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    I have continued to collate news headlines for myself. One of the benefits of blogging the headlines is that it makes it easier to chart the course of news stories and subsequently to comment on them.

    If you require a briefing on key stories from the local and regional press, and other sources, please contact me.]]>     General Sue Hutton http://www.newsbriefsoman.info/headlines.phpindex.php?itemid=444 Thu, 5 Jun 2008 16:54:52 -0400     December 9th - 15th http://www.newsbriefsoman.info/headlines.phpindex.php?itemid=413 December 13th
    BPCL-Oman postpones IPO plans Business Standard, India Oman Oil, a strategic partner in the company, is not inject more funds, but has yet to announce if it is leaving the venture. "Oman Oil’s final decision is critical in deciding the company’s future course of action."

    December 12th
    OMAN : The economy is dragged forward by the growth of the hydrocarbon sector Equilibri, Italy
    India, Oman to enhance ties, manpower pact unlikely India eNews

    December 9th
    Oman, Vietnam discuss ways to boost investment, joint ventures Times of Oman]]>     General Sue Hutton http://www.newsbriefsoman.info/headlines.phpindex.php?itemid=413 Sun, 9 Dec 2007 13:22:55 -0400     November 18th - December 8th 2007 http://www.newsbriefsoman.info/headlines.phpindex.php?itemid=409 December 8th
    The Wave, Muscat wins 'Best Luxury Development' award in London Ameinfo
    Omani expert sheds light on benefits of GCC common market Kuwait News Agency, via Zawya
    Gulf countries to start currency revaluation talks soon domain-b, India

    December 7th
    Gates: Persian Gulf countries must coordinate to counter Iranian threat CNBC, USA
    Petrodollars flow into brokerages Sify, India Al Anwar Holdings buying into India
    Economy in good health Times of Oman sources of statistics not given, but provides some information about commercial bank assets and lending rates.

    December 6th
    Iran, Oman expand military co-op Iranmania

    December 4th
    Qatar Oman listing on December 12 Gulf Times, Qatar
    Ahmadi-Nejad silent on Iran's nuclear aims Financial Times, London
    Iran Proposes Formation of Persian Gulf Joint Army Intellibriefs
    Oman: Sublime to the ridiculous New Zealand Herald travel piece
    Water consumption increased by four times in past 50 years Khaleej Times

    December 3rd
    Supply is not an issue in oil markets - Oman oil minister ABC Money, UK
    Oman Aids strategy for urgent steps to check women exposure Khaleej Times
    India keen to boost military sales to Oman Hindu News, India
    Iran, Oman to Boost Intelligence Cooperation Fars News Agency, Iran
    Nato’s credibility put under scanner Khaleej Times Saudi Arabia and Oman have not shown any desire to join the Istanbul initiative so far (transfer of military equipment on behalf of NATO to Afghanistan)
    Making money in global IPO deals Khaleej Times Although Oman's Galfar Engineering doubled in price from the IPO offer, the writer believes that the company's order book for 2008 offers attractive dividends for investors.

    December 2nd
    'Stay away from drugs, whatever the provocation' Khaleej Times Omanis give public testimony on World Aids Day
    Oman aspires to become regional hub for IT enabled services: ITA chief Oman Observer, via Zawya

    December 1st
    Oman promoting justice, says first US Muslim Congressman Times of Oman

    November 30th
    Oman Air flights to Muscat take off Flightmapping Daily flights to Muscat by Oman Air from the north terminal, Gatwick Airport, London
    Gulf Cooperation Council countries offer SMEs business opportunities Channel News Asia for small Singaporean companies wishing to do business in Oman and Abu Dhabi

    November 27th
    Oman budget shortfall Gulf Daily News, Bahrain "Oman sees a shortfall of 400 million rials ($1.04 billion) in its next year's state budget if its crude oil fetched $45
    a barrel on average."

    November 26th
    Oman panel to fight inflation Gulf Daily News, Bahrain
    Oman's United Finance Company's national ratings affirmed - Fitch Forbes long-term 'BBB(omn)' with a stable outlook and short-term 'F3 (omn)'. "Fitch also cautioned that recent fast growth in lending could lead to future delinquencies, and is therefore a moderate concern."

    November 25th
    Oman's sultan hails Iran, IAEA progress Press TV, Iran
    Arab Bank Group enters a $609m loan agreement for Salalah Methanol Al Bawaba, Jordan
    Oman Air to launch London flights today Times of Oman]]>     General Sue Hutton http://www.newsbriefsoman.info/headlines.phpindex.php?itemid=409 Tue, 4 Dec 2007 09:59:14 -0400     November 11th - 17th 2007 http://www.newsbriefsoman.info/headlines.phpindex.php?itemid=400 November 14th
    Major sugar refinery at Port of Sohar. RO 90m project set to be largest in the region Oman Observer
    Rasmala buys majority stake in Omani firm Gulf News

    November 13th
    Chinese contractor returns to work on Muscat wastewater project Gulf News
    Singapore firms hold talks on water management Times of Oman
    Work on Muscat Wastewater project to resume next month Times of Oman
    CBO board approves establishment of ‘Oman Merchant Bank’ Times of Oman
    Govt-public response to Cyclone Gonu praised Khaleej Times

    November 12th
    BankMuscat gets CBO clearance to buy 35pc stake in Pakistan bank for $80m Oman Observer
    Abraj Energy signs drilling contract with Oilex Oman to drill at least 3 wells Oman Observer
    Oman lags behind in drug recall Gulf News
    HM hails reconstruction efforts after cyclone Times of Oman
    Renaissance Services 9-month net climbs 14.3pc to RO11.2m Times of Oman
    GIPI inks $80m loan agreement Khaleej Times The company is setting up a $104 million high pressure carbon steel pipe and casing complex in Sohar.
    Omantel offers $204 million to acquire [Pakistan's] WCTC Khaleej Times
    Dr Julius and Institute of Biodiversity Conservation are declared joint winners [of the Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environment Protection 2007] Khaleej Times
    Oman govt in RO360m deals for 52 projects Khaleej Times "as part of Oman’s National Day celebrations. The projects include marine works at the new Duqum Port costing RO187 million."
    Oman aims to woo tourists and investors Khaleej Times by attending the annual World Travel Market in London this year.

    November 11th
    Oman Oil and Sohar Aluminum sign OR8.7 million diesel fuel agreement Al Bawaba, Jordan
    Oman keen to buy RMG, medicine from Bangladesh Daily Star, Bangladesh RMG = ready made garments.
    Gateway to opportunity Arabian Business Re-launch of Amouage, Oman's luxury perfume, into the international market
    United Finance to issue rights shares Times of Oman]]>     General Sue Hutton http://www.newsbriefsoman.info/headlines.phpindex.php?itemid=400 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:23:15 -0400     November 4th - 10th 2007 http://www.newsbriefsoman.info/headlines.phpindex.php?itemid=394 November 10th
    Moody’s explains why wealthiest Gulf states are not rated Aaa Oman Observer
    Gulf nations should go for institutional reforms for better rating Gulf News
    Etisalat to study terms before bidding for Omantel Gulf Daily News, Bahrain
    etisalat says no Omantel discussions for time being Gulf News
    Omantel bids $204m for 65% stake in Pakistan firm Gulf News
    Swedish firm takes on Oman’s blocks stake Iran Oil Gas Network
    Security, economy on agenda of the forthcoming Gulf summit AFP via Google News

    November 9th
    Economy in the pink Times of Oman
    Gulf states postpone water project Gulf News
    Norwegian Energy Company ASA exits Oman and Germany Trading Markets
    Tethys Signs Agreement to Increase Acerage Position Onshore Oman Oil Voice, press release

    November 8th
    Rents eating into Omani pay cheques: Survey Times of Oman Forty-two per cent of Oman’s residents have witnessed a rental increase of 20 per cent or more, according to a survey commissioned by Bayt.com.
    Oman overcomes Gunu losses: minister Khaleej Times
    Oman calls for peaceful resolution of Iran N-row Khaleej Times
    Ban on construction work around Oman foreign ministry Khaleej Times
    Tethys Oil provides operational update in Oman Oil Marketer, UK

    November 7th
    Ex-Dow pair 'held talks' with potential suitors Financial Times, London "Two Dow Chemical executives who were later fired and accused of plotting to sell the company had two meetings with Omani investors interested in a takeover of the US group, according to a consultant who participated in the meetings."
    BP awards contracts for Oman gas project Reuters UK
    HM opens fourth term of Council of Oman Times of Oman
    Oman Air implements e-ticketing operations in Jaipur Times of Oman
    Forum explores steps to boost Oman-Singapore trade ties Times of Oman
    Oman and Singapore sign deal to share information and experience Khaleej Times
    New Oman council must shoulder more responsibilities Khaleej Times
    Oman moves to take pressure off rial Arabian Business
    Higher Gulf ratings unlikely - Moody's Gulf News

    November 6th
    Oman crude deliveries via DME drive up term prices Reuters via Khaleej Times
    ITA signs MoU with Singapore company Times of Oman
    Qaboos to council: Speed up development Gulf News
    Qaboos appoints women to Shura Council Gulf News Despite no women being elected to the Majlis Ash Shura in recent elections, HM Sultan Qaboos has reappointed eight women to the Council of Oman (Majlis Addawla), and appointed a further six women candidates, including at least one woman who had been unsuccessful in the elections. His Majesty has a positive policy of encouraging women to participate in public life.
    Women power gets a much-needed boost in Oman Khaleej Times
    Bharat Oman Refinery plans Rs 2,000cr IPO Business Standard, India
    Nawras 3.5G pilot announced (Oman) Wireless Federation

    November 5th
    Singapore and Oman Seal Co-operation in Infocomm Technology Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA)
    Octal signs $166.5m loan deal with BankMuscat Times of Oman
    The Wave sells 100 properties in just a few hours Times of Oman
    Oman Refinery Company signs MoU with Japanese centre for research project Times of Oman
    Nawras plans 3.5G launch in Oman Oman Observer, via Zawya

    November 4th
    Oman, Switzerland sign pact on avoidance of double taxation Times of Oman
    Qatar says will not automatically track Fed moves Reuters via Khaleej Times
    Oman GDP rises 8.3pc in first half Khaleej Times
    Oman-India ties to take new dimension Khaleej Times
    Asia refiners to stay away from DME Oman futures Gulf Times, Qatar]]>     General Sue Hutton http://www.newsbriefsoman.info/headlines.phpindex.php?itemid=394 Tue, 6 Nov 2007 14:26:07 -0400     October 28th - November 3rd 2007 http://www.newsbriefsoman.info/headlines.phpindex.php?itemid=390 3rd November
    El Gouna inspires developers of Jebel Sifah, Salalah beach projects Times of Oman

    2nd November
    Oman expresses reservations about WEF report Khaleej Times
    Oman draws UN praise for water conservation Khaleej Times
    Wet weather to continue in Oman’s Dhofar province Khaleej Times

    30th October
    Oman opens up at snail's pace AFP - Google News
    Uncertain fate worries Omani staff at Gulf Air’s call centre Times of Oman
    OCC signs $162million pact with Chinese firm Times of Oman "Oman Cement Company (OCC) yesterday signed an agreement worth $162 million with China National Building Material Equipment Corporation to add a third production line to double production capacity of the company."
    Omantel upgrades internet network capacity Times of Oman Capacity to increase number of ADSL lines beginning with 14,000, up to 170,000.
    Oman Souq Online tops TKM-Ernst & Young Big Business Idea Competition Times of Oman
    The Wave to launch sale of apartments, shoreside villas on Nov. 4 Times of Oman
    Oman ramps up S.Korea gas exports Arabian Business

    29th October
    62.7pc turnout at Majlis poll, says Al Busaidi Times of Oman

    28th October
    Women fail to win any seats in Omani elections for consultative council International Herald Tribune, France
    No women elected in Omani vote Khaleej Times
    Poll shock for sitting member in Muscat Khaleej Times
    Official denies vote buying in Oman elections Gulf News
    NBO net profit up 41pc at RO28.9m Khaleej Times
    Global concludes acquisition of major stake in Al Jazeera Steel Oman Observer
    OIB 9-month net profit soars to RO19.01 million Times of Oman]]>     General Sue Hutton http://www.newsbriefsoman.info/headlines.phpindex.php?itemid=390 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 13:00:00 -0400     October 21st - 27th 2007 http://www.newsbriefsoman.info/headlines.phpindex.php?itemid=386 October 27th
    Record numbers vote in Shura polls Gulf News Three times as many women as men were queuing to vote. 388,683 voters were registered as opposed to 262,000 in 2003.
    Residents say tribal voting is ideal for representation Gulf News
    Selecting candidates to avoid splitting votes Gulf News
    Moody's rates Oman Power and Water 'A2' Khaleej Times

    October 26th
    Low-key campaign precedes Oman vote France 24 news
    Oman Power assigned long-term foreign currency issuer rating of 'A2' - Moody's Forbes

    October 25th
    Oman offers $1m aid for Darfur Khaleej Times RO385,000

    October 24th
    Survey finds widespread misuse of health facilities and drugs in Oman Khaleej Times
    Tamim fetes deputy PM of Oman Gulf Times, Qatar
    Oman, Qatar to enhance ties in gas, other sectors Times of Oman

    October 23rd
    Qatar, Oman hold talks on ties Gulf Times, Qatar
    Galfar shares to be listed tomorrow Oman Observer, quoted in Zawya
    Demand for Wave units robust despite cyclone concerns Gulf News
    Gulf could face oversupply from planned refineries Gulf News

    October 22nd
    BankMuscat 9-month net profit soars 41pc Times of Oman
    Bank Sohar operating profit crosses RO1m Times of Oman]]>     General Sue Hutton http://www.newsbriefsoman.info/headlines.phpindex.php?itemid=386 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:03:02 -0400     October 14th - 20th 2007 http://www.newsbriefsoman.info/headlines.phpindex.php?itemid=385 October 20th
    Rice shortage, price rise likely Times of Oman
    Insuring low-wage workers' health Gulf News

    October 18th
    Emirates Telecom says eyeing Omantel stake Reuters
    Educational reforms on track, says Sulaimi (minister for education) Times of Oman
    Oman set to become tourism hotspot Arabian Business
    Ex-Dow executive sues JPMorgan Financial Times, London
    OEIHC acquisition of 25% equity stake in Oman Hotels and Tourism Co SAOG Ameinfo

    October 17th
    Etisalat seeks 20pc stake in Omantel Times of Oman
    First Qatar unveils $400m projects Gulf Daily News, Bahrain has acquired land spanning over 5,000 sq/m worth of $10m in Al Khuwair district in Oman to develop commercial and residential facilities.

    October 15th
    Qatar & Oman Investment To List In Doha, Muscat Zawya - Dow Jones]]>     General Sue Hutton http://www.newsbriefsoman.info/headlines.phpindex.php?itemid=385 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 23:57:58 -0400     September 30th - October 13th 2007 http://www.newsbriefsoman.info/headlines.phpindex.php?itemid=383 October 13th
    Qaboos pardons 139 prisoners Khaleej Times 118 Omanis and 21 expatriates

    October 12th
    Al Harthy chairman of new Omantel board Khaleej Times
    Board of Governors of CBO reconstituted Khaleej Times
    Oman stock index hits new record Khaleej Times
    Oman's annual inflation hits the highest level in 16 years Khaleej Times

    October 11th
    Oman inflation highest in 16 years as prices skyrocket Gulf News
    Oman govt worker numbers go higher Khaleej Times

    October 10th
    Bank Muscat 'to gain from Oman growth' Gulf Daily News, Bahrain
    Oman gives the nod to stem cell therapy Khaleej Times

    October 9th
    Oman 'planned to drop dollar peg' Gulf Daily News, Bahrain
    Egypt’s Orascom enters Oman Times of Oman 70 per cent shareholding in Muriya Tourism Development Company
    Omani aviation sector flying high with lots of changes Times of Oman
    Oil at $45 for budget Khaleej Times for 2008

    October 6th
    Oman Refinery inks $1.37b financing deal Times of Oman to facilitate the merger of Sohar Refinery Company (SRC) and Oman Refinery Company (ORC). ORC will absorb SRC and be renamed Oman Refineries and Petrochemicals Company (ORPC). ORPC is currently fully owned by the government through the Ministry of Oil and Gas and the Central Bank of Oman. Following the merger, ORPC will be 75 per cent owned by the government through the Ministry of Finance and 25 per cent by Oman Oil Company SAOC.
    Renaissance subsidiary bags $35 million Abu Dhabi contract Times of Oman

    October 5th
    Pak-Oman launches brokerage services Times of Oman
    High oil prices keep economy in good health Times of Oman
    Omantel stock at 16-month high on decision to sell stake Khaleej Times
    India and Oman to sign labour pact in December Khaleej Times

    October 3rd
    Iraqi people and govt must stand together Khaleej Times

    October 2nd
    Oman Air signs MoU to acquire 6 Boeing 787s Times of Oman
    Oman hikes housing loan limits for poor families Khaleej Times
    Omantel plans to expand its broadband network Khaleej Times

    October 1st
    More than 40,000 Omanis get private sector jobs Khaleej Times
    Soaring inflation triggers Gulf pay rises Khaleej Times

    30th September
    Oman crude oil prices up 7.5pc for November Khaleej Times]]>     General Sue Hutton http://www.newsbriefsoman.info/headlines.phpindex.php?itemid=383 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:10:43 -0400