Times of Oman - November 9, 2016 by Muscat Media Group

WEDNESDAY November 9, 2016 9 Safar 1438 AH

FROM THE WORDS OF HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN

At the Opening Session of the 10th Summit of the Co-operation Council of the Arab Gulf States in Muscat, 1990

‘His Majesty’s Wisdom’ The Government has exerted tremendous efforts over recent years to create a favourable investment climate for the private sector and has spared no effort in offering facilities according to available resources.

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HEALTH COVER FOR ALL WORKERS A MUST In the first phase, the OCCI plans to ensure health benefits for workers in firms with more than 100 employees REJIMON K CHIEF REPORTER

reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: “Ethical” health cover should be provided to all private sector workers by 2018, the country’s chamber of com-

merce has told employers. A plan to ensure health cover across the private sector has been launched by the government body, the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In a notice issued on Tuesday, the OCCI urged ﬁrms to act according to the plan and provide health insurance coverage for all workers. Trade union bosses welcomed the news, and said that they had already held talks with the government to include health cover in new labour laws proposals, expected to be announced on November 20. In recent months, companies have been ditching their employee health cover beneﬁts and this has led to the “ethical” issue of some workers not able to afford treatment, according to an OCCI spokesman. >A4

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MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has sent a cable of congratulations to King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia on the occasion of his country’s National Day. In his cable, His Majesty the Sultan has expressed his sincere congratulations along with his best wishes of good health and happiness to King Sihamoni and the people of Cambodia further progress and prosperity. Turkey His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has received a cable of thanks from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey in reply to His Majesty’s congratulatory cable on the occasion of the 93th Anniversary of the Declaration of the Republic. In his cable, President Erdogan expressed his thanks for His Majesty’s congratulations. He stressed his conﬁdence to continue promoting the relations between the two countries, wishing His Majesty good health and happiness, and the Omani people further progress and welfare. -ONA

H O T E L WA I T R E S S K I L L I N G

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MUSCAT: “I want to see the killer. I want to know why he did this to my daughter.” These were the ﬁrst words of Alice Pamittan, mother of murdered Filipina hotel waitress Pinky Pamittan, when she ﬂew in to Oman. She was talking to Times of Oman at the arrival terminal of Muscat Airport yesterday, after securing a visa to travel to Oman and take her daughter’s body back home. “First I will go to the mortuary, see my daughter and then to the police station and the embassy,” Alice added. Alice, who is work-

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INDIA

Modi scraps notes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced demonetisation of Rs1,000 and Rs 500 notes. >A3,8

MARKET

Pact for oil block ing in Jordan, ﬂew from Amman yesterday morning to follow up on case procedures and body repatriation. >A5

BP and Oman Oil Company Exploration and Production signed an agreement with the Government of the Sultanate. >B1

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Those who wish to sign up for any training programme, we advise to check the legitimacy of the course or refer to the department at the ministry to get details on the programme. Ministry of Manpower

M&S closure plans won’t affect Oman last year their franchise business made a proﬁt of £87 million. Marks & Spencer’s Chief Executive Officer was reported as saying that the retail group will close 30 clothing and home shops in the United Kingdom and convert dozens more into food stores.

Marks & Spencer International said they were fully

affected by today’s proposal.

Loss-making He also said Marks & Spencer plans to close loss-making shops in 10 international markets, including China and France. The announcements came as M&S reported falling sales and proﬁts in the six months ended September. In total, it is estimated that M&S will have about 60 fewer clothing and home stores in ﬁve years’ time.

Focus “Working together with our longstanding partner Al Futtaim, we will focus on improving our customers’ experience and driving proﬁtability. Customers can continue to shop with us at our store in Oman.” “Going forward, we propose to operate with fewer wholly-owned markets and will have a greater focus on our established joint ventures and franchise partnerships,” the official said. The official further stated that

Plans to shut It also plans to shut 53 international stores, representing more than a quarter of international stores that Marks & Spencer fully owns, including all 10 in China, half of its stores in France and all of its shops in Belgium, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania and Slovakia, putting around 2,100 jobs at risk. Currently, Marks & Spencer has only one store in Oman, located in City Centre Muscat.

committed to their franchise partnership with Al Futtaim, including their store in Oman

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deeba@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Marks & Spencer, a global clothing and food retail giant based in the United Kingdom, said its plans to shut stores in different countries worldwide will not affect the Omani market. An official from Marks & Spencer International said they were fully committed to their franchise partnership with Al Futtaim, including their store in Oman, which is operated by Al Futtaim and will remain un-

MINISTRY OF MANPOWER

Advertising bar on unapproved private training institution plans

Times News Service MUSCAT: Private training institutions have been barred from advertising for training programmes without obtaining the proper licenses from the Ministry of Manpower. The ministry has issued a statement directed towards training institutes, asking them to refrain from advertising their programmes without prior approval. “The ministry (has) realised lately that private training institutes are continuing to advertise and promote their programmes and services in local papers, advertising media and social media without prior approval from the ministry,” said the statement.

“We urge all private training institutes to follow the directives and refrain from advertising before receiving an approval and abstain from executing training activities prior to obtaining an official approval from the Department of Private Training Establishments,” added the ministry. Following executive regulations regarding private training institutions (490/2010) the penalty for advertising a training programme without prior ministry approval could result in revoking the licence to practice the trade. “Those who wish to sign up for any training programme, we advise to check the legitimacy of the course or refer to the department at the ministry to get details on the programme,” said the ministry.

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Oman-India trade grows MUSCAT: Said bin Saleh Al Kiyoumi, Chairman of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) announced at a press conference yesterday that the OCCI will organise a two-day 5th Arab-Indian Partnership Conference at Barr al Jissah Resort from December 14. The OCCI chairman said that His Highness Sayyid Kamil bin Fahd Al Said, Assistant SecretaryGeneral at the office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Cabinet Affairs will patronise over the opening ceremony of the conference.He said the trade and investment between Oman and India continues to grow as there are a lot of Indian investment in the Sultanate. -ONA

PACDA PERSONNEL PUT OUT TWO FIRES

Firefighters put out flames that had engulfed a house in Khasab in the governorate of Musandam, without any injuries, the Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance said in a tweet (left). In another incident, 13 sheds caught fire in Liwa industrial area in North Al Batinah on Monday. Firefighters extinguished the blaze without recording any injuries, the Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance said in another tweet.

To include their names in His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said’s portrait for the 46th National day, 51,749 people registered yesterday. On Facebook, 67,000 people viewed it while the website recorded 2,200 page views.

Indian expats in shock over notes withdrawal In a shock address, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that INR500 and INR1,000 notes would have no value as of Tuesday midnight

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reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Money changers in Oman last night stopped taking INR500 and INR1,000 notes and many Indians living here have expressed their shock at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s sudden scrapping of the high value notes. India last night axed the two biggest denomination notes in a bid to tackle black money, which Prime Minister Modi said was a

barrier to the country’s growth. In a shock address, Modi announced that INR500 and INR1,000 notes would have no value as of Tuesday midnight, while attempting to assure Indians that “your money is still your money.” Modi also ordered closure of all banks and post offices on Wednesday in the country and asked Indians to be patient as the new rules took effect. He also promised to roll out new notes so that genuine, “clean” money could replace the illicit

money that he said fuels corruption and is responsible for India’s poor transparency rating in global markets. Modi said the notes of INR500 and INR1,000 “will not be legal tender from midnight tonight” and these will be “just worthless pieces of paper”. “People holding notes of INR500 and INR1,000 can deposit them in their banks and post ofﬁce accounts from November 10 until December 30,” Modi said in his speech. According to Indian government data, there are 16.5 billion INR500 notes and 6.7 billion INR1,000 notes in circulation now. Money exchange houses across the Sultanate had already stopped taking the notes by early evening yesterday. “Since the currency has been demonetised, we cannot accept the notes here in Oman,” Tonny George Alexander, Director of Oman UAE Exchange, said.

E L E M E N TA RY S E C T I O N

ISG celebrates Annual Day There was a whirl of movement on the stage as the little ones performed graceful dances, waving pompoms and ribbons to the tune of lilting music.

Times News Service MUSCAT: Indian School Al Ghubra (ISG) held its 26th Annual Day on November 3 to celebrate the talent of students of the kindergarten section and Classes 1 and 2. The programme commenced

51,749 register on Tuesday for campaign

with the Royal Anthem of Oman followed by the National Anthem of India. Dr. Madhurima Nundy graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The cultural extravaganza began with the tiny tots of KG 1 and KG 2 staging the play ‘Cinderella.’

Eye-catching The colourful and eye-catching costumes and smiling faces made it an enchanting experience for the parents and well-wishers, who had come in large numbers to witness the show. The students of Classes 1 and 2 left a deep impact on the audience with the Musical ‘Hold on Together’ as it conveyed a message most relevant to the times we live in. They imaginatively presented the dire situation the Mother Earth is in at the moment due to various forms of pollution.

Philip Koshy, general manager at Modern Exchange, said that they have also stopped accepting the notes. “As we are outside India, it would be difficult for us to accept the notes,” Philip added. Rahul Sourav, relationship manager at State Bank of Travancore (SBT) in Oman at the Global Money Exchange, said until further notice, they won’t accept any INR500 and INR1,000 notes. “We can’t accept the notes now. Will wait till further notice,” he added. Meanwhile, many expatriates panicked after hearing the news. “I have a few notes with me which I brought here while coming back last week after holidays. Now, I can’t do anything with it. It’s a shock…,” Sunil Kumar K, a businessman in Muscat, said. Anitha Johnson, a homemaker in Muscat, also said that she is worried after hearing the decision. “This is a surprise. I had some notes worth OMR30. Now, what will I do?,” Anitha added.

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The second place was shared by Yasser Al Dhanki and Abdul Kareem Al Maimani, while Ali Al Marshudi and Abdul Majeed Al Balushi came third. The jury’s prize was awarded to Salman Al Hajri. The honorary award went to Indian artist Kenak Mitra and Egyptian artist Hani Faruq. 24th Annual Arts Exhibition

Helping people to help themselves: Makken start-ups programme Trainers have started voluntarily training people on how to market their brands

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MUSCAT: More than 30 families have started beneﬁting from a major programme called ‘Makken,’ which aims to provide more than 2,000 families in Al Amerat with a chance to start up their own businesses. Trainers have started voluntarily training people on how to market their brands and present

their products, according to Sami Al Haj, head of the groups’ Media Committee. After two days of workshops, 34 women were honoured at a graduation ceremony and got a chance to exhibit their products at a gallery under the patronage of Shura member Ahmed Al Mashari. “The women were very shy at ﬁrst, but after the short course, they became very outspoken and showed promising skills in marketing and communication,” Al Haj said. Last week, the group organised another workshop in cooperation with the Omani voluntary group “Lecturers Without Borders” to teach entrepreneurs the art of marketing and conducting feasibility studies. “Makken’s target is to achieve total ﬁnancial independence for these families by end-2017,” Al Haj stated.

“Young businessmen need more education before approaching government-funded programmes like Raffd,” Al Haj explained, adding that all courses are free of charge and open for anyone to register in. Al Haj further explained that this initiative is restricted to Al Amerat only, but that he is planning to expand it to include other parts of Muscat. Nasser Al Tubi, a trainer, said the programme needs more support from local companies and investors. Al Tubi was recently selected by ‘Tasis,’ a national initiative to support and fund.

HELPING OUT: After two days of workshops, 34 women were honoured at a graduation ceremony and

got a chance to exhibit their products at a gallery under the patronage of Shura member Ahmed Al Mashari. – Supplied photo N AT I O N A L D AY

24TH ANNUAL ARTS EXHIBITION

‘Godfather of fine arts’ honoured BeaconHouse School welcomes ‘I Love the Sultan’ campaign

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MUSCAT: Oman’s most prominent artist Anwar Sonia Al Zadjali won the grand prize on Monday at the 24th Annual Arts Exhibition. Tens of paintings by the country’s most recognised artists were displayed at the headquarters of the Omani Society for Fine Arts. “Al Zadjali is the godfather of ﬁne arts in the Sultanate and he undoubtedly deserves to win,” said Khalil Al Rawahi, an administrative media person at the society. Other winners The event was held under the patronage of Abdul Aziz Al Rawas, advisor to His Majesty the Sultan for Cultural Affairs. A number of artists were hon-

PATRON: The event was held under the patronage of Abdul Aziz Al Rawas, advisor to His Majesty the Sultan for Cultural Affairs.

oured during the event, which was attended by art professors and experts in the ﬁeld. Ali bin Sulaiman Al Jabri and Inaam Al Lawati secured the ﬁrst place. The second place was shared by Yasser Al Dhanki and Abdul

Kareem Al Maimani, while Ali Al Marshudi and Abdul Majeed Al Balushi came third. The jury’s prize was awarded to Salman Al Hajri. The honorary award went to Indian artist Kenak Mitra and Egyptian artist Hani Faruq.

FIVE-MONTH EVENT

Indian Festival from November 15 Times News Service MUSCAT: For the ﬁrst time, a ﬁve month-long ‘Festival of India’ is scheduled to take place in four major cities of Oman. The festival which begins on November 15, will go on until March 2017, in Muscat, Sur, Sohar and Salalah, Indian Embassy officials announced on Monday. The Indian Embassy, with the support of Ministry of Culture, Government of India, will bring Indian artistes for the event. The festival will comprise Indian ballet and folk dances, Indian instrumental music, an exhibition of Indian calligraphy, a food festival and a fashion show. The inaugural event will be organised at Al Bustan Palace Hotel. “The festival is being organ-

ANNOUNCEMENT: The festival is being organised with a view to present to the people of Oman glimpses of Indian culture. –Shabin E

ised with a view to present to the people of Oman glimpses of Indian culture, representing diverse traditions of Indian heritage,” Indra Mani Pandey, ambassador of India to the

Sultanate of Oman said. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the number of Indians in Oman was pegged at 695,251 in October 2016.

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deeba@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: ‘I Love the Sultan’ campaign has created a huge buzz among all the schools in Muscat and the Muscat Media Group’s (MMG’s) latest stop, the BeaconHouse School System was equally responsive and excited about the nationwide campaign. Zeba Masood, the principal of the school, was delighted and said her students will enthusiastically support the campaign. “The Times of Oman’s idea of paying tribute to the His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said is not only brilliant, but extremely unique. We wholeheartedly congratulate the team to come up with this interesting campaign to show unity, strength, support and appreciation for the His Majesty and his beautiful nation. Thank you for being with us and we shall look forward to such interactions in future as well.” “Hopefully, all our students and staff will join hands with the Times of Oman to celebrate the 46th National Day with grace and fervour. Long live His Majesty and long live Oman.” Through the ‘I Love the Sultan’ initiative, MMG has visited several schools around Muscat and the BeaconHouse School System proved to be an absolute delight. Richard Pakenham, chief sales and marketing officer at MMG addressed the huge gathering of excited students, who had been

waiting in anticipation. “It’s wonderful to see you all gathered here for a great cause, to show your love to the His Majesty, the Sultan. For the National Day, which is a couple of weeks away, we have planned something very special and unique. We are using all of our media channels, our newspapers, websites, mobile channels, and applications to invite everybody in the country to register their names, which will then be included in a beautiful portrait of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said.” Extra special “Along with the great prizes, which your parents can win, we are doing something extra special for the schools, for the class within any one of the schools that manages to generate the highest number of names, will be rewarded to come together at a beautiful restaurant in Muscat for a big party with the classmates, parents and teachers.” “Besides this, a mural of the portrait of His Majesty will be created with all your names on it and that will be displayed at a prime location in the country for generations to see.” With over a whopping 50,000 registrations, the campaign has been very successful and students in all schools are very excited about the initiative, with registrations rising by the minute. In addition to the registrations,

some students have gone an extra mile and drawn portraits of His Majesty and sent them to the MMG office. Pratham Chawdhry, a grade 7 student from the Indian School Al Ghubra and M. Aashika, a student of grade three at the Indian School Nizwa have drawn beautiful portraits of His Majesty to celebrate the occasion. Anyone who registers will also be entered into the biggest-ever prize draw from MMG, with OMR25,000 worth of gifts to be won. These include a brand new Nissan Xtrail, diamonds, several iPhone7s, a luxury family holiday thanks to the major sponsorship partners, including Suhail Bahwan automobile, Malabar Gold & Diamonds and Sheraton Oman hotel. “I Love the Sultan” is an innovative digital campaign that will create a portrait for His Majesty using the names of hundreds of thousands of residents, Omani and expatriates, alike. The portrait will be published in the National Day edition of the Times of Oman and uploaded on all its social media platforms and website. With the campaign, MMG aims to register about 100,000 participants in this biggest ever campaign organised by the group. Following the resounding initial success of the Times of Oman’s ‘I Love the Sultan’ campaign, the ‘Saarab’ augmented reality application (app) has been launched in order to make it easier for people to participate in this campaign. Times of Oman readers can participate by registering their names online via the link www.timesofoman.com/extra/ilovethesultan or visit www.timesofoman.com and click the banners.

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A1 First phase will involve companies with more than 100 staff “Business should be informed about this and consider it when studying their future projects,” the OCCI notice stated. The plan is expected to be implemented over a number of phases and the chamber of commerce hopes it can be rolled out by early 2018. The ﬁrst phase will involve consultation with companies that have more than 100 employees to ensure cover for all staff. This phase is expected to start in early 2018, according to the OCCI. According to the plan, the second phase will include companies which have between 50 and 100 employees. “Big companies are already doing it. However, some small companies are skipping to provide the insurance coverage for workers,”

Ahmed Al Hooti, the OCCI member, said. The OCCI member added that they will be urging companies to implement health insurance schemes for their employees as it an “ethical” move. He said: “Well-known big private companies in Oman make sure they provide their employees with health insurance but some are not committed to it so we need to instruct them to do so. It is an ethical move,” he said. The OCCI member added that during such tough economic times, some companies pull out of providing some employee beneﬁts like health insurance, reduce the salary or sack the employee. “They’d rather remove the insurance,” he said, explaining that expatriates will be mostly affected by such decisions as Omanis still

have the option to visit the free public health care centres. Recently, medics and insurers conﬁrmed that private sector companies are excluding chronic and common medical conditions from health insurance plans due to austerity measures. According to government data, in the private sector, there are 215,109 Omanis working, while the number of expatriates is 1,764,059, as of the end of September 2016. The OCCI’s statistics report shows that there are 75 consulting offices, 374 International companies and 1,887 Excellent level companies registered with the chamber. Philip K Philip, group CEO of Muscat Insurance Company and Muscat Life Assurance Company, said: “Companies should do this

voluntarily. Insurance ﬁrms have products suited for small companies and big companies,” he added. Workers stranded Shameer PTK, an Indian social worker, said: “On an average, we come across at least ﬁve cases of workers stranded in hospital every week only because they don’t have health insurance coverage,” Shameer said. “We say that every worker should be provided health insurance coverage.” Currently, Shameer is looking for charity to foot the bills of a worker who is stranded in hospital without insurance coverage. “The bill is worth more than OMR2,000. His sponsor is not responding. Hospital has told us that he can be discharged. Now,

we have to look for money. He was admitted to hospital following a cardiac arrest,” Shameer added. A trade union leader in Oman said that health care for all workers in the private sector has to be made mandatory. “Earlier, the same issue was discussed in the meetings convened for drafting the new labour law. I am hopeful that it will be included in the new labour law,” the trade union leader added. One group of employees said their company has set aside only OMR25 each year, for two years, to cover a worker’s health needs. “If we fall ill and the bills at the hospital go above OMR50, then the extra sum will be deducted from our salary,” one worker said. There are around 500 workers in the company and the scheme is

the same for all staff. “Recently, one of the workers was suffering from allergic problems. He had to visit the hospital. The bills crossed OMR25. The extra OMR13.770 was deducted from his salary. His salary is only OMR70 after cuts,” the workers added. “We always pray that we do not fall ill,” one worker added. Article 33 of Oman Labour Law states that the employer must provide his employees with access to medical facilities in the establishment and he shall, if the number of his employees in one place or one country exceeds one hundred, employ a qualiﬁed nurse for providing medical aid and shall assign a doctor to visit and treat them in the place prepared by him for such purpose.

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MUSCAT: Almost 200 expatriate workers were arrested this month in Al Buraimi for violating the Labour Law, the Ministry of Manpower reported. In a press release, the ministry said it arrested 193 labourers. “Most of the violations (92) were recorded in the commercial licenses,” the ministry said. Out of the arrested, 86 were found to be absconding workers and 28 were ﬁred from their jobs. During October, 79 expatriates in Al Buraimi were deported, 55 were working in commercial jobs, 13 in private jobs and 11 in the agricultural ﬁeld.

“I am not at all aware of what has happened to my daughter. I only know that my daughter had a tragic death and one culprit has confessed to committing the crime to the police,” Alice added. “I have to get all papers. If everything is done, then in the coming days, I will accompany the body to Manila,” Alice added. Pinky, who was working as a supervisor at a hotel in Qurum, had gone missing during the last week of October. On October 27, the hotel management reported her missing at Baushar police station. Police in Baushar launched an investigation and her body was

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found dumped in a wadi behind the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque on October 28. A Royal Oman Police said that a number of men had been detained over the alleged sexual assault and murder of Pinky and added that one of the men had confessed to the crime and had been arrested. On November 2, police told Times of Oman that Pinky’s alleged killer was a colleague who confessed to murdering her after claiming they had a row over money. On November 6, Alice and her family had a remembrance party for Pinky, on what would have been her 32nd birthday.

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Oman, Jordan to promote cooperation 102,965 surgeries MUSCAT: His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers received yesterday Dr. Mohammad Mahmoud Al Thneibat, Deputy Prime Minister for Services and Minister of Education in Jordan. He is currently in the Sultanate to participate in the 28th Arab Scout Conference, being hosted by the Sultanate. During the meeting, the Jordanian guest conveyed the greetings of King Abdullah II of Jordan to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said along with his best wishes of success to His Majesty the Sultan, and the Omani people further progress. Sayyid Fahd reviewed the march of cooperation between the two

countries and the keenness of two sides to promote them in a number of spheres. Sayyid Fahd pointed out to the importance of exchanging expertise to serve the joint interests. He

also touched on the Scout Conference and the Sultanate’s continuous encouragement for the youth in this important ﬁeld. Conversation during the meeting dealt with the ﬁelds of bilateral

cooperation, particularly the education sector, which enjoys a great interest in the two countries as it is a basic pillar for the sustainable development, as well as qualifying a generation that is capable of coping with the latest developments of the era, in addition to reviewing a number of issues and developments at the regional and international arenas. On his turn, the Dr. Al Thneibat expressed the sincere desire to promote relations. He affirmed the appreciation of his country’s leadership, government and people to the Sultanate’s positive role under the leadership of His Majesty the Sultan in serving issues of the nation and maintaining peace and stability efforts everywhere. -ONA

performed in Oman last year MUSCAT: About 102,965 minor to major surgeries were performed at the hospitals and health centres in the Sultanate, as per the health statistical bulletin issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information. The number of major surgeries stood at 46,364 compared to 56,601 minor surgeries. The biggest number of surgical operations in 2015 was performed at Khoula Hospital - 7,109 major surgeries or 15.3 per cent of the total number of major surger-

ies performed in the Sultanate. The number of minor surgeries performed by the health centres stood at 12,523 or 22.1 per cent of the minor surgeries performed in the Sultanate. As per the bulletin, the number of outpatient visits by Omanis at the Ministry of Health institutions stood at 14,593,280 ; an average of 6.2 per individual. The number of outpatients visits by expatriates stood at 783,223 ; an average of 0.4 visit per person in 2015. -ONA

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HONOUR

Sunaidi gets Order Work on Mall of of the Rising Sun Oman to start soon TOKYO: Dr. Ali bin Mas’oud Al Sunaidi, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Planning (SCP), was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun - Golden & Silver Star, in recognition of his contributions in promoting economic relations and mutual understanding between the government of the Sultanate of Oman and Japan. The award ceremony was held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, and the Order had been conferred by Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan. Those receiving the abovementioned Order, had got an opportunity to meet the Emperor of Japan. In a statement to Oman News Agency (ONA), Dr. Al Sunaidi expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the Government of Japan for this generous gesture. He also stressed the depth of the Oman - Japan relations

MUSCAT: Majid Al Futtaim Properties announced yesterday that it will soon start the construction work of Mall of Oman, set to be the Sultanate’s ﬂagship destination for retail, leisure and entertainment.

Dr. Ali bin Mas’oud Al Sunaidi, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Planning (SCP). – ONA

in all fields. In addition to that, the economic relations between the two friendly countries have grown dramatically especially during the past 10 years. -ONA

Retail pioneer The regional retail pioneer has appointed Sarooj Construction, along with its specialist subcontractors, to undertake the enabling and highways works of the super-regional mall, as part of Phase One. The contractor will start construction works imminently having set a number of key milestones which will enable the commencement of the mall’s construction works in early 2017, said a statement from the company. The initial works include: bulk excavations, retaining walls, utility diversions followed by major road and bridge construction around interchange number 6 of

the Muscat Expressway. The super-regional mall project is part of a wider OMR515 million investment in Oman by Majid Al Futtaim. When opened in 2020, Mall of Oman will be the biggest and most integrated destination for shopping, leisure and entertainment in the Sultanate. Ghaith Shocair, the chief executive (Shopping malls) at Majid Al Futtaim Properties, said the Group has enhanced its businesses in the Sultanate to be the leader in providing the best marketing and entertainment experience. He added that the Group will build two more malls namely City Centre Sohar and My City Centre Sur. The projects are part of the government’s national tourism strategy 2040 which aims at achieving 6 per cent growth in the contribution of the tourism sector to the GDP and doubling the number of visitors to 5 million per anum. -ONA

Report on women’s groups reviewed The Working Group reviewed the most important stages of the report preparation and the ﬁeld visits by the group for a number of women’s associations

MUSCAT: State Council yesterday discussed the report of the working group of the mechanism to develop the role of women’s associations. The 15th meeting was chaired by Dr. Yahya bin Mahfoudh Al Mantheri, Chairman of the State Council. Dr. Suad bint Mohammed Al Lawatiya, Deputy State Council

Chairman and Head of the Working Group reviewed the most important stages of the report preparation and the field visits by the group for a number of women’s associations. The meeting discussed the issue of providing a presentation by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries to the State Council for the development of food security system. Council’s role The State Council Chairman stressed that the presentation is part of the ongoing coordination between the Council and various government units in order to clarify the efforts made by the government and to support and strengthen the Council’s role in enriching the discourse around it, in implementation of the directives of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said aimed at strengthening communication between State institutions. The meeting touched on a number of reports, including the first coordination meeting between the Council of Ministers and the State Council Office, held on May 15, 2016 and the report of the first general session of the first sitting of the second legis-

lative term (2016/2017) of the Arab Parliament. The meeting reviewed the report of the Secretariat General of the Council on the number of general meetings, office meetings, meetings of the standing committees, and the report of the committee on education and research activities, as well as reviewing a report on ﬁeld visits to the State Council by students of government schools. The meeting reviewed the recommendations issued at the conclusion of the Third Conference of Arab Parliamentarians on Arab childhood, forwarded by the Foreign Ministry, Report of the World Economic Forum on the future of jobs (a strategy for employment, skills and labour force for the 4th industrial revolution) forwarded by the Ministry of Higher Education. The meeting also reviewed a statistics on the work Coordination and Follow-up Department at the Office of the Secretary General, during 1st annual sitting of the 5th term and the report submitted by the Centre for Information and Research on the bi-annual report of the monitoring and statistics department. -ONA

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Novel new service on Oman Mubashir Channel launched MUSCAT: The Public Authority for Radio and TV launched novel new service on Oman Mubashir Channel on the occasion of the 46th National Day. The service includes a package of news in brief and highlights that are aired every hour from the News Centre of the News Sector with effect from November 2016. The novel news service may be viewed at Oman Mubashir round the clock at 10.00, 1.00 pm, 4.00 pm, 9.00 pm and 12.00 midnight besides the basic news bulletins

that are aired at the general channel and Oman Mubashir namely 11.00 am, 12.00 noon, Oman News at 5.00 pm, 10.00 pm, 1.00 pm and 7.00 pm in English, in addition to the cultural bulletin at 8.00 pm on Oman Mubashir and the Cultural Channel. The novel news service focuses on local news and seeks to enhance media interaction with citizens in different wilayats. The service covers the activities by official and non-official organisations. It also traces the regional

and international developments. Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al Harrasi, Chairman of the Public Authority for Radio and TV said in a statement to Oman News Agency (ONA) that the news service which was launched on Oman TV enhances the visual media coverage, conveys the local events at the different governorates and coincides with the 46th National Day anniversary under the wise leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said. -ONA

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REGION POST-SANCTIONS

Total signs first western energy deal with Iran PARIS: France’s Total has signed a deal with Iran to further develop its part of the world’s largest gas field, becoming the first western energy company to sign a major deal with Tehran since the lifting of international sanctions earlier this year. Total confirmed on Tuesday it had signed a heads of agreement with National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) for the Phase 11 development of South Pars. The SP11 project will progress in two stages, the first costing an estimated $2 billion, Total said. Chief Executive Officer Patrick Pouyanne, who has taken some major investment decisions in recent years despite one of the sector’s longest downturns, said the agreement “resulted in an attractive commercial framework.” Total said it would operate the SP11 project and have a 50.1 per cent stake in it. Petropars, a subsidiary of the National Iranian Oil Company, will have a 19.9 per cent stake while state-China National Petroleum Corp will have a 30 per cent stake. The development will have a production capacity of 1.8 billion cubic feet per day, or 370,000 barrels of oil equivalent, with output to be fed into Iran’s gas network. — Reuters

Iraqi militias plan to seize army airbase west of Mosul Capturing the town of Tal Afar and its airbase would help cut IS supply lines between Mosul and its Syrian territories

BAGHDAD: A coalition of mainly Iraqi militias advancing on the ISheld town of Tal Afar plans to seize a nearby military airbase from the militants, the ﬁrst time the forces have targeted such a base, militia officials said on Tuesday. The Hashid Shaabi (Popular Mobilisation) paramilitary forces are deployed in the arid region west of Mosul as part of a wider military campaign to retake the largest city under IS control in Iraq or neighbouring Syria. The town of Tal Afar, and its airbase, are located on the highway west of Mosul. Capturing them would help cut IS supply lines between Mosul and its Syrian ter-

YEMEN

Al Qaeda militants killed ADEN: Arab coalition forces killed six Al Qaeda militants and arrested four others during a raid in southern Yemen on Tuesday, residents and a security official said. The raid took place at a village west of the city of Mukalla on the Arabian Sea, the Yemeni security official told Reuters. The Arab coalition was formed early in 2015 to ﬁght

Yemen’s Houthi group after it took control of the capital Sanaa and forced the internationally recognised government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi to ﬂee into exile. Taking advantage of Yemen’s 20-month-old conﬂict, several hundred Al Qaeda extremists have seized swathes of territory in rural and tribal areas of the impoverished country. — Reuters

DEADLY ATTACK: Smoke rises during clashes in the town of Bashiqa, east of Mosul, during an operation to attack IS militants in Mosul, Iraq, on Tuesday. – Reuters

ritories, and offer a base for the Hashid’s stated plan ultimately to take their battle with IS into Syria. “Now we are 25km (15 miles) from the Tal Afar air base,” said Kareem Alewi, a commander of one of Hashid Shaabi brigades and a member of the Badr Organisation, the most powerful force within the paramilitary alliance. “Tal Afar airbase has strategic importance for us considering that it’s on the Iraq-Syrian border, so it will be a general base for all factions of the Hashid Shaabi and

it will be the launch pad for these forces to protect the Syrian-Iraqi borders,” he told Reuters. He said it would be the first military base controlled by the Hashid, who could take their fight across the frontier once Mosul is taken. “If Iraq is liberated, no doubt our second goal will be to pursue Daesh (IS) inside Syria,” he said. A spokesman for another force in the Hashid Shaabi, the Kata’ib Hezbollah, confirmed that control of the airbase at Tal Afar was a “one of our basic aims”.

Jafaar Al Hussaini suggested the base could then be handed over to Iraqi security forces rather than retained by the Hashid force. “The issue may be decided later, and we have many options,” he said. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al Abadi has sought to calm fears that the operation to recapture Tal Afar would ignite sectarian tension, or escalate problems with Turkey, saying the attacking force will reflect the town’s religious and ethnic make-up. Hussaini said there was no final agreement for the Hashid Shaabi to go into Tal Afar, but it had two brigades made up of Turkmens originally from the town who could take part “to overcome the sensitivities over the liberation of Tal Afar”. “They could carry out this operation, as part of the Hashid Shaabi,” he said. “The two brigades could participate with the security forces entering Tal Afar.” Alewi, the Badr commander, said Hashid forces cut the road west from Tal Afar to Syria early on Tuesday and were now focusing on the airbase and the town. Tal Afar has a large concentration of IS fighters and is believed to be heavily fortified, but Alewi said it could be taken with relative

ease. “The Hashid Shaabi force is a conquering force, a major force which has brigades, weapons, lethal rockets... and has the ability to advance quickly,” he said. 295 abducted Meanwhile, the United Nations human rights organisation said that IS militants abducted 295 former Iraqi Security Forces members near the militant stronghold of Mosul and also forced 1,500 families to retreat with them from Hammam Al Alil town. “People forcibly moved or abducted, it appears, are either intended to be used as human shields or - depending on their perceived affiliations - killed,” said Ravina Shamdasani, spokeswoman for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. About 100 of the former ISF ofﬁcers were taken at around midnight on November 3 from Mawaly village, which is about 20km (12 miles) west of Mosul. A further 195 were abducted between November 1 and November 4 from villages in Tal Afar district. The abducted families were being taken from their town to Mosul airport, Shamdasani said. “The fate of these civilians is unknown for the moment,” she told a UN brieﬁng in Geneva. — Reuters

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INDIA U T TA R P R A D E S H A S S E M B LY E L E C T I O N S

Mulayam, Lalu in Delhi, alliance talks likely NEW DELHI: Key leaders of the ‘Janata Parivar’ outﬁts, including Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav and RJD chief Lalu Prasad have arrived here and may meet amid efforts for forging an alliance ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.

Sharad Yadav (Janata Dal-United), Ajit Singh (Rashtriya Janata Dal), besides Shivpal Yadav, who heads SP’s UP unit and is a keen votary of the alliance, are also here. “Meetings of senior leaders of different parties with Mulayam may happen,” a senior leader said. -PTI

Rs500, Rs1,000 notes no more legal tender Prime Minister Narendra Modi said people holding notes of Rs500 and Rs1,000 can deposit the same in their bank and post

DISCONTINUED: Rs500 and Rs1,000 notes which were discontinued

from Tuesday midnight, in a bid to tackle corruption. - PTI

office accounts from November 10 till December 30

NEW DELHI: Taking the nation by surprise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday night announced demonetisation of Rs1,000 and Rs500 notes with effect from midnight, making these notes invalid in a major assault on black money, fake currency and corruption. In his ﬁrst televised address to the nation, Modi said people hold-

ing notes of Rs500 and Rs1,000 can deposit the same in their bank and post office accounts from November 10 till December 30. In his 40-minute address, ﬁrst in Hindi and later in English, the prime minister said the notes of Rs500 and Rs1,000 “will not be legal tender from midnight tonight” and these will be “just worthless piece of paper.” However, he said that all notes in lower denomination of Rs100, Rs50, Rs20, Rs10, Rs5, Rs2 and Re1 and all coins will continue to be valid. He also announced that new notes of Rs2,000 and Rs500 will be introduced. ATM

withdrawals will be restricted to Rs2,000 per day and withdrawals from bank accounts will be limited to Rs10,000 a day and Rs 20,000 a week. Banks will remain closed on Wednesday and some ATMs will also not function on Wednesday (tomorrow) and day after as Reserve Bank of India stocks banks and ATM machines with lower denomination notes, Modi said. He expressed conﬁdence that the staff of banks and post offices will rise to the occasion to introduce the new order within the available time. He also expressed conﬁdence that political parties,

workers, social organisations and the media will go further than the government in making it a success. Besides depositing money in bank accounts, the Rs500 and Rs1,000 notes can also be exchanged with lower denomination currency notes at designated banks and post offices on production of valid government identity cards like PAN, Aadhaar and Election Card from November 10 to November 24 with a daily limit of Rs4,000. Those unable to deposit Rs1,000 and Rs500 notes till December 30 this year can do so in designated RBI offices till March 31 next year after ﬁlling a declaration form along with proof and reasons, the prime minister said. Rs500 and Rs1,000 notes will be valid for transactions related to booking of air tickets, railway bookings, government bus ticket counters and hospitals till the midnight of November 11 and 12. “Banks will be closed tomorrow. It will cause some hardship to you....Let us ignore these hardships... In country’s history, there comes a moment when people will want to participate in the nation building and reconstruction. Very few such moments come in life,” Modi said on Tuesday. -PTI

CURB AIR POLLUTION

BLANKET OF HAZE: In this photograph taken on Monday,

commuters journey along a major road as heavy smog covers New Delhi. - AFP

NGT hits out at Centre, states for doing nothing to check smog NEW DELHI: Taking Delhi and its neighbouring states to task for not even reading its orders to curb pollution, National Green Tribunal on Tuesday castigated them and the Centre for “playing a joke” on the people by doing nothing in the first five days when toxic smog engulfed the national capital region. The green panel slammed the states for not taking steps to control stubble burning and gave a slew of directions, including giving a complete mechanism to implement its directions to curb air pollution by Wednesday. Criticising the secretaries of Environment and Urban Development of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh for not implementing its orders on crop burning, the tribunal asked them to read all its judgements and analyse and inform the steps they would take to implement them. “First, we want to know how many of you have read the (NGT) orders on air pollution fully and implemented them? And if you say yes, remember you are falling into a trap because we will ask you about it. If you have not read it, be clear and honest. There can’t be two answers,”it asked the officers. When all of them replied in the negative, the bench asked them to go through all judgements, saying “this shows your first intention of being totally insensitive towards the environment.” Coming down heavily on the states for severe air quality, the bench said, “When all this mess was going on and Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 pollution went up above 1000, what actual steps did you take on the ground except doing meetings? “See what kind of joke you people play. You ask people who fix lights on the streets to sprinkle water with cranes to control dust pollution. Why could you not deploy helicopters to sprinkle water all over NCT Delhi? “Is it beyond imagination? Even by common sense, only water can

bring down the PM levels and improve air quality. It is shocking that for the first five days nobody did anything, be it the states or the Centre. Everybody was watching and waiting for the smog to intensify,” the bench said. As an interim measure, NGT banned all construction work in Delhi and NCR for the next 7 days to bring the smog under control and ordered halting operations of stone crushers and brick kilns in Delhi and NCR. It directed the municipal corporations of Delhi to depute half of their staff to go to various sites across the city to ensure that no dust pollution is caused due to construction and there is no burning of municipal solid waste. The NGT also asked Central Pollution Control Board to collect ambient air quality data for a period of one week in collaboration with Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC). During the hearing, the bench also castigated the AAP government for shutting schools without conducting any scientific study and asked how it came to the conclusion that pollution indoor was better than outdoor for children. The green panel directed Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh governments to submit “preventive precautionary and punitive” measures to deal with such emergency situations and sought to know how complete coordination and cooperation can be done amongst them. The environmental court said it was the duty of the states to see the alarming situation and act accordingly when Supreme Court, High Court and NGT were making “hue and cry”. “You suddenly wake up one day. Tell us why were these meetings not held prior to the harvesting season in Punjab and Haryana. These are known factors and they did not emerge suddenly. Your meteorological department can predict everything. Didn’t you know about this,” the NGT said. - PTI

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ISLAMABAD: The KhyberPakhtunkhwa government on Monday withdrew its objections to the alignment of the ChinaPakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) western route, facilitating the final approval of the 285km-long route by the Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC). In April this year, ECNEC had conditionally approved the western route costing Rs124.2 billion after Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa objected to it and claimed that it was in violation of the agreement struck at the All Parties Conference (APC) held in May last year. The provincial government also withdrew its opposition to a Rs12 billion land acquisition scheme, which was also approved in April for acquiring land for the route. “ECNEC granted final approval to both the projects after it was informed that the condition of verification of the proposed route has been met after consultation between the federal and the K-P committees on the CPEC,” an official handout of the Ministry of Finance said on Monday. ECNEC approved 10 projects, costing Rs234 billion, including projects on the western route. Officials of the Planning Ministry said that K-P Chief Minister Pervaiz Khattak had expressed satisfaction over the proposed route during the meetings held to verify the alignment. The K-P’s endorsement of the western route during the closeddoor meetings contradicted its public stance on the matter. The Ministry of Communication undertook the construction of the Burhan-Hakla Motorway on M-1 that extended to Dera Ismail Khan. The project’s cost was also rationalised from Rs124.2 billion to Rs110.2 billion. In April, K-P’s Finance Minister Muzaffar Sayyed had objected to the proposed alignment. -Express Tribune

This was the most severe curtailment on the finance ministry that is in the habit of understating expenditures during budget times and then issues supplementary budgets during the course of the fiscal year

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected the federal government’s review petition against the court’s August 18th verdict that curtailed the premier’s discretionary powers in ﬁscal matters

ISLAMABAD: The decision of the Supreme Court of Pakistan to reject the government’s review petition against curtailment of discretionary spending powers of the prime minister and put a stop on unchecked supplementary grants issued by the finance ministry may severely affect the government’s business. Many see the Supreme Court’s judgement as an important milestone in restoring the principle of trichotomy of power, as enshrined in the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Historical judgement Some say, including many government functionaries, that the verdict will choke official business. It is the government that has to be blamed, if there are difficulties in conducting the official business after the SC’s historical judgement. The finance ministry did not care for the laws and rules while taking decisions on fiscal matters. It discretionally increased taxes and issued sup-

plementary grants, often secretly. The parliament would come to know about these supplementary grants at the end of the fiscal year. The Supreme Court on Friday rejected the federal government’s review petition against the court’s August 18th verdict that curtailed the premier’s discretionary powers in fiscal matters. A three-judge bench, headed by Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, had reviewed the petition filed by the federal government against the top court’s August 18 verdict wherein it ruled that the prime minister cannot act unilaterally on the country’s financial issues or approve any ordinance without first gaining the federal cabinet’s approval, citing constitutional strictures. The SC has ruled that budgetary expenditure or discretionary governmental expenditure can only be authorised by the federal government ie the cabinet, and not the prime minister on his own. The government was hopeful that the apex court would review its decision but the rejection of the petition would now increase its problems at a time when the

DUMPING OF GOODS

NTC restructured, can now take suo motu notice

AMENDMENTS: The National Tariff Commission will play its independent and executive role in dumping and countervailing matters being faced by the Pakistani industry. -Express Tribune

one or two members. He said the NTC would also conduct research on certain relevant issues and would guide the ministry in different policymaking matters. Talking about underinvoicing, the minister said the issue did not come directly under the NTC jurisdiction. However, the government has taken up this issue with some countries, particularly with China. “Both the countries have agreed to rely on electronic data exchange to end this issue,” he said. To another question, the minister said the recent convoy of over 100 containers, the ﬁrst batch of consignments under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), was allowed under a special arrangement without transit fee in the absence of a transit trade agreement between the two countries. In the future, once the volume

of trade increases, the two sides will sign a special transit agreement. Responding to a question on trade with India, the minister said there was no major change in the trade regime. However, he said, no optimism prevailed as far as trade promotion in future was concerned. NTC Chairman Qasim Niaz said after increasing the number of members from three to ﬁve, there would not be any quorum issue in the future. He mentioned that the NTC had already started functioning and it would continue without any hindrance. He advised the industry to approach the NTC for addressing their grievances on anti-dumping and countervailing issues. Talking about pending cases, he said, there are cases of 16 products against 32 countries in addition to cases of ﬁve products against 19 countries. - Express Tribune

T E R R O R I S M - R E L AT E D O F F E N C E S

9 convicted terrorists to face the gallows ISLAMABAD: Army chief General Raheel Sharif on Monday signed the death warrants of another nine ‘hard-core militants’ for their involvement in terrorism-related offences. The terrorists – mostly belonging to the outlawed Tehreek-e-

PAKISTAN

‘Curtailment of spending will choke official business’

K-P drops objection to western route alignment

ISLAMABAD: The National Tariff Commission (NTC) would have powers to take suo motu notice of certain issues pertaining to dumping of goods under its new laws, said Federal Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir while speaking at a press conference on Monday. The minister said the NTC was now fully functional after revamping of its structure and provision of required human, ﬁnancial and technical resources. He pointed out that the commission had been further empowered with amendments to trade and customs laws which were passed by parliament and that would defend Pakistan’s trade interests. The commission comprises ﬁve members including its chairman. “The NTC will play its independent and executive role in the dumping and countervailing matters being faced by the Pakistani industry.” The minister said the commission would also give its opinion on tariff and policymaking matters. “In certain cases, the commission will also have powers to take suo motu notice if deemed necessary,” he said. He mentioned the NTC had not played its due role in the past and that was one of the reasons that its structure and laws had been revamped. The minister said the budget for the commission had been doubled with maximum number of its members so that there would not be issue of quorum at any time in the absence of

Taliban Pakistan (TTP) – were convicted by military of killing “innocent civilians, slaughtering Levies officials and attacking armed forces personnel”, according to a statement issued by the military’s media wing, the ISPR. “The (condemned) terrorists

also include those who had ﬁred at a PIA plane landing at Peshawar airport which resulted in the death of a lady, and injured two other passengers,” it added. They were also involved in cutting off hands of four police officials. - Express Tribune

ruling party was planning to open coffers ahead of upcoming general elections. What appeared to be subordination of economics over political considerations, the PML-N government announced 50 per cent increase in the salaries of the Frontier Constabulary and upgraded pay scales of the Islamabad Police ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s planned November 2 lockdown. The SC’s ruling will hopefully put an end to such arbitrary decision making. “Neither a secretary, nor a minister, the prime minister are the Federal Government and the exercise, or purported exercise, of a statutory power exercisable by the Federal Government by any of them, especially, in relation to ﬁscal matters, is constitutionally invalid and a nullity in the eyes of the law,” says the judgement. “Similarly budgetary expenditure, or discretionary governmental expenditure can only be authorised by the Federal Government ie the Cabinet, and not the prime minister on his own,” reads the judgement. This was the most severe cur-

tailment on the finance ministry that is in the habit of understating expenditures during budget times and then issues supplementary budgets during the course of the fiscal year. Constitution The constitution assigns the SC the responsibility of maintaining harmony and balance between the three pillars of the state, namely, legislature, executive and judiciary. And the SC’s judgement is a step towards that direction. The idea is to ensure state organs perform their respective functions within stipulated limits and constraints. There was hope that after SC’s landmark judgement of August this year, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) would stop taking unilateral decisions on fiscal matters and the constitutional tripartite structure of power that the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz severely compromised during its three-year rule would again be restored. Although the government started taking ECC’s decision to the federal cabinet for vetting, this did

not fully address the issue. The ECC made decisions on the matters, which should have been initiated by the federal cabinet. During the past three years, both parliament and the executive failed to implement the Constitution in its true letter and spirit, said SC lawyer Dr Ikramul Haq.“Parliament played the role of a silent spectator when the executive was seizing its powers,” he added. The government claims that the parliament has delegated its powers to the executive but legal experts do not agree. The way the federal government was using the parliament’s powers cannot be called delegation rather its abdication of the powers, says Haq. In its judgement, the SC ruled that the ordinance making power can only be exercised after a prior consideration by the cabinet. An ordinance issued without the prior approval of the cabinet is not valid, it ordered. Similarly, no bill can be moved in parliament on behalf of the federal government without having been approved, in advance, by the cabinet. The cabinet has to be given a reasonable opportunity to consider, deliberate on and take decisions in relation to all proposed pieces of legislation. The PML-N government ﬂouted these principles. It promulgated presidential ordinances to change tax rates on CNG, collecting Gas Infrastructure Development Cess, reducing withholding tax rates on banking transactions to appease its voters. One hopes that after rejection of the review petition, the government will stop the practice of increasing tax rates on petroleum products through SROs. Against the standard sales tax rate of 17 per cent, the government is currently charging 33 per cent tax on high-speed diesel, which is largely consumed in the public transport and by the agriculture sector. - Express Tribune

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WORLD Americans choose 45th president Ruchey Zoo in Krasnoyarsk in Siberia made contrasting predictions when invited to choose between pumpkins representing Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Female tiger Yunona favoured a pumpkin carved with the image of Clinton, while polar Bear Felix opted after some deliberation for one bearing the name of Trump.

Americans by the millions voted on Tuesday to elect next president of the United States

Presidential nominees The Republican ﬁeld began with a long list of 17 candidates, including Indian-origin Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and former Florida governor Jeb Bush. The Democratic ﬁeld, on the other hand, was not as crowded, with just Hillary Clinton and Senator Bernie Sanders in the race.

UPBEAT: US Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton gives a thumbs up to the supporters gathered outside the Douglas Grafﬂin Elementary School where Clinton cast her ballot in Chappaqua, New York, US on Tuesday. — Reuters

DETERMINED: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump signs his name before he votes at PS 59 in New York, New York, US on Tuesday. — Reuters

Clinton, Trump cast ballot Clinton, who is aiming to become the ﬁrst woman U.S. president, cast her ballot at an elementary school near her home in Chappaqua, New York early on Tuesday morning. Trump, a former reality TV star, received a mixture of cheers and jeers as he arrived to vote at a school in Manhattan. He said voting so far looked good for him. “It’s very good generally speaking. It’s a great feeling.”

Last-minute pitch Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and her Republican rival Donald Trump made last-minute forceful arguments before the American people with their own vision for the world’s largest economy. Bitter campaign The marathon US election campaign, which kicked off in early 2015, has been unusually negative, with each candidate accusing the other of lacking the character and judgment to be president. Majorities of voters in opinion polls have viewed both candidates unfavourably. Rallies Clinton on Monday addressed a massive rally in Raleigh in the key battle ground state of North Carolina, which was entertained by Lady Gaga. Trump, 70, made a scheduled stop in Michigan to address thousands of his supporters. Campaign ends Campaign rallies ended around 1am (local time), just ﬁve hours before opening of the polling booths in the East Coast.

Damaging ballots Clinton, with a long reputation for secrecy, sustained damaging blows from her handling of classiﬁed information as the country’s top diplomat. FBI Director James Comey shook up the race and slowed Clinton’s momentum with an October 28 announcement the agency was reviewing newly discovered emails perhaps related to her email practices. But on Sunday, Comey ruled out criminal wrongdoing by Clinton.

Incredibly happy “I’m so happy, I’m just incredibly happy,” said Clinton as she emerged from the polling station, shaking hands, chatting with her supporters amid chants of “Madam President”. DECISION TIME: Voters stand in line in the lobby at Peachtree Corners Baptist church as they wait to vote in the US presidential election

in Peachtree Corners, Georgia on Tuesday. —AFP

Key battleground states Arizona (11), Florida (29), Nevada (6), Nebraska 2nd Congressional District (1), New Hampshire (4) and North Carolina (15). Electioneering blitz In the last 10 days, President Barack Obama addressed 17 rallies

- rare for an outgoing president. Obama’s popularity US President Barack Obama’s popularity rating had hit a new high at 56 per cent just before the polls. It was rare that two-term president had an approval rating of 56 per cent towards the end of his

presidency. It is also the highest for Obama since he was re-elected in 2012. Shortly before his re-election, his popularity hit 57 per cent. Chanakya’s prediction In Chennai, India, ‘Chanakya’ the ﬁsh predicted that Trump would be elected to the top post.

‘Chanakya’, a floran variety fish swimming in a large fish tank, had hit a floating picture of Trump in it’s only attempt, indicating him to be the winner. Tiger tips Clinton, Bear backs Trump A tiger and polar Bear Royev

First ballots The first ballots were cast in a sleepy hamlet in New Hampshire, traditionally the first in the nation to vote on Election Day, with Clinton winning the contest. First ‘win’ Clinton registered her first ‘win’ in the 2016 elections by four votes to two against Trump soon after midnight in the remote Dixville Notch, New Hampshire. — Agencies

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Prince Harry hits out at media for ‘harassing’ new girlfriend LONDON: Britain’s Prince Harry issued a rare statement on Tuesday criticising the media for intruding into the private life of his American girlfriend, actress Meghan Markle, saying the press had subjected her to “a wave of abuse and harassment”. British newspapers have been running daily stories about Markle since it emerged at the end of Oc-

tober that the 35-year-old actress had been “secretly” dating the prince, 32, the grandson of Queen Elizabeth, for several months. Harry and his elder brother Prince William, the second in line to the throne, have had a strained relationship with the press ever since their mother, Princess Diana, was killed in a car crash in Paris in 1997 while being chased

by paparazzi on motorbikes. However, the statement from his communications secretary, which officially confirmed Harry and Markle’s relationship for the first time, contained an unusually strong condemnation of the press. “He has rarely taken formal action on the very regular publication of ﬁctional stories that

are written about him and he has worked hard to develop a professional relationship with the media,” the statement said. “But the past week has seen a line crossed. His girlfriend, Meghan Markle, has been subject to a wave of abuse and harassment.” Divorcee Markle is a native of Los Angeles who stars in the legal drama “Suits”. — Reuters

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in or lose, Donald Trump’s campaign has changed the way countries in Asia view their relationships with Washington. Final polling suggests the most likely outcome is a victory for Hillary Clinton. But even Clinton, an architect of the U.S. strategic pivot to Asia, has some work ahead of her in rebuilding trust, analysts and former officials in Asia said. “With or without Trump, this marks the end of US leadership, in particular, moral leadership,” said a former Japanese diplomat, who asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the topic. “I don’t think it’s a question of Trump as an individual, but a question of the US.society that produced this man as the Republican candidate.” Trump upended US democratic traditions during his White House campaign, drawing enthusiastic crowds where people cheered his often provocative and outrageous remarks. Critics labelled him ignorant, uncouth, a racist, hypocrite, demagogue and a predator, all accusations he denied. He described a dark America, knocked to its knees by China, Mexico and the IS. Trump’s harnessing of a populist backlash against immigration and global trade has challenged the ideal of benevolent American power that helped shape the global economy - and the forces of globalisation - since the fall of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s. Now the United States faces a rising China, long an economic force and now becoming more assertive in geopolitics - building its military capability and ignoring an international tribunal’s ruling against its claims to most of the South China Sea. Asia is most worried about trade protectionism exports make up a quarter of Asia’s GDP and a fifth of them go to the United States. The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal, championed by Barack Obama in part to increase US influence in Asia, was to be an essential feature of Washington’s strategic pivot to Asia - an “economic NATO”. It now looks dead in the water. Both Clinton and Trump oppose the deal, which would set up a free trade zone among 12 countries that excludes China. Former Indonesian finance minister Chatib Basri told Reuters the TPP “is an important instrument for the U.S. pivot to Asia”. “There is some kind of a rivalry between America and China, and the way America can get into Asia is with TPP,” said Basri, now a visiting professor

at Australian National University. With US allies such as Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore among the biggest winners of an open trade regime, a more isolationist and protectionist stance will cost Washington inﬂuence in Asia. Ironically, it would be China, the subject of many of Trump’s tirades, that could emerge the big winner as uncertainty over Washington’s future commitment to Asia pushes countries into dealing more closely with Beijing. “If the US pulls out of TPP, that will certainly increase China’s inﬂuence in Asia,” said Kanti Bajpai, Professor of Asian Studies at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore. “Already, US criticism of domestic issues in Thailand, the Philippines, and Malaysia has alienated those countries and caused them to lean towards Beijing. Pulling out of the TPP will help China geopolitically.” Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been particularly hostile towards Washington over its criticism of his lethal anti-drugs campaign, announcing a “separation” from the United States during last month’s visit to China. Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak came back from a visit to China last week with $34 billion worth of deals and an agreement to buy four Chinese naval vessels. China has long been in Trump’s sights, with promises to declare it a currency manipulator and impose punitive tariffs on imports. But any such moves could also hurt Asian exporters who ship components there for assembly and export to the United States, at a time when global trade is already weakening. Gareth Leather, senior Asia economist at Capital Economics, said the Philippines, Taiwan and South Korea were the emerging Asia economies most vulnerable to a Trump presidency. “Perhaps the biggest risk to the region’s economies, however, stems not from Trump’s trade policies, but from his foreign policy,” Leather said. Trump has created doubts over his commitment to security alliances, suggesting Japan and South Korea need to pay more for a US military presence and that they should even develop their own nuclear capability to counter China and North Korea. - Reuters

CLIPPINGS FROM OUR ARCHIVES OCTOBER 2001 Egyptian minister leaves after visit MUSCAT: Egyptian Youth and Sports Minister Dr Abdullah Hilal and his delegation left here yesterday at the end of their four-day visit to the Sultanate. The minister hailed the comprehensive Renaissance achieved by the Sultanate under the wise leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said in different ﬁelds including yourh, sports and culture. In a pre-departure Dr Hilal praised Oman’s football team and its victory at the Asian and Gulf levels, indicating that these achievements were due to the care given to youth and sports activities in the Sultanate.

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BEACH CAMPING AL BUSTAN-STYLE STORY FELICIA CAMPBELL PHOTOGRAPHY MEHDI TAGHAVI

Fall is ﬁnally here with cooler weather that is ideal for a day — or a night — at the beach.

Officially when the season for leisurely swims in the sea, crackling barbecues, and evenings spent watching the moonlight reﬂect off of the waves, it is also an apt time for

the introduction of the newest beach camping option in Oman — The Al Bustan Palace Canvas Club package.

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et on a quiet stretch of the Al Bustan Palace private beach is possibly the most romantic room in Muscat. The property’s newest “room”, is actually a luxury tent created by the German men of the international Canvas Club, that is equipped with power, lights, a fan, and a plush, real bed from which you can open your eyes and see nothing but sand stretching out to the azure of the bay. The private “campsite” also features a washroom tent, complete with a lux shower, sink, and toilet, as well as an outdoor majlis. The Al Bustan camping experience is a room upgrade, which means that when you check in, you will receive a room key to a hotel room, along with a ﬂashlight for trekking out to your campsite at night, and a cellphone with the direct numbers of the hotel staff,

should you need anything, like room service, while you are in your tent. It is a particularly great option for visitors who are staying for a longer period of time, and want to have an outdoorsy experience without travelling too far from the comforts of a ﬁve-star hotel. Once at your remote (but not too remote) area of the beach, the tent offers just enough comfort to make you want to stay and luxuriate inside, but not so much that you feel you are in a mobile hotel suite, which would lessen the glamping experience. The bed, which faces the sea-facing door of the tent, is plush and comfortable with a real mattress made up with real linens in a royal, goldembroidered red. The bed, for me, is the most important element in distinguishing glamping from standard sleeping-bag-on-theground camping. Surrounded by lanterns, which the staff light in

the evening, the canvas dome has a woven mat ﬂoor, strewn with soft, silk rugs, throw pillows, and local touches like mandoos trunks, large incense burners, and small wooden boxes, all of which make it feel like the king’s quarters on an ancient caravan route. There is also a dog-eared copy of the famous travelogue, Arabian Sands, on the nightstand to help get you in the adventurer’s mood. Beyond that, there are solar powered plugs, an LED light, and a fan. Practically speaking, it is exactly what you need for an overnight trip, and not too much more. There is no television or clock or radio, which is for the better, as this is a place to disconnect (though I would have loved a hot pot or coffee maker in the room). The washroom tent sits a few metres away from the main tent, and is a clever, and equally utilitarian structure, featuring a wooden ﬂoor surrounded by can-

vas walls that open to the sky. Inside there is a very nice stand-up shower, a sink (with toiletries, of course), as well as a small chemical toilet. The most enjoyable area of the camp (aside from the plushy bed-with-a-view) is the shaded majlis, made of traditional red Omani textiles, which offers uninhibited views of the sea and the picturesque village of Al Bustan. It is the ultimate place to lounge and while-away the morning or evening hours, and even comes complete with a backgammon set. There is an additional fee to enjoy private breakfast on the beach or a live beach barbecue set-up, and for the ultimate romantic getaway, it is well worth the splurge to stay cloistered in your encampment for a night and day. However, the spectacular seafood of Beach Pavilion is only a pleasant stroll down the beach away, as are the casual Blu

and Al Khiran Terrace restaurants. The most surprising thing about the Bustan camping experience is the authentic feel, despite all the cushy amenities. This may be primarily, thanks to the fact that the site is perfectly positioned a good ten-minute walk from the dining outlets and about a five-minute walk to the manicured beach set with loungers and water sports equipment. It is far enough away that you feel a sense of being removed from the hustle of people, surrounded by nothing but the natural sounds of bird, wave, and wind. Thanks to a well-placed sand berm, the views almost exclusively feature natural beach and shoreline, distant cliffs, the fishing village, and, in the morning time, the dance of fishermen casting their nets. It is quiet. It is comfortable. It feels a million miles away, yet requires nothing aside from your arrival. — felicia@timesofoman.com

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Historic Aircraft to go on display in Sharjah A rare example of the passenger aircraft that is synonymous with early jet air travel in the UAE made its ﬁnal journey when it arrived in Sharjah this month.

he front section of a Vickers VC10, fondly nicknamed ‘The Queen of the Skies’, recently arrived from the UK by boat before being driven through the mountains from Khor Fakkan to Sharjah Al Mahatta Aviation Museum. There it is being added to the permanent exhibits for the UAE community to gain unique access to the cockpit, cabin, and cargo hold of a plane that regularly touched down in what is now the UAE and throughout the Gulf in the 1960s and 70s. The aircraft will be a lasting example of a great airliner known for its ability to operate in hot climates. Only 44 models of the British-made VC10 were ever built. The arrival of the VC10 adds another chapter to the story of aviation in the UAE, and in particular Sharjah, from where the ﬁrst commercial landing took place in October 1932 at Al Mahatta Airport. The section of aircraft to go on display in Sharjah is from a Super VC10. It was built for East African Airways Corporation in 1969 and registered as 5X-UVJ. It ﬂew on routes taking in London, Nairobi, Mombasa, Dar

es Salaam, and Kampala. In 1979 it was sold to Britain’s Royal Air Force to be converted into a flight re-fuelling tanker and for a further 28 years it operated mainly out of RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire. Huge fuel tanks in its cabin replaced the rows of passenger seats. In March 2013 it flew its last flight into Bruntingthorpe Airfield in Leicester to be ‘struck off charge’ and taken out of service. And now the aircraft has completed the last leg of its distinguished service. The front 40 feet of the aircraft was loaded on a cargo boat in the UK and shipped to the port city of Khor Fakkan, where it arrived in early May. There, it was

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The Unifying Power of Football 34,000 people stood up and roared in unison as Ruben de la Red put the Real Madrid Legends 2-1 up against their Barcelona counterparts at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Boushar. No more goals were scored on that night. No more needed to be, to be fair, because the Omani crowd were ﬁred up for this game from the ﬁrst whistle to the last one. On my left, arms akimbo in the cool March breeze, was a tiny tot who could not have been more than three years old. Where his parents had gotten his little Barcelona jersey from, I do not know, but he seemed oblivious to the stares around him, his eyes glistening with manic anticipation as he cheered on the legends of the Catalonian giants. On my right was a man who could’ve been 90 if he were a day old. Clad in traditional Omani garb, he’d slung a Real Madrid scarf over his narrow shoulders and had a deerskin drum, which he struck rhythmically in tune with the undulating cheers around the stadium. And in the middle, was I, the expat, sporting a France jersey that bore the name of my favourite idol, Zinedine Zidane. Football has always united people of different backgrounds, and that is what makes the game so universally loved. It is an opinion echoed by former Real Madrid and Spain legend Michel Salgado. “Football is a universal language,” said Salgado. “Everybody can speak football because it is a sport that unites people. It is a special sport because it is a sport that gets all the people together, from different cultures, different countries and from different kinds of situations. “Football is universal, it is unique and it unites people. That is why I love football so much and that is why I try to pay football back because I really think football can do those kinds of things,” added the exdefender, who now runs the Spanish Soccer School foot-

ball programme in Dubai. Like any sport, football unites people from all around the world because in those 90 minutes, people go through a rollercoaster ride that encapsulates all the emotions of life. People experience happiness and despair, joy and nervousness, ecstasy and sadness, and it is the unpredictability of the sport that makes it mirror the realities of life. It’s a simple thing, isn’t it? Just a ball and a goal, but that simple thing drastically changes the world. It closes the schools, it closes the shops, it closes entire cities and even stops wars. We may not remember it, but there will be those who will always remember the Christmas Truce of 1914. With both Britain and Germany battling it out in a bloody stalemate on the fields of France during World War I, the morning of December 25 that year would see no conflict. Instead of exchanging bullets, soldiers on both sides exchanged gifts, greetings, and even passes: In the midst of the freezing, icy swathes of no man’s land that separated both sides, games of football broke out between both sides, leading to some of the most memorable Christmas photos in existence. It gave both countries respect, when that was in short supply, and incredibly, even brought the leaders of both nations round to hammer out a peace deal, even though that ultimately fell through. Closer to our time though, when the Ivory Coast qualified for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, the nation was in the throes of a five-year-old civil war. Their legendary striker Didier Drogba achieved more than the politicians ever could when he asked both sides to put down their arms. Eight months later, a peace deal was signed and the Ivory Coast was whole again. A ball had united a people. In more ways than one. — gautam@timesofoman.com

mounted onto a truck to continue its journey westwards over the Hajar mountain ranges of central UAE until it arrived at the aircraft hangar at Al Mahatta Aviation Museum. It is considered to be the first airport in the UAE, which was built in 1932 as a staging post for commercial flights en route from Britain to India. It was converted into a museum in 1999/2000 to tell the story of the history of flight in the UAE and the region. For more information on Al Mahatta Aviation Museum, and other museums in Sharjah, visit sharjahmuseums.ae —lifestyle@timesofoman.com

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Oman Crude (January delivery) increased by 25 cents to $43.63 per barrel, said Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME). The average price of Oman Crude (November delivery) stabilised at $43.92 per barrel, 10 cents higher than October delivery. – ONA

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BP and Oman extend oil ‘Block 61’ licence Agreement was signed on Tuesday by Dr Mohammed bin Hamad Al Rumhy, Minister of Oil and Gas of the Sultanate of Oman, Bob Dudley, BP Group Chief Executive, and Eng. Isam bin Saud Al Zedjali, CEO of Oman Oil Company on behalf of OOCEP.

MUSCAT: BP and Oman Oil Company Exploration and Production (OOCEP) signed an agreement with the government of the Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Oil and Gas, amending the Oman Block “61” exploration and production sharing agreement (EPSA) to extend the licence area, paving the way for further development of the giant Khazzan tight gas ﬁeld. The agreement was signed at the Ministry of Oil and Gas on Tuesday by Dr Mohammed bin Hamad Al Rumhy, Minister of Oil and Gas of the Sultanate of Oman, Bob Dudley, BP Group Chief Executive, and Eng. Isam bin Saud Al Zedjali, CEO of Oman Oil Company on beOPEC CHIEF

‘Russia ‘on board’ with deal to limit crude output’ Dubai: Russia, the world’s biggest energy producer, is “on board” with an Opec agreement to limit crude oil production to help re-balance the market, according to the group’s Secretary- General Mohammed Barkindo. Members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) remain committed to an agreement they reached in Algiers in September to trim output, and cooperation from non-Opec producers will help bring the oil market back into balance, Barkindo told reporters at an energy conference in Abu Dhabi. Russia is due to join Opec for talks later this month in Vienna, where the group will convene for its bi-annual meeting. “We as Opec remain committed to the Algiers accord,” Barkindo said Monday. “I have heard from the highest quarters in Moscow that Russia is on board.” Opec, which pumps about 40 per cent of the world’s oil, is trying to persuade producers from outside the group, such as Russia, to join the cuts. The organisation’s members want to put the changes into effect when they meet in Vienna on Nov. 30. The group has held talks over the past weeks with producer nations Russia, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Kazakhstan and Mexico. Producers from outside Opec need to join the group in cutting output, Eni SpA CEO Claudio Descalzi said in a Bloomberg TV interview from Abu Dhabi. “Opec alone is not enough,” he said. — Bloomberg News

half of OOCEP. Under the amended EPSA, the extension adds more than 1,000 square kilometres to the south and west of the original 2,700 square kilometres of Block “61”. The extension will allow a second phase of development, accessing additional gas in the area already identiﬁed by drilling activity within the original block. Development of this additional resource is subject to ﬁnal approval of the Government of Oman and of BP, both expected in 2017. BP is the operator of Block “61” with a 60 per cent interest and Oman Oil Company Exploration and Production holds the other 40 per cent. Dr Mohammed Al Rumhy com-

mented: “BP recently reached over 80 per cent progression on the Khazzan project completion and on track to deliver first gas near the end of 2017, and I am delighted to see BP taking additional acreage that will result in realising more gas reserves and more production of gas that our country needs to support our energy planning and requirements”. Bob Dudley commented: “I am very pleased to be in Muscat to sign this important agreement with our partners. BP is proud to expand our cooperation in the Khazzan project which will be the major source of energy for the Omani economy for decades to come. This expansion will build on our work on the first phase, working closely with our Omani partners and demonstrates our commitment to invest in a significant project that will deliver long-term value to both Oman and BP.” The Khazzan reservoirs in Block “61” represent one of the Middle East’s largest unconventional tight gas accumulations and are expected to be a major new source of gas supply for Oman over many decades. Production from Khazzan will make a significant contribution to ensuring continuing stable and long-term domestic supplies of gas for Oman is expect-

ed to represent around 40% of the country’s current total domestic gas production. Eng. Isam Al Zedjali, said, “Today’s signing marks another milestone in our strategic partnership with BP, and complements the existing licensing agreements. This project contributes to Oman’s economy in various ways; to begin with, the gas will provide feedstock for development of downstream/petrochemical industries. Once the project is on stream it will increase the overall supplies of gas and adds additional resources to the country”. The Phase “1” project, sanctioned in December 2013, is more than 80 per cent complete and remains on schedule to deliver ﬁrst gas in late 2017. Subject to ﬁnal approval, Khazzan Phase “2” project is expected to come on stream around 2020. Taken together, the two phases are expected to produce 1.5 bcf/d of gas through development of 10.5 trillion cubic feet of recoverable gas resources. This will involve construction of a three-train central processing facility with associated gathering and export systems and drilling over 300 wells over a 15 year period. — ONA

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Muscat bourse to start ‘day trading’ Times News Service MUSCAT: Muscat Securities Market (MSM) has announced that it will be introducing ‘Day Trading’ at the local bourse from Sunday, November 13. Day trading means buying and selling the same shares during the same trading day, or selling existing shares and buying them back on the same day, through the same broker. The practice is usually used by traders seeking to earn proﬁts by taking advantage of small price movements in liquid stocks, for which MSM and the Oman Brokers Association have selected 30 most liquid companies listed on the MSM and which have traded at least 50 per cent of trading days in the past 52 weeks to form an eligible list of companies for day trading. A cap of 200,000 shares has been set for each company, meaning that a trader can take part in day trading and get a commission discount up to this cap for each company. Any day trading after the cap will be considered normal trading and the normal trading commission will be applied. About the introduction of day trading, Saqar bin Mohammed Al Khalili, deputy general manager of Operations and Surveillance, said the introduction of day trad-

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ing will attract more investors and improve liquidity leading to a better investment environment and further market development. Al Khalili also noted that investors do not need to sign any contracts or documents with their brokers to qualify for day trading; all investors, except trust accounts, will get the commission discount each time they execute day trades. It is important to note that a broker has the right to ensure that clients have sufficient cash in their accounts for day trading. MSM and the Oman Brokers Association will review the list of companies and the cap on companies after three to six months.

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MARKET China’s exports, imports decline October exports fell 7.3% from a year earlier, while imports shrank 1.4%, on Tuesday, raising fears that a broader recovery seen in recent months could falter

BEIJING: China’s exports and imports fell more than expected in October, with weak domestic and global demand adding to doubts that a pick-up in economic activity in the world’s largest trading nation can be sustained. October exports fell 7.3 per cent from a year earlier, while imports shrank 1.4 per cent, official data showed on Tuesday, raising fears that a broader recovery seen in recent months could falter. While recent data had suggested the world’s second-largest economy was steadying, analysts have warned that a property boom which has generated a signiﬁcant share of the growth may be peak-

ing, dampening demand for building materials from cement to steel. Indeed, China’s imports of iron ore, crude oil, coal and copper all fell in October, after its robust demand drove global prices of many major commodities higher this year. Though some analysts argued the decline may be seasonal, data from industry consultancy Custeel.com suggested steel mills have been cutting output and even starting maintenance work earlier than usual as soaring costs for raw materials such as iron ore and coal squeeze proﬁts. Analysts polled by Reuters had expected October exports to have fallen 6 per cent from a year ear-

lier, compared to a 10 per cent contraction in September. External demand sluggish Imports had been expected to drop 1 per cent, after falling 1.9 per cent in September. “Our conclusion is that external demand remains sluggish but it has not worsened signiﬁcantly. Although both exports and imports have fallen short of expectations, they have improved on a year-onyear basis,” economists at ANZ said in a note, noting the rate of decline in October had moderated from September. Still, China’s exports in the ﬁrst 10 months of the year fell 7.7 per

cent from the same period a year earlier, while imports dropped 7.5 per cent. Exports have dragged on economic growth this year as global demand remains stubbornly sluggish, forcing policymakers to rely on higher government spending and record bank lending to boost activity. Weak exports knocked 7.8 per cent off the country’s GDP growth in the ﬁrst three quarters of this year. Imports fell for the second month in a row in October after rising for the ﬁrst time in nearly two years in August. That left the country with a trade surplus of $49.06 billion for

the month, versus forecasts of $51.70 billion, and September’s $41.99 billion. In yuan-denominated terms, the trade numbers weren’t as bad, indicating that the currency’s slide to six-year lows has provided some support for exporters. Yuan-denominated shipments have only fallen 2.0 per cent this year, with imports down 1.8 per cent. - Bloomberg News

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CBO issues OMR 27m treasury bills MUSCAT: A tender of Government Treasury Bills, issue number 18, was held at the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) this week. Total value of the allotted treasury bills amounted to OMR27 million for 28 days, from November 9 to December 7, 2016. The average accepted price reached 99.965 for every OMR100, the minimum accepted price arrived at 99.965 per OMR100 whereas the average discount rate and the average yield reached 0.45625 per cent and 0.45641 per cent respectively. The interest rate on the repo operations with CBO is 1.035 per cent for the period from November 8 to November 14, while the discount rate on the Treasury Bills Discounting Facility with CBO is 1.785 per cent for the same period. The treasury bills are shortterm highly secured ﬁnancial instruments issued by the CBO on behalf of the government, which help the licensed commercial banks to gainfully invest their surplus funds, with added advantage of ready liquidity through discounting and repurchase facilities (Repo) offered by the central bank. Furthermore, treasury bills promote the local money market by creating a benchmark yield curve for short-term interest rates. Additionally, the government (Ministry of Finance) may also resort to this instrument whenever felt necessary for ﬁnancing its recurrent expenditures. -ONA B R I TA I N

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to close stores as profits drop LONDON: Britain’s Marks & Spencer (M&S) said it would shut stores at home and abroad, with its new boss seeking to cut costs as part of a revival plan that will reduce its UK clothing space and switch the business more towards food. The retailer, whose shares have fallen 22 per cent so far this year, reported an 18.6 per cent slump in first-half profit and another fall in quarterly clothing sales. Steve Rowe, a 26-year company veteran, took over as chief executive officer in April and has the tough task of reviving a 132-year-old British institution that has fallen out of fashion over the last decade. So far, his priority has been trying to turn around M&S’s underperforming clothing and homewares business. But on Tuesday, he outlined how the firm will streamline its British store estate and detailed a rationalisation of its international operations. He said M&S would reposition about 25 per cent of its UK clothing and home space, closing about 30 full line UK stores and changing around 45 stores to only sell food. Other stores would be re-located. The cost of the programme would be 50 million pounds ($62 million) for the next three years, rising to about 100 million pounds in years four and five. In terms of expansion, the focus will be on Marks & Spencer food business. — Reuters

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MARKET Muriya signs mortgage financing agreement with Bank Muscat Omanis and expatriates will be able to avail themselves of the bank’s home ﬁnancing products and acquire tailored mortgage terms from any of its branches in the Sultanate

Times News Service MUSCAT: Muriya, Oman’s leading ITC developer, signed an agreement with Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate, to provide prospective homeowners and investors with its home financing solutions when purchasing property at Jebel Sifah’s newly launched Golf Lake residences. Under the agreement, Omanis and expatriates interested in the

premium real estate development will be able to avail themselves of the bank’s home financing products and acquire tailored mortgage terms from any of its branches in the Sultanate. “As the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate, Bank Muscat is proud to join Muriya in offering cost-effective mortgages to prospective home owners. From the outset, we have been committed to supporting Omanis and expatriates, with this latest agree-

ment bringing us closer to our objective of facilitating a home for every family. Easy, convenient, and attractive, these home ﬁnance solutions will make their dream homes a reality,” said Abdullah Tamman Al Mashani, DGM - Institutional Sales and Product Development at Bank Muscat. “Our partnership with Bank Muscat is an important milestone

ABU DHABI

Glasspoint showcases solar-powered oil production technology at Adipec Times News Service MUSCAT: GlassPoint Solar, the leading supplier of solar to the oil and gas industry, is demonstrating its proven solar technology at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (Adipec). Exhibiting alongside its global partner Royal Dutch Shell, GlassPoint is giving visitors a chance to experience a virtual reality tour of Miraah, a landmark project that uses solar energy to support oil production. Adipec is one of the oil and gas industry’s most important exhiTA I WA N C H I P M A K E R

Apple supplier’s proﬁts increase TAIPEI: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is on a roll. The world’s largest contract chipmaker has surged 32 per cent in 2016, climbing to its highest level versus MSCI’s global gauge of technology stocks on record. The $156 billion company now accounts for 16 per cent of Taiwan’s entire equity market value, the biggest proportion according to data stretching back 13 years, and none of the 33 analysts who cover it recommend selling the shares. TSMC has been able to count on demand for Apple’s new iPhone 7 models to fuel sales of the A10 processor it makes, to weather a slowdown. - Bloomberg News

bitions and conferences. The expansive technical and strategic conference programme has over 700 speakers, more than 2,500 companies exhibiting technologically innovative solutions for the oil and gas industry and over 95,000 particioants. “The virtual reality experience allows visitors to immerse themselves within one of the world’s largest solar plants, which is now under construction on an oilﬁeld in Oman. It provides a unique ﬁrst-hand experience of how GlassPoint’s solar technology operates effectively in the harshest weather

conditions associated with desert oil fields. The tour demonstrates how solar energy can be deployed on the oilfield to reduce costs and achieve long-term energy goals,” GlassPoint’s director of Project Management, Ismail Al Maskari, said. “It takes substantial amounts of energy and money to produce oil, with a typical heavy oilfield utilising the same amount of energy as a city. GlassPoint’s technology helps operators significantly cut energy consumption by using the sun’s clean energy to produce steam needed for thermal enhanced oil recovery (EOR).

that will allow even more families, investors and visitors to acquire their apartment of choice in Golf Lake. Throughout the development of our Jebel Sifah destination, we have strived to identify opportunities to make property as accessible as possible and with this agreement, are once again putting the needs of buyers ﬁrst by enabling them to access the

most cost-effective mortgages on the market,” said Ahmed Dabbous, chief executive officer of Muriya. Overlooking Jebel Sifah’s dedicated 9-hole Harradine golf course, Golf Lake is a residential property that will comprise 14 buildings and 118 one and two-bedroom apartments upon completion. Launched in October 2016, the new neighbourhood is currently open to buyers at competitive prices starting from under OMR 40,000. Meticulously designed with breath-taking views of the Arabian Sea and Al Hajjar Mountains, each unit features grand terraces, an open-plan kitchen area, ensuite bathrooms in addition to top quality fixtures and finishing. The freehold properties come in a variety of sizes with ground floor gardens and roof annexes in some units. The project also includes a variety of leisure facilities homeowners can enjoy, such as the 2,400 square metres oasis style

water feature with an integrated infinity pool, a 700m jogging track, a barbeque area and children’s playground. Residents will also have full access to Jebel Sifah’s growing range of retail, leisure and hospitality amenities. Since breaking ground in 2008, Jebel Sifah has steadily grown into a contemporary expression of Oman’s ancient heritage and culture. A burgeoning community that boasts a wide variety of freehold properties, restaurants, shops and first-class entertainment facilities. The destination is also home to the Four-Star 67-room Sifawy Boutique Hotel, the first of five planned exclusive hotels.

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MARKET MSM index ends lower

OMAN STOCKS

MUSCAT SECURITIES MARKET

INDICES Index .................................................High .................Low..................... Value ............... Prev . Value.......... Diff ...............Diff % MSM30 Index ........................................5,459.56 .............. 5,438.89 ....................5,439.18 ................... 5,458.45................ -19.27 .................. -0.35 Financial Index .....................................7,076.32 ............... 7,045.31 ................... 7,045.39 ....................7,074.73................-29.34 .................. -0.41 Industrial Index ....................................7,122.83 ............... 7,097.58 ................... 7,098.53 ................... 7,122.83............... -24.30 .................. -0.34 Services Index .......................................3,016.07 ............... 3,011.23 .................... 3,013.11 ................... 3,014.37.................. -1.26 .................. -0.04 MSM SHARIAH INDEX.......................841.40 ..................838.94 ....................... 839.61 ......................840.80...................-1.19 .................. -0.14 Trading Summary Volume ................Turnover ..........Trades .............. Market Cap............. Up............Down ............. Equal .........Sec. Traded 9,818,371 .................... 2,152,632 .....................417 ................17,171,265,624 .................. 7 ......................11 .................... 18 .........................36

Al Jazeera Services was the day’s top gainer, up 5.29 per cent, while Al Anwar Ceramics

SHARE PRICE BULLETIN FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

was the top loser, down 3.90 per cent. ISIN ......................................SECURITY NAME ..................................................................VOLUME..... TURNOVER............TRADES ......OPEN PRICE......HIGH ............. LOW ........ CLOSE PR. ...PREV. CLOSE...DIFF (RO).........DIFF % .............LAST PR.....LAST BID .............LAST OFFER ........MARKET CAP.PAR VALUE

MUSCAT: Weakness persisted in local markets, with the MSM30 Index closing at 5,439.18 points, down 0.35 per cent. The MSM Sharia Index declined 0.14 per cent to close at 839.61 points. Bank Muscat was the most active in terms of volume as well as turnover. Al Jazeera Services was the day’s top gainer, up 5.29 per cent, while Al Anwar Ceramics was the top loser, down 3.90 per cent. A total number of 417 trades were executed on Tuesday, generating turnover of OMR2.15 million with 9.8 million shares changing hands. Out of 36 traded securities, 7 advanced, 11 declined and 18 remained unchanged. At the session close, Omani Investors stayed net buyers for OMR676,000 followed by GCC & Arab Investors for OMR158,000 while Foreign Investors were net sellers for OMR834,000 worth of shares. Financial Index declined 0.41 per cent to close at 7,045.39 points. Al Izz Bank, Al Batinah Development and Al Sharqia Investment gained 3.17 per cent, 1.19 per cent and 0.88 per cent respectively. Takaful Oman, Al Anwar Holding, Bank Nizwa, Bank

Dhofar and Bank Muscat lost 1.96 per cent, 1.82 per cent, 1.28 per cent, 0.92 per cent and 0.49 per cent respectively. Industrial Index ended at 7,098.53 points, down 0.34 per cent. Construction Materials was only gainer, up 3.45 per cent. Al Anwar Ceramic, Galfar Engineering and Al Maha Ceramics decreased 3.90 per cent, 2.11 per cent and 0.41 per cent respectively. Services Index has marginal loss of 0.04 per cent and ﬁnished at 3,013.11 points. Al Jazeera Services, Oman Education & Training and Shell Oman Marketing declined 5.29 per cent, 0.66 per cent and 0.51 per cent respectively. Port Services and Ooredoo decreased 3.64 per cent and 0.63 per cent respectively.

REGULAR MARKET ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... OM0000002226 ...........AL JAZEERA SERVICES ........................................... 26,204 ...............4,679........................9 ............0.172 ........... 0.185 ...........0.172 ............0.179 ............. 0.170............ 0.009............. 5.294 ................0.185 .............. 0.178...................0.185................... 10,955,565 .........0.100 OM0000001418 ............RAYSUT CEMENT ....................................................... 25,000 .............38,125........................5 ............1.525 ........... 1.525 ...........1.525 ............1.525 ............. 1.525............ 0.000.............0.000 ................1.525 ............. 0.000...................1.525 ................. 305,000,000 .......0.100 OM0000001533 ............OMINVEST ........................................................................ 2,599 ...............1,248........................1 ........... 0.480 ...........0.480 ...........0.480........... 0.484 .............0.484 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.480..............0.480...................0.484 .................307,722,790 ........0.100 OM0000001707 ............OMAN CABLES INDUSTRY......................................10,000 .............15,050........................2 ............1.505 ........... 1.505 ...........1.505 ............1.505 ............. 1.505............ 0.000.............0.000 ................1.505 ............. 0.000...................1.505..................134,998,500 .......0.100 OM0000001749 ............OMAN CEMENT ............................................................25,883 .............11,546........................5 ........... 0.444 ...........0.448 ...........0.444 .......... 0.446 .............0.446 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.448..............0.448...................0.456..................147,569,229 ........0.100 OM0000001962............AL MADINA INVESTMENT .....................................53,600 ...............2,893........................8 ........... 0.054 ...........0.054 ...........0.053........... 0.054 .............0.054 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.053..............0.053...................0.054 ...................11,186,175..........0.100 OM0000002176 ............AL JAZEERA STEEL PRODUCTS ............................ 1,000 ..................220........................1 ........... 0.220...........0.220 ...........0.220 .......... 0.229 .............0.229 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.220 ............ 0.220...................0.229 ..................28,601,633 .........0.100 OM0000003026 ...........OMAN TELECOMMUNICATION ........................ 119,912 ...........176,102......................16 ............1.460 ........... 1.470 ...........1.460............1.470 ............. 1.470............ 0.000.............0.000 ................1.470 .............. 1.470...................1.480................1,102,500,000 ......0.100 OM0000003224 ...........RENAISSANCE SERVICES .............................................575 .................. 124........................1 ............0.216 ........... 0.216 ...........0.216........... 0.220 .............0.220 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.216 ..............0.216...................0.225 .................. 65,731,089 .........0.100 OM0000003398 ...........BANK SOHAR................................................................ 520,000 ........... 73,320........................7 ............0.141 ........... 0.141............0.141 ............0.141 ............. 0.141............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.141 .............. 0.141...................0.147................. 226,234,407 .......0.100 OM0000004768 ...........AL MADINA TAKAFUL............................................. 871,594 ........... 65,682..................... 56 ........... 0.076 ........... 0.077 ...........0.074........... 0.075 .............0.075 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.075..............0.075...................0.076...................13,125,000 .........0.100 OM0000004925 ...........AL BATINAH POWER................................................. 20,000 ...............3,900........................1 ............0.195 ........... 0.195 ...........0.195 ............0.195 ............. 0.195............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.195 ............. 0.000...................0.195 ..................131,603,049 ........0.100 OM0000005963 ...........PHOENIX POWER ...................................................... 1,069,494 ......149,320..................... 35 ............0.140 ........... 0.140 ...........0.138 ........... 0.140 .............0.140 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.138 .............. 0.139...................0.140................. 204,764,204 .......0.100 OM0000005005 ...........ALMAHA CERAMICS ................................................. 50,000 ............24,300........................1 ........... 0.486 ...........0.486 ...........0.486........... 0.486 .............0.488 ...........-0.002 ........... -0.410 ...............0.486..............0.450...................0.486...................25,515,000 .........0.100 OM0000001483............NATIONAL BANK OF OMAN .................................. 20,000 .............. 4,520........................2 ........... 0.226 ...........0.226 ...........0.226........... 0.226 .............0.227 ...........-0.001 ........... -0.441 ...............0.226............. 0.220...................0.226 .................333,300,568 .......0.100 OM0000002796 ...........BANK MUSCAT ............................................................ 2,319,562 ...... 941,795.....................42 ........... 0.406 ...........0.408 ...........0.406........... 0.406 .............0.408 ...........-0.002 ........... -0.490 ...............0.408..............0.406...................0.410................ 1,013,477,605 ......0.100 OM0000003968 ...........OOREDOO....................................................................... 130,507 ...........82,480........................7 ........... 0.632 ........... 0.632 ...........0.632........... 0.632 .............0.636 ...........-0.004 ........... -0.629 ...............0.632..............0.632...................0.644 ................. 411,396,753 ........0.100 OM0000001772 ............AL ANWAR HOLDING............................................... 376,748.............61,053..................... 39 ............0.166 ........... 0.166 ...........0.160........... 0.162 ............. 0.165............-0.003 ............-1.818................0.163 ..............0.162...................0.163...................28,350,398.........0.100 OM0000001145 ............PORT SERVICES CORPORATION ....................... 165,000 ........... 39,349......................17 ........... 0.244...........0.244 ...........0.235........... 0.238 .............0.247 ...........-0.009 ........... -3.644 ...............0.235..............0.234...................0.240 ..................22,619,520 .........0.100 OM0000002168............AL ANWAR CERAMIC TILES ............................... 655,000 ............97,255......................31 ............0.153 ........... 0.153 ...........0.148 ........... 0.148 .............0.154............-0.006 ........... -3.896 ...............0.148 ..............0.148...................0.152...................43,839,625 .........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 6,462,678 ...1,792,962...................286 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ..... 20........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

PARALLEL MARKET ................................................................................................................................................................................. OM0000004511 ............ALIZZ ISLAMIC BANK.............................................. 1,120,737......... 73,072..................... 28 ........... 0.065 ...........0.066 ...........0.065........... 0.065 .............0.063 ........... 0.002............. 3.175.................0.066..............0.066...................0.069...................65,000,000.........0.100 OM0000002366 ...........AL BATINAH DEV. INV. HOLDING ........................ 11,500 .................. 978........................2 ........... 0.085 ...........0.085 ...........0.085........... 0.085 .............0.084 ............0.001 ............. 1.190 ................0.085..............0.080...................0.085....................2,550,000 ..........0.100 OM0000002440 ...........AL SHARQIA INVESTMENT HOLDING .............47,003 ...............5,364........................6 ............0.114 ........... 0.115............0.114 ............0.114 ............. 0.113 .............0.001 ............. 0.885 ................0.115 ...............0.113................... 0.115 ...................10,260,000.........0.100

Saudi stocks climbs Saudi Arabia’s pledge to unlock delayed payments to contractors by the end of the year propelled the nation’s stocks to the highest level since August. The Tadawul All Share Index rose 2.2 per cent to 6,333.54 as of 1:47pm in Riyadh, with 156 of the benchmark’s 175 members climbing.

OM0000002580 ...........OMAN EDU. & TRIN. INV. .......................................... 11,000 ............... 1,683........................2 ............0.153 ........... 0.153 ...........0.153 ............0.153 ............. 0.152.............0.001 ............. 0.658 ................0.153 .............. 0.157...................0.160................... 10,710,000 .........0.100 OM0000002275 ...........SHELL OMAN MARKETING ....................................16,621 ............ 32,577........................5 ............1.960 ........... 1.960 ...........1.960........... 1.960 .............1.950.............0.010 ............. 0.513 ................1.960..............1.950...................2.000 ................ 186,200,000 .......0.100 OM0000001400 ...........OMAN FLOUR MILLS ................................................. 12,150 ...............7,970........................3 ............0.656 ........... 0.656 ...........0.656........... 0.656 .............0.656 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.656..............0.656...................0.700..................103,320,000 .......0.100 OM0000001681 ............OMAN AND EMIRATES INV. HOLDING............... 7,000 .................. 854........................1 ............0.122 ........... 0.122 ...........0.122........... 0.122 .............0.122 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.122.............. 0.121...................0.125...................14,868,750 .........0.100 OM0000004735 ...........SEMBCORP SALALAH.............................................. 241,000 ........... 56,564......................13 ........... 0.235 ........... 0.235 ...........0.234........... 0.235 .............0.235 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.234............. 0.000...................0.234 ................ 224,324,408 .......0.100 OM0000004933 ...........AL SUWADI POWER ....................................................72,500 .............13,978........................2 ............0.193 ........... 0.193 ...........0.187 ............0.193 ............. 0.193............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.187 .............. 0.187...................0.193..................137,880,424 ........0.100 OM0000002549 ...........BANK DHOFAR ............................................................ 122,000 ...........26,200........................4 ............0.215 ........... 0.215 ...........0.214............0.215 ............. 0.217............-0.002 ........... -0.922 ...............0.214.............. 0.211...................0.214..................408,328,301 .......0.100 OM0000004420 ...........BANK NIZWA ................................................................ 606,966 ........... 46,801......................21 ........... 0.078 ........... 0.078 ...........0.077........... 0.077 .............0.078 ...........-0.001 ........... -1.282 ...............0.078..............0.077...................0.078..................115,500,000........0.100 OM0000004776 ...........TAKAFUL OMAN INSURANCE ............................ 102,850 ........... 20,588........................4 ........... 0.224...........0.224 ...........0.195 ........... 0.200 .............0.204 ...........-0.004 ............-1.961................0.195 ..............0.190...................0.195 .................. 20,000,000 ........0.100 OM0000003521 ............GALFAR ENGINEERING AND CON. .................. 686,900 ........... 63,992......................31 ........... 0.093 ...........0.094 ...........0.092........... 0.093 .............0.095 ...........-0.002 ........... -2.105 ...............0.092..............0.092...................0.093...................26,968,199 .........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 3,058,227...... 350,621...................122 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ......13........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

— United Securities/Bloomberg News

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Tata can avoid deeper writedowns with Thyssenkrupp deal MUMBAI: Tata Group’s European steel unit may be saved from deeper writedowns if it pursues a tie-up with Thyssenkrupp proposed by Cyrus Mistry, the ousted chairman of India’s biggest conglomerate, a person with knowledge of the matter said. Tata Steel’s planned European joint venture with Thyssenkrupp could reduce the need for impairments, according to the person,

who asked not to be identiﬁed because the information is private. Mistry recently warned Tata’s European steel business faced potential writedowns of more than $10 billion, only some of which have been booked, according to an October 25 e-mail the ousted chief sent to the board of holding company Tata Sons Ltd. Mistry told Tata Sons directors multiple times of problems in

group companies including Tata Steel, Tata Teleservices and Tata Motors, the owner of Jaguar and Land Rover, according to the person. The Tata Sons board began getting impatient last year that the conglomerate was not exiting the steel operations fast enough, according to the person. The deliberations at the tea-tosoftware giant help shed light on the power struggle behind India’s

most dramatic boardroom coup in years. Tata Group replaced Mistry, 48, last month with his 78-yearold predecessor Ratan Tata after the board lost conﬁdence in his leadership. Defending his record after the ouster, Mistry has said he inherited a debt-laden enterprise saddled with losses after a global acquisition spree. “Whether this venture will happen is not clear — there is so much

uncertainty,” A. K. Prabhakar, head of research at IDBI Capital Market Services Ltd, said by phone from Mumbai. “The more you delay, the more impairments will be on the cards.” Cutting losses A strategy document presented by Mistry in September gave details of ways to ﬁx the problems in the companies and the key risks to the

group, according to the person. In the presentation, Mistry also proposed merging some other group companies and suggested the conglomerate exit certain units that weren’t performing, the person said. Representatives for Tata Steel and Mistry’s office declined to comment. A spokesman for Thyssenkrupp said the company won’t comment on internal Tata dealings. — Bloomberg News

CLEAN ENERGY

China scales back solar, wind ambitions as renewables cool BEIJING: China, the world’s biggest clean-energy investor, lowered its solar and wind power targets for 2020, a reﬂection of how record installations of renewables have overwhelmed the ability of the nation’s grid to absorb the new electricity. China is now aiming for 110 gigawatts of solar power by 2020, a 27 per cent reduction from an earlier target, according to a webcast posted on the website of the National Energy Administration that cited the agency’s chief engineer, Han Shui. The nation reduced its goal for wind power by 16 per cent to 210 gigawatts. While China has poured billions of dollars into clean energy in recent years, the ability to deliver the newly-generated electricity from where it’s produced to where it’s needed has lagged. The mismatch has left solar and wind capacity sitting idle in some parts of the country, hurting companies such as China Longyuan

Power Group Corp. and China Datang Corp. Renewable Power Co. The Global Large Solar Energy Valuation Peers index, which counts many Chinese manufacturers among its 20 members, has slumped 42 per cent this year. “The target reduction, which was largely expected by the solar industry, comes at a time when concerns about oversupply are pressuring solar stocks,” analysts Ben Kallo and Tyler Frank of Robert W. Baird & Co. wrote in a Nov. 7 note. “Utility-scale projects will likely be most affected, and rooftop remains a potential source of upside.” The government earlier expected to have 150 gigawatts of solar power and 250 gigawatts of wind by 2020, PVnews.cn reported last year, citing Zhu Ming, deputy director of renewable energy department at the NEA. The lower targets were immediately criticized by some environmental groups who said the new goals aren’t good enough.

The “wind power capacity targets do not reﬂect the reality of the sector’s growth and solar targets fail to expand the sector beyond its record 2015 growth,” Greenpeace East Asia said in an e-mailed statement. “Given the urgency of combating air pollution and climate change, we would expect the government to accelerate investments in clean energy, rather than stabilize or slow down,” Greenpeace said. Since 2012, solar capacity has surged more than seven-fold, while wind has almost doubled amid a push by China to generate 15 per cent of its power from renewable energy and nuclear by 2020, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The rapid growth in capacity has left China struggling to integrate power supplies from renewable sources even as the government continues to promote clean energy as an alternative to more polluting fuels like coal and natural gas. — Bloomberg News

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New Toyota Fortuner SUV: Bred to go beyond

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The new generation of the Fortuner is every

Indian School Ibri celebrates arts fest

bit as comfortable on the city roads as it is on the toughest off-road trails

MUSCAT: One look and you are sure to fall in love with it. One drive and you will never stop journeying in it. The all-new Fortuner from Toyota is designed to elevate your pride and engineered to stir your soul. Toyota Fortuner is already renowned as a durable SUV with impressive off-road capabilities. With the all-new version however, Toyota focused on creating a more distinctive, sleek and powerful design while improving performance and adding a wide variety of features to increase convenience, safety and ride comfort. No wonder the new generation of the Fortuner is every bit as comfortable on the city roads as it is on the toughest off-road trails, says a press release. On the exterior, the Fortuner debuts a compelling design with a strong identity, expressing reﬁnement and innovation as well as being functional and tough. A closer look will reveal the muscular wheel arches and a chunky trapezoidal front bumper. Its sleek, aggressive headlamps are framed by large, slanted upper grille and set

off by thick chrome plating that extends around the prominent trapezoidal front bumper. The slender headlight clusters are fused with the front fenders, the three lines that score the sculpted roof line and ﬂanks, as well as the sleek rear combination lamps that blend beautifully to its rear. A look at the interior exhibits the toughness of an SUV, tempered with the elegance of a premium sedan. A focal point of the dashboard architecture is the vertical centre cluster ﬂanked by columns of soft simulated leather upholstery that offer leg support from both sides. The air conditioner has a highefficiency compressor that decreases engine load and enhances cooling performance, contributing to excellent fuel economy performance. Other innovative touches include a 7-inch tablet-inspired multimedia touchscreen display. With a full-colour display, the Rear View Monitor System ensures peace of mind when reverse

parking. The Fortuner also has a 6-speaker specialised audio equaliser. Its power back door system can be opened and closed electronically. The Fortuner is available withpetrol engines, which include a 2.7-litre four-cylinder producing 164hp & 25.0 kg.m of Torque. The 4.0-litre V6 engine churns-out 235hp along with 38.3 Kg.m of Torque. The 6-speed automatic transmission provides a thrilling acceleration. It has a newly developed frame structure that enhances the feeling of steering input and rear end grip. The Fortuner’s suspension comfortably absorbs the vibration to provide a ride that is the envy of a luxury SUV. A Drive Mode Switch offers a choice of Eco or Power driving, while an easy-touse 4WD Switch is also available. The Fortuner is equipped with comprehensive safety systems to protect its occupants. These include Anti-lock Braking System

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that prevents the tyres from locking during braking. It also includes Supplemental Restraint System airbags for the driver and passenger plus a knee airbag for the driver. In terms of seatbelts, a three-point Emergency Locking Retractor seatbelt is equipped on all seats. When impact is suddenly applied during a collision, the seatbelt locks to restrain the passenger. The Fortuner is equipped with 17” all-terrain tyres or 18” alloy wheels with HT tyres depending on the grade selected, 7” navigation display with audio system, power back door & follow me home lights, for convenience of customers. Apart from this, Fortuner is equipped with rear-parking sensors, amongst many other features. Toyota Fortuner has also been equipped with some local accessories to enhance its look, feel and functionality. Customers are welcome to get the full details of these local ﬁtments, by visiting a Toyota showroom.

MUSCAT: Indian School Ibri celebrated its 24th Arts Festival with gusto and gaiety in the school auditorium recently. Established in 1993, the Arts Festival, the festival of talents’ aims to bring out the dormant talents of students and give them scope for creative expressions. Baby Sam Samuel, the director in charge for Indian School Ibri from the Board of Indian schools in the Sultanate of Oman presided the occasion as the chief guest at the closing ceremony. He was given a red carpet welcome at the school entrance by the members of the school management committee, the principal, staff and students followed by the guard of honour by the student council led by Adharsh, head boy, says a press release. Abdul Gafoor Quadri, the president of the school management committee, formally welcomed the gathering. In his address, he expressed his heartfelt gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said and his government. Basheer Ahmed Ali, Sandhya Vijayan, Unnikrishnan MP and Firoz Hussain, members of the school management committee, attended the occasion along with

M. P. Vinoba, principal, besides the staff, students and parents. The chief guest while addressing the audience appreciated the students and the parents for their talents and colourful ideas synchronized in different events. He advised the parents to encourage their children on their talents which in turn would enrich and nurture their creativity. Singing, solo dance classical, semi classical, mime and group songs were performed. Tableaus by juniors followed by the group dance by seniors entertained the audience. The tableaus displayed social awareness of the participants with much skills and proﬁciency. The programmes captivated the audience. The artistic talents of the children like mimicry and mono- act, mime, instrumental music, elocution, JAM, etc were experimented. The chief guest gave away the prizes to the winners. The overall rolling trophy for the festival was lifted by the Blue House and the runner up by the Red House. Abdul Gafoor Quadri, President of SMC, presented the chief guest with a memento as a token of gratitude. Sandhya proposed the vote of thanks.

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All-new Renault Koleos receives glowing reviews

MUSCAT: The new Renault Koleos, which was launched recently, has received an enthusiastic response from auto aﬁcionados in the Sultanate. The charismatic SUV was launched at a special event organised by Renault Oman, from the house of Suhail Bahwan Automobiles (SBA). Known for its style, comfort and advanced technology, new Renault Koleos embodies Renault’s highend vision and delivers all that is expected of a D-segment SUV, says a press release. The new Renault Koleos delivers a blend of robust SUV cues and the reﬁnement and features associated with large saloon cars. New Koleos features proven powertrain and technologies. The X-Tronic automatic transmission was chosen to meet the needs and expectations of drivers. Expressing delight at launching the new vehicle, a spokesperson

said, “We are happy with the response it has received so far. Renault Koleos comes at a time when SUVs are enjoying strong growth in Sultanate.” Explaining that new Koleos exudes an inner strength, a spokesperson for Renault Oman said, “It stands out for its powerful, muscular exterior lines, unparalleled four-wheel drive technology, and all-terrain ability thanks to ground clearance of 210mm. "Its record cabin space, the extensive range of equipment it proposes and its carefully-appointed interior position Renault Koleos as a reference in its class for comfort and reﬁnement.” In keeping with the Renault design strategy, new Renault Koleos is covered by design pillar ‘Explore,’ which stands for robustness and a taste for adventure. It was the pursuit of these qualities that inspired Renault’s designers to give new Renault Koleos taut,

Known for its style, comfort and advanced technology, new Renault Koleos embodies Renault’s high-end vision and delivers all that is expected of a D-segment SUV

powerful, muscular lines. New Renault Koleos features classic SUV design cues: door protective mouldings, large-diameter twotones alloy wheels with diamond effect, and aluminium roof bars. New Koleos will play a part in the Renault’s brand’s international growth by expanding its product range and extending its foothold across the world. For Renault, new Koleos comes at a time when SUVs are enjoying strong growth in many markets, and for many consumers, this will be an invitation to experience the Renault brand. SBA is largely committed to supporting Renault Oman’s growth in the Sultanate through major emphasis on customer satisfaction and by providing world-class after-sales services in Oman.

Glinks organises ‘Study in Canada’ information session MUSCAT: Glinks International Consultancy organised a ‘Study in Canada’ information session at City Season’s Hotel last week. In its third edition, Glinks brought together renowned universities and colleges from Canada. The information session was a hit with around 80 students along with their parents attended the event and were beneﬁted, says a press release. The programme started with a general presentation about ‘Canadian Education system and its beneﬁts for international stu-

dents’ followed by one-to-one interaction with the students and their parents. Karuna Ausman, Internarional Marketing and Recruitment specialist from University of Waterloo was present as a leading adviser. University of Waterloo has the largest faculty of Engineering in Canada and is No.1 in Actuarial Science and Mathematics. Other institutions which were represented during the event were Trent University, Wilfred Laurier University, University of Manitoba, Thompson Rivers Uni-

versity, Vancouver Island University, Columbia College, Durham College, College of New Caledonia, Okanagan College, North Island College, Douglas College and Golden Hills School Division. Post-secondary education at Canadian institutions is highly recognised worldwide; at the same time students can opt to join high school in Canada at Golden Hills High School Division in Alberta. Students can walk into the new branch of Glinks International Consultancy in Al Khuwair, Muscat for more information.

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Students graduate from Sur College of Applied Sciences

range is a product of high-end global technology, Japanese craftsmanship and cost efficiency in manufacturing and sourcing

MUSCAT: Quester is a heavyduty truck designed for a wide variety of applications including off and on-road use, construction, distribution and long-haul transportation. It is speciﬁcally designed for the Middle East roads and has been tested extensively in the Middle East conditions. The sturdy Quester range is a product of highend global technology, Japanese craftsmanship and cost efficiency in manufacturing and sourcing, says a press release. It performs impressively at all the operating conditions with good fuel efficiency and satisﬁes own-

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ers’ expectations of operation efficiency and profitability. Quester is built after refining the design and the construction based on insights from customers’ day-to-day needs and cutting-edge knowhow available at UD Trucks’ R & D. This advantage offers a great opportunity to fleet owners to optimise their business performance. Quester has built-in fuel-efficient engine and proven driveline which gives the ability to optimise the power output, transmission capability and rear axle ratio. A well specified powertrain ensures that the engine operates at its peak efficiency at all times, enabling good fuel consumption and comfortable driving experience to the driver. A new exciting feature is the fuel coaching system, which gives feedback to the driver on how to operate the truck in a fuel-efficient manner. Drivers using the fuel coaching system will get great fuel savings if they follow the indications of the fuel coaching system. Improvement in fuel-efficiency

from 5 per cent to 30 per cent can be expected if the driver follows the instructions. Savings through efficient use of fuel matters a lot for long haul trucks. Not only for long haul trucks, fuel-efficiency also reduces costs of construction and mining companies in a big way. Effective driver training methods employed by UD Trucks and Al Hashar leads to improvement in driver efficiency. Quester trucks are ﬁtted with last long tyres and that makes a big difference in operating costs. UD in UD Trucks means ‘Ultimate Dependability’ of UD Trucks which is based on proven Japanese technological innovation and strength of the materials used in the construction of the truck. Moreover, UD Trucks offer excellent resale value compared to other Japanese brands considering the long lasting performance of UD Trucks in Oman market. Established in Japan in 1935, UD Trucks is more than eight decades old offering total transport solution to the discerning custom-

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ers. Existing UD Trucks customers vouch for the ‘Ultimate Dependability’ and tireless performance of the trucks on Oman roads without a need for any major maintenance cost. Quester trucks are supported with a standard warranty of one year or unlimited kilometres and a drive line warranty of two years or 200,000 kilometres to provide peace of mind to the customers. Al Hashar Group, the sole distributor of UD Trucks in Oman for over 40 years is one of the Sultanate’s most trusted and leading corporate group with diverse business interests. Al Hashar has a nationwide network of service and after sales facilities in key locations such as Azaiba, Salalah, Sohar, Nizwa, Ibri and Sur. Al Hashar is able to provide onsite service through a fullﬂedged mobile service unit. Moreover, Al Hashar has heavy vehicle accident repair facility and truck size painting booth for repairing of accident vehicles and for painting trucks in a dust free environment respectively.

SUR: One hundred and forty-two students graduated in three majors from Sur College of Applied Sciences (CAS) recently, at the graduation ceremony for the year 2016, held in the Al Sharqiya Hall in the college campus. The ceremony which featured two ﬁlms made in the college studio, and a laser light show, took place under the patronage of Nasser bin Suleiman Al Sibani, deputy chairman of the Public Authority for Radio and Television. The ceremony was hosted by Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Sarmi, undersecretary at the Ministry of Higher Education, and it also featured a presentation of student publications in the college, says a press release. Of the graduating students, 130 earned their Bachelors’ degrees while 12 received Diplomas. A matter of pride for the college this year was that the ﬁrst batch of Applied Biotechnology graduates received their degrees alongside graduates in Information Technology and Communi-

cations Programmes. Sur CAS is the only College of Applied Sciences to offer Applied Biotechnology as a major. “Instead of being held in the evening this year the graduation ceremony was held in the morning instead of evening, as it happens in most universities in the world,” said Dr Salma Al Musharafi, assistant dean of Academic Affairs and Scientific Research. Dean Dr Ahmed Juma Al Riyami said, “Graduation is one of the happiest moments because when students graduate, we give the country active people who will serve it. Preparing qualified personnel is a great responsibility and building minds is not easy. But this difficult process is passed by those who willingly take the challenge. Graduation Day is your best reward and is the beginning of your future. The country needs you to contribute to the process of development, so be productive members of society using your education and your high work.”

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MoneyGram extends cash to account footprint in Philippines

Microsoft names Bahwan IT ‘Country Partner of the Year’ MUSCAT: Bahwan IT, a ﬂag ship company of Suhail Bahwan Group, has been awarded with ‘Country Partner for the Year 2016’ by Microsoft Corporation. Bahwan IT has won this award for the third consecutive year among top Microsoft partners across the globe, says a press release. Anil Kumar, general manager Bahwan IT, said, “This award demonstrates our excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology. We continuously strive to provide our customers a unique experience while

delivering successful software projects in an innovative way. We would like to thank all our customers for this achievement, who have always been supportive to us. Bahwan IT would also like to thank Microsoft for their continuous support in bringing great technology to the country and partners like us.” Sherif Tawﬁk, country general manager for Microsoft in Oman and Bahrain added, “The 2016 Partner of the Year Award honours our top partners that demonstrate excellence in providing solutions and value to our mutual

customers. Bahwan IT was selected based on their commitment to our customers, their solutions’ market impact and exemplary use of Microsoft technologies. We congratulate them on this incredible achievement and look forward to continuing our work with them on technology innovation and business transformation for our mutual customers in Oman.” The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards are presented in several categories, with winners chosen from a set of more than 2,300 entrants from 108 different countries worldwide.

MANILA: MoneyGram announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI). Now, MoneyGram customers can send money directly to BPI bank accounts within minutes, says a press release. “According to the World Bank, digital transaction platforms are driving ﬁnancial inclusion in emerging markets around the globe,” said Alex Lim, regional manager for Philippines at MoneyGram. “This partnership demonstrates MoneyGram’s commitment to providing our customers with a seamless experience through our innovative money transfer technology.”

“MoneyGram is a trusted brand for remittances with a strong worldwide network supported by a signiﬁcant digital presence,” said Roy Emil S. Yu, head of BPI’s Remittance Business Division. “Being one of the top banks for remittances in the Philippines, we are constantly seeking tie up relationships that allow us to offer our customers the best remittance service. We believe that partnership with MoneyGram will certainly bring us closer to that goal.” Bank of the Philippine Islands, locally known as BPI, is the Philippines’ ﬁrst bank. It is the country’s largest bank in terms of market capitalisation. “Thanks to BPI’s longstanding

history in the banking sector combined with unrivalled service quality, the bank has become the preferred brand for many Filipinos. Our partnership with BPI coupled with a new convenient way to receive money directly to a bank account will certainly support our OFW customers in achieving their goals and fulﬁlling their families’ dreams,” added Lim. Cooperation with BPI strengthens MoneyGram’s digital footprint in the Philippines, one of the world’s largest remittance markets. According to the World Bank, in 2015 over $28b flowed into the Philippines. This constitutes for 9.6 per cent of the country’s GDP.

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Sobha launches Phase 2 of Hartland Greens The Sobha Hartland project is strategically located in the heart of Dubai and has access to all world-class amenities a resident will need

DUABI: Sobha Group, the leading premium real estate developer, has announced the launch of Building 2 and 3 as part of the Phase 2 in Sobha Hartland Greens. They are luxurious and exclusive eight storey apartment buildings located on the Dubai Water Canal. It is part of an eight million sq.ft resort-style luxury housing project with unrivalled cityside, waterside living and 30% green space right in the epicentre of Dubai, says a press release. Construction of the Phase 2 is already underway and the completion is expected by December 2018. These new freehold apartments are attractively priced with

exceptional payment plans for both the end-users and investors. Sobha Hartland Greens comprises eight ﬂoors of residential apartments varying from studios, duplexes to one, two and three bedrooms. Investors will have an option to choose from park, pool or boulevard view apartments. With impeccable interiors and lush exteriors, the project ﬂourishes in modernity and serenity. Heart of the city The Sobha Hartland project is strategically located in the heart of Dubai and has access to all worldclass amenities a resident will need. With its close proximity to

the city’s hottest attractions and the unmatched focus on quality backed by 40 years of track record, it makes it the best choice for real estate investment in Dubai. To get a ﬁrsthand experience of large, lavish and spacious homes, its show villas and apartment are ready and available for viewing at the Hartland Sales gallery. Real estate buyers comprising 149 nationalities are the major segment, the new project is targeting. These account for AED 57 billion of all real estate sales in Dubai in the ﬁrst half of 2016 according to Dubai Land Department (DLD). P. N. C. Menon, founder and chairman, Sobha Group, said, “We

are delighted to announce the launch of Phase 2 at Sobha Hartland Greens. We have designed these apartments keeping in mind each type of lifestyle, investment, preference and purpose as there are both multiple options of layouts and sizes. Given our focus for quality and large lavish homes compared to smaller units offered by other players, coupled with excellent payment plans, Sobha Hartland is by far the most preferred choice for real estate investments. Sobha as a brand is known for great quality and we have been recognised recently as one of the Top Real Estate Companies in the Arab World by Forbes Middle East. That’s because we are the only backward integrated real estate company in the world - we do everything from start to ﬁnish ourselves.” Sobha Hartland project has been listed as one of the prime developments on the banks of the Dubai Water Canal which is scheduled to open this month. At Sobha Hartland, residents will have access to wide selection of world-class amenities like two international schools, nurseries, malls, cafes, tennis courts, yoga centre, swimming pool, clubhouses and spas, mosques, and healthcare facilities. Moreover, the project is just three kilometres away from Dubai’s top attractions. This makes Sobha Hartland an ideal long-term investment for investors.

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Alizz Islamic Bank offers customers exciting new offer MUSCAT: Alizz Islamic Bank has come up with an exceptional offer for its customers to own their dream home, with the introduction of its Ijarah ‘Muntahia Bittamleek’ (Ready Property) option, which allows customers to make the ﬁrst instalment payment three months from the date of signing the Ijarah contract. As part of the offer, the bank will also pay the ﬁrst three contributions of the accompanying Takaful life insurance once the Ijarah contract has been signed. ‘Takaful’ refers to a type of Islamic insurance in which it is the responsibility of individuals to cooperate and protect one another. The contributions covering the remaining period of the contract will be paid by the customer, depending on the term of the contract signed with the bank, says a press release. The constructed property option, which started on October 10, will end on December 31. Based on the Sharia principle of ‘Ijarah’, the bank buys the property from the seller and leases it out to the customer with a promise to sell at the end of the lease term. This option is available to the Alizz customers and those transferring their salaries to the bank to enjoy the bank’s exclusive offers and services as well as Sharia-based products.

The home finance offer is open to Omani nationals and resident expatriates, whether salaried or self-employed. With fast approval and simple documentation process, the settlement term can be up to 25 years with maximum financing of 80 per cent of the property value or OMR450,000. The minimum salary required is OMR300 only for government employees and OMR350 for private sector employees. “Alizz has designed the home finance option to enable our customers to own their dream home through Sharia-compliant solutions. A world of benefits and features awaits our customers, Omanis and expatriate residents, who apply for this option,” said Mohammed Al Ghassani, head of Branches at Alizz Islamic Bank. “The profit rates are competitive while the approval process is fast and the application procedures are simple. Our highlyexperienced team will process all transactions immediately with great precision. As part of our efforts to offer integrated services, this option is also available to small-, medium- and large-scale enterprises that are interested in commercial and residential real estate,” he explained. Alizz delivers a variety of Shariabased products and services that meet the requirements of customers.

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Case boosts customer satisfaction through its partnership with IECC Case has marked its leadership in four primary markets in the world in North America, Latin America, Asia Paciﬁc and, Europe, Middle East and Africa. DIPNA JACOB dipna@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Case, a leading construction equipment brand, with a history of 170 years in designing, developing and manufacturing construction equipment strength-

ened its ties with International Equipment & Contracting Company (IECC). A team of key management members of CNH Industrial comprising Andy Blandford, vice president, Construction Equipment, EMEA, Franco Invernizzi, Global Brand Marketing and AME Sales and Marketing and Dragan Krznaric, regional manager MEA CE, visited Oman coinciding with the foray of an important brand in heavy commercial vehicle space in Oman. Founded in 1842 by Jerome Increase Case, the Case brand is one of the renowned brands in the construction industry. Through the decades and into the 21st century, Case has continued to develop a long line of industry ﬁrsts and has taken a leadership role in pioneering new products and solutions. Talking to Times of Oman on the Case brand’s global marketing strategy and the challenges, Blandford said, “Case is not just into designing and manufacturing the best machines in the world, but

also offers our customers excellent after sales service. Case has an edge over our competitors by offering a complete package to our customers like parts, service, technology solutions, and ﬁnance solutions and it varies according to the market. We have seen the industry change a lot over the last two years where people are not just buying the equipment. The customers today, in most areas of the world,

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are interested in purchasing a package and that is why working with an excellent dealer like IECC in Oman is critical, because even though we make the equipment we are not based here in Oman. The rest of it needs to be sourced locally and IECC in Oman provides us that support. The main challenge today is to offer a package instead of just a machine to stay ahead of the competition.” Case has marked its leadership in four primary markets in the world in North America, Latin America, Asia Paciﬁc and, Europe, Middle East and Africa. Though GCC markets are not huge compared to larger markets like France, the UK and Germany, Oman is one of the primary markets in the GCC apart from Saudi Arabia, Emirates and Qatar. The diversiﬁed economy of Oman in tourism, infrastructure, agriculture etc., apart from oil revenues has made Oman, one of the top focus markets in GCC for Case. Case is built upon its key value

in associating with noted dealers in the market to provide maximum customer service through after sales service. Blandford remarked, “We have a partnership orientated approach. We design, develop and manufacture first class quality machines. And then, we partner with dealers and distributors like IECC who provides after sales service. Selling the first machine is easy but selling the consecutive machines are much more difficult. “Through our own life experience, if we buy a product and if it is not serviced properly, we might not buy it again. So our main value in partnering with the dealer is to support the customers.” Elated with the partnership with IECC, Blandford averred, “IECC is extremely well equipped to provide after sales service. This is a multi-billion dollar corporate, very well known, well connected and well financed in the country. But we look at the businesses on the whole and this is a company

which has won awards in other business sectors for parts, customer service, after sales and has developed trust from the customer. I am excited about this business relationship which we started in 2007 and we will build upon the relationship we had so far.” IECC is a special equipment division of Bahwan International Group Holding having focus on exclusive distributorships for sales, marketing and service of reputed brands of commercial trucks, earthmoving, construction, industrial and survey equipment. Established in 1985, IECC has a modern 3-S facility on Nizwa Road, Mawaleh and branch locations in Sohar and Salalah. With dedicated teams for sales and service, IECC serves customers in all important segments across Oman. IECC is committed to be an important player in Oman’s infrastructure development through the supply of world-class high-end technology products and best-in-class with after sales support.

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Bank Muscat extends support to children with Down Syndrome

Bank Sohar receives ‘Peak of Success’ award from Worldcob

MUSCAT: Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate, in line with its ‘Let’s Do More’ vision and commitment to partnership in providing an enriched lifestyle as part of the Imprints CSR initiative, has extended the helping hand to two children with Down Syndrome. The children aged 6 and 5 years will undergo 10 months of rehabilitation at the White Hands Centre for Assistive Technology and Rehabilitation. The support for rehabilitation of children affected by Down Syndrome is yet another affirmation of the bank’s commitment to be a role model in social responsibility, says a press release. Rehabilitation at an early age of children affected with Down Syndrome helps in their integration into mainstream society, says a press release. The bank’s Imprints CSR initiative complements the government’s efforts in social responsibility. The bank seizes every available opportunity to channel resources for creating sustainable, positive changes in communities by investing in their welfare to equip them for a better life. Committed to contributing towards sustainable development and delivering long-term benefits

MUSCAT: For a third consecutive year, Bank Sohar has been recognised and awarded by Texas-based World Confederation of Businesses (Worldcob). The ‘Peak of Success’ Award for Business Excellence marks the bank’s 11th award in 2016 and is a resounding endorsement of the bank’s sound business practices, high customer service standards and its continued focus on business excellence in all facets of its operations in Oman, says a press release. Sharing her thoughts on the signiﬁcance of the award, Munira Abdulnabi Macki, GM of HR and Corporate Support said, “Right from our very inception, we have always placed great emphasis on delivering business excellence in all facets of our operations and across our entire branch network; from the conceptual stage of products all the way through to our back office operations and customer service touch points. This award is not only a clear testament to the successful integration of our sound business strategies into our growth plans, but is also an indication of the high quality standards of our products and services.” Bank Sohar was selected for

to the community, Bank Muscat CSR programmes are focused on key segments, including youth, sports, health and education. As the bank progresses on the path of sustainable development, new opportunities are explored. Since its inception, the Corporate Social Responsibility department of the flagship financial services provider in Oman has taken major strides in nurturing a socially responsible culture in the bank, bringing benefits to different segments of society and touching the lives of people. In line with the corporate ethos, bank employees are engaged in creating opportunities to help the community through various initiatives. The CSR and sustainability strategy pursued by Bank Muscat is focused on delivering long-term

beneﬁts to the community and the nation. Leading by example, Bank Muscat aims to motivate corporates to provide the required support for social development initiatives. The White Hands Centre for Assistive Technology and Rehabilitation is the ﬁrst centre of its kind in Oman. It integrates Assistive Technology in educational programmes provided for people with disabilities and learning disabilities. It also provides screening, diagnosis and intervention for people who are affected with Irlen Syndrome, a problem with the brain’s ability to process visual information. The White Hands Centre for Assistive Technology and Rehabilitation is an excellent model of social entrepreneurship in the Sultanate of Oman.

this prestigious award following a rigorous assessment and judging process encompassing six primary criteria including managerial leadership, management systems, quality of services, creativity and innovation, corporate social responsibility, and certiﬁcations and other recognitions. The Worldcob research team compiles data from around the world on businesses with references from market research companies, public relations ﬁrms, more than 100 different chambers of commerce around the world including the American Chamber of Commerce as well as references from Worldcob’s own members, which amount to over 3,000 com-

panies in 100 countries. The research team forwards the compiled data to Worldcob’s Evaluation Committee, comprised a distinguished panel of specialised experts, which then screens the data and evaluates it based on the aforementioned criteria. Bank Sohar scored consistently high on all parameters to emerge as a winner in the Business Excellence category for the Middle East. “It is an honour for us to have received such a prestigious award from Worldcob. It will no doubt serve as an inspiration for the bank as a whole to continue to pave the way for innovation and excellence within the Sultanate’s banking sector,” added Munira.

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Preparations on course to host Military World Cup MUSCAT: With just over two months to go for the 2017 CISM Military Football World Cup, Oman’s preparations are in full swing to organise a successful event. Air Commodore Maktoum bin Salim Al Mazro’ai, Assistant Chief of Staff for Training and Joint Exercise, declared the Sultanate’s readiness to World Cup from January 15 to 28. “The preparations are in full swing and we will be ready to host the event in January. We hope to showcase Oman’s organisational abilities, infrastructure facilities and safe environment of the country through this international event,” Air Commodore Maktoum, who is chairman of the Championship Organising Committee, said. In an interview to the Oman News Agency, he said the Organising Committee is on course with their preparations. “We have launched the championship logo as well as a booklet on the benefits for the private sector sponsors of the event,” he added. He also informed that CISM World Cup trophy will be unveiled in December. “Oman will be the first country to present the winning team with a cup. Previously the winners were honoured with the shield,” he informed. “Following the launch of the booklet, a number of private sector firms have come forward with sponsorship enquiries. Regarding the broadcast of the

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event, currently we are in talks with the Public Authority for Radio and Television and a number of other sports channels from outside the Sultanate,” he added. Match venues The hosts have already ﬁnalised the main match venues — the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, where the opening as well as the ﬁnal match will be played, the ROP Stadium in Al Wattaya and Seeb Sports Stadium. “The Royal Court Affairs Stadium and the Royal Guard of Oman Stadium will be utilised for the training sessions of the teams,” he said. Camp in Egypt Speaking about the preparations of Oman team, he said: “Our team are heading in right direction. The players are in good shape after having undergone several internal training camps. The team had also played friendly matches, including one against Oman U-23 national team. “The team will be travelling to Egypt in December for another training camp,” he revealed. In the championship, the teams will be divided into four groups with Oman placed in Group A along with Bahrain, France and Guinea. Algeria, Iran, Germany and Brazil will be in Group B while Group C will comprise Qatar, Ireland, USA and Mali. Egypt, Syria, Poland and Canada will play in Group D. - ONA

The actual action in the ﬁrst Arab championship to be hosted in Oman will begin on Wednesday when the Sultanate

OFFICIAL OPENING: Minister of Sports Affairs Sheikh Saad bin Mohammed Al Mardhouf Al Saadi, second right, declares the 36th Arab Golf Championship open at the Ghala Golf Club. – JUN ESTRADA/ Times of Oman

will be represented by Azzan Al Rumhy, Fahad Al Kitani, Ahmed Al Balushi and Rashad Al Harthy

Sports Reporter MUSCAT: Sheikh Saad bin Mohammed Al Mardhouf Al Saadi, the Minister of Sports Affairs, ofﬁcially inaugurated the 36th Arab Golf Championship at the Ghala Golf Club on Tuesday evening. The Arab championship, being held for the ﬁrst time in the Sultanate, was declared open during a simple but impressive ceremony organised in the presence of Sheikh Khalid bin Omar bin Said Al Marhoon, Minister of Civil Service, Arab Golf Federation chief Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Oman Golf Committee (OGC) chairman Mundhir Al Barwani, Ministry of Sports Affairs

Undersecretary Rashad Al Hinai and a host of local and international dignitaries. The actual action begins on Wednesday when the top golfers from the 13 Arab nations, including hosts Oman, will vie for top honours both in the team and individual championships. During the four-round competition, three best scores from each of the four-player teams will be taken into account to decide the team champions while the individual scores will be considered for the individual honours. Speaking on the occasion, chief guest Sheikh Saad Al Saadi said: “Hosting a golfing event of such magnitude shows Oman’s keenness to develop sports in general and golf in particular. Organising Arab championship for the first time with participation of huge contingents from across the Arab world indicates to Oman’s organisational abilities to successfully host major sporting events. The Sultanate especially has been enjoying the successful hosting international golfing events.” Sheikh Saad Al Saadi also wished the participating teams all

the success while expressing the hope the golfers as well as the golf enthusiasts will enjoy the championship as the best of Arab talent will be on show during the event. Besides hosts Oman, the other participating countries are the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco, Libya and Lebanon. Arab Golf Federation chief Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, meanwhile, said: “We are delighted to see Arab championship coming to Oman, who are playing host to top golfers of the Arab world. We would like to thank all those who are involved with golf in Oman as well as the Ministry of Sports Affairs for their hospitality and for making excellent arrangements for the championship.” While asking the participating teams to enjoy the competition, he said: “I am sure our players leave a lasting impression and make good impact with their positive performances, reﬂecting the efforts of the Arab federation and individual national associations to promote and popularise the sport across the region.” OGC chief Mundhir Al Barwani,

while welcoming the participating teams, said: “The golf championship complements the existing cooperation between Arab countries. The main objective of the event is to bring the together the golfing community of the Arab world. Hosting of the championship for the ﬁrst time in Oman no doubt will lead to further promotion and development of golf.” Meanwhile, OGC Vice-chairman Ahmed bin Faisal Al Jhdhamy said: “This gathering of the best Arab golﬁng talents means a lot for us as it helps in developing understanding and brotherhood among our young people and their peers from various Arab countries.” “We seek through these sports events to help our young Arabs to mingle together and understand each others cultures because they are the future of Arab sports.” Meanwhile, the members of the Sultanate squad, who are hoping to achieve good results, underwent rigorous training sessions under the watchful eyes of German coach Milo Breitenwisher. Oman will be represented by Azzan Al Rumhy, Fahad Al Kitani, Rashad Al Harthy and Ahmed Al Balushi.

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Kohli under no redemption pressure against England Considered one of the premier batsmen of his generation, Kohli averages close to 46 with the bat but it drops drastically to just 20 from 17 innings against the English bowlers

RAJKOT: Virat Kohli is aware of his rather modest batting record against England but the India captain is not putting himself under any pressure against them in the ﬁve-Test series beginning at Rajkot on Wednesday. Considered one of the premier batsmen of his generation, Kohli averages close to 46 with the bat but it drops drastically to just 20 from 17 innings against the English bowlers. In the ﬁve-Test series in England in 2014, he managed only 134 runs at an average of 13.4 with a highest score of 39. Of his 13 Test centuries, only one came against England at Nagpur in 2012. “I can put it very simply as that was the phase when I didn’t perform too well and it happened to be England and could have been any other country in the world,” Kohli told reporters on Tuesday. “It made me realise what I need to improve in my game so I am pretty thankful to England for

Alastair Cook praises Ashwin RAJKOT: England captain Alastair Cook has heaped high praise on Ravichandran Ashwin, saying India’s premier off-spinner has become a world-class bowler and compared his rapid rise to that of Graeme Swann. “One of his obvious strengths at the moment is his conﬁdence is sky high (that’s natural) if you have taken the number of wickets that he has done over last year or so in Indian conditions.

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that. I have been a really improved cricketer from then on. “I just take it as a setback in my career, and not motivate myself in a way that I have to prove people wrong or I have to do something special against a particular opposition.” The right-hander’s form in the ﬁve Tests would be crucial for the hosts if they are to improve their re-

Cricket is a funny game and a lot of it is played in the mind. He obviously must be ﬂying (high),” said Cook on the eve of the ﬁve-Test series opener here on Wednesday. Cook said it probably was because the Tamil Nadu bowler had grown as a bowler since 2012, in a case similar to his one-time teammate Graeme Swann who became a better bowler after being ignored for close to a decade since he made his debut. - Reuters

cord against England, who have won the last three series against India. The last time England toured India in 2012, Cook’s side suffered a thumping loss in the opening test at Ahmedabad but then turned the tables on the hosts to win the fourmatch series 2-1. Since then, India have not lost a Test at home, blanking Australia and West Indies, crushing South Africa and whitewashing New Zealand in September. In contrast, England are still smarting from their loss in the second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka where they shared the two-Test series 1-1 with the minnows. It prompted Cook to label his side as ‘underdogs’ against India, currently the top Test team. “I think some team might want to play it down at the start of the series and then surprise the opponent but we are quite aware of those things,” Kohli said. - Reuters

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E suffered a right shoulder injury in June in the third Test against Sri Lanka that kept him out of the first Test against Pakistan at Lord’s and the two-Test tour of Bangladesh, is past 34, knows well that he doesn’t have much shelf life left in his international career, has admitted that at 34 he needed “to manage myself or be managed quite well”, wasn’t expected to be seen around at Rajkot or playing at Visakhapatnam, could have delayed his return so he could resume his business of swing in the safe, familiar English conditions…Instead, James Michael Anderson was to fly in to Rajkot on Tuesday, will be watching the action that begins at Rajkot today and is looking to pay the second Test beginning at Visakhapatnam on November 17. Alastair Cook is amazed by the effort his key bowler has put in to come back quicker than he thought he would and the England skipper reminds the guys in the Indian camp that Anderson isn’t coming here to make up the numbers. If the International Cricket Council were to introduce a prize for courage, Anderson would certainly figure among the 2016 finalists and would perhaps run away with the award. It takes courage of a rare breed to board a flight to India to hunt down Virat Kohli on the infamous dustbowls here where his swing might not produce the kind of sting he would get on the English pitches. On the flat pitches of India Anderson may not be as lethal as he was in the 2014 series

played in England, and although he was, in the words of MS Dhoni, “the difference between the two teams” during the 2012 tour, doubts have been raised on how Anderson, bowling now at just 80 miles per hour, could get the ball to reverse on the slow Indian surface. Still, despite the facts and figures quoted against Anderson’s effectiveness at 34, the truth of the moment is that much of the five-Test fun would have been lost without Anderson in the playing eleven in a series expected to be won by India from toss to tape. His much-awaited encounters with Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, both of whom have more than a point to prove against Anderson, matter more than anything else in terms of crowd interest as the series begins today at Rajkot, without him in the playing eleven. From the Eden Gardens to The Oval, from December 2012 to August 2014, Kohli had been forced to poke at balls pitched by Anderson outside off stump and look back in disgust to see the ball land in the hands of the wicketkeeper or the slip fielders. So far, Anderson has sent down 116 deliveries at Kohli, of which 95 were dot balls, and dismissed him five times, incredibly cheap. The Indian superstar that he is at the moment, Kohli has knocked up just 35 runs against

Anderson, hitting just five fours. Obviously, Kohli stands now a better chance to get back at Anderson. More interestingly, it’s an opportunity for Anderson to deliver the message to the Indians that he could pitch his business where he wants to and make handsome profits. The prospect of Anderson making Kohli poke and prod to his tune and get the Indian skipper out without making an impact looks dim, but the excitement being kicked up about such possibilities, or impossibilities, spices up the series. Another guy who would be smacking his lips at the sight of Anderson when he walks out to bat or runs up to deliver the ball will be Jadeja. The infamous brawl they were engaged in on day two of the first Test at Lord’s in 2014 may have been legally settled by the ICC by the time the teams had progressed to the fourth Test, but the Indian spinner may be looking at the series as an opportunity to tackle Anderson with bat and ball, not off the field or near the boundary line but right within the 23-yard. Predictions along the lines of an Indian sweep of the series are unlikely to come true without Kohli and Jadeja, as well as Ravichandran Ashwin, performing at their top. When they do that, and when Anderson tries to swing the game in his favour, it’s going to be an engaging Indian season that will offer the ICC bosses a tip or two on how to pump life back into Test cricket. The writer is a freelance contributor based in India. All the views and opinions expressed in the article are solely those of the author and do not reflect those of Times of Oman

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Herath puts Zimbabwe in a spin as Sri Lanka extend lead HARARE: Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath claimed five wickets as Sri Lanka took control of the second and final Test against Zimbabwe on day three on Tuesday. The touring side reached the close on 102 for four in their second innings, a lead of 334 runs, after Herath, who opened the bowling, bagged his 27th test five-wicket haul with figures of 5-89. Dimuth Karunaratne (54 not out) and Asela Gunaratne (six not out), who scored a maiden Test century in the first innings, will resume on Wednesday as Sri Lanka seek to set a massive target after bowling Zimbabwe out for 272. Seamer Carl Mumba (3-31) was the pick of the home bowlers supported by leg-spinner Graeme Cremer (1-21). Zimbabwe had resumed on the third morning on 126 for two, but lost regular wickets through the day. Seamer Suranga Lakmal ended a 117-run third-wicket stand between Craig Ervine (64) and Brian Chari (80) as the former was caught at first slip by Karunaratne. After Chari, who had posted his best test score, was bowled by Herath it became something of a procession for the home batsmen. — Reuters SCOREBOARD

Sri Lanka 1st innings: 504 (D. de Silva 127, A. Gunaratne 116, U. Tharanga 79) Zimbabwe 1st innings: T. Mawoyo lbw b Herath 3 B. Chari b Herath 80 H. Masakadza c D. de Silva b Herath 0 C. Ervine c Karunaratne b Lakmal 64 S. Williams lbw b D. Perera 58 M. Waller c K. Silva b Herath 18 P. Moor lbw b D. Perera 33 G. Cremer c Karunaratne b D. Perera 3 D. Tiripano c Herath b Lakmal 3 C. Mumba lbw b Herath 2 C. Mpofu not out 0 Extras (b-2, lb-6) 8 Total (all out, 82.1 overs) 272 Fall of wickets: 1-17, 2-17, 3-134, 4-173, 5-210, 6-253, 7-265, 8-268, 9-272, 10-272 Bowling: S. Lakmal 21.1-5-55-2, R. Herath 26-4-89-5, L. Kumara 14-0-600, D. Perera 18-2-51-3, A. Gunaratne 2-0-5-0, D. de Silva 1-0-4-0 Sri Lanka 2nd innings: D. Karunaratne not out 54 K. Silva c Waller b Mumba 6 K. Mendis c Mpofu b Mumba 0 U. Tharanga lbw b Cremer 17 D. de Silva c Chari b Mumba 9 A. Gunaratne not out 6 Extras (b-6, lb-4) 10 Total (for 4 wickets, 40 overs) 102 Fall of wickets: 1-14, 2-16, 3-44, 4-84 To bat: K. Perera, D. Perera, R. Herath, S. Lakmal, L. Kumara Bowling: C. Mpofu 9-2-17-0, C. Mumba 11-3-31-3, G. Cremer 8-1-21-1, D. Tiripano 6-3-4-0, S. Williams 5-016-0, B. Chari 1-0-3-0 Umpires: Simon Fry & Ian Gould TV umpire: Marais Erasmus Match referee: Chris Broad

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Fatma to take on Kuznetsova in Morocco tourney

MUCSCAT: Omani star Fatma Al Nabhani entered the second round of the $10,000 Casablanca ITF Pro Circuit tournament in Morocco. The top seeded Omani overcame Slovanian qualiﬁer Nina Kolar for a 6-4, 6-3 victory in her ﬁrst round match. In the second round, Fatma will take on unseeded Russian Ksenia Kuznetsova, who advanced after defeating Moroccan

wildcard Radia Lalami 6-0, 6-2. In the doubles competition, Fatma and her Spanish partner Olga Parres Azcoitia were given a ﬁrst round bye and the second-seeded pair will play their second round match on Wednesday against Anne Sophie Forget of France and Sara Lanca of Portugal. Anne and Sara defeated local girls Lamiae Aziz and Abla El Kadri 7-5, 7-5 in their ﬁrst round match.

OMAN BODYBUILDERS RETURN HOME TO HEROES WELCOME

Oman’s medal-winning bodybuilders returned home to heroes welcome from the IBBF World Amateur Bodybuilding Championships in Spain on Tuesday. The two members of the Sultanate squad Abdullah Al Jabri (70kg category) and Haitham Al Zadjali (85kg category) did the country proud by won the silver medals in their respective categories. The team were received at the Muscat International Airport by Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Amri, Assistant DirectorGeneral of the Sports Activities and other officials of the Ministry of Sports Affairs. ONA

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SPORTS Oman’s Al Faisal Al Zubair to make Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge debut The 18-year-old Omani rising star said ‘this is a massive step for me in my racing career’

MUSCAT: A fresh grid ﬁlled with a host of new drivers from across the world of motorsport will compete in the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East when the eighth season of the series gets underway in Bahrain on November 17. The diverse range of drivers hail from as many as 12 different nations across the Middle East and Europe, making the line-up for the new championship the most international in the series history. The region is well represented with newcomers, such as local rising star 18-year old Al Faisal Al Zubair of Oman and UAE resident Bashar Mardini, both expected to descend upon Bahrain Interna-

tional Circuit this coming weekend for official testing alongside drivers from Qatar, Turkey, Austria, Sweden, Germany and United Kingdom. The opportunity to test ahead of the 12-race series will be critical for many of the drivers who will not only make their competitive debut behind the wheel of powerful Porsche 911 GT3 Cup but also their debut around the Sakhir track in Bahrain, the host of the season’s ﬁrst two races. The 18-year old Omani is set to make his debut this season after showing his driving talent through karting and British Formula 3. Al Zubair represents one of the key pillars that the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East stands for -- a regional platform for young talented drivers to prove themselves in a professional racing environment. Talking ahead of the testing Al Zubair said: “This is a massive step for me in my racing career, and one step closer to my dream of racing and competing at the highest level possible. There will be so many experienced drivers to compete against. But I am conﬁdent I can show my ability and prove that regardless of my age I deserve a place

on the grid. I tested with Lechner Racing a few weeks back and they were happy with my skill levels. This fills me with confidence.” Walter Lechner, founder and organiser of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East, said: “To have so much driving talent is an incredible opportunity to grow the sport and speaks volumes for the prestigious reputation this series has earned over many years. It’s developed into the perfect platform to accelerate driving skills and gain valuable race experience hence the influx of newcomers, all of which are very welcome.” “The championship is now a proud beacon for the motorsport in the Middle East and I’ve no doubt that the exciting combination of new and experienced racers will see our most competitive championship yet. The race for the

title is certainly wide open.” Another of the sportsmen preparing to take on the championship this season is UAE resident Bashar Mardini. Bashar is certainly no stranger to regional motorsport, having been a guest driver in previous seasons of the GT3 Cup Challenge. He also secured a class win in the Dubai 24 Hour race with Lechner Racing earlier this year. With experience across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Mardini is hopeful of adding to the championship. He said: “Although I’ve sampled a taste of the Porsche performance and the GT3 action as a guest, I’m now ready for the full season. You just need to look at the quality of past champions to know this is a serious challenge for any driver. I am looking forward to testing this weekend so I can analyse the

READY: Oman’s Al Faisal Al Zubair.

competition and the speed I am up against. I am sure many of the drivers are thinking the same but that’s all part of motorsport.” Mardini and Al Zubair will be joined by Turkish racer Salih Yoluc. Despite having only two years of professional racing behind him Yoluc comes into the championship with a wealth of experience, competing in the Blancpain-GTEndurance Championship, the European Le Mans Series, the British GT Championship and the 24 hours of Dubai where he took a class win in 2015. In 2016 he has already scored victories in the GT3 ProAm class of the International GT Open

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and the GT3 Le Mans Cup. The series debutant said: “I have achieved so much over a short period of time and being able to compete in the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East is another great step for me in my racing career. I have seen and heard a lot about the standard of the series whilst competing in Europe so I am looking forward to getting used to the car and my surroundings during testing then making sure to get my speed to where it needs to be for the ﬁrst race.” All drivers will compete in identical ﬁfth generation Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, with the regional one-make series consisting of 12 races between November 2016 and April 2017. Schedule: November 17-19, 2016: Round 1 at Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain. December 9-12, 2016: Round 2 at Dubai Autodrome, UAE. January 27-28, 2017: Round 3 at Dubai Autodrome, UAE. February 1011, 2017: Round 4 at Yas Marina Circuit, UAE. March 3-4, 2017: Round 5 at Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain. April 14-16, 2017: Round 6 F1 Support Race at Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain. BADMINTON

ISC Goan Wing all set to host football tourney MUSCAT: The countdown has begun and so has practice as the eagerly-awaited one-day eighta-side football tournament organised by the Indian Social Club (ISC) Goan Wing for the Indian community is all set to kick-off at the Al Ghubrah Power & Desalination Co. Ground on Friday. The draw for the 16-team tournament was conducted at Majan Continental Hotel when the participating squads were divided into four groups. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the quarterﬁnals. “This is a family oriented recreational football festival. Apart from the main 8-a-side tournament, there will be the ladies tiebreaker, ladies tug of war, veterans tie-breaker, kids tie-breaker contest, spot prizes and lots of music

CAPTION KICKER: Organisers ISC Goan Wing pose after the draw

for the forthcoming tournament. – Supplied photo

and fun,” the organisers said in a press statement. The organisers, meanwhile, informed that the Goan Wing has put in special efforts to invite Alvito D’Cunha, Vice-President of the Indian Foot-

ball Player’s Association. A former left-winger of East Bengal Club, Alvito has represented the Indian national team for more than 20 times. He is ﬂown specially from Goa to be the Chief

Guest for the event. With a professional career spanning over 20 years, he has played for three major clubs in India and won every coveted trophy in Indian football both individually and with his team. Alvito Ronaldo Correia D’Cunha, born in Sanvordem, Goa, is now actively involved with the East Bangal team in Calcutta. Alvito will always be rated among the all-time best left-footed players of the country but the former Salgaocar star will also be a legend in East Bengal’s history. He stood by the club through thick and thin and remains the only Goan in the NFL/I-League era to have a successful career in Kolkata. Antonio Goes, Advisor and founder Convenor of ISC Goan Wing, and Domnic Dsouza were the special invitees for the draw.

Speaking on the occasion, Anthony Lourenco, Convenor of Goan Wing, said: “We have restricted the teams this year to make it more competitive and also to make time for more activities for the spectators.Organising tournaments like this will encourage our younger generation to play football and at the same time keep the spirit of football alive in all of us.” Sports secretary Edwin Viegas proposed the vote of thanks. Groupings: Group A: Phoenix FC, Hitachi Power Tools FC, Titos FC, and Beach Boys. Group B: Muscat United, Goa United, United Kerala FC and FC Kerala. Group C: Curtorim Club Muscat, Soccer Fans, AIG-Anjuna and Deja Vu. Group D: Amigos, Black & White Kerala, Sao Miguel, and Sohar Mavericks

From left, Veterans Doubles ﬁnalists Percy, Ronnie, Mathew and Francis.

Francis-Mathew duo win veterans doubles as Jay and Sanjay lift Mens A doubles MUSCAT: The combination of PT Francis and Mathew Thomas won the veterans’ doubles title at the Dalma Energy-sponsored Annual Badminton Tournament organised by the Indian Social Club. In the veterans’ doubles ﬁnal, the second seeded team of PT Francis and Mathew Thomas upset the top seeds and defending champions Percy and Ronnie Pereira with a 21-13, 21-16 verdict. Teenagers Jay Deshpande and Sanjay Venkat lifted the Men’s A Doubles title when they scored a brilliant victory to upset the top seeded team of Abdul Salam and Gireesh Pillai in straight sets 21-13, 21-18.

From left, Mens A Doubles ﬁnalists A. Salam, Gireesh Pillai, Jay Deshpande and S. Venkat. CRICKET

Pant hits fastest hundred in Indian first class cricket NEW DELHI: Delhi’s young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant batted himself into the record books as he struck the fastest ever hundred by an Indian in a first-class game by hitting a 48-ball ton against Jharkhand in a Ranji Trophy encounter on Tuesday. He was finally dismissed for 135 off only 67 balls with eight boundaries and 13 sixes in a game played at Thumba in Kerala. The young lad has had a staggering season so far having scored 799 runs from seven innings at an astounding average of 133.16 and a strike-rate of 113.17 — something unheard of over a period of time. This is his fourth hundred of the season. He had already hit 44 sixes this season from five games. — PTI

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Furnished single / sharing room for EXE. Bachelor at Rex Road (Kannada, Telugu , Tamil) . Contact: 92873832 Available 1 BHK, 2BHK ﬂat near Medical Darsait. Contact: 24705742 Furnished rooms available at Ruwi. Contact: 91214897

Contact 93990154 FOR SALE Good Condition Sanyo washing machine, semi automatic, RO 30 for sale in MBD Contact; 99737812

^ŚŽǁƌŽŽŵ͕ Kĸ ĐĞƐ Θ ƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚƐ FOR RENT ^ƉĂĐŝŽƵƐ ƐŚŽǁƌŽŽŵ Θ Žĸ ĐĞ ƐƉĂĐĞ for rent at Al – Mabela ͘ ϭϳϲ ŵϮ ƐŚŽǁƌŽŽŵ ĂƌĞĂ ͘ Kĸ ĐĞƐ ͬ ƐŚŽƉƐ ͘ ^ƉĂĐŝŽƵƐ ϭ Θ Ϯ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ ĂƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ . Government water.

Contact - 97792004 / 93220482 Flats in Mumtaz, 1 bedroom, hall & 2 bed rooms, hall way no 3352 building no 3447 / 3668. Contact: 90991079 / 98003444 For Rent studio TYPE ﬂats for rent R.O 160/- monthly near Oman house. Contact: 98075028 / 95501858 6 Bedroom villas available for rent at North Al Hail, near Wave, complex with swimming pool and Gym. Contact: 99833747 Villa in South Mawaleh: 8 bedrooms, 2 Majilis, 1 Family Hall, 9 toilets, 2 kitchens with Split AC, ample car park Contact: 96775026 / 99463626

Twin Villa for sale in Azaiba near Sultan Centre. Each side has three ﬂoors, ﬁve bedroom plus maid room. Each room has it’s own bathroom and one extra toilet between dining and sitting room. The villas are now about 5 years old and very clean and well maintained. It has split A/C’s. OMR 215,000 each villa. Contact : 99333479 or 95215360 or 97509955

Industrial land in Rusail.4000 sqm. Contact 99323957 / 95490842. Used & refurbished porta cabins, toilets unit available for sales. Contact: 99215560 Email: omegaunitedoman@gmail.com Shop for sale in Al Ghubrah. Contact: 99030180/ 97003247

Coffee shop at Al Amerat for sales in very good condition. Contact: 96100005

BUILDING MATERIAL SHOP FOR SALEWell-furnished running building material-electrical shop (4 shutter / 200sqm) in Al- Khoudh- 6, for immediate sale- shop with stock or stock only. Serious buyers may please Contact: 94320909

Trasit mixers for sale model 2007, make Mercedes Benz, capacity 8 CBM, QTY - 2 No. Contact: Planet International LLC. Contact: 99452010 / 98082127

Land for sale in the village of Bimmah on the coastal road Qurayat/Sur with a space of 604 square meters for an attractive price. Contact 92905222

Well running restaurant sale at prime location in Sohar City. Contact : 94131656

Beauty parlour for sale in Ruwi. Contact: 92430239

Shop for sale of food stuff vegetable & fruits near Saham (Rent) R.O 100/-. Contact: 92139034 Steel workshop for sale including 5 clearance at Wadi Kabir Sanaya area. Contact: 99466604 Shop for sale, Honda road, Ruwi. Contact: 24705105, GSM: 92877958 / 94289164 Mobile phone shop for sale in Hamriya. Contact: 99342568

SITUATION WANTED BUSINESS

BUYING Buying cars for cash. Contact 90202090

WANTED Urgently required looking to immediately buy used Grit blasting & airless spray equipment 1 No each. Contact 968 24810930 / 93203772 / 93203773 / 93203778

Sharing accommodation available with W/E at Al Khuwair 33. For a small family or non-cooking bachelors. Contact - 92834145

Wanted Construction Company for outright sale. With 20-30 labour and Engineer Contact 98201203/71168751

Furnished room in ruwi and azaiba for rent for executive bachelors. Gsm 99058344

Wanted Partner for running building construction company. Contact: 71100641

MV SALE Honda Accord 2008 model, 4 cylinder, number 1 full options with navigation/ camera, full insurance. No accident history, 1640000 km, well maintained. OMR 3300/-. Contact – 95919059 Mazda 6, model 2012 for sale in good condition. Contact : 99839898 Mercedes C-230 , 6 cyl , 2006 252 km, R.O 1800/-. Contact: 97312774 2012 Kia Sportage. Contact: 99336093 Ford Focus- An expatriate used car in very good condition, model 2017, manual gear, no accident and mulkiya is valid. Please contact 79082900 or 91677889 2008, Toyota corolla 1.6, 78000 km. Contact 92307916 Mitsubishi Pajero 2004, R.O 1700/-. Contact: 97692959 Dihatsu Terrios Trend 4WD, 2012 Registration, dealer service registration up to August 2017. Contact No: 92812144

MATRIMONIAL Keralite Nair boy 36 years, working in Muscat, looking suitable alliance from Nair family (Shutha Jathakam). Contact: 96558699 Tamil Hindu boy 34 years, working as Marketing Senior Executive in reputed organization, with family status seeking for Hindu Tamil girl preferably working / home maker in Muscat , Wanted to ﬁnalized may. Contact: 94026388 Marriage makers widow/ divorce/ new for Indian Kerala & Indian Muslims. Contact: Whatsapp: 00968 98796982 & calling 98604960 Ezhavaboy age 28 height 174cm Star anizhamBTech working in Oman Seeks suitable alliance. Contact 99430227 *Classiﬁed Advertisement space booking with text, should be done till 12.00 noon for next day’s publication. * Subject to space availability

AVAILABLE Bobcat available for rent. Contact 97623299 Party & Wedding equipment rentals. Full line, from Tables, Linen & Skirting, Chairs & Chair covers, Cutlery, Crockery, Glassware, Chaﬁng Dishes, Ice Sculptures, to Large Sound Systems and spectacular lighting. Call Andrea 9606 2222 for Catering and Croyden 9623 5555 for Sound & Light. ww.tunesoman.com, E-mail: info@tunesoman.com

SITUATION WANTGOOD NEWS ED

Ayurvedic treatment for backache, paralysis, arthritis etc & massage, All Season (Vaidyaratnam). Contact 24475280 / 95371664 / 92504980 www.siddhayur.com

Ayurvedic treatment for joint pain, backache, paralysis massage, steam bath, obesity, spondylitis, Ideal Care Ayurvedic clinic, 18th November Street Al Ghubra (North). Contact 99639695 / 97397320

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SITUATION SITUATION WANTED VACANT Reputed mineral water company required the following HEAVY/LIGHT DUTY DRIVERS VAN SALESMAN with Omani driving license

SALES SUPERVISOR/SALES KͳKZ /E dKZ with Omani driving license , >W Z^ ͳ ǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ϯ ƚŽϱ ǇĞĂƌƐ

Contact - 90372638

SIT. WANTED tĂŶƚĞĚ &ĞŵĂůĞ 'ǇŶĂĞĐŽůŽŐŝƐƚ ͕ Female GP and One Female Dental ƐƐŝƐƚ ĂŶĚ &ĞŵĂůĞ >Ăď dĞĐŚŶŝĐŝĂŶ͕ ƐƐƚ WŚĂƌŵĂĐŝƐƚ͘ ;&ƌŽŵ /ŶĚŝĂ Žƌ WŝůŝƉŝŶŽ Ϳ͘ tŝƚŚ Žƌ ǁŝƚŚŽƵƚ DK, >ŝĐĞŶƐĞ ĂŶĚ ĂƚĂ &ůŽǁ ĨŽƌ ů ^ĂĂĚŝ ^ƉĞĐŝůŝƐĞĚ DĞĚŝĐĂů ĞŶƚƌĞ͕ DƵƐĂŶŶĂ͘

Contact # 91262604, ŵĂŝů / ͗ ĐŚŝůůĂƉĂůůŝϳϲΛŐŵĂŝů͘ĐŽŵ

URGENTLY REQUIRED Staff Nurses, Pharmacists, Lab Technicians and Radiographers. Physiotherapists & Receptionists (Preferable females) For Al Raazi Hospital in Salalah.

Forward resume to rafeekdr@gmail.com ZĞƉƵƚĞĚ ĂŵďƌŝĚŐĞ ^ĐŚŽŽůƐ ŝŶ DƵƐĐĂƚ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞ ǁĞůů YƵĂůŝĮ ĞĚ dĞĂĐŚĞƌƐ ĨŽƌ /' ^ Θ W ĨŽƌ ; ŶŐůŝƐŚ͕ DĂƚŚƐ͕ WŚǇƐŝĐƐ͕ ŚĞŵŝƐƚƌǇ͕ ŝŽůŽŐǇ͕ ^ĐŝĞŶĐĞƐ͕ <'Ͳ dĞĂĐŚĞƌ͕ ůĂď ĂƐƐŝƐƚĂŶƚͲ ŚĞŵŝƐƚƌǇ ĂŶĚ WŚǇƐŝĐƐͿ͗

ACCOUNTS Urgent requirement Accountant B.Com Graduate minimum 3 to 4 years experience in Accounts and Oman D/L is preferable. Send CV to Email: omaniacademy@gmail.com Urgently required an “Accountant” with minimum 5 years experience, well versed in Tally for a reputed Construction Company in Muscat. Interested candidates those who can join locally may forward C.V. to e-mail: assaud@omantel.net.om or FAX: 24953530 Accountant 2-3 years experience. Candidate should be Indian, English speakers. NOC is a must. Email: mohammad.jwabreh@ bearingcitysc.com. Fax: 24509312

CATERING Restaurant waiter, cook and helper. Visa available. Contact: 95212017

DRIVER Required Driver / Business Coordinator should speak Eng/Hindi/ Arabic. Contact: 95327813 Wanted Driver for heavy (sewage vehicle) and light vehicle with valid Oman driving license. Contact: 97991654 / 97991652 Kindly send CV at Email: construction@remasalseeb.com / remaschandran2020@gmail.com

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WůĞĂƐĞ ƐƵďŵŝƚ ͘s ƚŽ͗Ͳ ǁƉƐϭϵϴϲΛǇĂŚŽŽ͘ĐŽŵ WůĞĂƐĞ ĐĂůů͗ ϮϰϴϳϮϰϮϰ ͕ ϮϰϴϳϳϰϬϮ ĂŶĚ ϮϰϴϳϴϭϴϮ MEDICAL Fusion Medicare Polyclinic, Muscat wants GP, staff Nurse holding MOH license & Receptionist (Omani) Contact 97698004 email: medicare@fusionlogicoman.com

Required Sales man, Tailor, Barber. Contact: 91114884

Required General Physician, Gynecology & LAB & X ray Technician. Contact: 99681325 Email: altaqwamedicalcentre@gmail.com

Required Experienced Auto Electrician and Automobile Mechanic for a reputed service station. Contact : 91232638 hashim@ramainvestment.com

Wanted Orthodontist, Pedodontist and oral surgeon, implantologist for a specialty dental clinic. Email medident5000@gmail.com Urgently required Staff Nurse clinic in Barka. MOH license preferred. Contact 92217469 Wanted female & Male Nurse with or without license (good salary, food & accommodation with other beneﬁts. Contact 92989109, Email: medicoport@gmail.com

MANAGER Required cleaning supervisor with 5 years experience can speak English & little Arabic. Should have driving license. Contact : 92876832

DOMESTIC HELPER MISCELLANEOUS House maid required full time for an Indian family, salary RO 150/- , visa not available. Contact : 96999333

DRAFTSMAN Draftsman with Oman experience needed to work on consultancy ofﬁce in Muscat, send CV & works to: hr@touchcdc.com. Contact : 99441122

ENGINEER Engineer company at Sohar required Oman driver with light license, must hold ROP license for atleast 3 years & able to converse in English. Send CV : binukkmuscat@gmail.com

MEDICAL Looking for a female Nurse on temporary basis for 2 months to look after an elderly patient contact 95777797 Nurse Staff required having NOC for well known clinic in Bidbid Call 96746460 Urgently required Orthodontist and Arabic speaking Pediatrician for a reputed poly clinic. Send the CV to manageribnalhaitham@ yahoo.com or Contact: 96721709 Required General practitioner & MD specialist MOH license for medical centre at Azaiba, Muscat. Contact: 91960401 Email: n_thanigaimani@yahoo.com Wanted Radiologist, Internal Medicine specialist (male/ female) for a reputed Polyclinic, in Sultanate of Oman. Send CV: arunjeni11@gmail.com or contact 97101062

SALES / MARKETING

A Lead courier & cargo company requires: Accountant male / female, Marketing male / female, Customer service head male / female & driver male. Send CV to info@atsglobex.com / naushad@atsglobex.com Contact: 00968 - 99101733 Urgent required : Store labors. Candidate should be Indian, English speakers. NOC is a must. Email: mohammad.jwabreh @bearingcitysc.com, Fax: 24509312

SALES / MARKETING

SKILLED LABOUR

SECRETARIAL / OFFICE Wanted Office clerk having two years experience. Contact: 92891888

SIT. WANTED ADMIN Indian Female, MBA HR & Admin with 3.5 years Oman Experience in HR/Admin, NOC available. M:99791008 8 years experience in administration and guest relations department in Oman With valid omani driving licence. Seeking suitable jobs. Ph: 98145825 email: getcb@rediffmail.com Omani, male, 26 yrs experience looking for job in reputed Companies as PR, having experience at airport / Emigration, Ministries/ Manpower with Oman D/L. Contact 95445779 Male BBA, Admin officer, HR, Procurement Account Assistant, 6 years experience with NOC. Contact : 95526871 Indian female 33 years with 9.5 years experience (1 yr in Oman) as Executive Secretary, Administration, Sales Coordinator, and HR coordinator seeks suitable placement. Contact 97985059, Email: sarithajbinu@gmail.com

ACCOUNTS Sri Lankan Chartered Accountant (female), Graduate in B.Com (SP) having 2 years visa. Working experience in Accounting & banking sectors, looking for a suitable position in Muscat. Contact: 96356974 / 97488363 Email: hansikamail@yahoo.com

Indian Accountant having 8 years experience in Accounts (5 years ) in Saudi, Oman driving license excellent knowledge in tally, focus, quick books & MS. Office, seeking suitable placement. Contact: 93878624 Email: arunjames88@gmail.com

Male MBA Finance, 10 Year experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Development, Administration & Banking (Import & Export). Proﬁcient in Quickbook & Microsoft Suite. Contact 91462125. Valid Oman Driving License.

Indian male, B.Com, MBA in Finance, 4 yrs in Larsen & Tourbo, 26 yrs in Oman, English/ Arabic speaking with driving license. NOC available. Contact 95588565

Qualified CA, ACS, 10 +years Managerial experience, working in Bank, looking for suitable opening, Open to any GCC, MBL: +968-90788509, Email: kartirevy@gmail.com Indian Chartered Accountant with 17+ years experience in Accounts , Finance and Business management working in reputed group in Muscat looking for suitable change. Oman Driving License and NOC available Contact 95562708, pandukp2016@gmail.com Female Accountant, B.Com Graduate with 10 years experience in Oman with D/L looking for suitable position. Contact 91443796 Part Time Accountant. Contact: 99882790 Indian male with NOC , 12 yrs Oman experience in Operations, facility management banking project coordination with Oman D/L looking for suitable placement. Contact: 98183667 Well experienced Accountant looking part lime accounting job. Contact: 96558699 Manager Accounts / finance professional, 15 years Oman experience looking for a opening. Contact: 92168401 Indian male MBA (fin) 5 years experienced looking job on visit visa. Contact: 97127584 Pakistani male 23 years B.Com 1 year of accountant experience, looking for a good opportunity. Contact: 79096696 Email: aizazalishah1@gmail.com Accountant & Administrator, 18 years experience (7 yrs in UAE) Accounting software’s knowledge. Contact: 91729724 Chief Accountant / Senior Accountant having 16 years experience can handle accounts up to finalization, MIS, CFLOW budgeting, ERP, costing and liaising with auditors, looking for suitable position. NOC available. Contact: 94885686 Email: zahid1233368@gmail.com SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, WITH Oman D/L & 9 yrs experience, 8 yrs Oman & 1 yr India in manufacturing, trading & contracting Cos, independently handling all accounting, finance, banking, L/C, import, export & finalization seeks placement, srjob12@gmail.com Indian female 22 years, B.Com with 1 year experience in India as Accountant / Clark, looking for suitable opening. Now on visiting visa. Contact: 97754830 Indian male 24 years MBA in finance 3 yr experience in Auditing, Accounts / Admin on visit visa. Contact: 94003325 Email: shafiqujive32@gmail.com

Required sales and marketing executive for a 4-star hotel in muscat.candidate with excellent communication skills and having 3+ years experience need apply. driving license will be an advantage. email: hoteljobsmuscat@gmail.com

Indian male, MSc & PG diploma in Computers with 20 years of experience as Office Administrator & IT Manager looking for suitable administration related position in schools or reputed companies, on visit. Contact: 90104334

Male MBA Finance, 10 Year experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Development, Administration & Banking (Import & Export), Proﬁcient in Quickbook & Microsoft Suite, Valid Oman Driving License. Contact # 91462125

Carpentry workshop located at Muscat looking for expert Marketing executive with Oman driving license & NOC. Send C.V to kwk585@gmail.com

Egyptian woman resident, considerable experience in the Administration and Secretarial Executive for company. Contact : 97221126

Post Graduate M.Com (ﬁnance) having 20 years experience in Accounts in seeking suitable placement, NOC available. Contact: 96275019 Email Id: vjkmr9583@gmail.com

Business Executive for experience in Sales & Marketing with Omani D/L. Contact: 98492112 Send CV to mirrorgo1396@gmail.com

Indian Female, MBA-HR having 8+ experience in Administration/ HR, Customer Support, Office Coordinator with good Computer skill, Now on Visit Visa, looking for suitable position. Contact 90196235

Required Indian Marketing man or woman Omani license required. Contact: 99378253 Wanted Sales man for a printing press Whatsapp: 94756618 Required well experienced dynamic candidate in Real Estate Evaluation Field beside Building Management Techniques. Contact 91246444, Email: rescooman@gmail.com

Filipino HRD especialist / material controller supervisor with 18 yrs experience looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact: (+968) 98037142 / (+968) 92659817 MCA, Indian female, holding driving license, seeking suitable job in administration or computer. Contact: 99466062

Indian Keralite Accountant male 27 yrs, B.Com tally, 3 years experience in Oman, 1 year in India. presently working in Muscat Municipality, valid Omani D/L, release available. Contact: 93826450 / 99656398 Email: renjith78078@gmail.com Indian Senior Accountant, B com, Having 8yrs Experience in Oman, Up to Finalization, Oman D/L, Release Available, Contact - 93484122 ACCA member with 6 yrs of experience in Oman looking for a suitable job in ﬁnance. Contact 99284193

Indian male 25 yrs, Graduate in commerce, overall 5 yrs exp in accounts/ finance field. On visit visa. Immediately available. Contact 92836216 / muhammad.tausif623@gmail.com Indian male age 26, Accountant one year experience in accounts looking for suitable job. Contact Email: anishkhan991867@gmail. Com Mobile: +968 9565 9415 Indian male 34 Yrs, Dual MBA Finance and marketing with IT skills, 7+ yrs of experience, Looking for suitable placement. Contact 94879615, Emailsajan_chacko1981@yahoo.com Accountant 8 Years Experience with D/L and NOC. Contact 97712084 8 yrs exp. in Admin & Accounts (3 yrs in Oman), MBA, exp. in Tally ERP 9, Indian (F) seeks placement. Contact 97243806 Indian (M) MBA (F) more than 6 years of experience in accounts, proficiency in various A/C software, SAP(F1/CO) seeking for suitable placement. Contact: 95920740, Email: abdulhameed1527@gmail.com Indian, Kerala Male B.COM & B.PE, Currently on Visit Visa. Looking for a suitable job in Accounts, Store Keeper, Sales etc. Ready to join as early as possible. Contact 96988923 email:- sajith3969@gmail.com Accountant available with NOC, 7 years experience in Oman. Ready to join immediately. Contact 98263394 Chief Accountant / Senior Accountant having 16 years experience can handle accounts up to finalization, MIS, C FLOW, Budgeting, ERP, Costing & liasing with auditors, looking for suitable position. NOC available. Contact: 97205058 / 94885686 Omani female Accountant, 32 years, having 10 years exp in admin/accounts seeks suitable placement. Contact: 93295953 Indian female 28 yrs B.Com 4 yrs experience in MNC’s currently in Muscat seeking suitable placement in Finance / Admin. Contact :94743790 Indian female 26 yrs, MBA finance 2 yrs exp with MNC. Email: rilooozmali@gmail.com. Contact : 90551366. 28/male/MBA - finance/B.Com Accountant with 4 years of Dubai/ India experience looking for a suitable placement. Contact : 90187483 shobinkarikkan1987@gmail.com Certified Public Accountant (Filipino, Male, 27-yrs-old) with four years experience, seeking suitable placement in accounting/ audit, currently on visit. Contact; 94959606, email: czesar.42@gmail.com 7 Years experience as Financial Analyst, MBA in finance. Responsibilities- research contributor, financial statement analysis, generating MIS & efficiency report, managing TAT, business & clients. On visit visa in Muscat. Contact 90191628 / 96175780 Accountant B.com Indian male 12 yrs exp seeks suitable job.NOC available . Contact : 91212471 Email: rennyj6@gmail.com Sudanese Accountant, Alexandria University Graduate bachelor of commerce Diploma of Marketing professional photographer worked in PR and social media for 2 years looking for a job in public relations media, social media or marketing. Contact: 96976240 Indian male 34 Yrs, Dual MBA Finance and marketing with IT skills, 7+ yrs of experience, Looking for suitable placement. Contact 94879615, Emailsajan_chacko1981@yahoo.com

Qualiﬁed and experienced MBA post graduate with proven work exposure in Middle East & India, having more than 5.5 years of rich experience in accounts , project coordination and administration in (3.5 years UAE experience) oil and gas projects is currently looking for suitable job. Contact 93953613, Email-allen.mathew83@gmail.com Indian female B.Com having 3 years experience in MS Office programs and Tally ERP 9, currently on family visit visa. Contact: +968 91968254 Email: krishnapriyas206@gmail.com Indian female, 26 years,brought up in oman,M.COM(FINANCE) CA Foundation(CPT),CA INTER(DOING) presently on family visa seeking for immediate and suitable placement. Contact -97174201/99663957 Email-anishasasi@gmail.com Indian (M), 31 yrs, M Com 9 yrs experience in Oman, looking for Manager or Executive position in Fin & Accounts, NOC Available. Contact 968 96166178/ +919768537435: mohammednajeem@yahoo.com

ARCH./ INTERIOR DEC. Indian female B. Arch 3 years experience in Oman seeking job as Architect have valid driving license. Contact: 98726932 / 95121139, Email: sharonjohn177@gmail.com Architect Indian male 10 yrs exp design, coordination & site (resident arch) Autocad, Revit , valid Omani D/L. Contact: 95876247 Architect Engineer seeking for suitable job, 8 years experience. GSM : 96075000, Email : haytham_201046@yahoo.com

DESIGNER/ DRAUGHTSMAN Indian, Kerala male having 2 years experience in designing & town planning currently on visiting visa ready to join as easily as possible. Contact: 90861200 / 92929906, vineeshkrvini@gmail.com Canadian-Graduate interior designer. Proﬁcient in many 3D & 2D design software. Speaks English, Arabic, and conversational French. Mobile: 97945233 Autocad d/man / Site Supervisor, experienced knows 2d/3d arch stru, interior civil ITI / Diploma PH : 99506977 Freelance / part time 3d design works, interior /exterior. PH - 97103168 Tunisian girl looking for job in media ﬁeld, has 8years experience in publishing Contact 97816917 Free lance / part time autocad works / make boq 2d /3d arch , structural, shop drawings interior drawings. Contact 97103168 mkgroupoman@gmail.com Revit, Autocad D/man, expected salary 200 OMR. PH : 92279784 Filipino Senior Revit/AutoCAD Draftsman with 20 years professional experience is looking for suitable job in Oman. Please Contact: 96489798, (+974) 66653780.

CATERING Part time Cook seeks placement in evening. Contact: 95799643

DRIVER Looking for driver job exp 4 years knows English, Arabic, Hindi & Education B.A.Contact: 94928736 Indian driver looking for job. Contact: 93729371 Looking for driver job, 9 yrs exp. Contact: 96216699 Driver available with Car Hyundai Creata model 2016 pick & Drop or permanent. Contact: 95983125 Bangladeshi, light driver looking for job, 4 yrs exp. Contact: 92681457 18 yrs exp driver seeks job. Contact: 95541940 Experienced driver available with 4WD willing to work fulltime / part-time, familiar with all tourist destinations in Oman. Contact: 24814231 / 91941545

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DAILY GUIDE SITUATION WANTED An experienced Chartered Accountant

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with over 25 years in varied industries, presently working with a reputed group in Muscat, looking out for a suitable change.

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Site Supervisor, Diploma in Civil Engg (cert attested) knows autocad revit, salary exp: 250 Ph : 92279784

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Construction Machinery repairs Engineer, 5 years, driving license, Contact - 94001961

Experienced Indian Male seeking placement in “Stores & Logistics”. Contact: 91927039

Civil Engineer 8 years experience Quantity Surveyor civil in Oman, looking for a job around 21 years experience in civil works. Contact: 92801589 Mechanical/ Piping Engineer (B.Tech.) on visit visa looking for suitable job. Contact 94703350 mail: nadeembcoolboy@gmail.com Graduate Civil Engineer 20 yrs GCC experience with Omani D/L, seeking job NOC available. Contact: 98621645 Email: imtiazcv@gmail.com Civil Engineer, young Indian having almost 2 years experience looking for a challenging position seeks suitable position in Oman/ GCC. Please contact 92718490, Email ID: uvais.pk82@gmail.com Civil Engineer (Indian male) 5 years experience in Oman with valid Omani driving license & NOC looking for suitable opportunity. Contact: 93101283 18 years experienced Indian Civil Engg. residential, commercial, high rise industrial buildings) with transferable visa. Contact: 92855910 Email: jk2_anu@yahoo.co.in

Indian male, B.E Mechanical with 2 years experience as Maintenance Engineer in Cochin Reﬁnery and 1 year experience in Chevrolet seeking job. Ph number: 97964862, Email:jossyabraham20@gmail.com

EDUCATION/TRAINING Female B. Ed English teacher, 7 yrs exp seeking suitable placement. #99739415 / 92091528 Indian female 24. Masters in Computer science engineering, seeking job in colleges, schools and institutes. Having in good skill in teaching and advanced technologies. Contact : 93356858 Email id : annielino11@gmail.com Mathematics Lecturer , Indian Female, M Sc Mathematics from a Prestigious University, B.Ed qualiﬁed, distinction holder with 6 yrs teaching experience in colleges. Contact : 91360147. Indian Female-B.com, MBA, having 12 years Gulf experience in teaching seeking suitable position in school or college.Contact-99822708 Maths Teacher 30 years experience IGCSE bilingual I.B, A& AS levels. Contact: 98016336

Indian male 4 years experience in IT as Programmer / Web Support/ CCNA/ Network on visit visa seeking placement. Contact 93069694 Email: mrabrar14@gmail.com

Female Staff Nurse having 3 .5 yrs experience in India (Micuxpicu) now in Oman on visit visa Oman prometric passed with 74% having B.L.S certificate looking for suitable job in Muscat G.N.M. Contact: 95790958 An Arabic speaking Assistant Pharmacist with MOH license & over 5 years of extensive experience in public and hospital pharmacies (Mobile: 94109327) 33 yrs, male, Graduate (Physiotherapist, 8 yrs experience having Oman driving license looking for any kind of job. Ph : 91904191 / 91168482 Mail:davismchittetu84@yahoo.com Indian, 24, BSc, Nursing, 2.6 yrs experience in Apollo Emergency Chennai MOH license, with NOC. Contact: 92694514 Pharmacist, D Pharm, experienced, prometric finished, on family visa. Contact : 99825501 Veterinary Doctor: Indian Female looking for a suitable placement. Contact: 96906534 /99014885, Email: monishmajeed@gmail.com Indian female Nurse with more than 10 yrs experience, MOH license, dataflow looking for job in Muscat. Contact: 90704174 Filipino male Medical / Sales representative with 3 yrs experience is looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact: 92610394 Dr.Ayman Abduljalil Ali, E.N.T Specialist (Otolaryngologist), Yemeni-male, looking for job. Mobile: 00201096542706, Email: aymanjalilorl@gmail.com

MANAGER / SUPERVISOR Indian male 4 years experience in IT as Programmer / Web Support/ CCNA/ Network on visit visa seeking placement. Contact 93069694 Email: mrabrar14@gmail.com Indian female M.Sc Computer Science seeking suitable placement in Muscat area. Contact 98660672

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Manager FMCG distribution / Supermarket expert 15 years Oman experience looking for a opening. Contact: 92787747 Kaleem Indian 31YROLD Commerce Graduate, 10yrs Experience in Oman Retail/Administration. Contact 968 97048622 Email: kaleem.ghori04@gmail.com Indian male 26 Graduate looking for suitable vacancy having 3 years experience in Supervision & Management. Contact: 98847095 Operations Manager 15 years experience in banking & currency exchange looking for a suitable position. Contact: S .S. Hussain 92874739 / 95884239 Email: syshhu14@gmail.com

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SKILLED LABOUR Watch repair and service looking for job, 24 yrs experience. Contact: 99530405

MISCELLANEOUS Civil Engineer (B.Tech), Indian Male, Expert in AutoCad, Revit Arch, Staad, Primavera seeking for a suitable placement. Contact : 90198202, nanduchandran94@gmail.com Filipino, Female, 37 years old having 9 years’ experience in office administration. Looking for Admin/HR related jobs, on visit visa. Contact 96209384. Email: rechie.labandria@gmail.com Bangladeshi Male, University M. Com, Working as an Administrator cum Accountant in Oman since last year; Tally ERP9, searching better job. Phone:94864966, Email: sunrisetoiqbal@gmail.com Indian Male, 27 Yrs Age, MSW (HR) looking for Job any reputed organization. Having more than 1.5 years in India in the area of HR & Admin seeks suitable position. Contact : 93353912 B.COM Graduate, Indian-Kerala, 4 Years of experience in Oman with valid Omani driving license. Looking for a suitable job in Accounts, Sales & Admin. email:jobhuntmuscat@gmail.com . Indian male Sr. Sales / Marketing Executive, with thorough knowledge of Oman market in trading as well as in procurement for about 10 years seek suitable position. Contact: 99045512 Indian male, Accountant looking for part time accounting job / data entry / office job. Contact: 93884951 Email: mehreenraiz@gmail.com Indian male, Engineer, Procurement Officer, Construction. 23 years experience in Automobile Supply Chain, Production Planning, IT - Delivery Management, Business Analysis and Operations set-up. Contact: 90215985. Mechanical/Production Engineer, 3 years’ experience in production industry, B. Tech in Mech Engg, Proﬁciency in AutoCAD, Primavera certiﬁed. Contact arn9895@gmail. com, Mob 00919895233155

MISCELLANEOUS Indian Male Wood Designer & Wood works 7 Years good working experience searching for suitable job. +919698637279, GSM : +96891894487 Indian Male, 26 years, 3 Years’ experience in Projects of Tanks, Boilers and Steel structures, Aware of int. Standards, B tech in Mech engg. ContactMob-00917741032368, rahulkunnath23@gmail.com 9 yrs exp Site Engineer in Civil & Shade Structure. 2d, 3d draughtsman (holding Omani driving license) seeking job. Contact : 93790601 BE-Diploma Mechanical Engineering with 4 years experience in Oman as QA/QC in production, looking for valuable offer, with valid driving license. Contact-99335742 3 yrs exp. in accounts field in construction and contracting trading co Muscat Oman, looking for suitable placement. Release available and immediately ready to join. Contact: +968 94574596. Highly Qualified male wanted decent driving job. Contact 91243132 Pak. (Male), M.B.A (Management) having 2 years experience Admin + Accountant. Good Knowledge of Tally and M.S office in Oman on visit visa looking for job. Contact: 97094221, Email: mubinbrw@gmail.com Indian male, 10 years experience looking for part time Accounts/ Data Entry job contact: 93884951 Physiotherapist Indian with valid MOH license looking for suitable placement. Contact : 91556011 Petrochemicals specialist, MBA 18 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN OIL FIELDS COM/plastics /Automobile/ construction/Polymer/Packaging, e-procurement /COMMERCIAL/ PURCHASE / LOGISTICS / SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT . NOC available . Contact: vved76@gmail. com cell:97813849 Indian Male 29 years MBA, B. Com having 8 years experience in Gulf and India as a HR and Admin looking for suitable placement. # :97914340. Email: kvraj30@gmail.com Indian Female Nurse with MOH License, looking for suitable placement in Muscat. Contact: 95537685. Electrical supervisor having 10 years gulf experience in different construction project (Grid, primary s/s, etc) seeking suitable position. GSM: 95710831 Indian male 27 MBA Graduate with experience looking for job in finance, Logistics or new field in Oman. Contact: 90884252, Email: tamjeedruk@gmail.com Filipina, Female, 37 years, having 9 years experience in Office Administration with good communication skills and knowledge in Microsoft Office. Looking for Admin/ HR related jobs, currently on visit visa. Contact: 96209384, Email: rechie.labandria@gmail.com HSE Engineer, 3+years of experience, bachelor of Engineering (EEE), Nebosh,Iosh,Dhse,First Aid. Contact : +97474018995, email: midhunmich@gmail.com, skype: midhunmike Indian Male, age 23, B.E. in Mechanical engineering. Looking for suitable job. Oman D/L available. Contact 93027183

Pakistani experienced male, masters in economics with valid Omani driving license, fluent in English, needs any suitable job like accounting, teaching, management, marketing or decent driving. Contact:91243132 Heavy Driver looking for job. Contact 95651928 28,male, ACCA finalist, BSc Honors, have 4 years of professional experience in Accounts, handling work of 15 companies independently. NOC available, seeking for permanent replacement at a Senior Position,GSM-97654769,email id-abdullah.nooralam@gmail.com Document control, office admin, sales coordinator, Indian male, seeks suitable placement. Contact 97906386 / 99073690 Indian Male Store Keeper and Sales Person have Four Years Good experience searching for suitable Job. E-mail Id ajinantony9@gmail. com, Contact: +918056761888, GSM +9695694990 Indian Male, Kerala,B.Com, having 4-years of experience in OMAN, with Valid Oman Driving License, looking for a suitable job in Sales, Accounts & Administration. mail:jobhuntmuscat@gmail.com 33 years Indian Male MSC, MBA-HR having 8.5 yrs experience (HR / Payroll / Admin) with Oman valid DL. Seeking suitable opening in Human Resource, Payroll & Admin/ backend jobs. Contact:00968-99322978 B.E Mechanical Engineer, Indian. Currently on family visit OMAN. Looking for job in various mechanical fields of production, manufacturing, technical and designing. Contact 92113987,email : mohammedthanzeel@gmail.com

Omani Male 35 years have an experience more than 10 years as a PRO , Looking for a placement as PRO and Admin job, Driving license is available. Contact : 98098089 Indian female 10 years exp as cook in Oman . south Indian & Gujarati special .looking for job. Contact 95795971 Bangladeshi Male, University M.Com, Working as an Administrator cum Accountant in Oman since last year; Tally ERP9, searching better job. Phone: 94864966, email: sunrisetoiqbal@gmail.com Indian Male, 24 years, B.com, MBA (Finance) with overall 3 years experience in accounts/finance field. On Visit Visa.Contact:90115058/ safwanmeadows@gmail.com Indian Male 6 years’ experience in Sea and Air Logistics of import and export documentation and clearance with valid “G” card. Looking for suitable openings in shipping and Logistics. Contact:- 91330415 / 99864348 Indian male Accountant. Completed MBA with 1 year experience, good working knowledge in Tally & Excel searching for suitable job. Email : jovin8910@gmail. com, Contact : 919715874548 , 918015907437 Indian Female, B.Com with 9 years experience currently working in an hospital visa seeks suitable placement preferably in Accounts or Admin in and around Al Khuwair. Contact 93675079. 28,male, ACCA finalist, BSc Honors, have 4 years of professional experience in Accounts, handling work of 15 companies independently.NOC available, seeking for permanent replacement at a Senior Position,GSM-97654769,email id-abdullah.nooralam@gmail.com

Senior sales executive. Experience in trading industries with thorough knowledge of Oman market and wide customer contacts. Driving license and NOC available, seeks senior position. #98487311

Indian male B-Com Graduate, 1.5 Year exp. in various office works, Valid Oman driving license, looking for any suitable post. Contact: 95322175 / 91987965

Indian Male 23 yrs B.E Mechanical with 02 years experience, Currently on visit seeking for suitable job. Contact : 79063064, Email id : sayedwasif@gmail.com

Indian male network cabling technician (19-years gulf experience) seeking for suitable placement. Contact: 0091-8089909265 (India), Email: mohithavp@gmail.com

Bangladeshi male, University M.Com, working as an Administrator cum Accountant in Oman since last year; Tally ERP9, searching better job. Phone:94864966, email: sunrisetoiqbal@gmail.com

Indian male 29 years MBA, B.Com having 8 years experience in Gulf and India as a HR and Admin looking for suitable placement. Contact : 97914340. Email: kvraj30@gmail.com

Indian Male 22 years B.com graduate well versed English, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam, Holding a valid Oman driving License searching for a suitable placement. Contact : 96799287

BE in Mechanical Engineering (fresher) and diploma in HVAC designing and drafting, looking for a job in the ﬁeld of mechanical and HVAC. Email: abdulquddusruknuddin@gmail. com +968 90834846

B.Com, 2 yrs experience in Oman, Indian Male, 25 yrs with Driving License. Handling day today accounts activities upto finalization. Proficient in Tally. Looking for suitable placement. Ph. 91470665 Bangladeshi Male, University M.Com, Working as an Administrator cum Accountant in Oman since last year; Tally ERP9, searching better job. Phone: 94864966, email: sunrisetoiqbal@gmail.com Indian male, MBA Finance & Marketing 28 yrs,6+ Exp, with oman D/L & NOC, Hospital, Pharma, Herbal, FMCG, F&B Marketing,construction A/c & sales , Contact 93379044 Pakistani experienced driver available, fluent in English Oman experience. Contact 92415746

Indian male 28, Heavy Driver having one & half year experience with release letter looking for a suitable placement.#91242867 SHAIKH FAHAD, Indian, B.Com, gold jewellery & other sector work experience 3 years India and Oman as a Sales cum Cashier & management of the shops. Contact 0096898718428 Indian male 33 yrs, MBA-HR with 10.8 yrs. exp. in Recruitment, Training, PMS, OD, Sites-HR and Omani nationals development, seeking a job, NOC available. Contact saiprasad_18@yahoo.com 94179499 Pakistani male looking for part time cleaning work. #96710189

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SITUATION WANTED SIT. WANTED Indian male auto cad draughtsman (Civil) 8 years experience seeking for part time job. Contact : 00968 99070584, E mail: remluvp@gmail.com Indian female, M.Sc. B.Ed SCIENCE TEACHER, IELTS Qualified, having 2yrs experience seeking suitable placement. Contact 90670400, 93694636 PROCUREMENT OFFICER, Indian-Male 34yrs,M.Com with 14 yrs work Exp.(8 yrs in Oman) working in Construction Co LLC (for ROAD,CIVIL,ELECTRO-MECHANICAL & Others Projects ) and having valid LT D/L, NOC/Local release available & ready to join within a week-M:+919440810180 Email: nagauae@gmail.com Indian/male (26)/ MBA/2 years experience in procurement, coordination and distribution management, with valid Oman license available for immediate joining. Contact: 92536194, email:suhailbs@gmail.com Post graduate in power systems (transmission &distribution) electrical engineer, experience in substation, MV, LV systems. power and oil & gas projects, having valid oman driving license, presently working in Muscat- NOC available. Contact : 94669679 mail: prsabarish@gmail.com Safety officer : 3+years of experience in construction and industrial safety, B.E (Electrical and electronics engineering), nebosh, IOSH, DHSE, first aid. Contact : +97474018995, email:midhunmich@gmail.com 28,male,ACCA finalist, BSc Honours, have 4 years of professional experience in Accounts, handling work of 15 companies independently.NOC available, seeking for permanent replacement at a Senior Position,GSM-97654769,email id-abdullah.nooralam@gmail.com Indian male 21 bachelor’s of commerce (B.Com) looking for salesmen or any new field job in oman thanks.Young honest and hardworking guy right now on family visit visa. Contact: 94562777 mail: hammadakrami61@gmail.com Indian Male, 37 Yrs Age, M.com looking for Job any reputed organization. Having more than 9 years in Muscat in the area of HR & Admin seeks suitable position. Contact : 95218424 / 9610 6604.” N O C shall be provided by Current Co. Indian Male,7 years of experience in sales and Distribution, holding Oman driving License, presently in Oman looking for a suitable placement. Contact 97409636 Indian Female Nurse with MOH Licence. Looking for suitable placement in Muscat. #:95537685

28,male, ACCA finalist, BSc Honours, have 4 years of professional experience in Accounts, handling work of 15 companies independently.NOC available, seeking for permanent replacement at a Senior Position,GSM-97654769,email id-abdullah.nooralam@gmail.com Indian Male , MBA Finance & Marketing 28 yrs,6+ Exp, with oman D/L & NOC, Hospital, Pharma Herbal, FMCG, F&B Marketing, construction A/c & sales , 93379044 Indian male 33 having 4 year experience in oman. Have valid driving license, looking for job in any field.Contact: 98477536, Email: Irbqzahmed83@gmail.com B.Tech Mechanical indian with 2 years experience in Pipelines and HVAC projects currently available in Oman with visa. Looking for suitable placements. # 79062695, E-mail:aneespk37@gmail.com Indian female, B.Com, with 9 years experience currently working on hospital visa seeks suitable placement preferably in Accounts or Admin in and around Al Khuwair. Contact 93675079. Lady Secretary 10 years’ experience in Oman leading companies worked with sales and management team, seek immediate employment. Call: 93095425 or 24791145 25 years Indian male with 3 years experience in Oman, seeking job in admin accounts. release available. Contact +968 94574596, email id: obaidkhattab@gmail.com 28,male, ACCA finalist, BSc Honours, have 4 years of professional experience in Accounts, handling work of 15 companies independently.NOC available, seeking for permanent replacement at a Senior Position,GSM-97654769,email id-abdullah.nooralam@gmail.com Indian male executive secretary having vast experience in admin, logistics & procurement well versed with computer seeks suitable placement. #99514286, Email: azimmohd@yahoo.co.in

Enjoy Camping in Wahiba desert & all over Oman & tour. Contact: 92226866 We arrange tours & accommodation at all the beautiful places in Oman. Contact 99839898

SIT. WANTED RENT A CAR

Indian Female one year freelance experience in FFFD Company in Oman in technical, Planning and admin works. Contact:94355787, Email-pdeepthi53@gmail.com Indian female (27) MBA (IT), BCA, CCNA, 2 years experience in IT operations in Oman. Graduated from Oman with good analytical, programming skills, presented in international conference, seeking suitable IT/Admin positions. Contact: 93672143. Email: fathima.shoukath@gmail.com Indian male 27Yrs, BTS : MTM (Mater of Tourism Management) 3 years’ experience in Tour Operation; & Sales Marketing; Ticket reservation & Front office looking for suitable placement, on visiting visa Ph:98837395 , bijothomas427@gmail.com Indian female having B.Tech degree in biotech. Having computer skill & having experience in marketing administration seeking suitable job in any ﬁeld. # 91287047 13 years experience Indian Accountant Tally, Busy Accounting. NOC/Release available. #96133146. Email:kkcjob786@gmail.com Assistance Accountant 6 yrs experience include in Oman B.Com, Tally & excel advance level. Contact: 98002428

Male 9 years experience in IT, 1 year experience in Admin & 8 years experience in oracle. Degree master, 34 yrs seeking job. Contact: +968 92553452 Email: shahzadhussain919@gmail.com

Indian female M.Tech (Biotech) with computer knowledge having experience in marketing, administration & accounting with resident visa seeking suitable job. Contact: 91287047 Email: valliammai1000@gmail.com

Indian male B.Tech Mechanical engineer 4 year experience (3 years in India & 1 year in Oman) Driving license Oman, NOC Available looking for job in Oman Contact 93845629, Email:syedakshar@gmail.com

Male 22 years B.Tech Mechanical Engineering University (India) looking for suitable job. Possession of driving license, fresh Graduate no work experience. Contact: 97792809

Indian Male 29 years MBA, B.Com having 8 years experience in Gulf and India as a HR and Admin looking for suitable placement. Contact:97914340. Email: kvraj30@gmail.com

B.Tech Electrical Engineer 9 years experience transmission substations and distribution Majan CEP , MEDC electrician license , driving license. #99545470 Email: liju982@gmail.com

25 - 50 seater bus with PDO & BP speciﬁcation for monthly rent & small car with driver. Contact 99839898

DRIVING

Specialist for road test drum and slope. Contact 94022250 Muscat Driving School. Contact: 94085688

SIT. WANTED Light Driver looking for job. Contact: 99594946

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SITUATION WANTED COMPUTER/WEB./ EDU./CLASSES

Spoken Arabic class for Non Arabic Speakers & English class for Malayalam Speakers

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SITUATION WANTED SERVICES

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Karate and self defense classes at Azaiba 18 Nov Street. RO 10 per month twice a week Monday and Tuesday 6. 30 TO 7. 30. PM. Contact: 98294551

MANPOWER

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SERVICES tĞ WƌŽǀŝĚĞ ůĞĂŶĞƌƐ͕ Kĸ ĐĞ ďŽǇƐ͕ ůĞĂŶŝŶŐ ŽŶƚƌĂĐƚƐ͕ General cleaning etc. ů DƵĚĂŬŚŝƌ EĂƟ ŽŶĂů Ɛƚ͘ >> Contact : 94277020

MARBLE CRYSTALLIZATION restore the original shine of your marble. Contact 24793614/ 99314807

WE SERVE OMAN

We undertake building construction and maintenance, we have 40 Indian skilled & labors. Contact: 91797549 / 99539433 Carpet Shampoo, marble & tile polishing, pest control & anti-termite treatment, general cleaning painting,Plumbing,Electrical, shifting. Contact Mundhir Al-Rizaiqi trading. L.L.C. Contact 24810137, 99450130

SITUATION WANTFOR LADIES GUARANTEED CLEANING: Carpet & sofa shampooing, Contact 99314807/24792998

Affordable rates all types of curtain blind. Contact 99539521/ 95615642

Marble polishing & crystallization, building cleaning ﬂoor, ﬂoor polishing, carpet, sofa shampooing, pest control, anti termite, shifting maintenance. Contact: 99504275

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We undertake new construction & maintenance & gypsum works. Contact 92711506, ammarayyub@gmail.com Carpet & Sofa Shampooing General Cleaning & Polishing Ocean Center L.L.C. Contact: 24707833

Painting & plumbing work. Contact: 95963682 Pest Control Treatments. Ocean Center L.L.C. Contact 99344723 Marble Crystallization & Grinding, Ocean Center L.L.C. # 92705130

Special packages, Facial, Pedicure, Eyebrow, only 10 RO. Al doom Beauty Parlour Contact- 99619409 *Classiﬁed Advertisement space booking with text, should be done till 12.00 noon for next day’s publication. * Subject to space availability

TRANSPORTATION Transportation available, pick & drop. Ruwi, Al Khuwair, Azaiba & Al Hail. Contact - 94297820 Transportation. Contact: 99664703 House shifting and transport. Contact: 96737158 Transportation. Contact: 94087276 Transportation. Contact 94510847 Transportation. Contact 92015894 Pick & drop available 24 Hrs. Contact: 98522914