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  1. Gulf shares slump as G7 chiefs fail to restore investor confidenceRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Gulfnews

    ... u Dhabi Securities Exchange General Index retreated 4.4 per cent and the Kuwait Stock Exchange Index fell 2.4 per cent. Oman's Muscat Securities Market 30 Index declined 4.4 per cent.

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  2. Gulf Stocks Extend Global Equities Slump After G-7 Meeting and Oil DeclineRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Bloomberg.com

    ... share-price estimate. Banque Saudi Fransi , the Saudi lender partly owned by Credit Agricole SA, and Bank Muscat SAOG , Oman's biggest bank, fell more than 7 percent amid concern that crude's decrease will slow economic growth in the region. The ...

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  3. Harnessing Technology' conference opens todayRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Times of Oman

    ... the International Research Centre for Renewable Energy (IFEED) in Germany and Caledonian College of Engineering, Oman. The IFEED was established in 1999 to encourage usage of renewable energy (solar energy), wind power and the new developments in ...

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    Related Topix: Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy, World News, Middle East, Wind Power, Wind Power

  4. BankMuscat distributes rations among less fortunate families in Jebel ShamsRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Times of Oman

    ... an extensive campaign providing rations for families with low income in the governorate of Muscat and other areas of Oman. The programme will assist families selected by the association to furnish their homes, provide electricity and water supplies ...

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  5. The Wave, Muscat welcomes its first residentRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Times of Oman

    The Wave, Muscat has achieved a significant landmark in its development as it welcomed its first resident owner into Oman's first freehold Integrated Tourism Complex.

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  6. Somali pirates free two more FilipinosRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | The Peninsula

    ... coast. Conejos said the crewmen were reportedly "safe and in good condition" and the ship was sailing to Muscat, Oman. He said they were expected to reach Oman by tomorrow. It was not clear if a ransom was paid, but hostages in Somalia are usually ...

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  7. Crowning gloryRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | Gulf Daily News

    ... the trophy for the first time. It was a much-needed victory for Salman Sharida's side who suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Oman's Al Nahda in the first-leg semi-final match of the AFC Cup. Muharraq are looking to make amends for that loss on October 21 ...

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  8. 2 Pinoy hostages in Somalia, 29 others freedRead the original story

    21 hrs ago | Sun-Star Manila

    ... Undersecretary Esteban Conejos. Conejos said the freed hostages are expected to arrive on October 13 or 14 in Muscat, Oman where Paloma and Uy will be transported back to the Philippines. Earlier, 20 Filipino seamen of a Japanese-operated bulk ...

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    Related Topix: Davao, Philippines, Philippines, World News, Southern Mindanao, Philippines, Muscat, Oman

  9. Somali pirates release more FilipinosRead the original story

    Yesterday | Gulfnews

    ... coast. Conejos said the crewmen were reportedly "safe and in good condition" and the ship was sailing to Muscat, Oman. He said they were expected to reach Oman on Monday. It was not clear if a ransom was paid. On Thursday, the Japanese-operated bulk ...

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  10. Somali pirates release 2 more FilipinosRead the original story

    Yesterday | International Herald Tribune

    ... coast. Conejos said the crewmen were reportedly "safe and in good condition" and the ship was sailing to Muscat, Oman. He said they were expected to reach Oman by Monday. It was not clear if a ransom was paid, but hostages in Somalia are usually ...

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  11. Rice to visit Oman next weekRead the original story

    Yesterday | Times of Oman

    WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will travel next week to Oman and the United Arab Emirates where she will attend a forum on democracy in the Arab world, the State Department said Friday.

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  12. Two more Filipino seamen released in SomaliaRead the original story

    Yesterday | ABS-CBN News

    ... on Friday. The ship was seized by the pirates last August 29. Conejos said the freed ship was on its way to Muscat, Oman. It was expected to arrive in Muscat on Monday or Tuesday. He said the DFA is already coordinating with the ship's owners for ...

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    Related Topix: Philippines, World News, Davao, Philippines, Southern Mindanao, Philippines, Muscat, Oman, Middle East

  13. ROP starts e-payment of traffic violation finesRead the original story

    Yesterday | Times of Oman

    MUSCAT a ' The government authorities, particularly Royal Oman Police, are working to improve the methods to collect government revenues as a shift from the traditional means.

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  14. Pakistan can still gain from currency devaluation crisis'Read the original story

    Yesterday | Times of Oman

    ... especially the foreign exchange reserves crashing down so frequently. Among a crowd of cynical economists, Times of Oman has come across a monetary pundit who is still optimistic and sees light at the end of the tunnel despite the record currency ...

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  15. Cultural events mark Kerala Wing's Onam, Eid celebrationsRead the original story

    Yesterday | Times of Oman

    ... not a star-studded affair, it was well arranged and timely executed by the members of the wing. Speaking to Times of Oman, Ratheesan, convener of the Kerala Wing, said they always believed in simplicity and they did not want the presence of any film ...

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  16. Govts urged to spend more to control diabetesRead the original story

    Friday | Gulf Times

    ... population, six are in the region. The five GCC States - the UAE (20%), Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Sultanate of Oman (all between 15 and 20%) are ranked between second and sixth in that order. Egypt has the ninth largest population of ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Diabetes, Health, World News, Middle East

  17. Somali pirates release 20 Filipino seamenRead the original story

    Friday | Sentinel Plus

    ... seized in July, was freed late Thursday. He said the sailors were "well and safe" and their ship was headed to Muscat, Oman. He said 47 Filipinos on three other ships were still in the hands of Somali pirates. Meanwhile, a Somali official said a ...

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  18. Secretary Rice to Travel to Oman and the United Arab Emirates

    Friday | State Department

    Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will travel to the Middle East October 18-19. In Muscat, she will meet with Omani leaders and discuss bilateral relations and regional issues.

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  19. Maersk adds ship to SAMBA serviceRead the original story

    Friday | American Shipper

    ... al on Nov. 5. The rotation of the service will be unchanged: Itajai, Paranagua, Rio Grande and Santos, Brazil; Salalah, Oman; Jebel Ali, U.A.E.; Algeciras, Spain; Dakar, Senegal; and Vitoria, Brazil.

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  20. Clear Water Compliance Services Created a New Industry and Set the...Read the original story

    Thursday | Press Release News From 24-7 Press Release

    ... Inc. of Lynnwood, Washington, has recently opened subsidiary offices in Doha, Qatar; Dubai, UAE; and, al Buraimi, Oman. "The company has doubled in size every year for the past five years and we enjoy 80% market share in Western Washington because ...

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