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Press Releases: Secretary of State John Kerry's Travel to the Middle East and Africa
Secretary Kerry will travel May 21 to Muscat, where he will meet with senior Omani officials to discuss a range of bilateral and regional issues.
Ministry of Civil Service announces vacancies
Muscat: As per the Royal Orders of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said on enacting a national plan for employment of jobseekers, the Ministry of Civil Service has announced vacancies in a number of government departments.
The heavy downpour in Muscat recently was a perfect mood for us to take the Hyundai Genesis for a test drive.
Volkswagen awards campaign winners
Muscat: Wattayah Motors, the exclusive dealer for Volkswagen in Oman, has announced the final four winners of their 'Buy and Win' campaign which provided rewards to customers who purchased a new Volkswagen during the promotional period.
Oman wins UN Public Service Awards 2013
New York: The Sultanate of Oman's State Financial and Administrative Audit Institute and the Ministry of Regional Municipality and Water Resources have bagged first place in this year's United Nations Public Service Awards 2013 .
Muscat: An education cooperation agreement was signed yesterday between Oman and the UAE for 2013-2014. Dr Hamoud bin Khalfan Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Education and Curricula, and Ali Maihad Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education in the UAE, signed the agreement.
Majan CEO among finalists for MENA award top honours
Muscat: Anvwar Al Balushi, group CEO of Majan Consolidated Company, has been shortlisted for the final three slots in the fifth MENA HR Excellence Awards in the 'HR Champion of Change' category.
PDO signs $40m deal with Al Baraka
Muscat: Petroleum Development Oman yesterday signed a $40 million contract with one of its super local community contractors as part of its in-country value drive to boost Omani business and to create increased employment opportunities in the Sultanate.
Kolkata; May 15 : Air Arabia , low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, on Wednesday declared its financial results for the three months ending Mar 31, 2013, reporting a net profit of AED 59 million and registering an increase of 20 percent compared to AED 49 million in the corresponding quarter in 2012.
Ericsson celebrates 40 years in Oman
Marking the fortieth anniversary of Ericsson's first contract in the Sultanate of Oman, the company hosted a celebratory reception and dinner event for key stakeholders from the Information and Communication Technology sector.
A' Saffa Foods participates in Oman International Food Forum 2013
A' Saffa Foods - Oman's leading food producer and the fully integrated poultry producer is a major participant of the prestigious 2013 Oman International Food Forum as a platinum sponsor.
IPRA-GC elects Executive Chairman of OITE as Vice President of Assembly
With regard to the 3rd Regional Conference for Public Relations taking place from15 -16 May 2013 at the Doha Ritz Carlton Hotel in Qatar, by invitation of the International Public Relations Association Gulf Chapter , Mr.
The Wave launches new residential projects
The Wave, Muscat has announced the start of construction of its Siraj and Reehan Gardens phases, which boast a total of 143 apartments and villas at Oman's leading integrated tourism complex, Oman Daily Observer has reported.
The oceanfront at Barr Al Jissah; the hotel's setting is staggeringly dramatic, with an amphitheater of ochre-colored hills looming behind the buildings.
Orpic plans study to build $4b project
Muscat: Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company plans to conduct a study for a proposed steam cracker plant to produce polypropylene and polyethylene as part of its business development plans, its CEO said yesterday.
Vasantha Vaikunth talk tomorrow at ISC
Muscat: Kalaimamani Vasantha Vaikunth, Times of Oman columnist, and multi-faceted personality, will be speaking at the Indian Social Club tomorrow at 4:15pm. The topic of her presentation is 'Parenting in a world of Technology and the Modern Mantra for the art of living'. During the session, Vasantha will give tips on how to effectively balance the ... (more)
Omani investment company triples Q1 net profit
Oman National Investment Corporation Holding has reported a net profit of RO3.08mn for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013, which nearly tripled from the RO1.04mn net profit posted during the first quarter of 2012, according to the company's filing with the Muscat Securities Market .
XpatAsia to present Hrudayanjali on May 30
Muscat: As part of its 300th episode celebration, XpatAsia will honour renowned Indian music composer M. Jayachandran on May 30, 2013 at the Le Grand Hall of Al Falaj Hotel.
Oman, Qatar to boost economic ties
His Highness Sayyid Fahd reading the message from Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the State of Qatar.
Oman's maternity plan wins laurels
The prizes, which Oman won for the second consecutive year, recognise excellence in the implementation of projects and initiatives.