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Nov 12, 2007 | The Hindu

RIL bags deepwater oil and gas block in Oman

Business RIL bags deepwater oil and gas block in Oman New Delhi : Mukesh Ambani-run Reliance Industries Ltd has won a deepwater oil and gas block in Oman, a company source said. via The Hindu

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Nov 12, 2007 | AME Info

Women Expo 2007 to showcase products and services for women

“We have big plans for this year's edition of the event to make it truly relevant to all women and to ensure that they will be able to find everything they need in the exhibition”

All women in the Sultanate of Oman will once again have something to look forward to next month with Women Expo 2007 on December 9-14 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre in Muscat. via AME Info

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Sun Nov 11, 2007

AME Info

Omantel announces Extra-Ordinary General Assembly

Oman Telecommunications Company announced that its Extra-Ordinary General Assembly will be held at the Golden Tulip Hotel at 4pm on 12th November 2007 to discuss amendment of Article-22 of the Articles of ... via AME Info

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Sat Nov 10, 2007

AME Info

Egypt's El Gouna inspires Oman's newest communities

As work gains pace on the two unique tourism projects to hit Oman, Muriya, the development company pioneering the Jebel Sifah and Salalah Beach projects, has been looking further afield to its mother company ... via AME Info

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Fri Nov 09, 2007

The Straits Times

Lee Boon Yang visits Oman and Qatar

MINISTER for Information, Communications and the Arts Lee Boon Yang is visiting the Sultanate of Oman and the State of Qatar. via The Straits Times

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Thu Nov 08, 2007

Medical News Today

Obesity And Diabetes Emerging Major Health Care Challenges In The Eastern Mediterranean Region

Main Category: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News Article Date: 05 Nov 2007 - 0:00 PST newsletters According to the World Health Organization's Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean , obesity poses an ... via Medical News Today

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Wed Nov 07, 2007

AME Info

BP awards first phase Oman appraisal contracts

BP announced several major contracts for the appraisal of the Khazzan/ Makarem gas field in Oman's Block 61 awarded to BP in January. via AME Info

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Tue Nov 06, 2007

AME Info

New concept in modern Italian dining opens in Muscat

“Gnocchi di patate Con calamari e gamberi', freshly prepared Potato gnocci tossed with calarmari and prawn ragout or 'Filetto di tonno Con caponata di verdure', Tuna steak served with 'Capanota style”

A reflection of young and modern Italy been brought to the Sultanate, opening its doors on the latest and most refreshing Italian dining experience to hit the Capital. via AME Info

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Gulfnews

6 women appointed to Oman council

“The disappointment of losing Shur elections is definitely overcome as the nomination to the State Council has come from the highest authority”

Muscat: Raheela Al Riyami, who last month lost election in her bid to get elected for the third time to Majlis Ashura, was among the six women who attended the Council of Oman meetings for first time as the ... via Gulfnews

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AME Info

MoU signed between IDA Singapore and ITA

A Memorandum of Understanding is signed between Information Technology Authority and the Info-communications Development Authority of Singapore under the auspices of HE. via AME Info

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Mon Nov 05, 2007

TEFL.com Job Postings

Oman: Teachers/Lecturers for Colleges of Applied Sciences

ITALY ITALY SPAIN SPAIN SPAIN SPAIN WORLDWIDE MARKETPLACE Posted: Mon 5th Nov 2007 13:05 GMT Teachers/Lecturers for Colleges of Applied Sciences Centre for British Teachers Location Ibri and Nizwa, Oman ... via TEFL.com Job Postings

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Times of Oman

Spectacular launch of new Corolla

' A grand ceremony held under the patronage of Abdullah bin Abbas bin Ahmed, chairman of Muscat Municipality and chairman of Municipal Council, marked the entry of the new Corolla - ' the new global sensation - ... via Times of Oman

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Sun Nov 04, 2007

AME Info

Octal Petrochemicals signs $166.5m loan facility with BankMuscat

“We're excited to be the first company in Salalah Free Zone and proud that more than a third of our 75-strong workforce is from Oman.”

Oman-based Octal Petrochemicals completed the initial phase of financing today for its groundbreaking plastic packaging venture in Salalah Free Zone. via AME Info

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Sat Nov 03, 2007

AME Info

SFO to participate in Food Expo 2007

“We have participated in Food Expo for the past two years, and we are once again looking forward for the opportunity to present our whole range of products to our potential customers”

Sharikat Fanniya Omaniya LLC, a leading food service equipment supplier in the sultanate, will have a major presence at Food Expo 2007, which is scheduled on December 2-4 at the Oman International Exhibition ... via AME Info

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Fri Nov 02, 2007

Earth Times

Advisory council voting end in Oman, ballot counting starts - Summary

“In Muscat, people voted for the candidate whom they felt was responsible and representative; someone who would consider their interests without prioritizing tribal and family ties”

Polling stations closed across Oman on Saturday after thousands of Omanis cast their ballots in the elections for the sixth term of Oman's advisory Shura Assembly . via Earth Times

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Thu Nov 01, 2007

Gulf Times

Omantel doubles its third quarter profit to record on royalty cut

“All of the royalties came in the third quarter”

The number of mobile telephone users rose 17.4% to 1.43mn in the year to Sept. 30, Gopinath said. via Gulf Times

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Times of Oman

Sultanate is ranked 42nd in Global Competitiveness Index

' The Sultanate of Oman now ranks 42nd in the Global Competitiveness Index. It's for the first time that Oman entered the Global Competitiveness Index, in the Global Competitiveness Report 2007-08, riding high ... via Times of Oman

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Wed Oct 31, 2007

The Daily Star

Omanis divided over whether their country is on road to democracy

“The creation of political parties is just a matter of time - 10 to 15 years at most”

MUSCAT: Omanis have just re-elected a consultative council without real powers - and without any women - but some say their conservative Muslim country will eventually allow political parties. via The Daily Star

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Tue Oct 30, 2007

Times of Oman

Uncertain fate worries Omani staff at Gulf Air's call centre

“We are not against the government's decision on its withdrawal from Gulf Air's stake, but are wondering why no one is bothered about the situation to which we are pushed into”

' Omani employees working at the call centre of Gulf Air at the Knowledge Oasis Muscat here have appealed to the authorities concerned to reconsider their decision to relocate the centre from the Sultanate to ... via Times of Oman

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