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AHMAD GEARS UP FOR OR BRITISH SHOWDOWNN Ahmad Al Harthy will bring the curtain tain down on an incredibly successful ﬁrstt year of nd, when endurance racing this coming weekend, the ﬁnal race of the 2013 Avon Tyres British GT Championship takes place in the UK. >A16

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THURSDAY, October 3, 2013 / 27 DHUL QA’ADA 1434 AH

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REPERCUSSIONS? GRIDLOCKED: The US Capitol is photographed behind a chain fence after the US government shutdown in Washington, yesterday. -Reuters

The US shutdown, if protracted, can threaten the world economy, particularly the eurozone

LONDON/WASHINGTON: The ECB, France and Germany warned yesterday that the US government shutdown and debt ceiling showdown could have repercussions around the world and in particular on the recovering eurozone economy. The US shutdown “is a risk if it is protracted... it would be a risk not only for the US, but also the world economy,” European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi said.

“But we don’t have that impression at the moment,” he added. In Washington, Republicans and Democrats — already gridlocked over a budget bill — have just over two weeks to strike a separate deal on raising the country’s debt ceiling and avoiding a painful default. A day after the US government shut down for the ﬁrst time for 17 years, lawmakers remain at loggerheads over the budget, with

Democrats refusing to give in to Republican demands for cuts in President Barack Obama’s flagship health law. Obama cancels Asia trip Meanwhile, President Barack Obama cancelled two Asia stops next week and could also miss a pair of summits, after a government shutdown inflicted a new dent in his policy pivot to the Pacific. An embarrassed Obama

REDUCING BURDEN ON BORROWERS

CBO cuts personal loans interest ceiling to 6% MUSCAT: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) board of governors has decided to reduce the ceiling of interest rates on new personal loans from 7 per cent to 6 per cent with effect from yesterday. The decision comes within the jurisdiction of the CBO, which is responsible for developing the monetary policy, in line with the objectives of the economic and social policies of the Sultanate. The CBO is also responsible for maintaining resilience of the banking system, stability of the financial system in general, and ensuring that banks are fulfilling their social and development obligations. The decision, which stresses the role of the banks in addressing socio-economic changes, is an attempt to alleviate the financial burdens of borrowers. The CBO board of governors said this reduction comes as part of the periodic revision made by the bank to the interest rates on personal loans. The CBO constantly collects and analyses data and periodic statistics of the banking sector. The CBO statement added that the decision, made in light of the local and international economic and financial indicators, took into consideration the prevailing interest rates in global markets. It pointed out that the bank re-

The CBO seeks to ensure that the monetary policy is in line with social requirements

alises the importance of personal loans for its citizens and residents in meeting their basic and modern life needs and understands that such loans serve as driver of the local economy and business activities in the local market. It also realises that enhancing business activity will create more job opportunities in the private sector. The board then decided to make the credit size and cost at the local market at appropriate rates that encourage saving, improve production, mobilise resources and ensure price level stability.

The board seeks to ensure that the broad lines of the monetary policy in force are in line with the macro-economic policies of Oman and are balanced with the social requirements. The statement said the board seeks to ensure that the changes in the cost of credit serve the social development purposes and the long-term higher economic aims of the Sultanate. This will be achieved through channelling the credit to the production sectors that support the national economy, limiting the excessive demand for personal loans and reducing appetite for consumption. The board of governors will continue revising the interest rates regularly, tracing their trends and will take the right decision in light of social and financial indicators. The bank will also seek to ensure balance between financial and social aspects. The CBO endeavours to allow licenced banks to reschedule the non-performing personal loans by providing borrowers with longer repayment periods depending on their social and financial conditions. The CBO said it would take any other measures that contribute to alleviating the burden on the borrowers. - ONA

Guidelines for ‘unruly’ Chinese tourists

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postponed visits to the Philippines and Malaysia, Southeast Asian nations at the heart of his effort to rebalance US diplomatic and military weight towards the rising region. His attendance at the APEC summit in Bali and the East Asia summit in Brunei — where he could meet leaders of powers like Russia and China, key players on crises and showdowns with Syria, Iran and North Korea — were also in doubt. -Agencies

MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has sent a cable of greetings to President Joachim Gauck of the Federal Republic of Germany on the occasion of his country’s National Day. In his cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere greetings along with his best wishes of good health and happiness to President Gauck and the people of Germany further progress and prosperity. -ONA TOP THREE INSIDE STORIES

OMAN

Water supply restored Residents and owners of

commercial establishments in and around Ruwi heaved a sigh of relief yesterday when the water supply was restored after an entire day of disruption. >A2

REGION

Back to school in Syria

In war-ravaged city of Aleppo, Abu Hussein hurries along little Ali, who has stopped just a few steps from school to buy chips. “You’ll be late!” he chides. Ali is one of thousands going back to school in the city. >A6

INDIA

Ordinance withdrawn

The Indian cabinet presided over by Premier Manmohan Singh withdrew the ordinance and the bill that sought to save convicted lawmakers from disqualiﬁcation. >A9

T H U R S DAY, O CTO B E R 3, 2 0 1 3

OMAN RUWI AREA

PAEW restores water supply REJIMON K

reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Residents and owners of commercial establishments in and around Ruwi heaved a sigh of relief yesterday morning when the water supply was restored after an entire day of disruption. The water supply was disrupted on Tuesday when the Public Authority for Water and Electricity (PAEW) had to carry out repair works in Ruwi. A 400mm diameter pipe had burst near the Ruwi roundabout, resulting in water supply disruption. Some of the residents, hotels and other establishments were hit by water shortage. “Water shortage has affected us,” some residents said. Those having huge storage tanks were able to store water but others had to buy water from suppliers. “The water suppliers ﬂeeced

SITE OF DISRUPTION: A 400-mm diameter pipe had burst near

the Ruwi roundabout, resulting in the water supply disruption.

us. They were demanding OMR12 for 650 gallons of water. Normally, its price is OMR3,” hoteliers and residents in Ruwi said. “They were minting money. The authorities should do something to stop this when a crisis like this arises,” they added. “I was about to buy water from

SOHAR

MINISTRY OF MANPOWER

Two ‘missing’ expats found in CID custody REJIMON K

reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: The “disappearance” of two Indian expatriates triggered panic among the community in Sohar area but both were later found to be in the custody of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) personnel. The two expatriates, both from south Indian state of Kerala, were reported missing since September 25. “Their rooms remained locked from outside. So, we panicked and assumed that another Haneefa kind of incident has happened. But with the help of his friends and police officials, we found that they are in the custody of CID,” Yousuf Salim, a social worker in Sohar, told the Times of Oman.

suppliers, but when I checked the water metre, it was working. It was a sigh of relief. So, I dropped my plan to buy water, else I would have to pay huge money,” a hotelier said. “As per the PAEW’s SMS, they have restored the supply. Now, everything is okay. Yesterday, we suffered a lot,” the hotelier added.

“The two missing Keralites were working in a screen printing outlet near Falaj. Earlier, the news reports spoke about only one person missing. “The relatives and friends were calling us to locate them. Later, we came to know that another man was also missing. This led to panic in the area. “So, with the help of the sponsors, we checked with the local police, and they were already aware of the facts. Then we approached the higher police officials and came to know that both of them were under the CID’s custody,” Yousuf added. “We were in a state of panic. But when we came to know that they are in police custody, we were relieved,” Yousuf said.

631 held for Labour Law violation MUSCAT: The weekly report of the joint inspection team at the Ministry of Manpower said that 631 workers were held for violating the Labour Law between September 22 and September 28, including 509 commercial workers, 70 farm workers and 52 housemaids. The statistics showed that 616 workers were caught, including 183 absconding workers, 413 astray workers and 20 workers referred from other departments. The Governorate of Muscat saw the largest number of workers violating the labour law with 395, followed by the Governorate of North Al Batinah with 101 workers. Legal action is being taken against them. -ONA

T H U R S DAY, O CTO B E R 3, 2 01 3

OMAN ROP DRIVE

Five Asians held for cyber law violation in Dhofar STAFF REPORTER

MUSCAT: The DirectorateGeneral of Inquiries and Criminal Investigations in Dhofar has arrested five Asians for violating the cyber law. After search and investigations, it was found that the accused used to illegally provide phone calls in Awqad area in the wilayat of Salalah. Royal Oman Police (ROP) personnel raided the house of the accused and confiscated the equipment used in the crime as well as some cash collected for facilitating phone calls. The five Asians were arrested from Jafneen area in the wilayat of Bidbid for violating the labour and residency laws. Practising sorcery The Investigation and Criminal Investigation Department of the ROP has arrested a suspect in the wilayat of Suwaiq of North Batinah on the charges of practising sorcery and committing fraud. After investigations, the suspect accused of sorcery was arrested. The accused used to claim that he could heal most of the diseases and therefore, many people flocked to him to find a panacea

The cyber law violator with the equipment.

for their illnesses, and paid him lots of money. Following a series of such incidents, the ROP has warned the public against seeking sorcerers’ help for ﬁnding cure or for resolving personal problems. The ROP officials pointed out that sorcerers are, in fact, swindlers and sorcery is considered a crime punishable by law. The ROP has cautioned citizens and residents against the practice of sorcery, which is alien to the Omani society. Drug peddlers held The ROP has arrested two mem-

bers of a drug peddling gang in the wilayats of Muttrah and Barka. Following a tip-off that an international gang involved in drug trafficking was operating inside the Sultanate, an official from the Public Department of AntiDrugs and Narcotics, arrested an accused in Muttrah with 375 capsules of heroin. Another accused was arrested from the Al Rimays area in the wilayat of Barka and 296 capsules of heroin were recovered from his possession. The two accused have been referred to the Public Prosecution for further investigation and trial. Counterfeit cigarettes Meanwhile, the ROP has foiled nine attempts to smuggle counterfeit cigarettes and ﬁrecrackers via the Al Wajajah border checkpoint in the wilayat of Buraimi. An official at the ROP said that the accused concealed the counterfeit cigarettes and ﬁrecrackers under the vehicle’s engine, which also constituted a danger for them. The accused were referred to the Public Prosecution for investigation and trial.

TENDER BOARD

OMR41.2m tenders awarded MUSCAT: The Tender Board yesterday held its 28th meeting for 2013 under the aegis of Dr Rasheed bin Saﬁ Al Huraibi, Chairman of the Tender Board. The meeting awarded (OMR41,206,413) worth tenders for the following projects: Construction of transformer stations at Al Amerat and Al Mabelah in the Governorate of Muscat (OMR27,513,000). Additional works for the design and construction of ﬂyover bridges in Al Batinah dual-carriageway (OMR5,784,242).

Additional works for appointing director for Regional Airports project (OMR4,839,290). Emergency and maintenance works for electricity networks affiliated to the Rural Areas Electricity Company (OMR1,385,280). Construction of building for engineering labs at the College of Applied Sciences in Sohar in the Governorate of North Al Batinah (OMR590,954). Additional works for construction of Khasab-Lima-Diba Al Bay’ah road (ﬁrst part) Khasab-Al

Khalidiyah (OMR411,042). Renewal of leasing contract for building of the directorates and departments affiliated to the Ministry of Health (OMR360,000). Provision of maintenance services for renal dialysis devices available at various health institutions affiliated to the Ministry of Health (OMR168,885). Training of new programmers and technicians at the Operations and Technical Services Department at the Ministry of Transport and Communications (OMR153,720). — ONA

T H U R S DAY, O CTO B E R 3, 2 0 1 3

FIND-IT-ALL

PRAYER TIMINGS

W E AT H E R

Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha Fajr (Tomorrow)

12.01pm 3.25pm 5.58pm 7.08pm 4.44am

LISTINGS

PHARMACIES Round the clock Al Hashar Pharmacy, Ruwi: 24783334 Appolo Medical Centre, Hamriya: 24782666 Muscat Pharmacy Ruwi: 24702542, Salalah: 23291635 Atlas Pharmacy Ghubra: 24503585; Ruwi 24811715 Muscat Region Al Hashar, Ruwi1 24 Hr Br. Tel. 24537080 Muscat, Al Sarooj. Tel: 24695536 Belqees, Al Khoudh (OIB) Tel. 24535398 Belqees, Ma’abelah. Tel: 24454624 Dhofar Region Muscat, Al Nahdha Road, Salalah. Tel. 23291635

artly cloudy skies over Dhofar Governorate with chance of isolated rain. Mainly clear skies over the rest of Sultanate with chances of early morning low clouds along the southeastern coast and chances of cloud development over Al Hajar mountain during tomorrow afternoon. EXPECTED WIND: Along the coastal areas of Oman sea winds will be variable light at night, becoming northeasterly light to moderate during day and Southeasterly light to moderate over the rest of the Sultanate. SEA STATE: Moderate along the southeastern coast with a maximum wave height of 1.5 metres and slight along the rest of Oman’s coasts with maximum wave height of 1.0 metre. SURFACE VISIBILITY: Good over most of the Sultanate. THE NEXT 48 HOURS: Partly cloudy skies of Dhofar governorate with chance of isolated light rain. Chances of cloud development over al-Hajar mountains during afternoon. Chance of early morning low clouds along the coastal areas of southeastern coast.

HOSPITALS 1st Chiropractic Centre: 24472274 Al Amal Medical & Health Care Centre: 24485052 Al Musaﬁr Specialised Medical Clinic: 24706453 Hatat Polyclinic LLC, Ruwi: 24563641, Azaiba: 24499269, Sohar: 2683006 Al Raffah Hospital: 24618900/1/2 Al Massaraat Clinic & Laboratory: 24566435 Al Makook Medical Coordinance Centre: 24499434 Apollo Medical Centre, Hamriya: 24787766, 24787780 Capital Polyclinic: 24707549 Badr Al Samaa Polyclinic, Ruwi: 24799760/1/2 Capital Clinic, Seeb: 24420740 Ceregem National Raak: 24485633 Dr Harub’s Clinic: 24563217 Elixir Health Centre: 24565802 Emirates Medical Centre: 24604540 Hamdan Hospital: 23212340 International Medical Centre LLC: 24794501/2/3/4/5 Kims Oman Hospital: 24760100 24 Hrs Emergency: 24760123 Lama Polyclinic, Sohar: 26751128,

OMAN Max 39 Min 31

Max 35 Min 28

Ruwi Hotel: 24704244 Safeer Hotel Suites: 24691200 Sheraton Oman Hotel: 24772772 Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa: 24776666 The Chedi Muscat: 24524400 The Treasurebox Muscat Hotel: 24502570

MBD: 24799077, Al Khuwair: 24478818 Magrabi Eye and Ear Hospital: 24568870 Muscat Private Hospital: 24583600 Welcare Diagnostic and Treatment Centre, Al Khuwair: 24477666 Al-Hayat Polyclinc LLC: 22004000 ROYAL OMAN POLICE Emergencies and inquiries: 9999 General Directorate of Passport and Residence: 24569603 Directorate General of Customs: 24521109 Traffic violations inquiries: 24510228 Public Relations Admin: 24560099

MUSEUMs Bait Al Baranda: Corniche (seafront opp ﬁsh market), Open from Saturday to Thursday 9am to 1pm and 4 to 6pm Natural History Museum: Al Khuwair, Tel: 24604957, Open from Saturday to Wednesday: 8am to 1:30pm Thursday: 9am to 1pm Museum of Omani Heritage: (former Omani Museum), Madinat Al Alam, SatWed 8am to 1:30pm, Thursday - 9am to 1pm, Tel: 24600946 Armed Forces Museum: Bait Al Falaj, Tel: 24312651, Open from Sat to Wed: 8am to 1:30pm; Thurs 9-12pm and 3-6pm; Fri 9-11am and 3-6pm. Al Hoota Caves 24498258; Turtle Beach 96550606/96550707 Children’s Science Museum: Shatti Al Qurum, Tel: 24605368, Open from Saturday to Wednesday: 8am to 1:30pm, Thursday: 9am to 1pm Oman-French Museum: near Muscat Police Station, Tel: 24736613, Open from Sat to Wed: 8am to 1:30pm, Thursday: 9am to 1pm Bait Al Zubair, Muscat: Tel: 24736688, Al Saidiya St., Muscat museum@baitalzubairmuseum.com Open from Sat to Thurs: 9:30am to 6pm. National Museum Ruwi: Tel: 24701289, Open from Saturday to Wednesday: 8am to 1:30pm, Thursday: 9am to 1pm Sohar Fort Museum: Tel: 26844758, Open from Saturday to Wed: 8 to 1:30pm Thurs: 9am to 1pm Muscat Gate Museum: At Al Bahri Road, Muscat open from Sat to Wed 8am to 2pm

ACCOMMODATION Al Bahjah Hotel: 24424400 Al Bustan Palace: 24764000 Al Khuwair Hotel Apartments: 24478171 Al Madina Holiday Inn: 24596400 Al Maha International Hotel: 24494949 Al Fanar Hotel: 24712385 Al Falaj Hotel: 24702311 Al Qurum Resort: 24605945 Azaiba Hotel Apartments: 24490979 Beach Hotel: 24696601 Bowshar Hotel: 24491105 Coral Hotel Muscat: 24692121 Crowne Plaza Muscat: 24660660 Crystal Suites: 24826100 Golden Tulip Seeb: 24510300 Grand Hyatt Muscat: 24641234 Haffa House Hotel: 24707207 Hotel Muscat Holiday: 24487123 InterContinental Muscat: 24680000 Majan Continental Hotel: 24592900 Marina Hotel: 24711711 Midan Hotel Suites: 24499565 Mina Hotel: 24711828 Muttrah Hotel: 24798401 Nuzha Hotel Apartments: 24789199 Oman Dive Centre: 24824240 Park Inn: 24507888 Qurum Beach House Hotel: 24564070 Radisson Blu Hotel: 24487777 Ramee Dream Resort Seeb: 24453399 Ramee Guestline Hotel: 24564443

Max 34 Min 27 L O N G D I S TA N C E B U S T I M I N G S ( O M A N N AT I O N A L T R A N S P O R T C O M PA N Y S A O C ) * S U B J E C T T O C H A N G E

FROM MUSCAT (RUWI)

Max 37 Min 23

Max 38 Min 25

Max 38 Min 26

Max 37 Min 23

THAILAND: Food vendors push their carts through a flooded street of Sena district in Ayutthaya province, yesterday. More than two million people have been affected by flooding in Thailand, officials said, while authorities warned that more heavy rains could inundate the country’s northeast but offered assurances that there would be no repeat of 2011 when floodwaters reached central industrial areas and near Bangkok. - Reuters

Max 31 Min 26

WORLD

Max 25 Min 14 Max 18 Min 14

Max 30 Min 23 Max 5 Min -3

Max 21 Min 9

Max 22 Min 14

Max 41 Min 28

Max 32 Min 25

Abu Dhabi Doha Dubai Kuwait Manama Riyadh Athens Baghdad Barbados Beijing Berlin Boston Brussels Buenos Aires Cairo Chicago Colombo Copenhagen Dublin Frankfurt Harare Hong Kong Istanbul Jerusalem Johannesburg

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Min

38 38 37 39 34 29 18 37 23 35 11 24 22 18 30 28 30 20 17 15 22 27 15 30 26

26 28 28 29 29 25 15 22 10 24 7 10 14 14 20 19 24 13 8 11 6 23 9 17 12

Kuala Lumpur Lisbon London Madrid Manila Mexico City Miami Moscow New Delhi New York Oslo Panama Paris Perth Prague Rio de Janeiro Santiago Seoul Singapore Stockholm Sydney Taipei Tokyo Toronto Vienna

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32 22 18 36 32 25 32 30 30 25 20 31 23 28 23 25 9 30 31 27 21 34 29 20 27

24 18 14 22 25 13 25 18 23 14 14 25 18 13 15 16 5 21 26 16 9 28 18 13 16

QURIYAT - SUR - JAALAN (Route 36) Dept Destination Arrival Time Time 15:00 Quriyat 16:30 15:00 Sur 18:00 15:00 Jaalan 19:30

TO MUSCAT (RUWI)

Operating Days Daily Daily Daily

TO AL BURAIMI (Route 41) 06:30 Sohar 06:30 Buraimi 08:00 Buraimi 13:00 Sohar 13:00 Buraimi 16.00 Sohar 16.00 Buraimi

08:50 11:00 14:30 15:45 17:40 18.35 20:20

Daily Daily Daily via Ibri Daily Daily Daily Daily

TO SINAW (Route 52) 17:30 Sinaw

20:50

To Yanqul (Route 54) 14:30 Nizwa 14:30 Yanqul

FROM JAALAN-SUR-QURIYAT (Route 36) Dept Destination Arrival Operating Time Time Days 05:30 Sur 06:45 Daily 05:30 Quriyat 08:30 Daily 05:30 Ruwi 10:00 Daily TO AL BURAIMI (Route 41) 07:00 Sohar 07:00 Ruwi 13:30 Ruwi 13:00 Sohar 13:00 Ruwi 13:00 Sohar 17:00 Ruwi

08:55 11:40 20:20 14:55 17:40 19:20 22:15

Daily Daily Daily via Ibri Daily Daily Daily Daily

Daily

TO SINAW (Route 52) 07:00 Ruwi

10:25

Daily

16:50 19:30

Daily Daily

To Yanqul (Route 54) 06:00 Nizwa 06:00 Ruwi

08:40 11:00

Daily Daily

TO IBRI (ARAQI) (Route 54) 08:00 Nizwa 08:00 Al Araqi

10:20 12:30

Daily Daily

TO IBRI (ARAQI) (Route 54) 15:40 Nizwa 15:40 Ruwi

17:55 20:20

Daily Daily

TO SUR (Route 55) 07:30 Sur 14:30 Sur

12:00 18:45

Daily Daily

TO SUR (Route 55) 06:00 Ruwi 14:30 Ruwi

10:45 19:00

Daily Daily

TO FAHUD - YIBAL (Route 62) 06:30 Fahud 06:30 Yibal

10:30 11:15

Daily Daily

TO YIBAL - FAHUD (Route 62) 12:30 Fahud 12:30 Ruwi

13:15 17:30

Daily Daily

TO MARMUL-SALALAH (Route 100) 07:00 Salalah 20:00 10:00 Marmul 20:30 10:00 Salalah 23:30 19:00 Salalah 07:40

Daily Daily Daily Daily

TO SALALAH -MARMUL (Route 100) 07:00 Ruwi 19:50 10:00 Marmul 13:15 10:00 Ruwi 22:30 19:00 Ruwi 07:30

Daily Daily Daily Daily

TO MARMUL (Route 101) 06:00 Marmul

Daily

TO MARMUL (Route 101) 06:00 Marmul

16:30

Daily

DUBAI TO SALALAH (Route 102) 15:00 Salalah 07:00

Daily

16:50

SALALAH TO DUBAI (Route 102) 15:00 Dubai 07:00 EVENTS

MV Logos Hope, Floating Bookstore to dock at Sultan Qaboos Port, October 2 to 7.

Gulf Agriculture ﬁsheries and animal wealth exhibition, OITE, 28 to 30 October.

Vishal-Shekhar to perform on November 7 at Qurum City Amphitheatre brought by Eventful management company.

International Travel and Hospitality Show, 14th to 16th December 2013, Oman International Exhibition Centre.

Barney, Live on stage, October 25 & 26 (Shows 4pm and 7pm) Qurum Amphitheatre,

Traffic Safety Expo, 10 to 12 November 2013, OIEC.

Muscat Int Jewellery Exhibition, 8 to 12 October, Oman International Exhibition Centre. GHEDEX (Autumn), 28 to 29 October 2013, Oman International Exhibition Centre.

Women Expo, 17 to 19 December, Oman International Exhibition Centre. Family Shopping Exhibition, 25 to 31 December, Oman International Exhibition Centre.

TO DUBAI (Route 201) 06:00 Sohar 06:00 Dubai 13:00 Sohar 13:00 Dubai 15:00 Sohar 15:00 Dubai

08:30 11:30 15:30 18:30 17:35 20:55

Daily Daily Wed,Thur Wed,Thur Daily Daily

TO DUBAI VIA FUJIRAH & SHARJAH (Route 204) Dept Destination Arrival Operating Time Time Days 07:00 Fujairah 11.45 Daily 07:00 Sharjah 13.30 Daily LISTINGS 07:00 Dubai 14.00 Daily

TO DUBAI (Route 201) 07:30 Sohar 07:30 Ruwi 13:00 Sohar 13:00 Ruwi 15:30 Sohar 15:30 Ruwi

10:50 13:40 16:15 19:10 18:45 21:35

Daily Daily Thur-Fri Thur-Fri Daily Daily

FROM DUBAI VIA FUJIRAH & SHARJAH (Route 204) Dept Destination Arrival Operating Time Time Days 16:00 Sharjah 16:30 Daily 16.00 Fujairah 18.15 Daily 16.00 Ruwi 23.00 Daily

LISTINGS

CINEMA SCHEDULE

BAHJA CINEMA Empire State (Action/Drama) (12+) Cast: Emma Roberts, Dwayne Johnson, Liam Hemsworth 2:30, 4:15pm; CP No:862 Man Of Tai Chi (Action) (12+) Cast: Keanu Reeves, Tiger Hu Chen, Karen Mok 2:00, 4:30, 11:45pm; CP No:880 Besharam (Action/Comedy) (12+) Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh 8:45, 11:30pm; CP No: 902 Runner Runner (Action/Drama) (15+) Cast: Ben Affleck, Justin Timberlake 5:00, 7:00, 10:00, 11:45pm; CP No:899 Love Bite (Horror/Comedy) (12+) Cast: Jessica Szohr, Ed Speelers 6:15pm The World’s End (Action/Comedy ) (12+) Cast: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost 6:30, 7:45, 9:45pm; CP No: 851 Planes (3D) (Animation/Adventure) (PG) Cast: Carlos Alazraqui, Dane Cook, Stacey Keach 1:30pm; CP No:808 Art Of Submission (Action/Sport) (12+) Cast: Fernanda Romero, Maria Conchita Alonso, Ving Rhames 3:15pm; CP No: 890 Rush (Action/Biography) (15+) Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl 5:30, 7:45pm; CP No:868

Besharam (Action/Comedy) (12+) Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh 11:30am, 9:00pm; CP No: 903 Runner Runner (Action/Biography) (15+) Cast: Ben Affleck, Justin Timberlake, Gemma Arterton 5:00, 7:00pm; CP No: 900 Planes (3D) (Animation/Comedy Adventure) (PG) Cast: Carlos Alazraqui, Dane Cook 11:30am, 1:30pm; CP No: 809 Man Of Tai Chi (Action) (12+) Cast: Keanu Reeves, Tiger Hu Chen, Karen Mok 3:30, 11:45pm; CP No: 881 Tom wa Jimmy (Arabic) (Comedy) (PG) Cast: Hassan Hosny, 5:30, 7:30 pm; CP No: 896 The World’s End (Action/Comedy) (12+) Cast: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost 9:30pm; CP No: 852 Insidious: Chapter 2 (Horror) (12+) Cast: Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Barbara Hershey 11:30pm; CP No: 858

PLAZA 1 Besharam (Action/Comedy) (12+) Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh 2:30, 5:30, 8:30, 11:30 pm; CP No: 908 PLAZA 2

Besharam (Action/Comedy) (12+) 3:00, 10:30 pm; CP No: 903 Rush (Action/Biography/Drama) (15+) 8:00 pm; CP No:869 The World’s End (Action/Comedy) (12+) Cast: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Martin Freeman 5:45pm; CP No:852

Chennai Express (Action) (PG) Cast: Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 pm; CP No: 692 Besharam (Action/Comedy) (12+) 11:45 Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu

Singh; CP No: 908 PLAZA 3 Grand Masti (Comedy) (18+) Cast: Vivek Oberoi, Ritesh Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani 6:30pm; CP No: 815

Man Of Tai Chi (Action) (12) Cast: Keanu Reeves, Tiger Hu Chen, Karen Mok 3:30, 5:30, 7:30 CP No: 882 Runner Runner (Action/Biography/ Drama) (15+) Cast: Ben Affleck, Justin Timberlake, Gemma Arterton 9:30, 11:30 CP No: 899 Empire State (Action/Drama) (12+) Cast: Emma Roberts, Dwayne Johnson, Liam Hemsworth 3:30, 9:30pm CP 864 Tom wa Jimmy (Arabic) (Comedy) (PG) Cast: Hassan Hosny, Hani Ramzi 5:30pm CP No: 897 Insidious: Chapter 2 (Horror) (15+) Cast: Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Barbara Hershey 7:30, 11:30pm CP No: 859 Pusher (Action) (15+) Cast: Richard Coyle, Bronson Webb, Agyness Deyn 3:30, 5:30, 11:30pm CP No:886 The World’d End (Action/Comedy ) (12+) 7:30, 9:30pm Cast: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Martin

Freeman CP No: 853 Besharam (Action/ Comedy) (12+) Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh 4:30, 7:30, 10:30pm; CP No: 904

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INDIA ADB cuts India’s economic growth forecast to 4.7% The economy has been under pressure with the recent depreciation of the rupee and capital outﬂows

NEW DELHI: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday sharply lowered its forecast on India’s economic growth to 4.7 per cent for this year from its earlier projection of 6 per cent. In an update of its flagship annual economic publication, Asian Development Outlook 2013, the ADB said the Indian economy has been under pressure with the recent depreciation of the rupee and capital outflows adding to structural constraints which are weighing heavily on its prospects for returning to a high growth path. Slowest pace “With gross domestic product in the first quarter of 2013-14 expanding at its slowest pace since the global financial crisis, ADB revised down its growth forecast to 4.7 per cent from 6 per cent pro-

The recent financial market turbulence is a timely reminder of the need for structural and fiscal reform not just to ensure long-term growth but also to keep financial markets stable in the short-run Changyong Rhee ADB chief economist

jected in April,” the Manila-based lender said. It has also lowered the growth forecast for next financial year to 5.7 per cent from its earlier projection of 6.5 per cent. The Indian economy grew by 5 per cent in the financial year ended March 31, 2013. “The recent financial market

turbulence is a timely reminder of the need for structural and fiscal reform not just to ensure long-term growth but also to keep financial markets stable in the short-run,” said ADB chief economist Changyong Rhee. To convince the markets that India remains on the strong and sustainable growth path, the ADB said structural reforms must be strengthened to expedite large infrastructure projects already delayed, encourage foreign direct investment, and alleviate other constraints to long term growth. “One bright spot is the recent effort at expediting regulatory clearance for several large projects in key infrastructure sectors such as power, roads, and railways by the Cabinet Committee on Investment,” it said. According to the multilateral lender, elections and a new government in early 2014-15 may help give fresh impetus to resolving structural problems. “Policy measures since July 2013 to entice foreign investors back to India to help finance the current account deficit are expected to gain traction in the near future,” it said. The ADB has presented better picture on inflation. It has lowered its projection on India’s inflation for the current financial year to 6.5 per cent from its earlier forecast of 7.2 per cent announced in April. - IANS

FODDER SCAM

Quantum of sentence on Lalu today RANCHI: The quantum of sentence to be served by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, who has been convicted in a fodder scam case, would be announced today after arguments in a Special CBI court in eastern Indian state Jharkhand. “The court has ﬁxed tomorrow for arguments on why the quantum of sentence should be less and

for the pronouncement (against Lalu),” said one of the counsels for the former Bihar chief minister. The court of Pravas Kumar Singh, which had found Lalu guilty along with 45 others in case RC 20A/96 on Monday, would hear the arguments before handing out the quantum of sentence. The Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court has

granted bail to eight of the convicts as they had been sentenced to three years’ rigorous imprisonment, a prison term that allows the convict to move for bail in the same court. Besides Lalu, the court also convicted another former Bihar CM, Jagannath Mishra and sitting Janata Dal-United (JD-U) MP Jagdish Sharma. - PTI

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REGION BENGHAZI

IRAN

Libyan colonel killed BENGHAZI: Gunmen shot dead a Libyan marine colonel yesterday in the eastern city of Benghazi where militants have increasingly targeted security forces in a challenge to central government control. The attack killed Colonel Salih Al Hidary from the Libyan Marines force, and followed assaults that killed two other officers in Benghazi a few days earlier. “He was driving his car with his son when he was targeted,” said a senior Libyan security source. “Many bullets penetrated his body, he died immediately, while his son is in intensive care with a gunshot wound to the head.” On Sunday, an air force officer was killed when a bomb was attached to his vehicle in Benghazi. — Reuters

INNOCENT VICTIM: Firas Saleh

El Houderi, the 12-year-old son of assassinated Libyan navy Colonel Saleh El Houderi, in an intensive care room in Benghazi, yesterday. According to a hospital staff, Firas was on his way to school in his father’s car when the attack took place. -Reuters

Parliament endorses Rowhani’s diplomatic gestures DUBAI: Iran’s parliament strongly endorsed President Hassan Rowhani’s diplomatic bid to dispel mistrust at the United Nations last week during a visit which ended with an historic phone call with President Barack Obama, Iranian media said. The backing from the assembly, controlled by political factions deeply loyal to Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is a further sign that Rowhani has the support of the Iranian establishment, though there are some rumblings from hardliners. Rowhani briefed parliamentarians on his trip, including discussions on Iran’s nuclear dispute with the West and regional relations, the student news agency Isna said late on Tuesday. Support A group of 230 parliamentarians, out of the total of 290, signed a statement expressing their support of Rowhani for presenting the image of a “powerful and peace-seeking Iran which seeks talks and interaction for the settlement of regional and international issues”, Fars news agency said. Inside Iran, even as conservatives fall in line behind Rowhani who secured a landslide election win in June with promises of moderation in foreign policy, there were signs that some feared the president was going too fast, too soon. — Reuters

Nurturing the GenNext amid war and ruins... WORKING AGAINST ODDS In war-ravaged

Schools struggle to ﬁnd supplies. They face shortage of notebooks, pencils and other school materials

Books are of old editions. Students study English, maths, religion and Arabic but not Geography and history as these subjects are full of regime propaganda

Teachers come to schools because they want to change things, not to make a living. For them important thing is not money but the students and their future

Aleppo, clandestine and makeshift institutions have been set up where volunteers prepare the future generation, who will be the ones to restore country

ALEPPO (SYRIA): In Syria’s war-ravaged city of Aleppo, Abu Hussein hurries along little Ali, who has stopped just a few steps from school to buy a bag of potato chips. “You’ll be late!” he chides. Ali is one of thousands going back to school in the city thanks to educators like Abu Hussein, who heads a school in the Sheikh Najjar industrial zone on the northern city’s outskirts. “Reopening the schools is an important thing to do,” Abu Hussein says. “It gives a sense of normality even if the war continues a few kilometres (miles) away.” “The children of this area have been abandoned to their fate and we decided to look into the possibility of opening schools in the industrial zone so they wouldn’t lose any more schooling.” When the Syrian civil war arrived in Aleppo, in July 2012, most of its schools and universities were forced to close. During the winter, clandestine and makeshift institutions were set up by rebel forces, allowing some students to continue learning. But “most of these children have lost an entire year of school,” says Abu Hussein, a grizzled man in his thirties whose school in a former factory struggles to cater to several hundred students. “We don’t have enough books, one for every three students, and those we do have are old editions from years ago.” In the nearby Masakan Hanano district, another school set up by rebels and a Syrian NGO is also struggling to ﬁnd supplies for 200 students. “We need notebooks, pencils and other school materials. But we believe that we must

resume normal classes so that the youngsters are not spending 24 hours a day consumed by the war and the bombings,” says headmaster Abu Mohammed. Difficult life Life is even more difficult for the school that has been opened in the Saif Al Dawla neighbourhood, just a hundred metres from one of the most active frontlines in Aleppo. The walls of the courtyard are a testament to the violence, pockmarked with shrapnel. “The shells continue to fall daily but we pray that none will fall on the school,” says Ahmed Saleh, a 22-year-old former maths student at university who has become a teacher. The facility was opened with the support of Liwa Al Tawhid, a powerful rebel brigade that is close to the Muslim Brotherhood. “Many of the underground schools have closed down, so we decided to open up the old schools,” says Saleh. Deserted, they had become headquarters for rebel brigades, which meant they often became prime targets for regime forces. The Saif Al Dawla school is better equipped than some others. “All the materials we have were smuggled in from the regime-held areas; we spent months bringing in books so we could resume classes,” Saleh says. Teachers with friends living in the regime-held parts of Aleppo enlisted them to help in the smuggling effort. “The books we have are two

years old, but for now we have to settle for them,” says Saleh. The schools in Masakan Hanano and Saif Al Dawla, both under Liwa Al Tawhid’s protection, have around 1,000 students in total. They study English, maths, religion and Arabic, but some subjects are off the curriculum for now. “Our students don’t learn geography or history. We have thrown out those books because they are full of regime propaganda and we don’t want them to learn lies, the way we had to,” says Ali, another teacher at Saif Al Dawla. The 21-year-old, like Saleh, was forced to stop his own studies last year, and has been teaching since then. He earns 5,000 Syrian pounds ($44/33 euros) a month. “The most important thing is to start working on the next generation of Syrians,” says Ali. “The future of this country is in this school, the teachers, doctors, lawyers and politicians. “We must not lose the generation that will be the one that restores this country after the war.” In Salaheddin district, children roam the ruined streets on their way to local schools where the teachers, like 40-year-old religion instructor Samir Halak, are all volunteers. “The teachers come because we want to change things, not to make a living,” says Halak, who said he was ﬁred from a government school for refusing to teach the government line on history. “Before, the important thing was money. Now it is about the students and their future.” — AFP

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INDIA Ordinance on convicted lawmakers withdrawn The writing on the wall was clear since

It demonstrates that you have a government which is not authoritarian in nature Minister Manish Tewari

Rahul’s outburst that the ordinance was ‘complete nonsense’ and should be ‘torn up and thrown away’

Information and Broadcasting Minister NEW DELHI: Forced into a corner after the public censure by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the cabinet presided over by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh yesterday withdrew the controversial ordinance and the bill that sought to save convicted lawmakers from disqualiﬁcation. A day after the prime minister indicated that the ordinance could be taken back, the cabinet met for just 20 minutes in the evening at Manmohan Singh’s official residence to take the decision, brushing aside the disapproval of some Congress allies.

A hassled looking Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari told the media: “The decision of the cabinet to withdraw the ordinance and the bill was unanimous.” He insisted that the cabinet Uturn did not mean that the authority of the prime minister, who had earlier backed the ordinance, had been undermined by Rahul Gandhi, the Congress vice president. The writing on the wall was clear since Rahul’s September 27 dramatic outburst that the ordinance was “complete non-

sense” and should be “torn up and thrown away”. The ordinance, now with President Pranab Mukherjee, sought to overrule a Supreme Court ruling that favoured the disqualiﬁcation of convicted MPs and state legislators from their legislatures. Tewari sought to give Congressled UPA credit for going back on its own decision. “Democracy is not a monolithic authoritarian system of government,” he said. “We respect the diversity of views, and there was a view which was articulated

EASING TRAFFIC CONGESTION

Protests over cycling ban in Kolkata KOLKATA: Angry cyclists held noisy protests in Kolkata yesterday over the local government’s move to ban them from major roads in the congested metropolis. Under strong sunshine, crowds gathered in the Esplanade area of the former colonial capital, chanting “We want cycles back!” and holding placards which read “Turn off your engine. Kids breathe here!”

“Banning cycles in a city like Kolkata does not make any sense. It’s a crazy decision,” said Gautam Shroff, a spokesman for local cycling group Ride 2 Breathe. “We wonder, when many countries are encouraging cycling in a bid to ease growing pollution, why authorities put a ban on cycling here?” he said. He put the number of participants at 4,000 — “95 per cent of

them commoners whose livelihoods are affected.” Local police barred cyclists as well as the city’s famous handpulled rickshaws from 174 roads and streets in August to try to reduce the legendary traffic jams in the eastern city of 14 million. Shroff said this amounted to “virtually the entire city” because it was impossible to navigate using only small streets and lanes. - IANS

by Rahul Gandhi.” He said Rahul’s criticism of the ordinance was possibly based on a “wider feedback”. “Under those circumstances, the (earlier) cabinet decision was reconsidered and it was decided that we would withdraw both the bill and the ordinance. “It demonstrates that you have a government which is not authoritarian in nature.” Tewari said the bill would be taken back by parliament at an appropriate time. But Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar, who was not in agreement with Wednesday’s move, did not look too happy as he came out of the cabinet meeting. “We (NCP) have communicated our views. What I said was said in complete secrecy. I made my views clear,” the agriculture minister told reporters. National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah, who too was not at home with the U-turn, was blunt: “It was a cabinet decision then, it is a cabinet decision now... I am not upset, but I am not happy.” The road to the ordinance’s burial began yesterday in the morning when Rahul Gandhi called on the prime minister to explain his public criticism of the ordinance when Singh was in the US. - IANS

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y Tuesday morning, the leadership failure of the US Speaker John Boehner was complete. In encouraging the impossible quest of House Republicans to dismantle health care reform, he pushed the country into a government shutdown that will now begin to take a grievous economic toll. At any point, Boehner could have stopped it. Had he put on the ﬂoor a simple temporary spending resolution to keep the government open, without the outrageous demands to delay or defund the health reform law, it could easily have passed the House with a strong majority — including with sizable support from Republican members, many of whom are aware of how badly this collapse will damage their party. But Boehner refused. He stood in the well of the House and repeated the tired falsehood that the Affordable Care Act was killing jobs. He came up with a series of increasingly ridiculous demands. All were instantly rejected by the Senate. “They’ve lost their minds,” Senator Harry Reid, the majority leader, said of the House Republicans. “They keep trying to do the same thing over and over again.” Finally, at the last minute, when there was still time to end the charade with a straightforward spending bill, Boehner made the most absurd demand of all: an immediate conference committee with the Senate. Suddenly, with less than an hour left, he wanted to set up formal negotiations? For six months, the Senate has been demanding a conference with the House on the 2014 budget — talks that might have prevented the impasse in the ﬁrst place. But the House leadership has adamantly refused, knowing it would not succeed in getting all the cuts to taxes and spending that it demands. For Boehner to call for a conference near midnight was the height of hypocrisy. The consequences of Boehner’s failure are immediate: 800,000 government employees thrown out of work, over a million more working without pay, offices that provide important services closed, and programmes on which poor people depend — like the Women, Infants and Children nutrition system — cut off. The longer Republicans refuse to approve a rational spending measure, the more federal agencies will be affected and the greater the damage done to an economy still in recovery. Having let down the public, Republicans will now, inevitably, scramble to save their reputation. They are desperate to make it appear as if President Obama and the Democrats are the ones being intransigent, hoping voters will think that everyone is at fault and simply blame “Washington.” Republicans have come up with another self-serving offer, proposing to open a few government departments whose closures are likely to produce negative news coverage, such as Veterans Affairs and the national parks. Democrats quickly made it clear that only a full reopening of government would suffice, and three of the bills died in the House. More are expected, however. Earlier in his presidency, Obama made the catastrophic mistake — in the face of just this sort of extortion — to believe in Boehner’s willingness to be reasonable. This time, however, the cynical games of the Republicans are not going to work. - The New York Times News Service

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America’s endless budget battle

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Black September

s 17 members of a single family are buried after the bombing in Peshawar on September 29, the response of political leaders across the spectrum borders on the criminally negligent. Twenty died when a bus was bombed on September 27 and 83 died in the church bombing on September 22. The Tehreek-e-Taleban Pakistan (TTP) have claimed the killing of senior army personnel in Swat on September 15 and posted an online video to back up their claim. Countless people have been wounded or disabled for the rest of their lives and truly, this month will be remembered as a Black September. At the very least, the public might expect a forthright condemnation of those who carried out these attacks, yet all that we hear are prevarications and mealy-mouthed semantic gymnastics from men who appear to have had their spines removed. Half-baked conspiracy theories are bandied about along with a prize-winning fatuity from Imran Khan who tells us that the culprits are ‘enemies of peace’. The TTP are openly contemptuous of the politicians who they are currently making blood-boltered fools of, and have reiterated their preconditions for talking to anybody about anything. The initiative lies entirely with the terrorists and long ago left the hands of government, provincial and federal. It should be blindingly obvious even to the most myopic and tineared of politicians that the state is being bled dry by a minority bent on its destruction. In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, they are getting closer to that goal by the day, and the rest of the country stands paralysed, looking on in horror, as the tsunami of blood washes over them. Only fools make the same mistake over and over again, failing to learn from their mistakes, and talking to the Taleban has never ever produced a durable solution that has lasted beyond days or weeks. - The Express Tribune

Ageing is not a bane but a graceful phase of life

Rising cost of living burns deeper holes in our pockets

This refers to the story, Elderly go down the memory lane (October 2). I take this opportunity to thank the Times of Oman for the good job done on the International Day for Elderly. It was nice to read how the elders recall their youth but was aching to learn that many of them in Oman were unaware that they too have a day of their own. The media and other voluntary organisations need to make more efforts to popularise the day of the elderly. Ageing is considered a bane in societies, which is a wrong perception. This ﬂawed perception needs to change and we ought to accept ageing as the most digniﬁed phase of human life. G.V.K. Durga Ravi Muscat

Of late, the cost of living in the Middle East region has gone up. The average price of vegetables has gone up. The prices of other food items, including milk, ﬁsh, meat etc., too have gone up — burning a hole in our pockets almost daily. Name withheld on request Muscat

Increasingly, the battle over the US government’s debt ceiling reflects a deeper constitutional power struggle between the president and Congress. This struggle, if left unresolved, could profoundly weaken the government’s ability to make economic decisions in the future

READERS’ FORUM “Insure with New India and be secure”

Silence over illegal construction baffling A section of the Indian expatriates in Muscat and some parents of students studying in an Indian school are now feeling baffled. The school authorities have been maintaining a stony silence over the “irregular construction” being carried out at this school. Has any

erhaps investors are becoming inured to the United States’ annual debt-ceiling debacle, now playing out for the third year in a row. But, as the shortterm antics become more routine, the risks of long-term dysfunction become more apparent — a point underscored by the shutdown of the federal government. President Barack Obama is right to complain of blackmail. The US Congress cannot expect to use the threat of default — that is, a weapon of mass financial destruction — as a normal means of extracting concessions. Unfortunately, because Obama himself has established a history of making concessions in the face of congressional brinkmanship, the debt-ceiling debate has morphed into more than just a short-term political fight. Increasingly, the battle over the US government’s debt ceiling reflects a deeper constitutional power struggle between the president and Congress. This struggle, if left unresolved, could profoundly weaken the government’s ability to make significant economic decisions in the future. Of course, a breakdown in political civility would hardly make the US unique; all too many countries suffer some degree of political dysfunction. It would take some doing to match (or exceed) Italy’s record of governmental paralysis. But if Congress continues to hijack US economic policy, it bodes ill for the economy’s otherwise bright long-term prospects. At least for now, the rest of the world has seemingly unbounded confidence — reflected in very low borrowing rates — in America’s capacity to put its house (of representatives) in order. No one can imagine that a country with so many unique economic advantages would risk such a damaging self-inflicted wound as default would cause. But this time could be different. Obama needs to force his Republican opponents to blink, and there is no guarantee that they will. In the past, it was Obama who blinked, knowing that even if a catastrophic debt default was largely caused by congressional Republicans, he would likely absorb some of the blame in the next election. Now that re-election is behind him, Obama could be inclined to take more risks, with an eye toward securing his economic legacy. What will that legacy be? Despite the federal government’s destructive impulses, the US economy is showing great resilience and looks set to become stronger. Of course, Obama would love to see this trend continue, as would almost everyone else. Unfortunately, a US debt default, even a technical one, would have unforeseeable consequences that could threaten the recovery. Consider what happened when the Federal Reserve misplayed its hand with premature talk of “tapering” its long-term asset purchases. After months of market volatility, combined with a reassessment of

When a person can no longer laugh at himself, it is time for others to laugh at him THOMAS SZASZ

the politics and the economic fundamentals, the Fed backed down. But serious damage was done, especially in emerging economies. If the mere suggestion of monetary tightening roils international markets to such an extent, what would a US debt default do to the global economy? Much of the press coverage has focused on various short-term dislocations from counterproductive sequestration measures, but the real risk is more profound. Yes, the dollar would remain the world’s main reserve currency even after a gratuitous bout of default; there is simply no good alternative yet — certainly not today’s euro. But even if the US keeps its reserve-currency franchise, its value could be deeply compromised. The privilege of issuing the global reserve currency confers enormous advantages on the US, lowering not just the interest rates that the US government pays, but reducing all interest rates that Americans pay. Most calculations show that the advantage to the US is in excess of $100 billion per year. There was a time, during the 1800’s, when the United Kingdom enjoyed this “exorbitant privilege” (as Valéry Giscard d’Estaing once famously called it when he served as French President Charles de Gaulle’s ﬁnance minister). But, as foreign capital markets developed, much of the UK’s advantage faded, and had almost disappeared entirely by the start of World War I. The same, of course, will ultimately happen to the dollar, especially as Asian capital markets grow and deepen. Even if the dollar long remains king, it will not always be such a powerful monarch. But an unforced debt default now could dramatically accelerate the process, costing Americans hundreds of billions of dollars in higher interest payments on public and private debt over the coming decades. Ironically, the debt-ceiling ﬁght is not really about debt. The Republicans are hardly debt hawks when they control things. The last Republican presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, and his vice-presidential running mate, Paul Ryan, campaigned in 2012 on a programme that would likely have added trillions of dollars to the US debt over the next ten years, owing to tax cuts and increased defence spending. Rather, the debt-ceiling debate is about the size and reach of government. Yes, the US should worry about its soaring public debt — and about the rising pension and health-care costs that loom large. Despite baseless politically motivated claims to the contrary, the academic research still overwhelmingly suggests that very high debt is a drag on long-term growth. Of course, Americans should worry just as much about the quality of education and infrastructure — not to mention the natural environment — that they are leaving to future generations. But, above all, they need to leave a legacy of civil political decision-making. That essential feature of effective government is now at risk. - Project Syndicate

measure been taken to correct the situation? Mohammed Osama Rawat Ruwi

Good leadership offers us the right inspirational tool The essay, Leaders must not be afraid to stand up (October 2), published in the Recruit section in the Times of Oman made an interesting reading. This article very well explained the relevance of modern work environment. The concept of good leadership is an inspirational tool for people, especially the younger generation which has a lot to absorb from people who lead by example. In principle, the characteristics of a leader speak about his or her leadership quality. At work, there is no doubt that a good leadership helps

improve employee morale and develops a good working environment. Good leadership — especially the inspiring one, where the leader leads by example— is the key to creating a better ambience at workplace, as people are to be driven by leaders with progressive thoughts. If the leader is not able to stand up for the rights of his team, nobody else can do anything about it and it’s natural for the team to feel demoralised and dejected, which, in the long run hampers productivity. Ramachandran Nair Ruwi

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Baloch rebels threaten more attacks on troops QUETTA: A prominent separatist commander in Balochistan threatened yesterday to step up attacks on security forces after at least two soldiers were killed in a roadside bomb in the vast and lawless region. The renewed threat by ethnic Baloch rebels adds a layer of complexity for the new government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in a country already plagued by a growing Taleban insurgency. Balochistan has seen a spate of attacks since a major earthquake last week which rebels say prompted the army to send troops

to remote areas under the guise of aid delivery. “They (army) are directly involved in the large-scale killings of Baloch men,” Allah Nazar, head of the Baloch Liberation Front, said by telephone from a secret location in Balochistan. “They want to crush us and make money from the disaster relief.” More than 500 people died in the September 24 earthquake in a remote part of Balochistan serving as a stronghold for insurgents and where security forces have almost no presence. The rebels, who have killed

many civilians and members of the security forces, are ﬁghting for independence from Pakistan. They accuse the central government of stealing the province’s rich mineral deposits and the security forces of widespread human rights abuses. The army denied involvement in any killings. “We are there to provide relief for the local people. We will continue the relief work for our Baloch brethren even if attacks continue,” said Major General Samrez Salik, who oversees the relief operations. - AFP INSURGENCY

US drone attacks must stop before talks: TTP ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani Taleban yesterday insisted US drone strikes in the country’s northwest must stop before they will consider peace talks with the government. The main Pakistani political parties last month backed a government proposal to seek negotiations with the militants, who have been waging an insurgency against the state since 2007. The main umbrella Tehreek-eTaleban Pakistan (TTP) faction responded with a list of preconditions, including a government ceasefire and the withdrawal of troops from the tribal areas along the Afghan border where the militants have hideouts. TTP spokesman Shahidullah Shahid said any ceasefire must include an end to US drone attacks in the tribal areas, which have been targeting militants since 2004. “A ceasefire alone is not sufficient. The stoppage of drone strikes is essential, otherwise — if drones continue to strike — we will not accept the ceasefire,” Shahid said. Past peace deals with the Taleban have quickly broken down and been sharply criticised for allowing the extremists time to regroup before fresh attacks. - AFP

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SPOR YOUR GAME

NALBANDIAN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s 2002 Wimbledon ﬁnalist David Nalbandian said he would quit tennis next month, citing physical problems that have sidelined him for most of the year. “It’s not easy what’s happening to me now, my shoulder is not helping me to train as I should for the circuit,” the 31-year-old told a news conference on Tuesday.. “It’s a tough day to (have to) announce my retirement today,” said the former world number three. — Reuters

Muscat Hills all set for Golf Classic As many as 108 golfers from across the country and the region will take part in the inaugural championship that will now become an annual tournament in the Muscat Hills calendar

SPORTS REPORTER

MUSCAT: Muscat Hills is all set to host the ﬁrst edition of the much-awaited His Highness Sayyid Al Rawy bin Kais Al Said Golf Classic Championship tomorrow. As many as 108 golfers from across the country and the region will take part in the inaugural championship that will now become an annual tournament in the Muscat Hills calendar. Speaking to Times Sport, yesterday, Ray Stopforth, director of golf at Muscat Hills said preparations are in full-swing to organise one among the premier championship in the country. “We are fully geared to organise

this tournament and we are in fact working hard to see that this tournament will become a grand success,” Ray said. According to Ray there has been overwhelming response from golfers ever since the tournament was announced. “The tournament was fully subscribed within five days of the entry forms going out to members and visitors which tell us that golfers in Oman are tournament hungry and are looking for serious types of competitions,” Ray noted. “Over 130 entries were received but we had to cut the field back to 108 players as the first 18 holes is a shot gun start,” Ray said. Speaking about the HH Rawy Golf Classic, Ray informed that

STAGE SET: His Highness Sayyid Rawy bin Kais Al Said Golf Classic will be played at the Muscat Hills

tomorrow. – Supplied photo

due to increasing demand, the organisers have decided to host the event annually. “Like I said there is an increasing demand from the golfers and we strongly feel that it should be held every year. “The tournament format is stroke play played over 27 holes on the same day, half the ﬁeld will be cut after 18 holes and the remaining players who make the cut will then play off over another 9 holes

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Mumbai sail into semifinals NEW DELHI: Riding on skipper Rohit Sharma’s blistering halfcentury, Mumbai Indians cruised into the Champions League Twenty20 semifinals with a crushing six-wicket victory over Perth Scorchers in their mustwin final group match yesterday. While Rohit bludgeoned his way to an unbeaten 51 off 24 deliveries, Dwayne Smith also played a blinder as he smashed a 25-ball 48 at the top to enable MI achieve the target with as many as 40 balls to spare. Mumbai were required to chase the target in 14.2 overs to make it to the last-four stage of the tournament, and they did it in 13.2. Rohit smashed three boundaries and four sixes while putting on a solid 65-run stand for the fourth wicket with Kieron Pollard (23) off just 37 balls. Earlier, some fine bowling by Nathan Coulter-Nile and Pragyan Ojha helped Mumbai restrict the Scorchers to 149 for six at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground. In reply, opener Smith gave Mumbai Indians a rollicking start CRICKET

T&T tame Chennai NEW DELHI: Lendl Simmons (2/10 & 63) was splendisd as Trinidad & Tobago humbled Chennai Super Kings and topped Group B to enter the Champions League T20 semifinals. With Trinidad’s crushing 8-wicket victory over the Super Kings, the Champions League Twenty20 semifinal line-up has been decided.While Rajasthan will take on Chennai in the first semifinal in Jaipur on October 4, T&T will meet Mumbai Indians in Delhi on October 5. Chasing a modest 119-run target, Simmons and Evin Lewis put up a crucial 79-run stand before Ravindra Jadeja scalped the latter to give the Indian side some respite in the match. — PTI

even as veteran Sachin Tendulkar disappointed the full house once again, getting out without scoring big when he was caught at the deep square leg by Sam Whiteman off Jason Behrendorff ’s bowling. But that did not affect the inform Smith, who sent the Scorchers’ bowlers on a leatherhunt, smashing boundaries at will. Though Glenn Maxwell (10 off seven balls) got out cheaply, Smith continued in the able company of Rohit. The duo put on 38 runs together for the third wicket in just 2.2 overs and took the team past ﬁfty in only 32 balls. It was the experienced Brad Hogg, who ﬁnally got the prized wicket of dangerman Smith as Behrendorff took a brilliant catch at the boundary. Rohit, however, was unmoved by his partner’s dismissal and continued to play his shots with ease. He along with the hard-hitting Pollard made sure that Mumbai run-rate didn’t drop. Rohit and Pollard stole 14 runs off the ninth over, bowled by Hogg

before the captain hit Joel Paris for two fours and a six in the next over to take 17 and help Mumbai Indians reach a commanding 117 for three at the half-way stage. Rohit brought up his half-century in 23 balls with three fours and four sixes. Though Pollard did not stay till the end, by the time he was dismissed the damage was already done. In the end, Ambati Rayudu hit two sixes to finish it off in style. Earlier, Sam Whiteman scored a quick-fire 32-ball 51, studded with six fours and two sixes, besides putting on a crucial 34-ball 58 run stand for the third wicket with Hilton Cartwright to help Scorchers set Mumbai a 150-run target. For MI, Coulter-Nile was the pick of the bowlers with figures of three for 19, while Ojha chipped in with two for 17. Mitchell Johnson was left out. The Scorchers began cautiously after they were put in to bat by MI. Of the two openers, Ashton Agar was the more dominating, while skipper Simon Katich gave him good support. — PTI

to determine the winner. “This makes it a true classic tournament, so the players need to play their best golf over the ﬁrst 18 holes to make the cut to have a chance of winning the tournament or be in the prizes. “The highest handicap accepted is a 24 handicap; higher handicaps are also accepted however on this day those players with higher handicaps will have to play off a 24

handicap,” Ray added. A banquet dinner and award ceremony will take place at Muscat Hills after conclusion of the event which is expected to attract over 250 people for the evening. His Highness Sayyid Al Rawy bin Kais Al Said will be attending the prize giving along with other dignitaries. The title Sponsor Bank of Beirut will be supporting the event along with associate sponsor Audi.

The Classic was fully subscribed within five days of the entry forms going out to members and visitors which tell us that golfers in Oman are tournament hungry and are looking for serious types of competitions Ray Stopforth Director of golf, Muscat Hills

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WORLD US AUTHOR

Tom Clancy dies at 66 MARYLAND: US author Tom Clancy, whose spy and military thrillers became worldwide bestsellers and inspired several Hollywood hit films, has died, on Tuesday. He was 66. His more than 25 fiction and non-fiction books included his 1984 novel The Hunt for Red Octo-

ber as well as Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger. The Baltimore Sun newspaper said Clancy, a Maryland native, died “after a brief illness” at the city’s Johns Hopkins hospital. Clancy set his novels in the context of the Cold War and its aftermath. — AFP

Guidelines to civilise ‘unruly’ China tourists IMAGE-MAKING RULES The 64-page

handbook with illustrations and list

of dos and don’ts aims to teach etiquettes to

Chinese people

BEIJING: Chinese tourists should not pick their noses in public, pee in pools or steal airplane life jackets, China’s image-conscious authorities have warned in a handbook in their latest effort to counter unruly behaviour. The National Tourism Administration publicised its 64-page Guidebook for Civilised Tourism—with illustrations to accompany its list of dos and don’ts—on its website ahead of a “Golden Week” public holiday that started on October 1. As Chinese tourists increasingly travel abroad, they have developed a stereotype of “uncivilised behaviour”, which Vice-Premier Wang Yang said in May had “damaged the image of the Chinese people”. Several countries, including European nations, have eased visa restrictions to attract increasingly affluent Chinese tourists, but reports have also emerged of complaints about etiquette. Online anger A mainland Chinese woman who in February had her son relieve himself in a bottle in a crowded Hong Kong restaurant sparked an outpouring of anger online, with some locals deriding mainlanders as “locusts”. The government has previously issued pithy guidelines telling tourists how to behave, but the latest booklet elaborated in great

Travellers should not pick their noses in public, keep their nose-hair neatly trimmed and, if they had to pick their teeth, never to use their ﬁngers. They should not occupy public toilets for long periods of time or leave footprints on the toilet seat. Nor should they pee in swimming pools Travellers should not drink soup straight from the bowl or make slurping sounds when eating noodles After taking a ﬂight they must leave the life jackets underneath their seats, the rulebook said, explaining that ‘if a dangerous situation arises then someone else will not have a life jacket’

COUNTRY-SPECIFIC ADVICE When in Germany... Chinese visitors should only snap their ﬁngers to beckon dogs, not humans

When in Spain... Women should always wear earrings in public—or else be considered effectively without clothes

When in Japan... Chinese diners should not play with their clothes or hair during a meal

detail. It warned travellers not to pick their noses in public, to keep their nose-hair neatly trimmed and, if they had to pick their teeth, never to use their ﬁngers. It also urged them not to occupy public toilets for long periods of time or leave footprints on the toilet seat. Nor should they pee in swimming pools. Travellers should not drink soup straight from the bowl or make slurping sounds when eating noodles, it warned. And after taking a ﬂight they must leave the life jackets underneath their seats, the rulebook said, explaining that “if a dangerous situation arises then someone

else will not have a life jacket”. A tour guide surnamed Zhang who was in Hong Kong on Tuesday said his company had given him a copy of the rules at the start of the seven-day October holiday. Before this he said they had distributed a much briefer set of guidelines—which ﬁt on a single sheet of paper. “I feel things need to be improved,” he said, standing in the city square packed with mainland tourists. “If we bring chaos to other places, it’s our image—the Chinese image—that suffers”. The handbook also dispensed country-speciﬁc advice: Chinese visitors to Germany should only

snap their ﬁngers to beckon dogs, not humans. Women in Spain should always wear earrings in public—or else be considered effectively naked. And diners in Japan were instructed not to play with their clothes or hair during a meal. A 33-year-old tourist, also surnamed Zhang, visiting Hong Kong from central Anhui province complained that the guidelines were too many and too speciﬁc. “You cannot possibly look through all of the rules before you go travelling. Also the rules are different in different places,” he said. “I think it’s not very feasible.” — AFP

PLANET EARTH

World population to touch 9.7b in 2050 PARIS: The world’s population will rise to 9.7 billion in 2050 from the current level of 7.1 billion and India will overtake China as the world’s most populous nation, a French study said yesterday. A bi-annual report by the French Institute of Demographic Studies (Ined) projected there would be 10 to 11 billion people on the planet by the end of the century. A UN study in June said the global population would swell to 9.6 billion in 2050 and the number of people aged 60 and above would catapult from 841 million now to two billion in 2050 and nearly three billion in 2100. Ined said Africa would be home to a quarter of the world’s popula-

IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CENTURY

Africa would be home to a quarter of the world’s population with 2.5 billion people The Americas will breach the one-billion mark with 1.2 billion inhabitants India will take pole position with 1.6 billion people with China in second place at 1.3 billion Asia’s population will increase to 5.2 billion Nigeria will outstrip the US with a population of 444 million against a projected 400 million Americans

tion in 2050 with 2.5 billion people, more than double the current level of 1.1 billion. Gilles Pison, the author of the report, said the prevailing fertil-

ity rate in Africa was around 4.8 children per woman—far higher than the global average of 2.5. The Americas will breach the one-billion mark in 2050 with 1.2 billion

inhabitants against 958 million at present. And Asia’s population will increase from 4.3 billion to 5.2 billion in 2050, Ined forecast. The world’s most populous nations are currently China with 1.3 billion people; followed by India (1.2 billion); the United States (316.2 million); Indonesia (248.5 million) and Brazil (195.5 million). But in 2050, India will take pole position with 1.6 billion people with China in second place at 1.3 billion. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, will outstrip the United States with a population of 444 million against a projected 400 million Americans in the middle of the century. — AFP

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SPORTS FOOTBALL

Oman coach Le Guen picks 23 players for Jordan clash SPORTS REPORTER

MUSCAT: In preparation for the 2015 Asia Cup qualiﬁer match against Jordan this month, Oman football coach Paul Le Guen has called on 23 players for an internal camp starting on October 5 at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex. Oman leading on the points table with six points will take on

Jordan in the Group A clash on October 15 at the King Abdullah Stadium in Amman. Le Guen’s boys have won two back to back games against Syria 1-0 at Muscat and Singapore 2-0 in an away game. Speaking to Times Sport yesterday, a close source at Oman Football Association (OFA) said Le Guen has carefully selected a balanced side for the key clash.

“This is going to be a crucial game for us and we are in a good position in this qualiﬁer so we cannot afford to lose the game,” he said. Playing Jordan in Amman will be a challenging task for Oman especially after they were knockedout of the 2014 World Cup qualiﬁer by the same opponent few months ago. “That match is still clear in our

minds and we cannot forget that so fast. Playing Jordan at their own backyard is always the most challenging task for any team. “And Jordan is playing exceptionally well so we are not taking this match lightly even though we have won the last two games easily,” he said. However, top star players such as skipper Ali Al Habsi, Imad Al

Hosni, Fahad Al Jalboobi, Abid Al Noufali and Mohammed Sheeba remains to be out of the squad due to injury. “The youngsters will have to put an extra hard work to ﬁll in their shoes. I am sure they will play at their best,” he added. Oman national team for Jordan match: Abdulaziz Al Maqbali, Abdulsalam Amer, Ahmed

Mubarak ‘Kanu’, Hilal Al Jabri, Eid Al Farsi, Ali Salam Al Nahr, Faiz Al Rushaidi, Hassan Mudhafar, Ismail Al Ajmi, Jabir Al Owaisi, Mohammed Saleh Al Musallami, Raid Ibrahim, Saad Suhail, Yaqoob Al Qasmi, Mohannad Obaid, Qasim Said, Mazin Al Khasbi, Ali Sulaiman Al Busaidi, Mohammed Al Rawahi, Badr Naseeb, Azzan Al Balushi and Mohammed Al Siyabi.

U-22 FOOTBALL

Oman U-22 to play Iran on October 10 & 13 MUSCAT: The national U-22 squad will play two friendly games against Iran on October 10 and October 13 in Muscat as part of their preparations for the AFC U-22

Championship that will be hosted by Oman in January. In Group A, Oman will face Jordan, Korea Republic and Myanmar. French coach Philipe Burle has called 24

players for a camp from October 5-14. This is the ﬁrst edition of the U-22 championship and every alternate tournament will serve as the Olympic qualiﬁers.

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MARKE Muscat 6,674.76 + 33.90 + 0.51%

Dubai 2,829.53 +73.55 + 2.76%

Abu Dhabi 3,861.79 + 24.42 + 0.64%

ETIHAD CLOSES IN ON AIRCRAFT ORDERS Etihad Airways is evaluating orders for a range of aircraft from Boeing and Airbus after Gulf rival Emirates said it’s planning an ‘enormous’ contract for the US company’s new 777X model. >B3 Kuwait 7,717.49 - 8.29 - 0.11%

Saudi Arabia

8,014.39 + 5.85 + 0.07%

Bahrain 1,195.27 + 5.98 + 0.50%

Qatar 9,698.36 + 70.06 + 0.73%

CRUDE OIL PRICE

CURRENCY RATES*

DRAFT RATES (RO1)*

GOLD PRICES*

Type ............................Delivery...........Price Oman Crude............. (Spot) ..... $104.92 Dubai Crude ............. (Spot) ......$102.38 Murban Crude ........ (Spot) ..... $108.06 Arabian Light ......... (Spot) ...... $107.67 Arabian Heavy ....... (Spot) ................. NA N.Sea Brent............... (Spot) ...... $107.80 West Texas Int ....... (Spot) .......$101.75

Forex rates vs RO1* US Dollar ................................. 2.58 Euro .............................................1.90 Pound ...........................................1.59 Indian Rs ..............................161.29 Pak Rs .....................................271.74 Bangla Taka........................198.81

Indian Rs ................................... 161.45 Pakistan Rs .............................. 271.75 Sri Lanka Rs ...........................336.70 Bangla Taka........................... 200.50 Phil Peso ..................................... 111.95

Muscat 24ct per gm (RO) ..............16.11 Muscat 22ct per gm (RO) ............15.60 10 Tola Bar Muscat (RO) ................. N/A Dubai 24ct per gm (Dh) ........... 156.00 Dubai 22ct per gm (Dh) .............. 147.75 10 Tola Bar Dubai (Dh) ..................... N/A

* Rates as of Oct. 2 Source: Oman UAE Exchange

* Rates as of Oct. 2 Source: Atlas Jewellery

* Rates are as of Oct. 2 Source: BankMuscat

Libya’s oil exports likely to return to full capacity A mix of striking workers, militias and political activists have blocked Opec member’s oilﬁelds and ports for over two months resulting in $5b loss of revenues, according to oil minister

LONDON:Libya’s oil exports could return to full capacity in days once strikes in the restive east end, its oil minister said yesterday. But demands for more local power from some protesters are tied to the political transition and may take time to resolve, Abdelbari Arusi added. To keep international oil companies on board through the turmoil, Arusi said Libya was already working on improving terms for existing investors and easing terms in new licence rounds. “We’re expecting to solve this issue any time and by solving this issue we can have oil production back to 1.6 million barrels per day,” he told a conference. “Our problem in Libya now is a political problem, not a technical problem.”

A mix of striking workers, militias and political activists have blocked Libya’s oilfields and ports for more than two months resulting, according to Arusi, in over $5 billion of lost revenues for the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) member whose budget relies on oil exports. Protesters’ demands Libya took its first steps towards resuming output from the west in mid-September after reaching a deal with locals. Arusi said a parliamentary committee was negotiating with groups in the east and only a small number of protesters were still holding out. Because it is the ports not the fields that are blocked in the east, he added, production could return to

We’re expecting to solve this issue any time and by solving this issue we can have oil production back to 1.6m barrels per day Abdelbari Arusi Oil minister, Libya

capacity in three to four days once disputes are settled. Talks to reopen the major oil export terminals of Es Sider and Ras Lanuf in the east have taken time because while some protesters are simply demanding better beneﬁts, more local investment and more jobs, others have linked their demands to political wrangling over

F I R S T A N N UA L AWA R D S

INSPIRING: OmanAirports Management Company said that the airlines and airports’ retails awards

will be held at the Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort on October 21. - JUN ESTRADA/Times of Omant.

OAMC to honour aviation staff with retail awards BUSINESS REPORTER

MUSCAT: In a bid to motivate employees of airlines and airports services in Oman and to ensure that they work even harder to improve the existing amenities at the airport and within the airlines, the Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC), responsible for the management and operation of the leading airports in Oman, yesterday said that the maiden airlines and airports’ retails awards will be held at the Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort, here, on October 21. Announcing the launching of awards, Vic Allen, acting chief executive of OAMC, said, “This award is a tribute those workers who work behind the scene. Muscat airport alone has 6,000 to 7,000 workers doing a fantastic job in serving 7 million passengers going out and coming in. The awards are being instituted to recognise and reward the best airport management, services and hospitality practices across Muscat International and Salalah Airports.” Regional, global players “Given the market challenges that our sector is facing on a global level at the moment, this is a perfect opportunity to remember those companies and individuals that continue to achieve excellence on a daily basis.

CATEGORIES Following are the awards: Best Low Cost, Best Inﬂight Service, Fastest Growing, Best Airline Marketing, Best Cargo Airline, Best Muscat Airport Service, Best Salalah Airport Service, 2013 Debut Airlines Recognition, Best Retailers (Restaurant, Coffee Shop and Food)

“The OAMC Awards will recognise airlines, airport operators and aviation service providers that have helped to establish the airport facilities at par with the industry leaders on the global stage,” he added. The nominees will include a combination of regional and international players who have gone above and beyond in terms of their industry contribution. The 2013 award ceremony will include the following categories: Best Low Cost, Best Inﬂight Service, Fastest Growing, Best Airline Marketing, Best Cargo Airline, Best Muscat Airport Service, Best Salalah Airport Service, 2013 Debut Airlines Recognition, Best Retailers (Restaurant, Coffee Shop and Food).

Shaikh Aiman Al Hosni, general manager of Muscat Airport, said, “We had conducted a survey this year which evaluates the total passenger experience in 2013 and based on the feedback the committee will decide the winners.” “More than anything, the OAMC Awards will showcase Oman and its burgeoning aviation industry. On one hand it will take the Sultanate’s name far and wide and on the other it will further motivate the various individuals and organisations currently engaged in the Omani aviation sector to boost their ambitions and achieve regional as well as international recognition,” Al Hosni explained. Abdullah Al Busaidi, head of media and PR at OAMC, was also present on the occasion. Global partners The OAMC Awards will become an important calendar event over the years as it will proﬁle and showcase the hard work of all airport stakeholders. This will further enhance the quality of services in all divisions, boost the spirit of camaraderie and put Oman’s airports on the global aviation map as one of the best in airport management, experiences and hospitality. The awards will become a benchmark for all our global partners to continually improve the passenger experience.

the future shape of Libya. Protesters in the east want a federal Libya with greater powers and the headquarters of the National Oil Company (NOC) transferred to Benghazi, the capital of the east and birthplace of the 2011 revolution that removed Muammar Gaddafi from power. Parliament is due to write a new constitution for the new Libya but different groups are pushing their own agendas. The government lacks the military means to crush armed protesters and in any case, Arusi said it was reluctant to use force as it sought to build a new democracy. “Some in Ajdabiya, Brega and Ras Lanuf are asking to form a federal system and if you like that then you have to put it in the constitution,” Arusi said. “We are working on the constitution.” Output inching up Growing instability since 2011 coupled with disruptions and, in some cases, disappointing finds have prompted some majors including ExxonMobil and Royal Dutch Shell to freeze activities and smaller firms like Marathon are selling. Arusi said Libya was reviewing the terms for existing

foreign investors in its energy sector as well as drawing up more attractive terms for its next licensing round, which he said should be launched in the first half of next year. A new petroleum law would also be ready next year, he added. “We’re forming a committee to review the previous agreements and come up with new agreements to ease our terms and conditions and come up with something good for both parties,” Arusi said. Libya’s crude oil output has risen to near 700,000 bpd since the western fields reopened last month, Arusi said. The worst disruption since the 2011 war had cut output to below 200,000 bpd last month from 1.4 million bpd before. Arusi said there were ‘positive signs’ that the port of Hariga in the far east would re-open soon and oil officials have said there had been progress in talks with local councils there. Import flows into Italy on Tuesday were around 8.8 million cubic metres. - Reuters

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ADB slashes Asia growth forecasts MANILA: Slower growth in China and India and uncertainty over the US Federal Reserve’s stimulus programme is hurting Asia’s economic momentum, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said, as it cut its forecast for the region. In an update to its annual Asian Development Outlook published in April, the bank tipped regional gross domestic product to grow six per cent this year, compared to its earlier forecast of 6.6 per cent. Growth in 2012 was 6.1 per cent. It also trimmed its 2014 estimate to 6.2 per cent from the 6.7 per cent previously stated. Asian economies have seen a marked slowdown this year owing to a troubled ﬁrst six months in China — a key driver of regional growth — while India has been hit by political paralysis, rising inﬂation and a slumping rupee. On top of this are worries about the Fed’s massive bond-buying programme, which saw a huge investment splurge in emerging economies when unveiled late last year but which the central bank is now considering winding down. The ADB cut its 2013 forecasts for China to 7.6 per cent, well down from its April estimate of 8.2 per cent, blaming weaker domestic demand. - AFP

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SPORTS Ahmad gears up for British showdown The 32-year-old Oman driver and his British team-mate Michael Caine go into Donington’s two-hour encounter, fourth in the driver standings, within just 10.5 points of the championship

MUSCAT: Ahmad Al Harthy will bring the curtain down on an incredibly successful first year of endurance racing this coming weekend, 5th/6th October, when the final race of the 2013 Avon Tyres British GT Championship takes place at Donington Park Grand Prix Circuit in the UK. Having put together an excellent maiden campaign with the Oman Air Motorbase squad, the Muscat 32-year-old and his British team-mate Michael Caine go into Donington’s two-hour encounter, fourth in the driver standings, within just 10.5 points of the championship lead. As the season-concluding race is more than 60 minutes in duration, 150 per cent points will be awarded to the top 10 finishers. This means 37.5 points will be on offer for the race win, ensuring Ahmad has a fantastic opportunity to claim the coveted British GT title in his debut season. Should the Oman Air Motorbase duo succeed, it would be a remarkable back-to-back success for Caine who won the crown in 2012. With two victories this year, and as the only line-up to have scored in every single race, confidence abounds about a strong

STRATEGY TALK: Oman’s Ahmad Al Harthy in talks with team

official. – Supplied photo

showing in the eagerly awaited finale. “I really can’t wait for Donington”, said Ahmad, “It’s been a fantastic season; to be going into the last round in contention for the championship is far beyond what we thought might be possible when we set out on this programme at the start of the year. The guys at Oman Air Motorbase have given us a superb car all season, so it really would be incredible to reward them with the title. “We know how tough it’s going to be. There are so many top teams and drivers in British GT and so many driver pairings capable of winning. All through the year, we’ve had to cope with that extra ballast in the car, due to how things are graded in the championship, and we’ve still managed to do a great job. So I’m confident we can try and fight for another podium finish at the weekend and, maybe, our third win.” Although very familiar with Donington from his time in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB Cham-

pionship and, before that, his tenure in the Formula Renault BARC Championship, this weekend will mark the Oman Air, Oman Ministry of Sports Affairs, Oman Ministry of Tourism, Nawras, National Bank of Oman and Muscat Eye Laser Center-backed driver’s first experience of the GP track. “It’ll be interesting to race on the Grand Prix track for the first time,” he added. “It’s only a couple more corners really, added on to the National Circuit, so I’m sure I’ll be able to get to grips with it very quickly. The aim is to end the season on a high, hopefully we can.” Two free practice sessions at the Donington Park will take place on October 5 ahead of qualifying at 15.45 hours. On October 6, a brief 10-minute warm-up at 10.05 in the morning will precede round 10 of the Avon Tyres British GT Championship at 13.15 hours. Digital satellite and cable channel Motors TV will broadcast the season finale live, check local listings for more details.

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MARKET Etihad closes in on plane orders as Emirates lines up 777X splurge it,” Clark said, with Emirates now negotiating commercial terms for a deal that could come as early as next month’s Dubai Air Show.

The Abu Dhabi-based carrier is talking with manufacturers about jetliners that would meet its ﬂeet requirements beyond 2020

HO CHI MINH CITY: Etihad Airways is evaluating orders for a range of aircraft from Boeing and Airbus after Gulf rival Emirates said it’s planning an ‘enormous’ contract for the United States company’s new 777X model. Abu Dhabi-based Etihad is talking with manufacturers about jetliners that would meet its ﬂeet requirements beyond 2020, chief commercial officer Peter Baumgartner said yesterday in Vietnam following the carrier’s inaugural ﬂight there. “We are in discussion

with both manufacturers pretty much right across their entire portfolio of aircraft,” Baumgartner told reporters in Ho Chi Minh City. Etihad and Emirates, together with Qatar Airways, are building immense wide-body fleets as they compete to turn their bases into hubs for long-haul transfer flights. Unlike its Gulf rivals, Etihad has also taken minority stakes in a range of smaller carriers, and Baumgartner said that a planned investment in Jet Airways (India) is approaching final hurdles.

FLYING HIGH: Etihad and Emirates, together with Qatar Airways,

are building immense wide-body ﬂeets as they compete to turn their bases into hubs for long-haul transfer ﬂights. – Bloomberg News

At Emirates, President Tim Clark has said in Milan that the world’s biggest airline by international traffic is looking at an order to replace 175 twin-engine 777 wide-bodies that the carrier has in

HONING SKILLS

ANNOUNCEMENT: Electricity Holding Company yesterday announced that the conference will be

held on December 1 and 2, at the Intercontinental Hotel Muscat. –

JUN ESTRADA/Times of Oman

EHC’s Knowledge Sharing Conference in December Times News Service MUSCAT: The Knowledge Sharing Conference, to be hosted and presented by the Electricity Holding Company (EHC) and its group of companies, will be held on December 1 and 2 at the Intercontinental Hotel Muscat. At a press brieﬁng yesterday, Engineer Zahir bin Abdullah Al Abri, chief executive of Mazoon Electricity Company said, “After months of dedicated work by our project team alongside the IQPC and the GEC, we have successfully completed plans to ensure that the conference will provide our stakeholders with an opportunity to network, present papers and showcase their products and solutions in a strategic learning environment.” “Earlier this year, the group announced its ﬁve-year business strategy with a focus on human resources, customer services, as-

set management, HSE, and communications, and this conference will provide our suppliers, contractors and partners with a view about our latest developments and plans. With a view to also introduce best practice into the sector, the conference will feature some local and international high-proﬁle speakers who will share their experiences and knowledge in these ﬁve key areas,” he added. Presentation of papers Ghada Al Yousef, executive manager (Group Communications and CSR) at the EHC, and Annie Jeffcoat, conference director, IQPC (Middle East), also spoke on the occasion. Ghada, while expressing the importance of the event for the electricity group, later explained how it will form part of their key annual activities to share knowledge and best practice

amongst all stakeholders. An overview of the programme which focused on delivering papers presented by the EHC Group of companies’ staff in the areas of human resources, customer services, asset management, HSE, corporate social responsibility and communication, in addition to a number of high-proﬁle local and international speakers who will complement the agenda with their experiences and knowledge, was presented. The EHC Group of companies comprise Electricity Holding Company, Majan Electricity Company, Mazoon Electricity Company, Muscat Electricity Distribution Company, Oman Electricity Transmission Company, Oman Power and Water Procurement Company, Rural Areas Electricity Company, Wadi Jizzi Power Company, Al Ghubra Power & Desalination Company and Dhofar Power Company.

its ﬂeet or awaiting delivery. Boeing’s 777X model, which will feature an enlarged wing, upgraded engines and a longer fuselage carrying as many as 400 passengers, is “getting close to where we want

A380s and Dreamliners Baumgartner declined to say whether the new plane, which still requires ﬁnal approval from the Boeing board, could play a role at Etihad, which had 16 777-300ERs in its ﬂeet as of July and three more due for delivery by the end of next year. “Regarding the 777X, we don’t disclose at the moment where we are with discussion with the manufacturers,” he said. The larger of two planned variants, the -9X, has a list price of more than $340 million, based on a recent Deutsche Lufthansa order, Sterne, Agee & Leach Inc. analyst Peter Arment has said. Etihad was operating 78 passenger and cargo jets in July, including 22 Airbus A330 wide-bodies

and 12 A340s, and it has orders for 10 A380 superjumbos and 12 A350s — a competitor to the 777 — together with 41 smaller 787 Dreamliners from Boeing, with the ﬂeet due to reach 159 planes by 2020. Emirates has about 200 aircraft and orders that would take the total to 400, excluding retirements, even before a purchase of the 777X. Etihad chief executive James Hogan said in August that the company is also exploring common procurement programmes with the carriers in which it has minority stakes, and that coming aircraft orders could feature a ‘group deal’. - Bloomberg News

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MARKET I N T E R NAT I O NA L F I NA N C I A L R E P O R T I N G S TA N D A R D S

Crowe Horwath’s workshop for finance professionals Times News Service MUSCAT: Yahya bin Said bin Abdullah Al Jabri, chairman of the Duqm Special Economic Zone Authority, who is also the chairman of Capital Market Authority (CMA), will inaugurate a workshop on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza hotel, here. The workshop is being organised by Horwath Mak Ghazali, the member firm of Crowe Horwath, a top ten accounting network globally. The two-day workshop will be attended by the finance professionals from various sectors of the economy. “Our world is still reeling from the effects of the economic crash .The role played by the accountants in these moments, especially when this is being amplified by the debt crisis in the European region is of prime importance,” said Davis Kallukaran, managing partner at Crowe Horwath Oman. As the global organisation for the accountancy profession, Kallukaran said, the IFAC is committed to protecting the public interest by supporting the development of all sectors of the profession around the world. Jurisdictions and companies wherever they are located use accounting language to speak with investors around the

Yahya bin Said bin Abdullah Al Jabri. – Supplied photo

world. Hence uniformity, consistency in accounting is a must in the accounting world, he added. “The vast majority of companies using IFRS are entities involved in normal business activities such as manufacturing, retail and the services sector. The implementation of IFRS is the key to increasing the transparency and comparability of ﬁnancial information and hence the knowledge is no longer a choice but a necessity,” Kallukaran noted. “Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are a vital component in the economy of any country and the Sultanate of Oman is not dif-

ferent. The IFRS for SMEs was introduced few years ago to make financial reporting easier for the SMEs. It is a completely standalone IFRS tailored for SMEs, which are estimated to account for over 95 per cent of all companies around the world. It is a much smaller and simplified form of full IFRSs,” said Shridhar Sampath and T. P. Anand, the lead faculties of the workshop. “The workshop will dedicate a session to introduce the IFRS for SMEs via its link with full IFRSs to address the upcoming adoption of the IFRS for SME in various countries,” they explained. In tune with the developments in the global business scenario the financial reporting standards are amended, deleted or new standards are being introduced year after year. Accordingly, January 1, 2013 is the effective date for the application of several standards, revisions and amendments. New standards includes — IFRS 10 ‘Consolidated Financial Statements’ which supersede the current IAS 27, which will now address accounting of separate financial statements and IFRS 11 ‘Joint arrangements’ which establish principles to the accounting for all joint arrangements, which will have wide application in this part of the world.

IN DEMAND: Coal, which emits about twice as much carbon as gas, is the fuel source for about 75

per cent of power-generating capacity being built by members of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (Asean), the International Energy Agency said. – Bloomberg News

Coal to surpass gas in southeast Asia power boom With energy demand growing at more than twice the global average, the region will get 49% of its power from coal by 2035, up from 31% in 2011, the IEA says in its report

SHANGHAI: Coal will replace natural gas as the dominant fuel for producing electricity in Southeast Asia as the region almost doubles its energy consumption in the next two decades, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) The 10 members of Asean, with energy demand growing at more than twice the global average, will get 49 per cent of their power from coal by 2035, up from 31 per cent in 2011, the IEA said today in its Southeast Asia Energy Outlook. The share from gas will drop to 28 per cent from 44 per cent. “Coal is emerging as the fuel of choice because of its relative abundance and affordability in the region,” Maria Van der Hoev-

en, executive director for the IEA, said today in Bangkok. “As long as fuel-price differentials continue to favor coal over gas by a signiﬁcant margin, Southeast Asia’s incremental power generation is set to be dominated by coal.” While the trends support plans by Indonesia, the world’s top exporter of thermal coal, to almost double output by 2035, emissions linked to climate change will increase at the same rate, the IEA forecasts. Coal, which emits about twice as much carbon as gas, is the fuel source for about 75 per cent of power-generating capacity being built by members of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations, the IEA said. Malaysia buys 68 per cent of

its coal for electricity generation from Indonesia and 17 per cent from Australia, Mohamad Nazri Bin Shahruddin, a vice-president at Tenaga Nasional, said in a September 23 presentation. Largest coal producers Bumi Resources Tbk, based in Jakarta, is Indonesia’s largest coal producer. Baar, Switzerland-based Glencore Xstrata, the world’s biggest exporter of thermal coal, scaled back its Australian operation this year as prices fell. The cost of power from coal will be about 30 percent cheaper than gas in Southeast Asia, the IEA forecasts. That assumes prices of about $80 a metric tonne for coal and about $10 per million British thermal units for natural gas. “A comparison of electricity generating costs demonstrates a strong competitive advantage for coal-ﬁred plants under a wide range of coal and gas prices,” the IEA said. - Bloomberg News

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SIGHT & SOUND

THE INSEPARABLE PAIR THEY’VE BEEN MARRIED FOR NEARLY A YEAR AFTER FIVE YEARS OF HIGHLY EVENTFUL COURTSHIP BUT UNTIL NOW, JESSICA BIEL DID NOT CALL HERSELF MRS JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE...

he 31-year-old Total Recall actress has ﬁnally completed the paperwork which changes her name to Jessica Timberlake although she will still be known professionally as Biel. Why has it taken so long after the couple married last year in a private ceremony in Italy surrounded by friends and family? “One theory is that after being dumped twice by Justin before ﬁnally tying the knot, Jessica wanted to keep him on tenterhooks for a while,” says one insider. “But the general view is that Jessica has been so busy that she just hasn’t got around to doing the paperwork. Certainly they couldn’t be happier and more in love.” Yet less than two years ago, Justin , 32, star of the new crime movie Runner Runner, announced that he had no intention of getting married “for a very long time yet. It just isn’t in my schedule,” Justin said — which was pretty unwelcome news for Jessica, who was trying to get back with Justin seven months after they split. So what changed? Certainly Justin has never been short of beautiful women around him. Since splitting with Britney Spears in 2002 he romanced Alyssa Milano,Cameron Diaz, Mila

Kunis, Scarlett Johansson and of course, Jessica, but without committing himself long-term. A close friend told us: “They both realised how much they were missing each other. Justin was saying he had lost not only a partner but his best friend. He said he would be crazy not to try to get Jessica back. Luckily she felt the same.” Since then the pair have been inseparable. Jessica was on set most of the time when her husband was making Runner Runner in which he plays a ﬁnancial whizkid who gives up a university career to work for an online gambling king in Costa Rico — and sells his soul to a cynical crook. Although he recently made a successful stadium tour, Justin is convinced that his future is in acting rather than singing He could be right — his performance in The Social Network, the story of the rise and rise of Facebook — was regarded as one of the best of his career and Runner Runner is being tipped as a possible Oscar nomination. “Acting is certainly my main interest at the moment,” he says. “I grew up in a home where I was encouraged to do as many things as possible.” His recent movie hits have included the rom-com Friends with

Benefits co-starring Mila Kunis and a comedy Bad Teacher, costarring Cameron Diaz. So was it difficult doing romantic scenes with former partners? “Not at all,” Justin says. “We are good friends and professional actors. There were absolutely no problems.” Cameron must certainly be the forgiving sort — they split because Justin was just about to start a major world tour and “just didn’t want her tagging along and being clingy!” With a personal fortune of at least $50 million, Justin doesn’t need more money, but show-business has been his life for as long as he can remember. And it’s certainly brought handsome rewards — Justin now has a $30 million property portfolio and a fleet of cars which includes a Porsche and a classic Bentley. He also admits to owning more than 400 pairs of designer trainers — “my big weakness” — and a diamond-encrusted watch. Not bad for the boy from a middleclass home in Memphis, Tennessee, whose parents were deeply disappointed when he didn’t go to university. Justin’s mother, Lynn, is now his co-manager, and his stepfather, a banker, handles his financial empire . “He’s made some wise invest-

ments for me,” Justin says. “I’m not going to be one of those guys who’s on skid row at 40!” His father, Randall, to whom he is still close, was Justin’s greatest musical influence — he played in a bluegrass band and encouraged his son’s love of music. “I grew up in the south and heard lots of blues and soul,” Justin says. “And that’s what influenced me. I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t singing.” At 12 he won a children’s talent competition and a job as presenter on the TV Mickey Mouse Club show. His co-presenter was a small blonde named — Britney Spears! Justin was 14 when was picked to join NSync as its lead singer. “Everything happened so fast,” he remembers. “Our first album sold ten million and suddenly we were stars. “In fact we were bewildered kids, torn out of our schools and away from our friends. We had private tutors and travelled in private jets. It was all so unreal.” Now, as he celebrates his first wedding anniversary, Justin says: “Marriage has been a revelation — caring for another person is the best thing that’s ever happened to me.” —JOHN GRAHAM/Tony James Features

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MARKET Tesco looks to China as its profits nosedive in Europe UK’s biggest retailer will create a joint venture with China Resources Enterprise and the agreement would propel the internationalisation of China’s retail industry

NEW MOVE: The new venture will combine Tesco’s 134 Chinese branches and the ﬁrm’s Chinese

shopping mall business with the China Resources Vanguard business of 2,986 outlets. – Bloomberg News

LONDON: Britain’s biggest retailer Tesco agreed a major deal yesterday to create a retail giant in China, as it seeks to offset ‘challenging’ trading conditions in Europe which hit profits hard. Tesco will create a joint venture with China Resources Enterprise (CRE), it revealed in a statement, alongside news that first-half net earnings slumped by a third on flat revenues, restructuring costs, tough overseas markets and lower profit from property sales.

London-listed Tesco —the world’s third-biggest supermarket group after United States retailer Wal-Mart and number two Carrefour of France — added that the Chinese move was part of its international strategy to tap further into fast-growing economies. “Tesco and CRE announce that they have entered into deﬁnitive agreements to combine their Chinese retail operations to form the leading multi-format retailer in China,” a statement said yesterday.

The companies had revealed in August that they were in exclusive talks over a deal. Hong Kong-listed CRE will have a stake of 80 percent and Tesco will have 20 per cent, but this can rise to 25 perc ent after ﬁve years. “We are delighted to work with CRE to create the leading Chinese retail business,” said Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke. “Through this deal we have a strong platform in one of the world’s most exciting markets and

it will move us more quickly to profitability in China. “This is very good news for customers and shareholders and a further demonstration of our commitment to build sustainable, profitable businesses, establish multichannel leadership in all of our markets and pursue disciplined international growth.” The new venture will combine Tesco’s 134 Chinese branches, as well as the firm’s Chinese shopping mall business with the China

Resources Vanguard business of 2,986 outlets. CRE chief executive Hong Jie said that “the joint venture brings together the individual strengths and advantages of Tesco and CRE.” The deal would link local knowledge of customer behaviour with the best practice of an international group. The agreement would benefit both groups and would propel the internationalisation of China’s retail industry. “The partnership will be strongly placed to lead the development of retailing in China and create value for shareholders and customers,” he said. The deal marks the latest attempt by Tesco to transform its fortunes after last year suffering the first drop in annual profits for two years. The London-listed supermarket giant is battling weak sales in main market Britain, and over the past year decided to close its failed US division Fresh & Easy and to exit from Japan. - AFP

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FRENCH COURT

Ryanair ordered to pay €10m in damages PARIS: Irish airline Ryanair was yesterday ordered to pay nearly €10 million ($13.5 million) in damages and interest after being found guilty of breaching French labour law. A court in southern France, which also fined the company €200,000, awarded the damages after ruling that Ryanair had illegally given locally based staff Irish contracts in order to save money on payroll and other taxes. The company was also charged with preventing workplace councils from functioning and hampering employees’ access to unions. Ryanair said in a statement that it would appeal the ruling, insisting it had acted “in full compliance with Irish and EU regulations.” If upheld on appeal, the damages will have to be paid to France’s social security system, the state pension funds and unions representing airline workers, all of whom were plaintiffs in the action against Ryanair. The company could have faced even heavier penalties but the judge rejected a prosecution request for an additional fine equivalent to the value of the four Boeing 737s that the airline had flown out of Marseille between 2007-11. - AFP

OMAN STOCKS

MSM index rises MUSCAT on regional cues SECURITIES MARKET MUSCAT: Following regional cues, MSM 30 index ended higher at 6674.76 points, up by 0.51 per cent. MSM Sharia Index also rose 0.27 per cent at 1051.17 points. Global Financial Investment Services was the most active in terms of volume as well as turnover. Construction Material Industries was top gainer and closed up by 7.14 0.27, while Dhofar University was the top loser, down by 3.35 per cent. Altogether 2,114 trades were executed in yesterday’s session generating a turnover of OMR8.38 million with over 40.19 million shares traded. Out of 44 traded stocks, 26 advanced, ﬁve declined and 13 were unchanged. At the close of the session, foreign investors were net buyers to the tune of OMR292,000 worth of shares. GCC & Arab investors were net sellers at OMR151,000 followed by Omani investors who sold OMR141,000 worth of shares. Financial Sector Index was up by 0.46 per cent at 8154.10 points. DBIH, Financial Services, Global Financial Investment, Al Sharqiyah Investment Holding and Oman & Emirates increased by 4.49 per cent, 3.85 per cent, 2.58 per cent, 2.35 per cent and 2.25 per cent respectively. Oman United Insurance was the only loser in the sector and was down by 1.02 per cent to close at 290 baisas. The Industrial Sector Index was up by 0.51 per cent at 9727.80 points. Construction Material Industries, National Aluminium Products, Jazeera Steel Products, Al Hassan Engineering and Galfar Engineering increased by 7.14 per cent, 1.88 per cent, 1.33 per cent, 1.31 per cent and 1.23 per cent respectively. Oman Textile Holding and Gulf International Chemicals declined by 2.78 per cent and 0.53 per cent respectively. Services Sector Index closed at 3470.20 points, up by 0.41 per cent. Renaissance Services, OIFC, Al Jazeira Services, Naw-

ras and Sohar Power increased by 2.42 per cent, 1.18 per cent, 0.83 per cent, 0.77 per cent and 0.65 per cent respectively. Dhofar University and Oman Education & Training Institute declined by 3.35 per cent and 2.24 per cent respectively. Dubai stocks rise Dubai’s stock index climbed to the highest in almost five years, led by Dubai Financial Market after Reuters reported that the emirate and Abu Dhabi hired banks for a possible merger of their bourses. The DFM General Index gained 2.7 per cent to 2,829.53, the strongest close since November 2008. The measure has climbed 22 per cent from a twomonth low in September, entering a bull market. The shares of DFM, the only publicly traded exchange in the region, surged 15 per cent, the most in four months. Dubai Investments PJSC, which holds stakes in more than 40 businesses, also soared 15 per cent, the most since 2009. Abu Dhabi and Dubai aim to reach an agreement on the merger of the exchanges by the end of the year, Reuters reported, citing people it didn’t identify. The DFM isn’t party to any merger talks, the company said in a statement posted on the bourse website. In April 2012, Abdullah Al Turaifi, chief executive of the Securities & Commodities Authority, said the owners of the bourses may ‘hopefully’ decide by the end of that year on whether to consolidate their operations. “The market turned positive mainly thanks to the DFM stock,” Yaser Abushaban, executive director of asset management at Emirates Investment Bank, said by phone. “Investors expect a merger between the two exchanges to mean improved valuations, better liquidity and more flows” which would lead to higher commissions for the bourse, he said. - United Securities/Bloomberg News

INDICES Index .................................................High .................Low..................... Value ............... Prev . Value.......... Diff ...............Diff % MSM30 Index ....................................... 6,674.97 .............. 6,642.07 ....................6,674.76 ...................6,640.86................. 33.90 ................... 0.51 Financial Index .....................................8,154.14 ...............8,123.36 ....................8,154.10 ................... 8,116.94.................. 37.16 ...................0.46 Industrial Index .................................... 9,727.83 ...............9,669.34 ....................9,727.80 ...................9,678.54................. 49.26 ................... 0.51 Services Index ...................................... 3,470.39 .............. 3,456.02 ...................3,470.20 ...................3,456.02..................14.18 ................... 0.41 MSM SHARIAH INDEX....................1,051.20 ...............1,048.19 .................... 1,051.17 ...................1,048.39.................... 2.78 ...................0.27 Trading Summary Volume ................Turnover ..........Trades .............. Market Cap............. Up............Down ............. Equal .........Sec. Traded 40,190,178 ..................8,389,165 ..................2,114 ............... 13,474,278,167 ................26 ........................5 .................... 13 .........................44

SHARE PRICE BULLETIN FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 Security Name ....................................................Volume .....Turnover ... Trades ......... High.........Low ..........Close ......... Prev. .......... Diff. ............ Diff .............Last ..........Last ............Last ................Market Cap.........Par ........................................................................................................................................................................................ Pr. ............ Close ........... RO ............... % .................Pr ..............Bid ............ Offer ............................................value

REGULAR MARKET .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... GLOBAL FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ...........12,244,064 ........1,946,830............487 ............ 0.161 .......... 0.155 ............ 0.159..............0.155 ............ 0.004 ............. 2.581.............. 0.160 ............ 0.160 ..............0.161 .............. 31,800,000.000 ......0.100 RENAISSANCE SERVICES ................................860,400 ...........579,996.............. 93 ............0.684 ......... 0.660 ............0.676 .............0.660.............0.016 .............2.424 ............. 0.684 ............ 0.680 ..............0.684.............190,695,850.904 ......0.100 AL SHARQIA INVESTMENT HOLDING ............. 210,449 ............. 36,534.............. 28 ............ 0.176.......... 0.170 ............ 0.174..............0.170 ............ 0.004 .............2.353 ..............0.176 ............ 0.175 ..............0.176 ...............14,616,000.000 ......0.100 OMAN AND EMIRATES INV. HOLDING ...........3,464,108 ........... 631,261............ 185 ............0.184...........0.181 ............ 0.182 .............0.178 ............ 0.004 .............2.247 ..............0.183 ............ 0.182 ..............0.183 ...............22,181,250.000 ......0.100 NATIONAL ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS ............... 821,650 ...........267,920.............. 57 ............0.330 ......... 0.324 ............0.326 ............ 0.320............ 0.006 ............. 1.875.............. 0.328 ............0.324 ............. 0.328...............10,944,292.700 ......0.100 AL JAZEERA STEEL PRODUCTS ...........................40,410 ............. 12,260...............16 ............0.306 .........0.290 ............0.304 ............ 0.300............ 0.004 ............. 1.333.............. 0.306 ............0.300 ............. 0.306............... 37,968,979.840 ......0.100 AL HASSAN ENGINEERING ............................. 615,272 ........... 142,974.............. 55 ............0.235 ......... 0.231 ............0.232 ............ 0.229............ 0.003 ............. 1.310.............. 0.232 ............0.232 ..............0.233 ............... 17,448,256.000 ......0.100 TAAGEER FINANCE ...........................................69,704 ..............10,837...............18 ............ 0.157.......... 0.155 ............ 0.155..............0.153 ............ 0.002 ............. 1.307...............0.157 ............ 0.155 ..............0.157 ...............36,735,000.000 ......0.100 GALFAR ENGINEERING AND CON. ...................306,700 ...........101,200.............. 28 ............0.332 ......... 0.326 ............0.330 .............0.326............ 0.004 .............1.227.............. 0.328 ............ 0.326 ............. 0.330...............87,664,500.000 ......0.100 OMAN INVESTMENT AND FINANCE ........... 1,657,823 ...........427,490.............. 99 ............0.260 ......... 0.257 ............0.258 .............0.255 ............ 0.003 ............. 1.176 .............. 0.258 ............ 0.257 ..............0.258 ...............51,600,000.000 ......0.100 RAYSUT CEMENT .............................................. 11,749 ..............23,410.................9 ............ 1.995.......... 1.975 ............ 1.995..............1.975 ............ 0.020 ............. 1.013 ...............1.995 ............ 1.990 ..............1.995 ............399,000,000.000 ......0.100 AHLI BANK .........................................................52,785 ..............10,883.................5 ............0.207 ......... 0.205 ............0.206 ............ 0.204............ 0.002 .............0.980 ............. 0.206 ............0.205 ............. 0.207............ 260,361,370.900 ......0.100 AL JAZEERA SERVICES .................................... 155,320 ............. 75,267...............13 ............0.486 ......... 0.484 ............0.484 ............ 0.480............ 0.004 .............0.833 ............. 0.486 ............ 0.486 ..............0.488 ...............29,622,868.132 ......0.100 AL ANWAR CERAMIC TILES ................................10,590 ................5,443.................5 ............0.514.......... 0.514 ............ 0.514..............0.510 ............ 0.004 .............0.784 ..............0.514 ............ 0.510 ..............0.514 ............. 120,836,375.136 ......0.100 NAWRAS ............................................................ 32,113 ..............16,889...............10 ............0.526 ......... 0.522 ............0.526 .............0.522............ 0.004 ............. 0.766.............. 0.526 ............ 0.524 ..............0.528 ............342,396,664.980 ......0.100 AL ANWAR HOLDING ................................... 1,876,391 ............566,811.............112 ............0.304 ......... 0.297 ............0.302 ............ 0.300............ 0.002 .............0.667 ............. 0.304 ............0.302 ............. 0.304.............. 36,240,000.000 ......0.100 BANK MUSCAT ................................................517,580 ............ 317,714.............. 42 ............ 0.616.......... 0.612 ............ 0.612..............0.608............ 0.004 .............0.658 ..............0.616 ............ 0.612 ..............0.616 .......... 1,317,183,538.608 ......0.100 SOHAR POWER ....................................................... 633 ................ 1,465.................5 ............2.315.......... 2.310 ............ 2.315............. 2.300.............0.015 .............0.652 ............. 2.310 ............ 2.310 ..............2.315 ................51,163,815.000 ......1.000 HSBC BANK OMAN ...........................................114,327 ..............21,035.................6 ............0.184.......... 0.183 ............0.184 .............0.183 ............ 0.001 .............0.546 ............. 0.184 ............ 0.181...............0.184 .............368,057,553.360 ......0.100 BANK SOHAR .................................................. 215,404 ............. 45,093.............. 22 ............0.210 .........0.209 ............0.209 ............ 0.208............ 0.001 ............. 0.481.............. 0.210 ............0.209 ..............0.210 ............229,900,000.000 ......0.100 OMINVEST ......................................................381,726 ............170,165.............. 40 ............0.448 .........0.444 ............0.446 ............ 0.444............ 0.002 .............0.450 ............. 0.446 ............0.444 ............. 0.446.............136,533,980.000 ......0.100 GULF INVESTMENT SERVICES ....................6,203,474 ........ 1,150,389............238 ............0.187.......... 0.183 ............ 0.185..............0.185 ............ 0.000 .............0.000 ..............0.186 ............ 0.185 ..............0.186 ................10,885,995.145 ......0.100 NATIONAL BANK OF OMAN ..............................111,064 ............. 33,097.................6 ............0.298 ......... 0.298 ............0.298 ............ 0.298............ 0.000 .............0.000 ............. 0.298 ............ 0.297 ............. 0.298.............330,191,450.000 ......0.100 OMAN CABLES INDUSTRY ................................. 63,300 ........... 119,004...............12 ............1.880.......... 1.880 ............ 1.880 .............1.880 ............ 0.000 .............0.000 ............. 1.880 ............ 1.875 ..............1.880 ............ 168,636,000.000 ......0.100 OMAN CEMENT ............................................ 244,049 ........... 193,286...............19 ............0.792.......... 0.788 ............ 0.792 .............0.792 ............ 0.000 .............0.000 ............. 0.792 ............ 0.788 ..............0.792 .............262,051,186.320 ......0.100 OMAN FISHERIES ............................................. 30,000 ................3,120.................4 ............0.104 ......... 0.104 ............0.104 .............0.104 ............ 0.000 .............0.000 ............. 0.104 ............ 0.103 ..............0.105 .............. 13,000,000.000 ......0.100 OMAN FLOUR MILLS ......................................... 30,000 ..............19,320.................3 ............0.644 ......... 0.644 ............0.644 ............ 0.644............ 0.000 .............0.000 ............. 0.644 ............ 0.612 ............. 0.644............ 101,430,000.000 ......0.100 OMAN TELECOMMUNICATION .....................228,444 ...........358,526.............. 44 ............ 1.570.......... 1.565 ............ 1.570..............1.570 ............ 0.000 .............0.000 ..............1.565 ............ 1.565 ..............1.570 ......... 1,177,500,000.000 ......0.100 ONIC. HOLDING ................................................320,011 ............121,709.............. 45 ............0.382 ......... 0.380 ............0.380 ............ 0.380............ 0.000 .............0.000 ............. 0.380 ............ 0.378 ............. 0.380...............65,900,835.000 ......0.100 TRANSGULF IND. INV. HOLDING ....................2,082,291 ...........339,363............120 ............ 0.165.......... 0.162 ............ 0.163..............0.163 ............ 0.000 .............0.000 ..............0.163 ............ 0.162 ..............0.163 ...............10,900,625.000 ......0.100 UNITED FINANCE ............................................ 177,768 .............. 27,121...............31 ............ 0.155...........0.151............. 0.153..............0.153 ............ 0.000 .............0.000 ..............0.155 ............ 0.155 ..............0.156 ...............42,077,022.966 ......0.100 GULF INTERNATIONAL CHEMICALS ................20,000 ................ 3,750.................4 ............0.189.......... 0.185 ............ 0.187..............0.188 ............-0.001 ........... -0.532..............0.189 ............ 0.188 ..............0.190 ................. 3,927,000.000 ......0.100 OMAN UNITED INSURANCE ...........................282,250 .............. 81,815...............19 ............0.290 ......... 0.287 ............0.290 .............0.293........... -0.003 ........... -1.024............. 0.287 ............ 0.287 ............. 0.290.............. 29,000,000.000 ......0.100 SUM: ............................................................................... 33,451,849 ........ 7,861,976.........1,880 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ...................................................................................TRADED SEC. ......................33.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

PARALLEL MARKET ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IND. ................6,316,885 ........... 473,132............ 158 ............0.076 ......... 0.070 ............0.075 .............0.070............ 0.005 ............. 7.143 .............. 0.076 ............ 0.075 ..............0.076 .................6,375,000.000 ......0.100 AL BATINAH DEV. INV. HOLDING .........................175,561 ..............16,389...............21 ............0.094 ......... 0.092 ............0.093 .............0.089............ 0.004 .............4.494 ............. 0.094 ............0.094 ..............0.095 .................2,790,000.000 ......0.100 FINANCIAL SERVICES ......................................117,880 ..............15,903...............18 ............0.140 ......... 0.132 ............ 0.135..............0.130 ............ 0.005 .............3.846 ............. 0.140 ............ 0.139 ..............0.140 ................. 8,775,000.000 ......0.100 ALIZZ ISLAMIC BANK ............................................7,000 ................... 770.................3 ............ 0.110.......... 0.110 ............ 0.110..............0.109 ............ 0.001 ............. 0.917...............0.110 ............ 0.109 ..............0.110 ............ 110,000,000.000 ......0.100 THE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ..........................6,092 ................... 725.................3 ............ 0.119 ...........0.118 ............ 0.119..............0.118 ............ 0.001 .............0.847 ..............0.119 ............ 0.119...............0.129 ................. 8,333,565.240 ......0.100 BANK NIZWA .................................................... 94,728 ..............10,259...............17 ............0.109.......... 0.108 ............0.108 .............0.108 ............ 0.000 .............0.000 ............. 0.109 ............ 0.109 ..............0.110 ............162,000,000.000 ......0.100 SHARQIYAH DESALINATION ................................... 504 ................2,268.................3 ............4.500 .........4.500 ............4.500 ............ 4.500............ 0.000 .............0.000 ............. 4.500 ............4.370 ............. 4.500.............. 29,340,648.000 ......1.000 SHELL OMAN MARKETING .......................................20 ......................45................. 1 ............2.250 ......... 2.250 ............2.250 ............ 2.250............ 0.000 .............0.000 ............. 2.250 ............2.200 ............. 2.250.............213,750,000.000 ......0.100 OMAN EDUCATION TRAINING INV. .....................14,939 ................2,614.................5 ............ 0.175.......... 0.175 ............ 0.175..............0.179 ........... -0.004 ...........-2.235 .............0.175 ............ 0.170 ..............0.175 .............. 12,250,000.000 ......0.100 OMAN TEXTILE HOLDING ................................... 1,030 ................... 288................. 1 ............0.280 .........0.280 ............0.280 ............ 0.288........... -0.008 ........... -2.778............. 0.280 ............0.280 ............. 0.292................. 1,680,000.000 ......1.000 DHOFAR UNIVERSITY ..........................................3,690 ................4,796.................4 ............1.340 ......... 1.270 ............1.300 .............1.345 ........... -0.045 ...........-3.346............. 1.270 ............ 1.220 ..............1.310 .............. 18,200,000.000 ......1.000 SUM: ..................................................................................6,738,329 ............527,189............234 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ...................................................................................TRADED SEC. ...................... 11.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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ETCETERA A tale of two brothers Leon Hendrix, Jimi Hendrix’s brother, perpetually carries the burden of his brother’s iconic status

oth were born in Seattle; both got in trouble with the law and spent time in the army as well as prison. But while Jimi found salvation in music and became a rock icon, his younger brother succumbed to a life of drugs and crime. Now, speaking to The Independent on the week of the 43rd anniversary of his brother’s death in Notting Hill, Leon Hendrix looks vacant as he recalls ﬁrst hearing the news. “First it was on the radio. And everyone in prison knew who I was and everyone went quiet. They called my name over the loudspeaker and I was told to go to the chaplain’s office, so I knew it was true. My dad was on the phone. He was crying and crying. And that was it.” It put an end to all hopes of redemption. “Before he died he wanted to come to prison to do a concert. But manager Mike Jeffery wouldn’t let him. He said, ‘Jimi, you already got arrested in Canada, and now you want to help your little brother who has a lot

of problems. We don’t want you associating with that.’ The next thing I know he was in London and had passed away.” The death of his brother caused Leon’s own demons to resurface. Addictions to crack and cocaine intensified and, coupled with alcoholism and a crippling debt, plunged Leon further into darkness. Whereas Jimi had found music, Leon had found only drugs. Concerned relatives attempted to sound the alarm and a desperate intervention from his children finally resulted in Leon being whisked to rehab in Pasadena, where he began his journey to recovery. Leon perpetually carries the burden of his brother’s iconic status — it wasn’t until he was 50 that he learned to play the guitar, something he blames on his late father, Al. “When Jimi was first playing guitar, I said ‘Dad, for my birthday will you give me a guitar?’ His response was: ‘Are you crazy? I already got one idiot playing a guitar.’” Honouring his brother’s legacy has become trickier than ever.

This autumn sees the release of All Is by My Side, an eagerly anticipated biopic detailing the story of Hendrix’s rise to fame in London, starring Outkast’s Andre Benjamin. October also sees the release of an updated documentary, Jimi Hendrix: The Guitar Hero, narrated by Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash and featuring Eric Clapton and The Rolling Stones’ Mick Taylor among others. Both, however, will lack one vital element — the actual music of the great guitarist. While he may never see the fortunes afforded by his brother, he has found peace through his music, and makes enough to live by upholding his brother’s musical legacy. He’s a co-owner of Rockin Artwork, offering a host of Jimi Hendrix products, all created with his oversight as an alternative to the Jimi Hendriz Estate’s products. Film rights to his book, Jimi Hendrix: a Brother’s Story, are under discussion and a digital television station is in the pipeline called Hendrix Internet Television. —The Independent

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ETCETERA CELEBRITY NEWS

Jennifer is upset with Emma ACTRESS uriorume Jennifer Aniston is not happy with her We’re the Millers co-star Emma Roberts. If sources are to be believed, Aniston has had enough of Robert’s behaviour, reports showbizspy.com. “Jen totally disapproves of Emma’s hard partying and public blowups,” said a source. “She’s even told Emma that unless she shapes up, she may not be invited back for a possible Millers’ sequel,” the source added. Roberts, 22, was charged for domestic violence in Montreal in July after she hit her boyfriend Evan Peters. She was released after questioning, and the case was closed. “Jen’s known Emma since she was 12. It’s sad because Jen’s been backing her career all the way. Jen’s an old pro, and the crazy headlines about Emma and her diva behaviour just don’t sit well with her,” the source said. —IANS

A row that wrecked a million dollar comeback It's just 10 years since ‘Girls Aloud’ had their ﬁrst major hit. But we don’t know if there is going to be anything to celebrate

hey have been offered a 20-date stadium tour which would earn them over 10 million pounds and a record contract for at least three albums. Who would turn down chances of a lifetime like those? The answer, it seems, is Girls Aloud! Ten years after their ﬁrst major hit, the ﬁve-girl group is still in great demand — although they haven’t performed in public for over a year. That self-imposed exile seemed to be coming to an end — but now a major row has sparked growing

rumours that Girls Aloud might never perform in public again. The crisis has been sparked off by Kimberley Walsh’s controversial new autobiography A Whole Lot Of History which, according to insiders, has sparked off a bitter feud in the band. Sarah Harding and Nadine Coyle are said to be particularly angry about remarks in the book implying that Kimberley, Cheryl Cole and Nicola Roberts were close friends and Sarah and Nadine had always been outsiders. An insider reports: “There have been some very frosty meet-

ings and it looks increasingly likely that Girls Aloud won’t get together again. They should be doing a studio album shortly but nothing has happened and the recording company is furious.” Friends say that Nadine is particularly cross about Kimberley’s claims that Nadine was on “terrible terms “ with her bandmates.” Insiders claim that Cheryl Cole, a close friend of Kimberley, is no longer speaking to Nadine and supports what Kimberley has said in her book. We were told: “Cheryl and

Kimberley have been close for years and Kim leaned on her during the writing process. She has been there for Kim every step of the way.” Cheryl, of course, has her own problems — her career has taken a dip as she tries to sort out her personal life, and there are stories that she still can’t cut herself free from ex-husband Ashley Cole. Kimberley Walsh is concentrating on an acting career and Nicola Roberts’ solo career has never been better — her last album was top of the US charts. — Judson Bennett/Tony James Features

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MAGIC IN THE REAL WORLD Tom Felton has been working his magic post Harry Potter slowly but surely

uch to his satisfaction, Tom Felton has discovered that there’s life after Harry Potter. The young British actor played the devious Draco Malfoy in all seven films in the Potter series, spanning from 2001 to 2011, but he’s worked steadily ever since, turning up recently in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), The Apparition (2012) and two episodes of the upcoming mini-series Full Circle, with several additional projects in the hopper. “Honestly, it wasn’t something I really thought about,” the 26-year-old actor says. “Going back awhile, even to the fourth and fifth Potter films, I don’t remember actively thinking, ‘I want to do this for the rest of my life.’ It was never something that I embraced and thought, ‘I really want to do this.’ “It was probably during the sixth film, when I was 18 or 19, that I had an appreciation for A, how lucky I was and B, for what I was doing,” Felton continues. “I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the process. So I think after that is when I really started focusing on how I was going to be able to continue doing this. “I feel incredibly lucky that in no way has being in a fran-

chise of that magnitude held me back,” he says. “If anything, it’s just opened doors for me. A project like Full Circle’ is really the complete opposite of Harry Potter, and hopefully it will further my options and keep other doors opening for me.” Created by writer Neil LaBute, Full Circle unfolds in a restaurant called Ellipsis. Each episode follows two people, with one story — and one character — carrying over to the next. In addition to Felton, the impressive cast includes David Boreanaz, Billy Campbell, Cheyenne Jackson, Minka Kelly, Julian McMahon, Keke Palmer, Ally Sheedy and Kate Walsh. DirecTV will launch the 10-episode series on October 9 with Tim & Bridgette. Tim (Felton) meets Bridgette (Kelly) at Ellipsis for one last dinner before he heads home to England and back to college. He’d stay, though, if he could only convince her to leave her husband, Stanley (McMahon) ﬁnal episode, which will air on November 6 and features nearly the entire cast. “I read the ﬁrst episode before understanding fully the entire concept,” Felton says, speaking by telephone from a Los Angeles hotel. “I was massively excited when they explained it to me, because it does take some explaining. It’s a unique concept

and a unique scenario. “Of course I couldn’t resist reading all 10 episodes to understand how lives can interlink without you even being conscious of it,” he says. “I’d never read anything even remotely close to this.” Felton jokes that he was “brought up” as an actor surrounded by huge green screens and looking at big, orange Xs on the wall, pretending that they were dragons or fireballs. Ellipsis, however, couldn’t be further removed from Hogwarts. “This was just two characters talking intensely at their table, without any real stage direction, and just relying on the performance,” Felton says. “That was a huge appeal to me, and terrified me, to be honest. For someone who hadn’t done something like that before, I was very nervous. “Ultimately that’s a good thing for me,” he says. “If I’m nervewracked before going in, that’s a sign that it’s something I should be doing.” Another major difference between a Harry Potter film and Full Circle is time. Felton, used to filming perhaps 20 to 30 seconds of footage in the course of an entire day, shot his scene for “Tim & Bridgette” — all 25 minutes’ worth — in a single day. “And there was hardly a cut,” he marvels. “They just stuck two cameras up and we ran through

the 25 pages several times. I didn’t know how I’d perform in that scenario. “We were very lucky that we had Nick Hamm directing,” Felton says. “He brought me on very early on and explained it all, exactly how I needed to hear it, and I was even luckier to have Minka as my co-star. She was incredibly relaxing, and I feel like the energy we created on the day was very apt for the scenes.” That said, some viewers may be shocked to find the 33-year-old Kelly cast as the older woman. Felton chuckles at the thought. “That is slightly troubling, isn’t it?,” he says. “Lucky me, though.” Felton shot the “Full Circle” finale months ago, and at this point he’s simply doing what he can to tease it without dropping spoilers. “The whole season has a tone and a feel to it,” the young actor says carefully, “but the 10th episode just turns everything on its head. Reading it for the first time, I thought, `What is this? Did I get the right draft? Is this even the same project?’ It kicks off massively, and any lack of stage action in the first nine is definitely made up in the 10th episode. “I can’t say too much,” he says, “but it’s a great way to come to a climax. –Ian Spelling/The New York Times News Service

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2 BHK ﬂat in Ghubra near Sea, prime location residence/ Commercial. Contact 93782735

For Rent 1500 Sqm Industrial land in Rusail Industrial area, behind Rusail Hotel. Contact 99729858 / 99717791

Building with 6 ﬂats each ﬂat 4 room+ 2 toilets & kitchen in Washail behind of Oman house rent monthly for the building 2100 RO. Contact 99347897

2 BHK Split A/C Wadikabir. Contact 99024730 3 BR Villa Bachelors Ruwi. Contact 99024730 Villa @ Seeb rent 450 RO with remote gate & garden. Contact 99869897

Villa 4 BHK Azaiba for rent. Contact 95117031 2 BHK Flat Mumtaz area, Ruwi. Contact 92697489

New ﬂat in Azaiba. Contact 24485240 / 24485241 Flat in Al Khuwair 3 bedrooms and Majlis. Contact 99242119 3BHK ﬂat close ISG N. Ghobra, Way 4041 building 4390. #99319880

Villa for rent at Amerat 5/1, 5bed rooms + Majlis, hall, 7 bathrooms, kitchen (with spilt units A/CS) for families. Contact 99203458 Office space (120sq-mtr-3 rooms+1 hall) for rent in 1st ﬂoor, Bank Melli Iran building, MBD area, opposite Center point. Contact 99011352 New Building suitable for Hypermarket/ Hospital / University/ College/ School at Al Khuwair. Contact 98087644 For Families ﬂat with 3 rooms with attach bathroom in S. Ghubra 350 RO. Contact 99373728

3 BHK Qurum. Contact 92144045 Coffee shop for rent in Athaiba. Contact 96395822 2 BHK ﬂat Muttrah Corniche, Sea view. Contact 99364735 Bachelor room for rent in Mutrah behind Oman house. Contact 99354340 Showroom CBD G. Floor 360 SQM. Contact 99024730 Showroom CBD M.Z. Floor 370 SQM. Contact 99024730 1 BHK for a small Indian family, separate entrance in Al Khoud near Al Fair. Contact 94165013

Store CBD Basement 285 SQM. Contact 99024730 3 BHK Rex Road. Contact92144045 New Building in Wadikabir (near Indian School) 2 Bedrooms RO 300/-, 1 Bedroom RO 270. Contact 96555596 / 93333352 Fully well furnished 2 Bedroom ﬂat for rent at Ghala Short term or long term Basis. Contact 99881653 / 99886386 Apartment in Wadikabir (1 bedroom, 1 sitting room, 2 bathroom, kitchen) OMR 225. Contact 98936766 Semi furnished single room with attached bath, A/C, Dish connection for South Indian Ex – bachelor in Al Hail South, near Caledonian College. Contact 98384360 Luxury shops spaces for rent at Al Khoudh Market area and Shop for rent at Wadi Adi area. Contact 93994401 / 93994402/ 93994403/ 24834644 2 BHK Wattaya RO 325/-. Contact 92144045 2 BHK ﬂat available for rent in Honda road, Ruwi. Lift, security system and dish antenna are available. Contact: 99367448 / 24833972. 2 BHK Mumtaz area. Contact 92144045

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TOURS Dolphin Watch, Dhow Cruise with Buffet, & Land Tours Al Ainain Marine Tours-Contact 98029602, 92808636 We arrange Tours to Jabel Alakhdar / Shames wahiba Sands. Contact 99839898

TOURS

M.V. FOR SALE

TRANSPORTATION

RENT A CAR

Between Wathiya to Airport and V.V. 10 AM TO 5.30 PM & Night Between 12 TO 1.30 AM between Airport to Wathiya. Contact 92835295 Graduate driver with car. Contact 98267157 Transportation. Contact 95199733 Transportation. Contact 96538078 Transportation. Contact 99508282 Transportation. Contact 99664703 Transportation available. Contact 95068976 Transportation. Contact 93405941 Volvo Truck 12 ton 1998 model for sale. Contact 99471699 Lexus ES -300 premium 2006, single Expat ownership, special number plate serious buyers please Contact 95213828 2008 Black Sonata (automatic). Driven by an expat lady, leaving the country soon. Price RO. 3500 negotiable. Serious buyers call on 94130027. KIA Cerato 2006, 67000 km Expat single user, gear manual, central lock RO 1900/-. Contact 92351275 Suzuki Alto 2011, Mazda6 2006. Contact 99794399 Toyota Reach Truck (Forklift) model 1997. Contact 94194876 Toyota Fortuner model 2012, 2.7 LT, km 17000. Contact 99350092 Model 2006 cater pillar for sale in working condition. Contact 99340205

Toyota Innova 2010 Top Model 195000 km single owner RO 6700. Contact 99418668 / 99363960

Transportation. Contact 98178135

Toyota Camry 2008 for RO3700/-. Call 96755180

Transportation. Contact98546606

Transportation. Contact 96954496

For transport. Contact 92548219 New Mistbushi Pajero 3.5 cool box, 2013 model for sale, not used. Contact 97413418 / 93955020 Toyota Camry 2003 model1 year Mulkiya. Contact 93806625

Transportation Contact 95570429

FOR HIRE

Subaru legacy, 2006 Contact 99328414

FOR HIRE 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. www.tunesoman.com, E-mail: info@tunesoman.com

Cranes and excavators available on hire. Contact 99209427 Crane Trailor Hiab. Contact 99354909

FOR HIRE

AVAILABLE

25/ 50 seater Buses for rent/ leasing with drivers in PDO SpeciďŹ cation. Contact 99839898

Fully equipped commercial kitchen with camp & storage facilities available at Ghala Industrial area. Interested Parties may Contact 99024519

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GOOD NEWS AVAILABLE

2 Separate rooms with 1 & half bathroom, sharing kitchen family / Executive bachelor at opp. Toyota Car show Wattaya. #92835295

Split A/C window cassette type standing unit installation, maintenance servicing. Contact 97145652 / 99540621 Marble Restoration, Mosaic tiles polishing, carpet shampooing, maintenance. Contact ABU QABAS- 99320217 /24788722 A/C service RO7/- , repairing & installation, painting, building all maintenance. Contact 95563858 / 99326786 Catering and Other support Services anywhere in Oman for Companies. Staff / Labour Accomodation. available in Sohar, Barka and Nizwa. Telephone No.94104987, 97884967, 95740387, E-Mail : catering@gstoman.com

MARBLE CRYSTALLIZATION restore the original shine of your marble. Contact 24793614/ 99314807 Split & Window AC Servicing & repairing. Contact 99557080 Split & Window A.C Servicing & repairing. Contact 99380307 Subcontractor solutions. Contact 97163496 Split & Window A.C Servicing & repairing. Contact 93769089 Corporate gift items, Diary, Calendar, T-Shirt, Cap, Key Chain, USB, Leather items, Travel Bag and for any customized gift items. Contact – 98234207 Marble polishing & crystallization building cleaning ﬂoor, ﬂoor polishing, carpet, sofa shampooing, pest control, anti termite, shifting, maintenance. Contact 99504275 GUARANTEED CLEANING: Carpet & sofa shampooing, Contact 99314807/24792998 Civil Maintenance, painting, Electrical land scaping. Contact 96465032

GULF INTERNATIONAL LLC all kind of pest control. Contact 92326955 Electrical Plumbing Painting Contract and Maintenance. Contact #98456535 Door to Door Computers repair specialist laptop software Website cartridges.Contact 99199376 Building maintenance, electrical, plumbing, painting, cleaning, false ceiling, compound wall, interlock, lift maintenance etc. Contact 95885106 / 95829331 House shifting, packing and Transportation. Contact 99657644 / 98518013 Accounting and audit services project feasibility study. Contact97133729 Email: omanaudits@gmail.com SPLIT / WINDOW A/C servicing 5/10 RO. Contact 95084850 Water prooﬁng ABUQABASContact 99320217/24788722 A/ C maintenance, servicing & installation. Split A/C Servicing RO 10.000 Only. Contact 94217681 / 99210141

Painting, building maintenance & construction. Contact 99057348 Electrical Works, Maintenance, Building Gas Pipelines, Fire Alarm & Security systems. Contact Amjad Majees Trading & Contracting: 99467936 Pest control water proof. Contact 99067923 Carpet, sofa- cleaning, glue removing, shampooing, house cleaning, polishing & painting etc. Contact – 99542979 / 98855815 Carpet Shampoo, marble & tile polishing, pest control & antitermite treatment, general cleaning painting, Plumbing, Electrical, shifting. Contact Mundhir Al-Rizaiqi trading. L.L.C. # 24810137, 99450130

WANTED Searching for electrical work like HT LT & interior work networking like data TEL CCTV door Access, ﬁre alarm, public addressing system, panel work staying in Oman, visiting visa seeks suitable job. Contact 98061783

ACC. AVAILABLE

Bath attached spacious room available for working lady/couples in Ghubra. Contact 99342300 Party special decorative banners of any size (on foam sheet) for birthday – marriage& festivals (available only by advance booking) Haridas Nensey Supermarket –Ruwi. Contact 24750784

BUSINESS

Room for Indian Ruwi R/A. Contact 92581644

Festival special fresh ﬂowersdecorative deepaks - mitti pots (Garbas) – wooden & metal dandiya sticks - All pooja items-Idols- decoration Items& many more, available. Haridas Nensey SupermarketRuwi. Contact 24750784

Room with separate kitchen / Toilet Wadi adai. Contact 95166939 Room for rent Al Khuwair. Contact 99743569 Room for rent in Ruwi. Contact 95372192

Festival special we accept orders for roses – marigold – lotus - jasmine mix colour ﬂowers & Garlands made from Marigold ﬂowers (available only by advance booking) Haridas Nensey Supermarket - Ruwi. Contact 24750784

Sharing Room Available at Barka for family or Executive Bachelor 91061499 One room available with attach bathroom, near Salalah Pakistani Hotel. Contact 95169673

Ayurvedic treatment for joint pain, backache, paralysis, massage, steam bath, obesity, spondylitis etc. Ideal Care Ayurvedic clinic, Azaiba. Contact 99639695

Room for rent near Hamriya roundabout for Executive bachelor. Contact 93590332

Promotional offer at Conventional halls in CBD area hall space at great value. Contact 99238074 FREE INFORMATION ABOUT ISLAM. If you would like to know more about Islam, please call: 99425598, 96050000, 99353988, 99253818, 99341395, and 99379133. For ladies: 99415818, 99321360, 99730723 Orvisit: www.islamfact.com Genuine Ayurvedic treatments &massage, ayuredic clinic AL Khuwair. Contact 24478618/ 97263637/ 97109295 Ayurvedic treatment for backache paralysis arthritis etc. & massage All Season (Vaidyaratnam). Contact 24475280 / 95371664 / 92504980

Sharing accommodation available for ladies/Couples near Indian School Wadikabir Contact 99652740

Furnished single room, attached bath in Mumtaz area. Call 99334770 Sharing accommodation for executive bachelor spacious room with attached bathroom, kitchen sharing in Ruwi. GSM 95147090. Omani Consultant Engineer established new building contract and interior design looking for: Working partner for building contracting, Working partner for interior designing. Contact 93223140 Email: - mfunima@gmail.com, Looking for Omani partner for business development services. Contact 93194825 Email: edumass4@gmail.com CANADIAN company .for immigration & manpower is looking for a partner in Oman with license !For contact evro21@gmail.com 0097333054453

Single furnished room in Ruwi. Contact 24833609 Room for rent Rusayl. Contact 96501971 2 rooms, 2 toilets, 1 kitchen at Muttrah. Contact 92267370 / 92764487

ACC. WANTED Single room with attached bath room required for an Executive lady (non cooking) near Ruwi / Darsait area. Contact 99360615

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ACCOUNT. & FINANCE Indian male-31 yrs, MBA Finance & B. Com, 4 yrs experience as an Accountant in Muscat, Knowledge up to finalization & Omani D/L seeking suitable placement.Mob-91157952 Chartered Accountant with ICWA Inter having 5 years experience in accounts, costing, budgeting, Insurance, treasury & Banking operations - Available for Immediate Joining. Contact : 96596380 Email-financecost2@gmail.com Accountant Indian male, MBA & PGDFM, 9 Years experience in Finance & Accounts (3 years in Oman) with D/L, looking for suitable placement. Contact 96710160 Email shinumath2007@yahoo.co.in Charted Accountant from India, Post Qualification experience 21 years, working in Muscat since July 2011, at a Senior position in a group of SME’s, seeks suitable change. Contact 94201290 Email chakjain37@yahoo.com Accounts part time / full time work, finalization works. Contact 96247295 Senior Accountant with 18 years experience in Oman having knowledge up to finalization with driving license. Contact 93769860 / 99609864 Indian male, B.Com Graduate, 22, currently on family visit looking for suitable placements. Phone: 97266023 Indian male 30, PGDBA with 9.5 years experience in banking industry (HSBC India). Excellent proficiency in English & computers, seeking for a suitable opportunity. Currently on visit visa, contact 92095993 / m2mani@gmail.com Male 25 yrs, MBA Finance, banking, Insurance/ Accounts on visit, seeking a suitable job. Contact 91308294 Indian female- Post Graduate 12 yrs experience in Finance, Accounts with the knowledge of Tally, ERP 9 DCA, KGTE, MS Office, (working in Oman), seeking for suitable placement. Can join immediately. Contact 96694201 Email aswathiveni@gmail.com Accountant with 8 Yrs gulf experience with D/L seeking suitable placement. Contact 98147312 Sr. Accountant Indian male B.Com 38 yrs, 13 yrs of experience in Accounts (9 yrs in Muscat) good exposure in ERP & MS office with D/ License, seeking a suitable position. Contact 92831637 Part time Accountant available. Contact 99013963 Accountant/ HR male, Indian, MBA Finance / HR with 1 year experience on visit visa. Contact 91384549 Email alwinpinto78@gmail.com Accounting part time job, tally based. Contact 96934161 Indian male Accountant,B.Com with 6 yrs experience in Oman, seeks suitable placement. Contact 91057862. e_mail umct777@ gmail.com Sr. Accountant Indian male 37yrs, b.com, 15 yrs experience in accounts and audit (12 yrs in Oman) having valid Oman D/L seeks suitable placement. Contact 98901997 Email: sbpunnakat@gmail.com Indian female Accountant B.Com Tally PGDCA 8 yrs exp in Oman. Contact 99058722 / 98896522 Indian male 24 years B.Com, 1 year experience in Accounting also known as : MS Office, Tally Peachtree, looking for suitable position. Contact 99471646 / 97302308 Email shahadpv@ymail.com Accountant, Indian male having valid Omani driving license, 31 yrs, B.Com Graduate with 10 years of computerized accounting experience in India U.A.E & Oman recently working as Accountant in Oman seeking suitable jobs. Contact +968 94058639/+968 95704584 Indian male Accountant (expert in Tally ERP-9) with 7 years experience in Oman seeks suitable placement urgently .Contact 94251297 Indian female B.Com 6 yrs experience (3 yrs gulf experience) as Office Assistant. Contact 94376201 Indian male B. Com 1.3 yrs experience as Office Assistant. Contact 94029254

Sr. Accountant(Guj) work experience in SAOG/LLC having car/ Accom seek package placement in SME in Muscat. Good Arabic knowledge, managed Admin too. Contact 98331770, Email: unijjss@gmail.com Indian male, Senior Accounts professional, 16 years experience in accounting, ﬁnance, Audit, available for immediate joining. Contact 94207919 Sr. Purchase Executive Indian male, 36 yrs, B.Com 13 years experience in purchase, supply chain & ﬁnance last 7 years in Oman with a leading group. Experience in ERP, speaks English, Arabic &Hindi, seeks suitable placement. Contact 95929614

Indian Male, experience in Accounts. Contact 95139075 Part time accounts / audit services. Gsm 99761216 Part time Accountant / Internal Auditor computerized and Manual Accounts, Driving own car. Accounts up to ﬁnalization. Contact Kumar 96414305 MBA (Finance) 3 years exp, Looking for accounts job. Contact 00968 94452163 Accountant, Indian, with UAE & Oman working experience in Accounts, seeks suitable position in Muscat as an Accounts Executive. Contact : 96950764. E mail manipv.pv@gmail.com

Accountant Indian male 10 years experience, 6 years in Oman with Oman driving license, seeking suitable placement. Contact 97123002 Email: venetr@live.com

Account Assistant, computer operator, data entry operator, inventory control, tally account ERP 9, quick book ERP. Contact 98498276, zamee_khan49@yahoo.com

Male 23 years, 2 years experience in India 3 months experience in Oman as an Account Assistant and Finance Assistant (visa holder), 2 years seeking for suitable placement. Contact 95645201

Indian, B. Com Graduate with 9+ years experience, great exposure in Accounting/Administration job(TallyErp9), seeks suitable placement. Omani Driving License, Contact: 96001864

Indian male, B.Com with 7 years experience as an Accountant , seeks suitable placement. Mob: 93903458.

Male, Indian 26 yrs Accountant 4 yrs in Oman. Contact 95960600

Accounts sales experienced 8years in Muscat presently working seeks suitable placement. Contact 96287767 Indian male BBM finance 22 years seeking suitable placement. Contact 92292547 Email: stabinstalin@gmail.com Credit Controller with Accounts experience having D/L seeks suitable placement. Contact 93769860 Indian male 31, B.Com, CMA-INTER, 11 years experience, very good exposure in ERP /financial reporting and analysis, seeking suitable placement. Contact 93438100 Indian male 28 Chartered Accountant, Looking for suitable placement in Finance & Audit department. Email ubaiskeeran@gmail.com Contact 96357827 B.Com, male, 29 yrs, Gulf experience Logistics, fleet, admin & accounts. Contact 99732262

Indian male Accountant 10 yrs exp in Oman with Driving license, seeks placement. Contact 91169487 Part time, accounting, finalizing in tally, focus, ERP. Contact 95276276 Finance Manager, 16 + years Gulf exp. in accounts , MIS, budgets, strategic planning, cost control, working capital management, commercial manager seeks suitable job pls call : 95379211 E mail :- vijay.564@hotmail.com M.COM, ACMA (ICWA) 35yrs, 12 yrs exp (2 yrs in Oman with valid D/L) in finance, costing, budgeting & business plan, accounts finalization, advanced excel presently at US MNC Chennai, India interested to relocate to Oman. Contact 91-9789900628 Email: costmanagement2012@yahoo.com Indian male Accountant B.Com 4 years exp in India prof in Tally ERP9 seeks suitable placement currently on visit visa. Contact 91377681

Indian male 39 Senior Accounts Manager having 16+ years experience in Financial Accounting, Audits can join immediately. Contact 96675398

Accountant (European) with 17 years experience seeks career opportunity in Oman with suitable employer. Available for interview immediately. Tel. 98526906 / 24485560 / 24486561

Accountant male 12 years of experience in accounting upto ﬁnalization, admin and logistics control. Contact 98186511

Finance Accounts Indian male B.Com MBA 31 years, Exp 6 years. Contact 93257426 / 92365310, Email : sibigeorgep@gmail.com

Indian male having MBA from UK with one year experience as a Finance Manager searching for a suitable position. Contact 95280780 – 98638585

Indian female 26 yrs M.A Economics with DIFA Diploma in Indian and foreign Accounting with one year experience, Seeks suitable placement. Contact 94067604

Accountant young 25 yrs 2+1 yrs gulf exp MBA / MA (ECO). Contact: 93199708 / 93946406

Finance Controller 15+ years versatile experience in Oman, seeks immediate openings. Contact 92439941

MBA (Finance) Indian Male 27 yrs having experiance of 5 years looking for a good placement Contact 97857225 Indian male, 29 yrs, MBA, Finance, 4 yrs exp. in Finance & operations with valid D/L seeks suitable placement. Contact 97396029 Srilankan Accountant with 10 yrs exp. looking for part / full time. Contact 99655120 Manager Accounts & HR MBA finance PGDHRM 10 yrs experience in India 14 yrs experience in Muscat Presently working in Construction/ Earth works co. in Muscat available to join immediately. # 91103856 Email newjobs13@yahoo.com Chartered Accountant, Indian female 25 years, with good Knowledge and experience in Finance, Accounts, Audits, immediate joining. Contact 92530131 / 24785757 Email : muflihak@gmail.com Indian male M.Com (Finance) with 12 yrs experience in a reputed firm on visit visa, seeks suitable placement. Contact 99181382 Email jin_75@rediffmail.com 29 yrs male, Double postgraduate in finance with 8+yrs of experience in Oman and valid Driving License seeking suitable opportunities in Accounts, Finance and Audit. Contact :98693256

Graphic Designer diploma holder – Coral draw, Illustrator, Photo shop, 3D Max, Flash with Oman D/L. Contact 98543702 / 99431708

Indian male, 28 yrs, 7 yrs experienced in Accounts & Procurement, valid Saudi D/L, looking for suitable job. Contact 92490123 Indian female 35 B.Com with 5 years experience & driving license, seeks suitable placement. Contact 95871492 Chartered Accountant Young Indian female 25 years with Good knowledge and experience in Finance, Accounts and Audit of large corporate, available for immediate joining. Contact 92530131/ 24785757 Email muﬂihak@gmail.com B.Com 21 yrs with 1 yrs exp Indian male valid D/L. Contact: 95186796 Indian male 28 yrs CA, Intermediate 8 yrs experience in Accounts & Audit, seeking suitable placement. Contact 93455387 MBA Finance Indian female having 4 years experience in Equity research & trading seeking suitable placement. Contact 93013636 Chief Accountant, Indian, Well experienced, B.Com. ICWA (Inter) in Finance & Accounts seeks change. Contact: 96545021 Chartered Accountants and M.Com having 6 experience in Finance & Accounts, Audit & Risk, Cost Control, Budgeting, MIS. 97132081

ADMIN/HR

Accounts Manager, MBA Finance & PG Diploma in HR, total 24 yrs experience, working in Oman since 14 yrs now working in Oman forconstruction co. in Muscat, can join immediately. Contact 91387354, accounts242013@yahoo.com Sri Lankan male 36 yrs, Chartered Accountant and Graduate of B.Sc Business Administration ( Major Finance), excellent skills and experience in Finance Management and Auditing over 13 yrs, dedicated and result oriented, looking for a suitable placement. Contact 96747660 Email kcruwan@gmail.com Chartered Accountant, Indian male 37 years 4 years experience in Oman, total experience 11 years. Contact 93795838 Accountant, B.Com male 10 yrs experience knows Tally, MS Office, looking for part/ full time job. Contact 96171646 Chief Accountant, 22 yrs. experienced, seeks immediate placement. Contact 95598477 / 99013963 Jordanian Senior Accountant 11 Years Experience, Worked In Constructions, Tourism Company and Poly Clinic, Experience in Tally Erp9. Contact 96470036 ACCA Member, Graduate (UK), 24 yrs male, 3 yrs experience, tally ERP -9, quick book & MS Office looking for suitable placement. Contact 97268263

ARCH/ INTERIOR Junior architect, well versed in autocad, revit, 3dsmax, photoshop with good knowledge of architecture & interior design seeking placement, on visit visa, CT: 96689549 Iraqi Architect 22 years experience. Contact 97608513

ADMIN/HR Indian male 26 years MPM B.Com 3 years experience in Admin HR on visit, seeks suitable placement. Contact 95048144 / 93559243 Core HR specialist with 19 yrs experience seeks consulting, corporate or faculty openings. HR strategy, talent acquisition, management, development, PMS, rewards management, employee engagement, organization development, competency framework, capability assessment, job evaluation, TQM, corporate excellence, KRAs, KPIs, dashboard measures. Contact Chandra / +968 98577810 Well Experience Omani PRO Looking for suitable position, Sound knowledge in public relations ﬁeld with ROP/ OCC/ Baldiya / Industries / Ministries etc. #93387833 Indian male, 24, MBA Admin / HR 2 yrs exp, currently on visiting visa. Contact 97138676 Indian Female 24YRS, 4Years Experienced in GCC Secretary Work& Admin Work, Looking for a suitable Post GSM:95972831/99230946, Email: pbroseangel@gmail.com Indian female Graduation in Computer Science having experience in administration / coordination seeks suitable placement. Contact 92014628, Email: maluvijayan40@gmail.com Office administrator, 8 years experience with D/L, English& Arabic speaking. Contact 97146169 Indian female, 26 years, MBA, currently on visit visa, 4 years experience in Banking and Administration skilled with M S Office and ﬂuent in language seeking suitable position. Contact : 95517914 Email : remyarajan05@gmail.com Indian Male, 27 years, 5 years’ experience as a Customer/Client relation Manager in MNCs. Seeking suitable posts in Customer relations/Administration/HR. GSM: 93088407

Operations Manager Indian female M.Phil M.Sc university topper having 6+years experience in Healthcare sector (Apollo Hospitals), seeking job in operations/ Administration/ Public relation jobs. Contact 91387047 Sri Lankan female 27 years having 7 years experience in administration, customer service with excellent English and computer knowledge seeking suitable placement. Contact 96144390 Indian female, 30 yrs, 9 yrs exp. in Administration, seeks suitable placement. Contact 91110277 Indian male 28 years MBA having 5 years experience (2 years in UAE), seeking suitable placement in Corporations, HR, Administration, logistics and retailing (Driving license under process). Contact 95702821 Email : pnvineeth01@gmail.com Indian male MBA with IT Enterprise level and System Networking exp 2 years Maldives exp in System Engineer, looking for immediate placement. Contact 94480837 Email pems4499@gmail.com Indian male, 31 yrs, Commerce Graduate (B.Com) with 9.5 yrs of varied experience in Administration, operations, client relationship & team management seeking suitable placement. Contact 97268311, loyedfernandes@gmail.com Indian female B.Com 8 years experience in Admin HR/ Customer services, having valid Driving license. Contact 96253400 / 96998242 Female with 12 yrs experience looking for an opening in Administrative job. Contact 96393628 Indian male 39 years HR & Administration 15 years experience (7 years in Oman), seeks suitable placement. Contact 94370069 Qualiﬁed Female HR Professional with MBA(HR),BE,PGDBM 5 years of experience seeking suitable role in HR Proﬁle.Valid Oman D/L Contact 94129462

WEB /Graphic Designer with 6 years of experience in Oman looking for a suitable placement holding Oman (D/L). Contact 95946291 Indian male 29 years, looking for a 3D job in MAYA/ MAX and Graphic designing, having a experience of 8 years currently working in Oman, Available to join immediately. Contact 98567624 , +91-9886712424 mail sandeepsharmasolid@gmail.com

DRAUGHTSMAN BSc Interior designer with 6 years in Mumbai and 2 years in Oman, seeking a suitable job for Site Co ordination. # +968 95796137 Autocad D/man, Electrical, Gulf experienced. PH : 96516924 Auto cad Draughtsman (Civil, Architect & M.E.P) 6 years experience, 5 years in India one year in Oman seeking suitable placement. Contact 94465685 Email: mohdafzalshah@yahoo.com Indian male MEP Sr Draughtsman 8 years experience in Engineering Drawings working in reputed ﬁrm in Oman, looking for suitable placement. Contact 96395748 Male Philipino, 23 yrs . Draftsman. knowledge on 2D and 3D Auto cad , 3D max, 3yrs. Experience in oman, contact : 96095641 Indian male, 4 year experience in(3DSmax designing +Vray, AutoCAD designing, photoshop, MSOffice). Finished Architectural Designing & Model course and draughtsman civil, urgently seeking suitable job-phone: 96061510, sreejithsvtm@gmail.com Indian 7 years experience AutoCAD Civil Structure and Architecture. Contact 92967443 Email smsarﬁn@gmail.com Electrical D/man, experienced, on visit visa. Contact :96516924 AutoCAD Draughtsman (Civil) 7 years experience in GCC, 5 years in India urgently, seeking suitable placement Now in 1 month visit visa. Contact 97332301 Email anilcharuvil@gmail.com

ENGG. / TECHNICAL BEAUTY Beautician (GCC exp) from Srilanka looking job. Contact 95175192 5 Yrs experience Indian beautician available with release. Contact 97319461

DRIVERS Light Driver 8 years experience. Contact 95835594 Light Driver. Contact 98077981 / 98946925 Light Duty driving license, 2 years Oman experience, Looking job languages know, English Hindi Arabic, Malayalam. Contact 95406643 Wanted driving job. Contact 98401658 10 years experience Oman driver cum Delivery boy spare parts any vacancy. Contact 99016450 Pakistani male 23 yrs, Light Duty driver looking for job. Contact 96756014 Driver available with new car for full time duty. Contact 96935532 10 years GCC driving exp looking for job (light). Contact 92498028 Driver cum office boy. Contact 93620612 20 Yrs Exp Light Duty Driver. Contact 91210747 4 yrs Experienced Indian Driver looking for job as driver. # 93079087

DESIGNER Indian female, 25yrs Bsc-FASHION DESIGNING, 3yers experience in designing ﬁeld and teaching. looking for a sutable placement. Contact: 98785310. Email: vinaya.m.nair@gmail.com

B.E (Civil) Project Manager having 8+ yrs Oman exp in tendering managing & executing Ministry projects seeks managerial position. Contact 97010698 Indian Electrical Engineer MTech, MBA (Project Management) having more than 5 years GCC experience with valid Oman driving license seeks suitable placement. GSM: 96087851, Email:avtmct@gmail.com BE Civil male 4 years oman experience with goverment & private sectors looking for suitable placement. Contact: 91376560 Indian male 22 yrs, B.E Mechanical Engineer (ﬁrst class with distinction) software’s known- AutoCAD 2D/3D, Pro-E Solid works, degree Apostille Attested, on visit visa, seeking suitable entry position. Contact 96434857 Email mohdjahangir91@gmail.com B.E having 3+ experience in Quality Control, currently looking for a job in Oman ASNT Level II Primavera (P6). Contact +968 99518798 Email : saravanantrichy.m200@gmail.com Electronics Engineer (ECE) Indian female, B.Tech (ECE) Engineer with 5 years experience in project admin & Co ordination, seeks suitable placement in Muscat. Contact 96553541 Email sanjuannie83@gmail.com Electrical supervisor, / site engineer, experienced in LV. Contact : 96516924 Indian Male, 29,Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer with 7 years experience in OilField currently seeking for a suitable post. GSM 92486839/99107686 Email:nabiman@gmail.com B.Tech Mechanical QA/QC 26 yrs Indian male having 3 yrs experience in Pipe line project in India. Contact 0091-9746407869 Email : anoop4anu86@gmail.com

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ADMIN Construction Company requires Secretary – cum- Administrator with 10 years experience in Gulf. Email: jalsethna@hotmail.com Required for a leading international company in the ﬁeld of IT located in Ruwi, CBD Area, a female employee (Administrative Secretary) holding a diploma in IT and familiar with public relations and staying in Wilayat Muttrah. CVs to be sent to the email: anismaimani@gmail.com

ACCOUNTANCY Required Accountant for Sohar Region: B. Com Graduate 1-2 years experience of tally ERP 9 full time part time. Contact:99437086, email: md@alrasen.com

BEAUTY Required Filipino and Indian staff for a newly opened spa and beauty center. Please contact 97887898 or 97770732 for details. Henna Designer Beautician. Contact 99335343

CATERING Required Immediately Cook/ Houseman. Ability to cook western style & serve dinner parties. Maintain Residence for American Bachelor. Strong English Skills. Visa/ accommodation/full beneﬁts & pay package. 92293354or Cook2088@gmail.com Urgently required North Indian part time cook in mutrah. Contact – 99100314 Required Sue Chefs & Cooks (Preferably Italian Food), Minimum 3 - 4 years experience. Send your CVs : Fax 24601725 office@fourseasonsoman.com

DOMESTIC HELP Urgently required full time housemaid for Indian family at Al Khuwair. Contact 99800340 Keralite Housemaid required for a Keralite family in MBD area. Visa & accommodation will be provided. Contact 97331650 Wanted housemaid to work in Indian family, from 9 AM – 9 PM. Contact 96226787

DRIVER Heavy driver required for trailers. Contact u.hiring@yahoo.com Urgently required: English speaking Indian Driver with light vehicle license. Apply with recent photo to gulfvose@omantel.net.om or Fax to 24543314 Tel 93056387 Required Omani Driver, 3 Ton Vehicle for Muscat / Interior, salary RO 375/- 5 days duty. Contact 24816774 Wanted Driver. Call - 24170076 / 98936716. Send resume: tthrteam@gmail.com. Car Driver personal. Contact 96694954

ENGINEERS/TECH Mobile phone technician wanted. Contact 99120002 / 99320101 Urgently required Electrical Eng (B. Tech) or Diploma having 7 to 10 years experience in O/H Line and Surveyor with Electrical knowledge having 3 / 4 yrs experience. Send your CV to fax 24814699 / Email info@sajgloballlc.com Wanted Keralite Civil Engineer to run Civil maintenance division independently with minimum 3 years Oman experience & Driving license. Contact 99450960 / Email satheeshbahoor@gmail.com Indian Civil Quantity Surveyor –Total Exp(15yrs) GCC(4yrs)Diploma, D/L, Looking placement: contact :khan.civilqs@gmail.com, 96608610 Urgently required for a reputed automotive company in Muscat experienced, Service Advisor, Foreman, Senior mechanics, Lube mechanics, accessories ﬁtter. Send in your CVs to mapmct@gmail.com or fax 00968-24568146 Urgently required: Body-shop supervisor, Workshop Controller, Diploma in Automobiles experience 4 years. Contact: 97441929 / 97441935 Civil Site Supervisor / Coordinator, diploma holder with 2-3 years experience in site metal fabrication /erection projects. Valid Oman D/L preferable. Contact 99102383 Email: hr@khancogroup.com

ENGINEERS/TECH Required experienced Telecommunication Technician/ Civil Technician with Oman D/L. Contact Email ID: latif5654@gmail.com Urgently required mobile phone technician for mobile shop in Al Hail. Contact 94169912 email: smpaeds@gmail.com Construction Company require Civil Engineer minimum 7 to 10 years experience in gulf. G-mail: omaniantrad@gmail.com Contact 96181039 Required HVAC Project Engineer with 3-5 years experience, GCC License will be added advantage. Email omanjobs456@gmail.com Masons, carpenters & steel ﬁxers required to recruit locality. G-mail: omaniantrad@gmail.com Contact 96181039 A petroleum ﬁeld (SAOC) company seeking for: Environment Engineer / Land scaping Agriculture Engineer, Auto electrical and auto A/C Mechanic. Holding Omani driving license with commercial and private vehicle with 4 years experience for Engineer and 3 years experience for Auto electrical and Auto mechanic. Fax: 24485908 Email: rm.maqshan@gmail.com / said.maqshan@gmail.com Only Indian Diploma Civil Engineer with 1-2 years experience and Should have valid G.CC Driving license. Email smtcoman@gmail.com

MEDICAL Required Nurse, Laboratory Technologist for Clinic Al Buraimi, Oman. Contact 00968 92737149 CV to drpkabbas@yahoo.co.in Urgently required 1. Female G.P. Doctor, 2. Female Dentist, 3. Female Pharmacist,4. Gynecologist, Preferably with M.O.H. License and local experience for a newly opened Polyclinic in Mawaleh South. Send your CV to ilhambc.llc@gmail.com or Contact 97118121 / 99337991 Wanted a Nurse preferably with an MOH license to work as a part time in a clinic in Muscat area (4hrs/ day). Apply with full details, photo and expected salary to P. O Box 237, P.C. 133, Al Khuwair.

MEDICAL M/F Physiotherapist with / without license for a medical centre in Ruwi. Contact 93753655, Email: inayath777@yahoo.co.in A licensed dentist is needed to rent a running dental clinic in Sohar (next to Sohar university). Contact 95603395

MISC Required Salesman, Barber, Tailor. Contact 95204145 Required urgently a Legal Consultant/ Lawyer for reputed law ﬁrm in Muscat. Candidates should have 5-7 years experience as a Legal Consultant/ Lawyer with good knowledge of Computer & should be ﬂuent in English both written & spoken. Email C V to shejaanil66@gmail.com or Contact 99153620 between 8am to 1pm & 2pm to 5.30 pm on Sunday to Thursday . Sofa Model Maker, with complete knowledge of upholstery, frame making & fabric cutting, required for sofa factory in Dubai. Good Salary offered. Email CV to : sofasofa@emirates.net.ae Fax No. : +9714 3388086 Required an Arabic spoken office boy from Kerala. Contact 92345861

PROJECTS Need urgently for a reputed company ( for their projects divisions) Male candidate /with experience in Oman in the sale of building materials valid oman driving license mandatory interested candidates Call 24709582 or send your CV’S TO- jyothi.ramdas@sitcollc.com SH/carpenter, steel ﬁtter, mason, wall painter, artist, decoration painter, electrician, plumber, heavy driver, light driver. Contact 95175192

SECRETARIAL & OFFICE Urgently required Oman experienced Civil Foreman. Rush CV : to 24799791 or call 99860239 Female Office Assistant wanted in AlKhuwair area, Salary RO. 120: bt.genl@yahoo.com

SALES / MARKETING Experienced male Supervisor and female staff for Hypermarket in Salalah, immediate joining. Contact 94180742 / 93614364

Required salesman for building materials division min one year experience with valid Omani D/ License. Contact 91295985

Salesman wanted for perfume shop. # 99120002 / 99320101

Wanted Sales man cum Merchandiser, having minimum 5 years of FMCG experience with valid Oman driving license, for a leading FMCG company in Muscat. Contact sunnex3@gmail.com

Required young smart & energetic male expatriate candidate with good ethics & communication skills to work on a part time basis in a call centre. Email C.V. to calcentr24600100@gmail.com A food industrial company needs Sales Manager, with Oman driving license. Send your CV to this email address: am.TAj41@gmail.com Marketing company requires Sales Executive salary + incentive, visa available send CV at bdmrightway@gmail.com Contact 95748080

Leading construction company requires Quality Assurance (QA) & quality control (QC) Electric Engineer, Personnel. Send CV to : nikunj@uniqueom.com Well running shipping company required Marketing Executive (with Oman valid driving license) Customer Care Executive with accounts knowledge (Tally background), Receptionist (Omani ladies only). Contact Fax 24700973/ 94213039

Require for reputed ﬁrm dealing in building materials, hardware, tools, sanitary ware and electrical four Nos – Salesmen and One- administrator. Must have knowledge and experience for two to ﬁve years, preferably with knowledge in spoken Arabic. Contact: +968 99464868

A leading courier company in Muscat required experienced Sales Executive with driving license for immediate recruitment. Please send you CV to jobinmuscat12@gmail.com or Contact 99747466

A Leading trading Group in Muscat requires Sales Manager & Sales Executive (w) driving license & min 2 to 5years experience in electrical & building material. E mail CV to alhajoil@omantel.net. om /fax to 968 24816743

A leading Business Group in Oman is looking for Sales Manager / Co-ordinator with 5-7 years experience in Bearings for their newly opened bearing and related products division. Contact 99428552

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INFORMATION TECH

Civil Engineer 6 years Exp as (Site Technical office Engineer, QS, Planning Engineer & Site Engineer) Professional @ AutoCAD, Sap, P3 & Office. Contact 91148708

Male, Gradate looking a job in IT –field experience in hardware, networking MCSE, CCNA. Contact 95850691 CCNA , CCNP & Juniper firewall certified IT professional with 7 years experience, expertise in network & security design, configuration, implementation & troubleshooting looking for suitable placement. Contact 97656607 Email: m.pan3110@gmail.com

Indian Male B-Tech Electrical 4+ yrs exp 2 yrs exp as QA/QC Engineer at Airport projects. Contact 96274846 B.Sc, Civil Engineer 2 years experience 3 months in Oman (Construction & management) Contact 93850440 / 95766841 Sri Lankan Quantity surveyor (male) with 7 years experience (including Gulf), looking for a suitable placement in Oman, available in Oman for personal interviews and discussions. # 91308391/ 96953676 Email msa.ifham@yahoo.com 24 Years male, 3 years experienced in Automobile as a Mechanical Supervisor, looking for a suitable post in Oman. Contact 93528186 Email sajinp89@gmail.com Mechanical Eng, young, Graduate, exp in steel fab, good comp, knowledge, Contact : 98905956 BS- Electronics 4.5 year experience of Power Generation presently working as superintendent, electrical ﬁeld services and D F S Ec of Cummins power generation in Pakistan. Contact details : 00968 97311871 / 00968 99594958 / 00923322388552 Email : shoaib.ismail.1985@gmail.com Telecom/ Engineering 5 years in GCC rich experience in AutoCAD Documentation, Looking for an immediate join. Contact 97411603 Email binu786@gmail.com Civil Diploma Engineer 21 years experience on building bridge, culvest factory building construction and 4 years in Oman, seeks suitable placement. Contact 97140857 Tunisian male Senior Surveyor 12 years exp. in Construction, looking for job. Contact 93298289 Email walid_benmaaouia@hotmail.fr

Indian male B-Tech Electrical 3 yrs exp 2 years exp in Airport projects. Contact 99195517 Indian male Mechanical Engineer 26 years having 2.5 years Sales Marketing experience, prefer to work related field. Contact 91152177 / 96468985 / 99339570 BE (Electrical & Electronic) have 4 years exp in Oman with MEDC/L Electrician, seeking a suitable placement. #93797378 / 94105074 Indian male: BTech, Electrical and Electronics having 3 years experience in operation and maintainance of EHV substation, projects, technical coordination,electrical designing and drafting,handled E autocad, Contact :95669828 Email: johncml007@gmail.com Diploma in Civil Engineer 14 years experience, 5 yrs in Oman with Omani D/L. Contact 99291789 Civil Engineer (Degree), 5 Yrs gulf experience with good construction skill, looking for suitable placement. Mobile: 93247929, Email:maislam03@hotmail.com B.Sc in Civil Engineer, 6 years experience in Construction field in UAE Dubai, having UAE driving license, seeking suitable placement. Contact 97125780 Indian female B-Tech(CSE) with around 2.5 years teaching & administration experience in Engineering College, looking for suitable position - Teaching/ Technical / Admin jobs. Proficient in C/ Java/ C++ programming. Contact 97268414 Email mejaida@gmail.com

ECE Electronic and Communication Engineering, looking for any suitable jobs. Indian male 22 years, Fresh candidates. #94236788 / 96563598

Degree Civil Engineer, 7 years experience in UAE, having valid UAE driving licence,currently available in visit visa. Phone: 93321785

Indian male 29 years Electrical and Plumbing 6 years experience in India and 6 years experience in India & 6 years experience in Oman, seeks suitable placement. #95402133

Planning Engineer having M Tech in Construction Management with 2 years experience. Currently employed for a reputed company construction company in Oman. Proﬁcient in Primavera P3 and P6. Mob; 98278801 / 99461643 e-mail id; asifkutiady@gmail.com

Indian male: 25, Electrical Engineer having 3years experience in Oman seeks a suitable position. Presently in Oman on Visit Visa. #93087043. Mechanical Engg 6 yrs exp D/L. Contact:93620426 Mechanical Engineer with 3 years experience in Sales & Marketing in India and having valid Omani driving license looking for suitable opening. Contact 96596482. Indian female, 23 Computer Science Engineer currently residing in Oman having a year experience in logistics ﬁeld is seeking a suitable placement. Contact 97700182 Email: queen.hins@gmail.com B.E Electrical & Electronics Indian male 28 yrs having 6 yrs experience in R& D (ISRO) and Electrical power transmission seeking suitable placement. Contact 98234211 Email: pravinsivan@live.in Planning Engineer- Civil-5 yrs exp, PRIMAVERA,MSP,SAP, holds D//L GSM:93011346 email dewani835@yahoo.co.in Infra Structure Engineer 10 yrs exp road, Bridge, ﬂy over. #95484776 Email joanjebaraj@gmail.com Indian male, B. Tech Civil Engineer, 3 years experience as Site engineer QS& AutoCAD, 1 year experience in Oman seeking suitable placement. Contact 98435902 / 99899423 Email: mailmckenny35@gmail.com Indian female, Post Graduated (Electronics) experience in Data entry and Documentation, seeks suitable placement. Contact 93972556 27 Years, male presently working as a Site Engineer (BE Mechanical) having 4 years experience in Erection & Fabrication of steel structures, seeking a suitable placement in Oman. Contact 93370241 Email: binuprofessional@gmail.com Civil Engineer 1 year Exp as (Design Engineer & Shop Drawing) professional @ AutoCAD, ETABS, Revit, Robote structural analysis. Contact : 91381068

Civil Engineer, has 7 years experience (5 years and a half in Iraq and one year and a half in Oman), resident of Oman, has an Omani driving License. Contact 96545891 Email ahm_k_m@yahoo.com B. Tech in Electrical & Electronics Indian male 27 years single 4.5 years experience as Electrical quality inspector in reputed heavy industry abroad currently in Muscat, On visit looking for suitable and immediate placement. #92521239 Email: electricalengineer.sk@gmail.com Mechanical Engineer western educated 25 year old Male looking for suitable placement with valid Omani driving license. Email aziz.qaiser@gmail.com Mechanical Technician 36 yrs Indian male 9 yrs Gulf experience 3 yrs in Oman with D/L, seeking suitable placement. Contact 96287511 Email maheshlazer@gmail.com

MEP Supervisor exp 15 years, HT, LT (exper.) with D/L, dp maintenance. Contact 96297274

EDUCATION 26 Years Indian female BA. B.Ed & MSW degree holder applying for Teaching & office administration post. Contact 94162888 Email sreelakshmi.kuttysree@gmail.com Indian female, BSc B.ED, fresher looking for a teacher’s job for secondary section from 5th to 8th for all subjects. #97645135 / 93023379 Indian female 26, M.Phil in Biotechnology with 1 year experience as an upper primary science Teacher. Excellent proﬁciency in English & Computers, seeking for a suitable opportunity in teaching & research ﬁeld. Currently on visit visa. Contact 92095993 / shobisekhar@gmail.com

HOSPITALITY Indian male 27 yrs BHMCT 3yrs experience as Senior Associate in food & beverage dept, seeking suitable placement. Contact 94359564 Indian male MBA in Hospital Mgmt bachelors in Hotel Mgmt training experience in Food & Beverage, Sales & Marketing. Contact 93038671

INFORMATION TECH IT Engineer Indian male 27 yrs 5 yrs Indian experience in Support Engineer IT service desk role in Senior technical support , on visit visa in Oman . Contact: 92933523, Email: manojp14@gmail.com Indian Male holding PMP & ITIL V3 expert certiﬁcations and having extensive IT industry experience is seeking senior level assignments in Delivery Management/Project Management/ Service Delivery Management in IT Infrastructure Management domain , with an organization of high repute preferably in IT industry. Contact number –96672109 / email id srikvrnm@gmail.com ERP/DBA IT Professional Indian Female having 6+ Years experience looking for immediate position GSM: 97384660. Indian female 23 years B.E Computer, seeking suitable placement. Contact 99010031 Graduation Complete Lady knowing MS Office, AutoCAD, Photoshop 3Ds Max, seeking for office assistant job. Contact 95365938 Indian male, MCA, MBA-HR, B.Com with 9.5 yrs. Exp. looking for a suitable opportunity as IT Project Head & SAP HR Consultant (Multi tasking) presently come on visit visa in Oman, Contact GSM : +968 92801761 E-mail : rishhi@msn.com

IT professional, Indian male Gradate, CCNA, CCNP, MCITP Exchange server 2010 with 1year experience now on visit visa seeking for suitable placement. Contact 99392339 Email: fayiskottikollath@hotmail.com Indian male 26 years MSC telecom (UK) B.Tech (EC) having 3 years experience in IT/Telecom seeks suitable placement.Contact 95285710 Email : prajith5678@gmail.com CCNA male 28 years with 4 years experience in system and network support, looking for job. Contact 98479807 Indian male, MCA, MBA-HR, B.Com with 9.5 yrs. Exp. looking for a suitable opportunity as IT Project Head & SAP HR Consultant (Multi tasking) presently come on visit visa in Oman, Contact GSM : +968 92801761 E-mail : rishhi@msn.com IT professional Indian Male ME in CSE, 12 years IT experience (6 months in Oman, 3 years in Dubai, Emirates Airlines/Project management, Software development in Dot Net, Training , Technical & Customer Support, Marketing) looking for suitable post, for immediate placement. Contact 96437794, email: ephin0204@gmail.com

Indian male with 12 years experience in accounting, admin, storekeeping and logistics. Contact 98186511 9 years experienced Indian male in procurement and purchase with oman D/L looking for suitable placement Contact: 95306431 Sales Manager having 15 years of experience in Retail management in Oman & Currently handling Electronics & home appliances, seeking suitable placement, Release available. Contact 93826379 id- marvelgeet@yahoo.com

Bangladeshi male 18 years GCC and 1 year Oman experience gifts shop, ﬂower sweet ART Décor designing, birth day, Wedding day and all gifts designing, speaking Arabic English, looking for a suitable job. Contact 96046514 27 Years male, MBA Supply Chain Management, 2.5 years experience, requires any suitable position in Warehouse, procurement, distribution, logistic department. Contact 93619846

MEDICAL Female MBBS doctor with 3 years experience seeks suitable position in Muscat region. Contact 91218141

Indian Male 42, B.Com Graduate, 19 years experience in AC,LCD, LED installation Manager seeking sales, service or Supervisor post, on visit visa. Contact 98044075 Mail markarmstrong20068@gmail.com

10 Years of Technical presales experience, Graduate from University of Huddersﬁeld UK, previous experience of working with ZTE, looking for job. Contact 91379396

41 Years Male, Bachelors, requires any suitable position in Accounts, warehouse/ Stores. Contact 98498276

Electrical Engineer, Indian, Female, with 10 years experience, 4 years in consultancy ﬁrms in UAE seeks suitable job in Muscat. Mob: 91279796

Indian male 24 years, having exp in Telecom as Team lead NOC Engg for 1.5 yrs, having certiﬁcation CCNA & MCTS, Looking for suitable placement it & Telecom & Oil ﬁeld. Contact 99689445 Email thousi4jb@gmail.com

Indian female 24 years, Bio Technology having 2 years experience, looking for a suitable placement in Bio Technology, Teaching ﬁeld and Hospital Management. Contact 97266071 Email myid.sruthi@gmail.com

Male 35 years, MCA having 15 years experience in Sale / service of electronics and software products like Vehicle tracking system tracking system (IVMS), speed limiter sophisticated IT related products seeks suitable change. Contact 93214096 Mail ID: balajimr2010@gmail.com

Chemical Manufacturer all type of Detergent and car care. Contact 98651593

MISCELLANEOUS

Indian Male, experience in Store/ Operation//Logistic/Coordinator having good communication skills, seeking suitable change. Contact 94355675

Indian male MBA having experience & Omani driving license, seeking suitable job. Contact 95493979 Indian male urgently looking for job of indoor sales store keeper having GCC experience with ﬂuency in English, Arabic. Contact 92893273 Indian male 24 yrs, B.Com 1 year experience in Sales, seeks placement in Sales. Contact 95147107 Indian male 37 having over 4 years of experience in Sales and Marketing ( cosmetics) valid Oman D/L, seeking for a suitable position. Contact 98493467 Indian male BBM 5 yrs exp in Sales & Marketing on visit visa immediate joining. Contact 93080380 Email vijay.05reva@gmail.com

Nursing caregiver, qualiﬁed & experienced Nurse & Assist Nurse seeks good placement at home / clinic. Contact 92989109 email: medicoport@gmail.com Indian Female B.Sc Nurse with MOH license having 3 year’s of experience, seeks placement. Contact 98574080

Indian MBA Male having 6+ years experience in Industrial Marketing Oman, seeking suitable position. Contact 96043079

Pharmacist with Ministry license, driving license. Contact 92937015

Indian male 37 yrs, having 6 yrs exp. in purchasing with D/L seeking suitable placement. Contact 99345732

Indian female GNM Nurse with MOH license 51/2” experience, job seeks in muscat.Contact92392075 Indian female Nurse with MOH license having 3 years experience now in Muscat on family visa searching for suitable job. Contact 98570710 Email: mariya.p.paul@gmail.com Sudanese female Doctor MOH license total 11 years experience 6 years in Oman seeking for job in private sector. Contact 95873610 Male Nurse with MOH license valid GCC driving license. Contact 93217438 / 91226236

SALES / MARKETING

Manager/Super 12+ yrs experienced Purchase Manager with D/L & release , seeks placement. Contact 97073942.

Indian male, MA, MBA, 7 yrs exp in sales & marketing seeks immediate job in Salalah. Contact 98451831

Indian male with 16 yrs exp in sales & mktg of various products in Oman & UAE currently working in Sohar is looking for a suitable placement having D/L excellent communication skills & can handle bigger responsibility with honesty dedication. Contact: 95521437

Indian MBA 15 Yrs exp as Managerial position FMCG. Contact 93893878

Civil Engineer 6 years Exp as (Site Technical office Engineer, QS, Planning engineer & Site Engineer) Professional @ AutoCAD, Sap, P3 & office. Contact no: 91148708

Mechanical Engineer Indian male having 10 years GCC experience in HVAC & MEP with valid Omani D/L, seeks suitable job in a reputed company. Contact 96093552

Indian male (B.Com) 11 years experience in India & 1 year plus experience in Oman in Purchase (local & International) EXPORTS/ logistics/LC procedures, seeks suitable placement. Contact 99185929

Indian male Nurse with MOH License having 6+ years experience, seeks placement. Contact 93435399 Email : jithu.das02@gmail.com

Q.C. Inspector 25 yrs experience in Chemical and food. # 92106143

Indian male B Tech Chemical Engineer, looking for suitable placement in Oman urgently. Email sarellayeshwanth@gmail.com/ vanabalaji@gmail.com

Pakistani male, looking for job. Contact 97058416

Indian male, having 15 years experience with 13 years in middle East, in RETAIL MANAGEMENT, dealing with furnishing division and well versed in customer services, sales training, purchasing and merchandising, with a valid Oman driving license, seeks suitable placement. Contact: 96016969 Mail: cjdindia2009@yahoo.in

26 Male, looking for the vacancy as a Procurement Officer or Office Coordinator. Having a valid Oman Driving License. Contact no. 93223577

SALES / MARKETING

Indian male 6 years experience in Insurance Claims working in Oman since 2008 valid Omani D/L. Education computer Graduate + Insurance Diploma + IELTS, looking for change only with reputed companies. Contact 93575036

MANAGER/ SUPER

ITIL, OCP, CRISC certiﬁed IT Professional with 20 yrs. exposure to Dubai & Oman markets having expertise in ERP, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, security, IT/Project Management, Citrix, Oracle etc. is looking for immediate placement. Contact: 95602424

MD. Hasan Habib Diploma in Electrical having 8 years experience (3 years in Oman MEP)# 95881358 Email habib.eng98@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS

An Indian male Nurse with MOH License is looking for a suitable placement. Contact 93028571 / 99764484

Young dynamic MBA Marketing Graduate, seeking suitable post. Contact 98744427 / 96909495 Indian male, 33 years, MBA (HR & Marketing) with 10 years excellent experience in wealth management sector in India, currently on visit visa, seeks suitable placement. Contact 97141479 / prajesh.mct@gmail.com Indian male, 8 yrs experience in Marketing and Branding. Available immediately for Opportunities. Contact 99502772 Indian male 32, holding valid driving license 4 years experience outdoor Sales IT and ready made, seeking suitable placement. Contact 93714977 Indian (M) 9 years exp in Oman as Sales ex & supervisor, purchaser in BLD material, spare parts steel & lathe workshop. Contact 94409070

Indian male,29, MBA(UK),BBM, with 5 years experience in Sales & Marketing (Automobiles) in a MNC in Oman, with Oman D/L, now on visit Visa in Dubai, seeks immediate placement, Contact: 0097150 5186073, email: abhilashravindran@outlook.com. 4 years experience in after marketing sales and services of heavy equipments, Diploma holder looking for belter opportunities. Contact 97630433, Email: athul_pkayamkalam007@yahoo. com Sales Manager having 15 years of experience in retail management in Oman and Currently handling electronics & home appliances, Seeking suitable placement release available. Contact 93826379 Email marvelgeet@yahoo.com Indian, 27 years B. Com experience 3 years marketing, 3 years procurement with Oman D/L, can join immediately Contact 96325262 Indian male with 16 yrs exp in sales & mktg of various products in Oman & UAE currently working in Sohar is looking for a suitable placement having D/L excellent communication skills & can handle bigger responsibility with honesty dedication. Contact: 95521437 Young graduate with Valid Omani Driving License, having local sales experience is looking for sales and marketing position with an opportunity to grow along with the company. Contact:97236452 Marketing Executive 10 years experience, 3 years in Oman, Oman D/L. Contact 99669137 MBA with 7 yrs experience in marketing looking for a suitable opening. Contact 94144139 Young Indian well experienced in Sales & Marketing ﬁeld, with UAE driving license seeks suitable placement in Oman. Contact 97319728

Indian male 6 years experience in Marketing and Sales, Waiting for Opportunities, having D/L. Contact 93387195

India female, 26, MBA, experience in media marketing and market research, looking for suitable opportunities in Communication/PR/ Branding, Valid D/L. Contact details: greycentral86@gmail.com

Indian male 33 yrs having 12 yrs experience in sales and marketing, among 5 yrs in Oman having Oman driving seeking suitable jobs. Contact 92757286

Indian male MBA Sales & Marketing, 7 years of experience holding Oman D/L, looking for a suitable position in the same. Contact 95475833

Female Age 39 Bachelor in Economics 15 years experience consumer banking, looking for suitable place. Contact 97331572

Indian male, MBA, 7 yrs exp in Sales, Marketing & operations, available immediately for opportunities. Contact 98823315