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30 March 2009

Arab summit to back Bashir

DOHA — The Arab summit here is expected to back the Sudanese president over an international warrant for his arrest and try to heal a deep Arab rift over how to deal with ascendant power Iran.
 

Qatari emir receives Sayyid Fahd

DOHA — His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, deputy prime minister for the Council of Ministers, arrived here yesterday to take part in the 21st Arab Summit on behalf of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said.
 

Al Wohaibi appointed undersecretary

MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has issued Royal Decree No. 18/2009 appointing undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for communications as follows:
 

26 March 2009

Oman may go for bond sale

MANAMA — The Sultanate of Oman may sell bonds later this year if oil prices stay depressed, the Central Bank of Oman executive president...
 

AGCC consultative body thanks HM

MUSCAT — Chairman and members of the Consultative Authority of the AGCC Supreme Council, who took part in the 12th session of the authority here, sent a cable...
 

Sultanate among global ‘elite 17’

MUSCAT — Oman is among an elite group of 17 countries that are at low risk of facing any kind of social unrest arising out of the financial downturn that is set to “disrupt...
 

23 March 2009

Oman best placed in Gulf to face crisis

MUSCAT — The Sultanate is best poised among all Arab Gulf nations to face the challenges of the current economic crisis that has led to a worldwide slowdown, according to the latest report issued by London-based Economist Intelligence Unit.
 

Mubarak leaves after visit

MUSCAT — Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and his delegation left Oman yesterday, winding up their visit to the Sultanate...
 

His Majesty greets Zardari, Ahmadinejad

MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has sent a cable of greetings to Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on the occasion of his country’s National Day...
 

20 March 2009

HM, Mubarak discuss key issues

MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak held a session of bilateral talks yesterday at Al Alam Palace Guest House...
 

Oman, Egypt to widen trade ties

MUSCAT — Ahmed bin Abdulnabi Macki, minister of national economy and deputy chairman of the Financial Affairs and Energy Resources Council and Maqbool bin Ali Sultan...
 

HM receives Iranian president’s message

MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has received a verbal message from Dr Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, president of the Islamic Republic of Iran...
 

18 March 2009

Mubarak arrives today

MUSCAT — Egyptian President Mohammed Hosni Mubarak will arrive on a two-day official visit to the Sultanate today. The visit will be followed by a private visit.
 

Kuwaiti emir thanks His Majesty

MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has received a cable of thanks from Kuwaiti Emir His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jabr Al Sabah...
 

HM receives message from Japanese PM

MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has received a message from Taro Aso, PM of Japan.
 

16 March 2009

Maldives president thanks HM

MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has received a cable of thanks from Mohammed Nashid, president of the Maldives, in reply to His Majesty the Sultan’s congratulatory cable on the occasion of his election as president.
 

‘Muscat street’ for Singapore

MUSCAT — The Sultanate and the Republic of Singapore yesterday signed a number of agreements and memorandums of understanding on bilateral cooperation in the fields of education, joint investments and IT spheres.
 

Singapore president meets Sayyid Fahd

MUSCAT — President S.R. Nathan of the Republic of Singapore yesterday received His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, deputy prime minister for the Council of Ministers, in Al Bustan Palace Hotel yesterday.
 

13 March 2009

Participants of cyclone meet thank His Majesty

MUSCAT — The participants of the first International Conference on Tropical Cyclones in the Indian Ocean and Climate Changes have sent a cable of greetings...
 

Agriculture Ministry officials to visit UAE

MUSCAT — An official delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture will visit Al Ain and Abu Dhabi in the UAE at the invitation of Simran Group of Companies...
 

Humaira promises musical treat today

MUSCAT — One of the topmost Pakistani pop and film singers Humaira Arshad will perform today at Al Falaj Hotel as Pakistan Social Club continues to host one big event after the other.
 

11 March 2009

Oman-Qatar meet accords top priority to local products

MUSCAT — The Omani–Qatari Joint Business Council held its second meeting here yesterday under chairmanship of Khalil bin Abdullah Al Khonji...
 

AGCC commanders discuss ways to boost military cooperation

MUSCAT — The ninth meeting of the commanders of the AGCC land forces was held at Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa here yesterday.
 

Bank Sohar sponsors Oman Today Restaurant Awards

MUSCAT — Bank Sohar was the main sponsor of Oman Today Restaurant Awards 2008, the winners of which were honoured at a gala event held at Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa last week...
 

09 March 2009

Bahrain king’s message for HM

MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has received a message from His Majesty King Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain...
 

Oman, Qatar sign two agreements

MUSCAT — Oman and Qatar yesterday agreed on hallmarking, standardisation and control of precious stones and metals.
 

Fahd receives deputy PM of Qatar

MUSCAT — His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, deputy prime minister for the Council of Ministers, received here yesterday Abdullah bin Hamed Al Attiyah...
 

05 March 2009

Holiday for Prophet’s birthday announced

MUSCAT — Sayyid Ali bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, minister of the Diwan of Royal Court and chairman of the Civil Service Council, yesterday issued a decision stating that March 10...
 

Rough seas to continue

MUSCAT — Moderate to rough seas are expected to continue along the Gulf of Oman and Musandam coasts till Saturday owing to moderate to fresh northerly winds.
 

Turkish painting exhibition at Al Baranda

MUSCAT — Engin Turker, ambassador of the Republic of Turkey, in cooperation with Bait Al Baranda, will organise a painting and sculpture exhibition of the works of renowned Turkish painter Gencay Kasapci.
 

03 March 2009

HM greets Bulgarian president

MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has sent a cable of greetings to Georgi Parvanov, president of the Republic of Bulgaria, on the occasion of his country’s National Day.
 

Quentin Bryce thanks HM

MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has received a cable of thanks from Quentin Bryce, governor-general of Australia, in response to His Majesty the Sultan’s congratulatory cable on the occasion of her country’s National Day.
 

Sultanate’s sovereign rating remains stable

MUSCAT — Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services yesterday affirmed its ‘A’ long-term and ‘A-1’ short-term sovereign credit ratings on Oman, signifying a “stable” outlook of the Sultanate’s economy.
 

source from times of Oman