964862, Email:jossyabraham20@gmail.com

Civil Engineer, B.Tech, Indian male with one year of Oman experience seeking suitable position. NOC available from current employer.

Contact: 91702450 Email: tijoct2015@hotmail.com Pakistani male Civil 3 years diploma 8 years experience as Site Engineer, valid Omani D/L immediate joining. Contact: 93294965

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 Filipino Male Fire Inspector/Safety Officer/Instructor Experience in Oil/Gas Petrochemicals With NFPA, IOSH, NEBOSH Seeking for suitable placements.

Contact: 91274080, 98900346 Indian male, Mechanical Engineer having 1year experience, on visit visa looking for suitable job.

Contact: 97416564, Email:jovinmathias@gmail.com

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Indian male 26 years Mechanical Engineer with 2 yrs exp in Oman.

Looking for suitable placement.

Contact - 91328079 Civil Engineer 8 years experience Structural buildings marine. Available NOC release. # 92451323.

Email: zubairali134@yahoo.com Indian male Civil Engineer 1.6 yrs exp, having Omani D/L, looking for suitable position. NOC available. Contact – 92157694 / mohammedamair.bin@gmail.com Diploma in Mechanical Engg, 10 years exp in steel fabrication site work with valid Oman driving license. Contact: 94696192 Civil Engineer diploma, 4 yrs exp seeks suitable position in a reputed company. NOC available.

Contact 96789711 B.E Mechanical Engineer, age 24 with almost 1 year experience as Production Shift Engineer, has achieved training on HVAC Engineering design and has good hands on software like AutoCAD and HAP.Currently in Oman on a visit visa, looking for a suitable placement.Contact: 95065955 email: mjs.jazeb@gmail.com 18 years experienced Indian Civil Engg. residential, commercial, high rise industrial buildings) with transferable visa. Contact: 92855910 Email: jk2_anu@yahoo.co.in Indian male 44 yrs, 21 yrs experience Mechanical Engineer proficient in Admin, Sales, marketing very good written oral communication. Contact: 96746735 Indian male 22, BE Civil Engineer with few site and internship experiences looking for a suitable position in your firm. Got knowledge in (Primavera, Autocad, Staad pro).

Currently In visit visa. 98327644 or shakib842@gmail.com Diploma in Electronic & communication 8 years exp in security system, CCTV, ACS, Data cabling side with valid Oman D/L NOC available. Contact: 95961202 Email: shakeep@yahoo.co.in Indian male 8 years experience in electrical field with managerial, office, site supervision, fault debugging and exposure to electrical devices now in visiting visa.

Contact: 90181566 Email: jittoandrewsnesto@gmail.com Civil Engineer roads / highways 07 years Oman experience in well reputed companies, available with N.O.C from sponsor valid GCC Oman driving license light.

Contact: 95994968 / 94111957.

Iraqi male, Architect and Civil Engineer looking for job in design and manage and supervising and civil work in the site with 5 years experience in architect and civil field residing in Muscat.

Contact 71165357 Email: arch.marwan@yahoo.com 34 years, Pakistani with qualification of B.Tech pass Civil Engineering searching for job, total experience 13 years with 8 years in Oman, NOC available valid driving license. Contact : 96136220 Female Civil Engineer with 2 years Oman experience seeking suitable position. Release available. Contact: 97906991 Email: bhavya.bharathan@hotmail.com Indian male, B.E Mechanical with 2 years experience as Maintenance Engineer in Cochin Refinery and 1 year experience in Chevrolet seeking job. Contact : 97964862, Email :jossyabraham20@gmail.com

Civil Engineer 8 years experience in Oman as a project engineer for governmental & private projects.

Contact – 90164912 Indian male Electrical Engineer, having 6 years gulf experience in designing, assembling, commissioning execution etc having valid GCC license too looking for a suitable.

Contact: 00968-98052942 Email: azamjeelani78@gmail.com Civil Engineer (B.Tech), Indian male 24 years with 1+years Indian experience,(Certified in Staad Pro/ Quantity Survey/ Auto Cad).

Looking for a Suitable position.

Available In Sultanate of Oman (Muscat) on Visit Visa. Contact: 92157694. E-mail: mohammedamair.bin@gmail.com Civil Engineer Project Manager 14 years exp, 11 yrs in Oman PMP FDC Contract Management experience independently handling Civil works familiar with Oman regulating looking for senior level position, local release available.

Contact: 98826815 Sudanese Civil Structure Engineer with 4 years experience looking for suitable job with D/L.NOC available. Contact: 97906770 Pakistani male 30, Diploma in Civil 12+ years exp 9 years in KSA looking job for Surveyor have visa with NOC driving license.

Contact: 97255028 Email: leo_khurais@yahoo.com Pakistani male Diploma Civil Engineer 4yrs exp in Oman bulling & mega projects, valid license Oman. Contact: 98921022 Electrical & Electronics Engr, knows autocad & revit.

PH: 93837973 B.E Mech Engineer, Indian male, having 2 yrs experience in Mechanical Engg seeks suitable position. Contact: 98827544 Email: sibi.a.b.varghese@gmail.com Mechanical/ Piping Engineer (B.Tech.) on visit visa looking for suitable job. Contact 94703350 mail: nadeembcoolboy@gmail.com Software Engineer looking for a job experience of 1 year related to software testing, documentation or development etc on visit, worked on Android, ASP .NET, C#, Java, Web development. Contact: 97236636 Email: hasanmir777@gmail.com Indian male 27 years civil Engg (Project Coordinator) 6 years experience in Oman looking for suitable position NOC release available.

Contact: 95071223 Mechanical Engineer (B.Tech) on visit visa looking for suitable job, has certificate of rewit MEP. Contact: 97923238 Email: vvikhil4@gmail.com Mechanical Engineer, Indian, Male, 30yrs. Experienced in Steam turbines and Thermal Power house seek employment.

Contact - +91 8130553668 or mohamedshah7@gmail.com Civil Engineer, young Indian having almost 2 years experience looking for a challenging position seeks suitable position in Oman/ GCC. Please contact 92718490, Email ID: uvais.pk82@gmail.com Sr. Electrical Engineer with17+ yrs of exceptional exp in spear heading strategic planning and project management initiatives & executing various high rise residential & commercial building as well as roads and highway project with proficiency in installation, seeking a challenging position in a dynamic organization. Contact 96570891

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Civil Engineer (Indian male) 5 years experience in Oman with valid Omani driving license & NOC looking for suitable opportunity.

Contact: 93101283

Indian male 4 years experience in IT as Programmer / Web Support/ CCNA/ Network on visit visa seeking placement. Contact 93069694 Email: mrabrar14@gmail.com

9 year experienced industrial painter and sand blaster with Oman driving licence. NOC available.

Seeks suitable placement. Contact ZakeerHussain 96681934.

Physiotherapist, Indian with valid MOH license and NOC release seeks very urgent suitable job.

Contact: 91556011

Client Relations and Sales Professional with 8 years in the Business Process Outsourcing industry, looking for suitable opportunity in Muscat. Contact +96879050752

Indian Female, B.Com with 9 years experience currently working in an hospital visa seeks suitable placement preferably in Accounts or Admin in and around Al Khuwair. Contact 93675079.

Graduate Civil Engineer 20 yrs GCC experience with Omani D/L, seeking job NOC available.

Contact: 98621645 Email: imtiazcv@gmail.com

Oracle DBA/ EBS developer, 9+ years experience in IT, Banking, financial, supply chain domain, currently in Muscat, NOC available.

Contact: 96494216

Indian male, 28, post graduate, 6+ yrs exp in Oman in sales (back office) & credit control with valid Oman D/L looking for suitable placements. NOC available.

Contact: 92066 523

Building Engineer, Senior level 9 yrs experience, Projects management, Coordination, Quantities Surveying Engineer contracts, civil software’s & AutoCAD looking for senior level position, NOC available. Contact: 79097475 Email: a-shaqfa@hotmail.com

Female, master in mass communication, B.ed, experience in media channel and teaching.

Contact : 92005509

Indian male 24 ,B.E ( E.C.E ) graduate with 3 years of experience in the fields of BMS and Low current systems and has good knowledge about Electronic Security Systems, currently working in Oman, NOC Available. Contact: 94737033/ mohdmuhafez45@gmail.com Site Supervisor, Diploma in Civil Engg (cert attested) knows autocad revit, salary exp: 250 Ph : 92279784 Electrical Engineer, 24 yrs, Indian Male, Fresher, Training Undertaken in Electrical Draughtsman, Fire Alarm, Fire Fighting and Industrial Automation. Contact: 94989767, Email: Junaiz987@gmail.com Indian male, Structural Engineer looking for job in structural design field. Having 6 years of experience in design field. Residing in Muscat.

Contact - 91176187 Email: syam036@gmail.com

EDUCATION/TRAINING Female B. Ed English teacher, 7 yrs exp seeking suitable placement. Contact 99739415 / 92091528 Indian female 24. Masters in Computer science engineering, seeking job in colleges, schools and institutes. Having in good skill in teaching and advanced technologies. Contact : 93356858 Email id : annielino11@gmail.com Indian female 27 TGT in Computer Science having 2 years experience in CBSE school seeking for suitable teaching opportunity in schools or colleges. Contact: 96410225 / 99105854 Email: anitha.mathew.anna@gmail.com Mathematics Lecturer , Indian Female, M Sc Mathematics from a Prestigious University, B.Ed qualified, distinction holder with 6 yrs teaching experience in colleges.

Contact : 91360147.

HOSPITALITY Indian male, 24 yrs (Diploma in Hotel Management) 2 years experience in Hospitality industry (Front office Management) looking for suitable placement on visiting visa. Contact: 97937504 Email: febinpalathingal01@gmail.com Indian male 31yrs old with hotel management degree, 03 yrs experience in F&B services at 5 star hotel Dubai, 05 yrs in American 06 star cruiseliner has butler. Has Oman driving license. Contact 99859150.

Indian male BA & LLB IATA cargo having 10 years experience as lawyer in Indian, currently on visit visa seeking placement.

Contact 99068790 Email: meltoma@gmail.com

IT Indian Male, MCA Graduate, 15 yrs exp in ERP, CSM Certified, seeking suitable role.NOC Available.

Contact : GSM : 90189284 Email: meetlibran@gmail.com Indian female M.Sc Computer Science seeking suitable placement in Muscat area.

Contact 98660672 Female, master in mass communication, B.Ed, experience in media channel and teaching PH : 99362024 IT Support Engineer, Exp 3 years in Oman 2 years in India.

Contact 94672759 Indian male 4 years experience in IT as Programmer / Web Support/ CCNA/ Network on visit visa seeking placement. Contact 93069694 Email: mrabrar14@gmail.com

Indian male, 27 years, bachelor in IT, having experience in PHP DEV, networking, IT support, seeking suitable placement.

Contact: 98825722 Email: ajaybin.joy@gmail.com Indian female MSC. Chemistry B.ED, SET, PGDCA, 3 years experience in teaching looking for suitable placement. Contact: 90865638 Email: binigneeh@gmail.com 34 year old, married Indian female IT software professional MCA qualified about 5 plus years experience in manual, automation quality testing with top Indian companies available currently in Muscat under residence visa looking suitable opening. Contact: 94957791 Email: devibalat5@gmail.com IT Support Engineer, exp 4 yrs in Dubai & 1 yr in India.

Contact: 94832244 Over 9 years experienced (7 years in Oman) IT support professional looking suitable opportunities (NOC available). Contact: 97689128 Email: dd_mcp@hotmail.com Omani 27 m, IT Support Engineer seeks placement 7 yrs excellent exp, networking hardware, software. Contact: 95356166 Indian female- B.Tech with 3 Years of Experience as Software Engineer in an MNC looking for suitable placements. Please Contact through. Mob ; 95196243 Mail- hnambissan@gmail.com IT Engineer Graduated from Bangalore reputed university 1.5 yrs of of experience in software skilled in Php html CSS Jquery on visit visa. Contact: 91213391 Mobile & laptop Technician Indian male having 2 years experience in India, currently on visit visa looking for suitable placement in Oman.

Contact: 71018270 / 92365310 / Email: shibinscaria1@gmail.com CFA level 1 cleared (pursuing level 2) MBA operations research, female, 5 yrs experience as Analyst, have a valid Oman driving license, looking for related openings.

Contact 95818892

LOGISTICS Indian Keralite male, 27 yrs, B.Com Tally logistics Management passed 3 years experience in Oman presently working in Muscat Municipality looking for suitable placement valid Oman driving license have release available.

Contact: 93826450 / 99656398 Email: renjith78078@gmail.com Indian male, MBA logistics, 1 year experience in India, in Muscat on visit visa looking for a suitable job.

Contact: 99489439 Email: christyjoy92@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS Indian Male, 25 years old, born and brought up in Oman B.COM(Finance),MBA(Marketing) with Valid Omani Driving License seeking suitable placement.

Contact 94170219/99621400 Email:mahimmatha2016@gmail.com Indian Kerela, 27 yrs with 4 yrs experience in Oman valid D/L looking suitable job have visa. #98626682 Grade one construction company with pest control and cleaning for sale or managing. Contact: 96184616 Indian male, 29 yrs, Diploma in Polymer Technology & Fire Safety,7 yrs of experience in Polymer Production Supervisor (Plastic & Rubber Industry).Seeking suitable placement. Contact : 9483 8231 Indian male, 21 yrs seeking suitable placement urgently.

Contact: 96281754 / 94191684 Crane operator need job.

Contact: 90604607

B.Com,IICL Certified Container Inspector(No.150850),Visit Visa, Six months experience, need placement. Phone 90880935,99023279, Email solexyesudas@gmail.com.

Indian male 40 years BSc degree, 16 yrs experience, 6 yrs in GCC in store keeping & material coordinating seeking suitable placement. Contact: 98966849 Sudanese male bachelor geology and mining with 3 years experience in MUD logging and training in soil investigation. Contact 92956848 BS in Electrical Engineering, Experience: 5 years(Power Plants).

Contact: 92475206 Email: zahaibzafar007@gmail.com Indian female, 25 yrs, Msc Biotechnology, looking for suitable job. Contact 92619048 email: anusreeg1991@gmail.com 21, Indian female B.com graduate on family visa looking for immediate and suitable placement. Holds valid Omani Driver’s license.

Contact: 97208869 Filipino Graphic Designer / I.T. looking for a suitable job with 10 years experience. Very good in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Photography, Knowledge in CCTV & Access Controls. Call 79042628.

Veterinary Doctor: Indian Female looking for a suitable placement.

Contact: 96906534 /99014885, Email: monishmajeed@gmail.com

Indian male 26 yrs, 2 yrs exp in show room sales on visit visa.

Contact: 99356596

Filipino male Medical / Sales representative with 3 yrs experience is looking for suitable job in Oman.

Contact: 92610394

15+ Experienced in Sales & Marketing, Modular Kitchen & Furniture with NOC & Valid License @ 96239126

Iraqi Dentist female, MOH license seeks suitable job in clinic in Muscat. Contact 97891219

10+ Years Exp , 8 years In UAE , in Logistics ,Warehouse & Inventory looking for Job. Contact Number -00968 98096086

SECRETARIAL & OFFICE Filipino female, Bachelor Degree in Political Science, 7 years experience in Administration, Sales and Training. I ‘m highly motivated, hard working, skillfull, and willing to work in full time basis, seeks suitable placement.

Contact 71149947 Secretarial & Office: Indian(F), MBA in Finance, 2 years experience as Associate in Branch Operations (Record Keeping, Desk job)on family visa. Ph: 93186865 ; email: ddthoppil@gmail.com Lady Secretary / Sales Co-coordinator 12 years experience in Oman in reputed companies, seek immediate Employment.

Contact 95244761 Looking for part time job Secretarial / Data Entry / Documentation available every day after 5:00 pm Friday / Saturday full day area preferred Ruwi/ CBD/ MBD / Al Khuwair. Contact: 90414827 Indian female, 25 yrs, Msc Biotechnology, looking for suitable job Contact 92619048 email: anusreeg1991@gmail.com

MANAGER / SUPERVISOR Manager - Business Development, Advertising and Marketing, Facility Management, Operations, Client Sericing, Brand Building.

Contact +968 93031168 Marketing Manager 29 years professional experience in building materials in Oman / GCC with NOC. Contact: 92284066 / 98559317 Indian male MBA 14 yrs experience in business development seeking managerial roles driving license, NOC available.

Contact: 93956234 Indian male (44), MBA, 19 yrs experience in Oman. Present Industry: Natural stones for construction. Responsibilities: Production, Trading, Business development and overall management. Looking for an immediate opening. Contact : 90992631 General Manager IRAQI who is able to motivate a sales force and focus it on success. Adept at administrative organization utilizing talent and resource and meeting or exceeding all sales goals Experience 13 Years Inside- outside Oman, following activities:(construction – real estate - fit out - pipe lain - Infrastructure) Contact: - Oman 71146111

MEDICAL Medical codes: CPC, ICD, 10 certified M.Sc biotechnology, holding 4+ years of experience seeking suitable or related job currently in Muscat, 28 years.

Contact: 94720323 Indian female Assistant Pharmacist working in Oman seeking suitable placement. Contact no.

97498809, 99769743 Email-ishitasimon12@gmail.com Female GP 8 yrs experience in Oman needs suitable placement in Muscat area with NOC available.

Contact: 96047987 Looking for the job for the past of Physiotherapist Certificate holder having experience one & half year. Contact: 92545386 / 95474455 Email: deondavid443@gmail.com Dr.Ayman Abduljalil Ali, E.N.T Specialist (Otolaryngologist), Yemeni-male, looking for job.

Mobile: 00201096542706, Email: aymanjalilorl@gmail.com Indian female Nurse 9 yrs experience / Gulf experience prometric 70% & dataflow completed looking for suitable job in Muscat.

Contact: 96739298

SALES / MARKETING NOC available Indian male, 30 yrs, MBA (marketing), BE, (ECE), 7 yrs exp in Oman in sales, projects & marketing seeks suitable placement, valid Oman D/L. Contact: 98518776 Indian female, 9 years exp in logistics, sales coordinator, exp in SAP, MS Office & having Oman D/L, currently on visit visa, looking for suitable placement. Contact: 95251911 Looking for Salesman or driving job in Muscat or Salalah area.

Contact: 98420078 Sales Executive Indian male MBA with 3+ years GCC experience UAE D/L. Contact: 90104288 Indian male 28 yrs, Sales Engineer 3 years experience in Oman looking for suitable placement.

NOC available. Contact: 93938727 Multinational FMGC experienced, qualified Sri Lankan lady seeking employment in Muscat. Marketing, Brands, Sales, Communication. Oman exp & DL available.

Contact 98250829 6 years experience in sales, marketing with valid Oman D/L looking for suitable placement.

Contact : 96626489 Coordinator Indian male 42 yrs, 16 yrs exp having valid Oman D/L release available.

Contact: 93412622 Indian male 26, MBA in Marketing, 4 years experience in sales and marketing with valid GCC D/L Now in visiting visa looking for challenging opportunities.

Contact: 98666324 Email: ajithvjames@gmail.com Indian male with 6 years experience in sales in oman. NOC available, looking for suitable placement.

Contact 95364128 Resident in Oman 18 years, 10 years experience in setup marketing plans and strategies, sales, import & logistics, procurement, Omani government tenders, organizing projects & events, import fireworks for festivals, NOC available, have car. Contact 94123939.

Email: 002015r@gmail.com Indian Origin, Portuguese Nationality male MBA (Marketing) excellent English vast multi-tasking experience 29+ years in Admin HR/PR Logistics sales facility management with Oman driving license seeks suitable placement.

Contact 94034168 Email: sheriagnes@gmail.com

Indian male 26 years of experience of sales & marketing in surgical and laboratory equipments.

Looking for good replacement.

Contact – 92015894 /95774854 Indian male age 24, B.Com. having 2 year experience and currently in visit visa. Looking for suitable placement in Sales, Marketing & finance. Contact: 90766307 Email: shhaazz.007@gmail.com Indian male 1 yr exp in sales automotive (TBL) looking for best opportunity , NOC available.

Contact# 97793879 Email: shyampkn@gmail.com Indian male Graduate with 18 years of Marketing experience presently in Oman on family visit visa, looking for best opportunity.

Contact: 96168687 Email: dhibupaul@gmail.com Oil & gas experienced Indian lady with 6 years in sales & marketing to PDO and having valid Omani driving license. Contact 96143430 / 99875919 Indian female 29 years Post Graduate with computer Knowledge 2 years of Oman experience in coordinator & 5 years of experience in customer service, client relation officer with excellent communication skill seeks suitable placement. Contact: 95337665 Indian Male, MBA marketing 5 yrs exp. in sales & 4 yrs in FMCG sector, looking for best opportunity.

NOC available. Conatct 96001877 Indian male 37 years MBA graduate in marketing with 9yrs of experience in UAE in field of brand promotions & marketing with UAE D/L on a visit seeking suitable position. Conatct 95792820 Indian male 26 yrs, Graduate, 3 years experience with Air India seeking suitable opportunity with reputed firms. Contact: 98847095 Indian Male, 26 M.Com with 4 yrs of Experience in Accounting & Administration in a Financial Company in India, seeks suitable job, Currently in India. +918907212253 Akhil:-93626288, Email: Sumeshpsmkr1989@gmail.com BBA Bachelor of business administration exp in custom clearance procedure, also done international logistics management & Nimb National Institute business management (US) certification all documentation work related logistics. contact – 91949050 / akram.chaush001@gmail.com

SKILLED LABOUR Indian male, 29 yrs, working as forklift operator in Oman, 3 yrs experience in Dubai and 4 yrs experience in Oman. Noc/ release available, having forklift operator license, looking for suitable placement. Contact 97833280

TOURS & TRAVELS Polish Nationality, with big experience in travel and tourism management, fluent in Polish, German, English, fully proficient in computer, looking for job.

Contact 90795500 or 96149719

MISCELLANEOUS

28,male, ACCA finalist, BSc Honors, have 4 years of professional experience in Accounts, handling work of 15 companies independently.NOC available, seeking for permanent replacement at a Senior Position,GSM-97654769,email idabdullah.nooralam@gmail.com Indian male B-Com Graduate, 1.5 Year exp. in various office works, Valid Oman driving license, looking for any suitable post.

Contact: 95322175 / 91987965 Indian male network cabling technician (19-years gulf experience) seeking for suitable placement.

Contact: 0091-8089909265 (India), Email: mohithavp@gmail.com Indian male 29 years MBA, B.Com having 8 years experience in Gulf and India as a HR and Admin looking for suitable placement.

Contact : 97914340.

Email: kvraj30@gmail.com BE in Mechanical Engineering (fresher) and diploma in HVAC designing and drafting, looking for a job in the field of mechanical and HVAC. Email: abdulquddusruknuddin@gmail. com +968 90834846 Highly Qualified male wanted decent driving job.

Contact: 91243132 Indian male 28, Heavy Driver having one & half year experience with release letter looking for a suitable placement. Contact : 91242867 SHAIKH FAHAD, Indian, B.Com, gold jewellery & other sector work experience 3 years India and Oman as a Sales cum Cashier & management of the shops.

Contact 0096898718428 Indian male 33 yrs, MBA-HR with 10.8 yrs. exp. in Recruitment, Training, PMS, OD, Sites-HR and Omani nationals development, seeking a job, NOC available.

Contact saiprasad_18@yahoo.com 94179499 Pakistani male looking for part time cleaning work.

Contact 96710189 Indian female 10 years exp as cook in Oman . south Indian & Gujarati special .looking for job.

Contact 95795971 Indian male auto cad draughtsman (Civil) 8 years experience seeking for part time job.

Contact : 00968 99070584, E mail: remluvp@gmail.com PROCUREMENT OFFICER, IndianMale 34yrs,M.Com with 14 yrs work Exp.( 8 yrs in Oman ) working in Construction Co LLC( for ROAD,CIVIL,ELECTRO-MECHANICAL & Others Projects ) and having valid LT D/L, NOC/Local release available & ready to join within a week-M:+919440810180 Email: nagauae@gmail.com Indian/male (26)/ MBA/2 years experience in procurement, coordination and distribution management, with valid Oman license available for immediate joining. Contact: 92536194, email:suhailbs@gmail.com Safety officer : 3+years of experience in construction and industrial safety, B.E (Electrical and electronics engineering), nebosh, IOSH, DHSE, first aid. Contact : +97474018995, email:midhunmich@gmail.com 28,male,ACCA finalist, BSc Honours, have 4 years of professional experience in Accounts, handling work of 15 companies independently.NOC available, seeking for permanent replacement at a Senior Position,GSM-97654769,email idabdullah.nooralam@gmail.com

Indian female, M.Sc. B.Ed SCIENCE TEACHER, IELTS Qualified, having 2yrs experience seeking suitable placement.

Contact 90670400, 93694636

Indian male 21 bachelor’s of commerce (B.Com) looking for salesmen or any new field job in oman thanks.Young honest and hardworking guy right now on family visit visa. Contact: 94562777 Email: hammadakrami61@gmail.com

Indian male Accountant. Completed MBA with 1 year experience, good working knowledge in Tally & Excel searching for suitable job. Email : jovin8910@gmail. com, Contact : 919715874548 , 918015907437

Indian Male, 37 Yrs Age, M.com looking for Job any reputed organization. Having more than 9 years in Muscat in the area of HR & Admin seeks suitable position. Contact : 95218424 / 9610 6604.” N O C shall be provided by Current Co.

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25 - 50 seater bus with PDO & BP specification for monthly rent & small car with driver.

Contact 99839898

SITUATION WANTED BUSINESS

SITUATION WANTBUSINESS ED Wanted Partner for running building construction company.

Contact: 71100641 A business group located in Musanna inviting partners for there business development. Contact those who are interested to invest as a Working/ sleeping partner.

Mobile 00968 93797900.

SITUATION SIT.WANTED Indian male 33 having 4 year experience in oman. Have valid driving license, looking for job in any field.Contact: 98477536, Email: Irbqzahmed83@gmail.com Indian Male,7 years of experience in sales and Distribution, holding Oman driving License, presently in Oman looking for a suitable placement. Contact 97409636 28,male, ACCA finalist, BSc Honours, have 4 years of professional experience in Accounts, handling work of 15 companies independently.NOC available, seeking for permanent replacement at a Senior Position,GSM-97654769,email idabdullah.nooralam@gmail.com

SITUATION WANTED SIT.WANTED Indian Male , MBA Finance & Marketing 28 yrs,6+ Exp, with oman D/L & NOC, Hospital, Pharma Herbal, FMCG, F&B Marketing, construction A/c & sales , 93379044 Indian Male, B.Tech, (31 years), 7 years of experience as A dynamic Supply Chain professional Management with Logistics, Warehouse, Inventory, Quality and Distribution . Proficient in warehouse planning, documentation, accepted warehousing methods, procedure, and techniques, looking for a suitable job.

Contact 9945 3837 B.Tech Mechanical indian with 2 years experience in Pipelines and HVAC projects currently available in Oman with visa. Looking for suitable placements.

Contact 79062695, E-mail:aneespk37@gmail.com

Indian female, B.Com, with 9 years experience currently working on hospital visa seeks suitable placement preferably in Accounts or Admin in and around Al Khuwair.

Contact 93675079.

Lady Secretary 10 years’ experience in Oman leading companies worked with sales and management team, seek immediate employment.

Call: 93095425 or 24791145 25 years Indian male with 3 years experience in Oman, seeking job in admin accounts. release available.

Contact +968 94574596, email id: obaidkhattab@gmail.com Indian male executive secretary having vast experience in admin, logistics & procurement well versed with computer seeks suitable placement. Contact : 99514286, Email: azimmohd@yahoo.co.in

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SITUATION WANTED COMPUTER/WEB./ EDU./CLASSES

SITUATION WANTED TOURS

SITUATION WANTED SERVICES

Enjoy Camping in Wahiba desert & all over Oman & tour.

Contact: 92226866 We arrange tours & accommodation at all the beautiful places in Oman. Contact 99839898

SITUATION WANTSERVICES

WE SERVE OMAN

SERVICES tĞ WƌŽǀŝĚĞ ůĞĂŶĞƌƐ͕ Kĸ ĐĞ ďŽLJƐ͕ ůĞĂŶŝŶŐ ŽŶƚƌĂĐƚƐ͕ General cleaning etc. ů DƵĚĂŬŚŝƌ EĂƟ ŽŶĂů Ɛƚ͘ >> Contact : 94277020

MARBLE CRYSTALLIZATION restore the original shine of your marble. Contact 24793614/ 99314807 Split unit & window unit A.C servicing & maintenance - Barka, Mabela, Ruwi area.

Contact 96236476 Guaranteed water proofing at low rate gypsum false ceiling works, building maintenance works.

Contact: 93362587

MANPOWER

in Azaiba and Ruwi earn in two months tion guaranteed

Providing cheap website building services as a freelancer.

Contact: 95371665

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Carpet & Sofa Shampooing General Cleaning & Polishing Ocean Center L.L.C. Contact 24707833

Marble Restoration, Mosaic tiles polishing, carpet shampooing, maintenance. Contact ABU QABAS- 99320217 /24788722

Split unit & widow unit A.C servicing & maintenance Barka, Mabela, Ruwi area. Contact 95323517 Water proofing ABUQABASContact 99320217/24788722

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

DRIVING

Pest Control Treatments.

Ocean Center L.L.C. Contact 99344723 We undertake new construction & maintenance & gypsum works.

Contact 92711506, ammarayyub@gmail.com

Painting & plumbing work.

Contact: 95963682

Window unit & split unit A.C servicing & repairing - Barka, Mabela, Ruwi area. Contact: 99557080

Tel: 95244310

Marble polishing & crystallization, building cleaning floor, floor polishing, carpet, sofa shampooing, pest control, anti termite, shifting maintenance.

Contact: 99504275

House shifting packing.

Contact: 99657644 / 98518013

GUARANTEED CLEANING: Carpet & sofa shampooing, Contact 99314807/24792998

Spoken Arabic class for Non Arabic Speakers & English class for Malayalam Speakers

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 Marble Crystallization & Grinding, Ocean Center L.L.C. Contact 92705130 Affordable rates all types of curtain blind. Contact 99539521/ 95615642

TRANSPORTATION Transportation. Contact: 99664703 House shifting and transport.

Contact: 96737158 Transportation.

Contact: 94087276

Female Driving Teacher training professionally in both Khuwair Ghubrah and Azaiba, mawalih and Alkhawd. With good English Language for Contact No. 95133981

SITUATION WANTFOR LADIES

Transportation. Contact 94510847 Transportation. Contact 92015894

Romantic Beauty Parlour Special packages, Facial, Eyebrow, Haircut, Waxing or Henna, 15 RO. Contact- 99410160/99467033

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