Oman's first quarter revenue rises to OMR3.456bn
Source: Zawya Political
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-18 23:52:44 -0700 | business-news
The Sultanate's total revenue amounted to a massive RO 3.456 billion at the end of first quarter 2013. This is against RO 3.091 billion in the same period last year. According to figures available from the National Centre for Statistics...
Marine taxis to boost Muscat's transport
Source: Times of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-18 23:36:07 -0700 | political-news
The National Ferries Company (NFC) commended the comprehensive traffic study on the Muscat governorate for its short, medium, and long-term plans in the run up to 2030. The study, which was recently completed by Muscat municipality in collaboration with several...
One killed in mishap
Source: Times Of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-18 22:56:19 -0700 | travel-news
An Indian expatriate has lost his life in a road accident near Adam on Friday evening and two of his friends who were travelling along with him are battling for their lives. According to sources in Adam, the accident occurred...
Bounced cheque cases on decline
Source: Times Of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-18 22:56:18 -0700 | political-news
The number of cases of bounced cheques registered with the Public Prosecution witnessed a slight decline of 8.5 per cent in 2012, compared with 2011. The Public Prosecution registered 4,069 cases of bounced cheques in 2012, compared with 4,445 in...
International investors take out more money than they put back into Oman's economy
Source: Times Of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-18 22:56:14 -0700 | business-news
Multibillion-rial foreign projects have been proven to take more money out of the country than they put into it, and over the years, this action has created a sizeable imbalance in cash flow, which has limited Oman's economic growth. On...
FC Barcelona Foundation and Shell Oman launch ‘FutbolNet' for youth
Source: Times of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-18 13:02:24 -0700 | sports-news
04 pm Muscat: Shell and the charitable FC Barcelona Foundation on Saturday officially launched "FutbolNet," an innovative youth education football programme, with Oman's Ministry of Sports Affairs, Ministry of Education, and the Oman Football Association.
Noel claims double crown
Source: Times of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-18 13:02:15 -0700 | sports-news
06 pm Muscat: Talented schoolboy Noel Halister claimed a double crown as the Bank Muscat-sponsored Annual Badminton Tournament organised by the Indian Social Club Muscat entered its closing stages. Noel Halister, winner of the Boys' Under-18 singles title, claimed a...
Shares in JM Financial surge 17%
Source: Times of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-17 23:40:32 -0700 | business-news
Shares in India's JM Financial jumped nearly 17 per cent yesterday after the group said former Citigroup chief executive Vikram Pandit was buying a stake in the financial services company. After reaching the day's high in morning trade, JM Financial's...
European Central Bank to keep loose monetary policy
Source: Times of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-17 23:40:31 -0700 | business-news
The European Central Bank (ECB) will keep its loose and growth-supportive monetary policy stance in place for "quite a long time", ECB executive board members said yesterday. With the euro zone economy stuck in recession, the ECB cut its main...
Sensational Bharati wins women's title
Source: Times of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-17 21:59:13 -0700 | sports-news
Bharati Ramachandran won the women's singles title at the on-going Bank Muscat-sponsored Annual Badminton Tournament organised by the Indian Social Club Muscat. Bharati dominated the final to defeat Alka Dhavale 21-11, 21-11 and win the women's singles title. Bharati raced...
ROP cautions over drowning incidents
Source: Times Of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-17 20:47:18 -0700 | political-news
Rising number of drowning incidents have been reported in the Sultanate, according to officials of the Civil Defence Directorate General. The Royal Oman Police (ROP) said that the drowning of children is more common during the summer months as many...
ISM contributes to Dar al Atta'a's efforts
Source: Times Of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-17 20:47:12 -0700 | political-news
The Indian School Muscat family donated generously to Dar Al Atta'a, a social welfare organisation recognised by the Ministry of Social Affairs. The school children contributed coins and change towards social welfare needs and schemes.
Hidden camera case accused gets jail term
Source: Times Of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-17 20:47:09 -0700 | political-news
The Muscat Primary Court on Thursday sentenced an employee of Khoula Hospital, who had been accused of hiding a camera to photograph women, to three-year jail term and ordered him to pay OMR5,000 fine. Female employees of the hospital also...
AIG to aid new entrepreneurs
Source: Times Of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-17 20:47:07 -0700 | business-news
Starting a Business' course, being offered in partnership with Cisco Entrepreneur Institute. With the Sultanate's quick-developing business and economic growth, AIG is providing a valuable opportunity for local entrepreneurs. "Investing in the future business leaders of Oman is the way...
Snake's ultra-black spots may aid high-tech quest
Source: Times of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-16 10:34:27 -0700 | technology-news
27 pm Scientists have identified nanostructures in the ultra-black skin markings of an African viper which they said Thursday could inspire the quest to create the ultimate light-absorbing material. The West African Gaboon viper, one of the largest in Africa...
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