Contact us | +971 4 3635663
Sponsored by   Mudabala
 
 
BETA
Loading Loading ...
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 | 22:02 GMT
 
Top Oman News

  • 'GCC to witness 4% GDP growth in 2010'


    In its latest economic forecast HSBC put the inflation in Saudi Arabia at six percent in 2010, up from the current 3.5 percent. The overall GDP growth for the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council is to reach a modest four percent, the report added. Arab News - 20Nov 08:47GMT
  •  
  • GCC summit in Kuwait will be launch pad for unified Gulf currency - FM


    The upcoming GCC summit in Kuwait will be the launch pad for the unified Gulf currency, Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah said Wednesday. KUNA (Kuwait News Agency) - 19Nov 08:16GMT
  •  
  • Cyprus realty fund eyes Oman market


    Cyprus-based Elements Property Fund plans to invest in residential real estate in Oman through a new fund to be launched after it exhausts the corpus of its recently announced South East European Heritage Property Fund, senior officials said here. Times of Oman - 19Nov 07:23GMT
  •  
  • Port Sultan Qaboos expects larger cruise ship call


    Port Sultan Qaboos attracted 84 cruise vessels in 2008 and the estimated calls for 2009 is 120. This was revealed by Saud bin Ahmed al Nahari, CEO, Port Services Corp SAOG, following the signing ceremony for a tie-up with Muscat Duty Free. Oman Daily Observer - 19Nov 07:05GMT
  •  
  • Opening soon in Muscat: The only opera house in GCC


    Muscat will soon have the honour of being the only country in the region to host its own opera house, along the likes of the Royal Opera House, London, the Metropolitan Opera in New York and the Sydney Opera House in Australia. Times of Oman - 19Nov 06:55GMT
  •  
  • Oman: Avenues for co-operation in medical ed explored


    Dr Rawya bint Saud al Busaidiya, Minister of Higher Education, received a number of medical education experts from Austria and Oman in her office at the Ministry on Tuesday. Oman Daily Observer - 19Nov 06:47GMT
  •  
  • Anti-crisis measures bring about economic stability to GCC states


    The economies of Gulf oil producers have overcome the adverse effects of the global fiscal turbulence and have started to stabilise as a direct result of their governments' anti-crisis measures, according to a regional investment firm. Emirates Business 24/7 - 19Nov 06:45GMT
  •  
  • Oman ups capital expenditure by 22.6% in first nine months


    Oman boosted capital expenditure by 22.6 per cent in the first nine months of 2009 as it appears encouraged by surging crude prices to step up spending as part of its anti-crisis measures, official figures showed. Emirates Business 24/7 - 19Nov 06:18GMT
  •  
  • Oman Air to increase frequencies


    Oman Air will increase frequency on its Muscat-Dubai route to a flight every two hours from 2011 when it takes delivery of five Embraer jets it ordered at the Dubai Airshow. Emirates Business 24/7 - 19Nov 06:09GMT
  •  
  • Formal launch of GCC power grid to be held in Kuwait next month


    The GCC Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) will organise a grand ceremony to mark the formal launching of the first phase of the multi-billion-dirham GCC power grid project in Kuwait next month. Gulf News - 19Nov 05:37GMT
  •  
 
 
 
MORE NEWS & ANALYSIS 
» All Oman News | All Analysis 
The Toolbox

Radio     

Regional Stock Markets - EIS' View
 
Gianluca Giardina, Senior Fund Manager at EIS, talks about the performance of the region's stock markets.
Dubai Eye - 18 Nov 2009

 

Companies     

Limitless Possibilities

The Khatib and Alami Consolidated Engineering Company was founded in 1959 in Lebanon as a consultancy and has since grown to encompass a range of engineering and industrial consultancies in the Middle East, GCC, US, Belgium and Asia Minor.
 
 
 
 
Community Buzz

Stories in Oman

Companies in Oman

Most viewed companies by Community in the last 24 hrs
Company Name Country Industry
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman Oman Construction and Design
Oman Telecommunications Company Oman Telecommunications Services
Saud Bahwan Group Oman Transportation Products
Oman Refineries and Petrochemicals Company Oman Oil
Oman Investment Fund Oman Investment Firms and Funds
Oman National Transport Company Oman Transportation Services
W J Towell and Company Oman Multi-line
Occidental Oman Incorporation Oman Oil
Galfar Engineering and Contracting Oman Construction and Design
Petroleum Development Oman Oman Oil
 

Projects

Blogs

Calendar

 EntityEvent 
01Nov Organized by dmg world media Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) (4 days from 01-04 Nov 2010)
04Oct Organized by PennWell Corporation POWER-GEN Middle East 2010 (3 days from 04-06 Oct 2010)
03Oct Organized by Riyadh Exhibitions Company Saudi Build 2010 (4 days from 03-06 Oct 2010)
07Jun Organized by BME Global WEPOWER 2010 (4 days from 07-10 Jun 2010)
25May Organized by Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Arab International Industrial Forum (4 days from 25-28 May 2010)
» More
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Post Your Tender Notices for FREE
(No Sign-in Required)
 
 
Oman Tenders Due Date
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION OF NEW WAREHOUSES AT VARIOUS REGIONS OF THE SULTANATE OF OMAN & ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AT MUSCAT GOVERNORATE - The Public Authority for stores and Food Reserve 07Dec09
CONSTRUCTION, COMPLETION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPOSED ADMINISTRATION ANNEX BUILDING AT SQU CAMPUS, AL-KHOUD - Sultan Qaboos University 14Dec09
CONSTRUCTION OF THE HEALTH CENTER AT SAHAM - Ministry Of Health 14Dec09
HEALTH CENTRE AT MUSANAH - Ministry Of Health 07Dec09
PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FORT HOTEL INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT (International) - Oman Tourism Development Co . SAOC 07Dec09
PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FORT HOTEL ARCHITECT OF RECORD & CONSULTING ENGINEER - Oman Tourism Development Co . SAOC 07Dec09
REFURBISHMENT OF SIX (6 NOS.) WARDS AT THE ROYAL HOSPITAL - Ministry Of Health 14Dec09
SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND END-USER TRAINING OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR HEALTH FACILITIES AT SOUTH BATINAH REGION - Ministry Of Health 14Dec09
SEA WATER PUMPING STATION-2 & RETURN SYSTEM FOR SOHAR INDUSTRIAL PORT AREA (International) 14Dec09
CONSTRUCTION OF 32 HOUSING UNITS, MAJLIS AND MOSQUE AT AL-JARH & AL-AESI IN WILAYAT DIMA TAYIN, AL-SHARQIYA REGION - Ministry of Housing 07Dec09
STRATEGIC ALLIANCE PARTNER FOR WATER AND RELATED UTILITY SERVICES 07Dec09
DEVELOPMENT OF CORNICHE AT AL ASHKARAH - MINISTRY OF TOURISM 07Dec09
CONSTRUCTION OF (24) CLASSROOMS A,TUFFAIL BIN AMR BOYS BASIC EDUCATION SCHOOL AT AL OWAID, WILAYAT AL MUSANNA IN BATINA SOUTH REGION - Ministry of Education 07Dec09
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AND SEWERAGE NETWORK SYSTEM FOR MISFAT AL ABREAN WILAYAT AL HAMRA - Ministry of Regional Municipalities & water Resources 30Nov09
EXPANSION OF UPPER BAUSHER RESERVOIR AND ASSOCIATED TRANMISSION FACILITIES (International) - Public Authority for Electricity and Water 30Nov09
Pre-qualification for EMC Contract 31Dec09
Prequalification for Off-Plot Delivery Contract (ODC) 31Dec09
On Plot Construction Contract for Amal Steam Surface Facilities 07Feb10
Off Plot Construction Contract for Amal Steam Surface Facilities 07Feb10
PROVISION OF FUEL & MAINT OF FUEL OUTLETS (Tentative Bid Due Date and award date) 28Jan10
 »  More Tenders
 
 
Zawya Select
ZawyaSelect
Internet Boost
As 2009 draws to a close, Oman's relatively underserved IT sector is preparing for the introduction of competition to the internet-service-provider (ISP) market, as QTel's local subsidiary Nawras prepares to launch the Sultanate's second fixed-line telecoms service.
 

 
Real Estate
Good Potential
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region holds the seed for a rather good potential for real estate investment trusts (Reits), according to a report.
 

 
Economy & Politics
Rising Population
The GCC has one of the fastest-growing populations in the world and by 2020 is forecast to increase by one-third, to 53 million people, says the EIU.
 
 
Company Ranking
Ranked by Market Cap 
Based on yesterday's close
| No. of Employees | Total revenue
  Company Country Market
Cap
($mil)
1 Oman Telecommunications Company Oman 2,586
2 BankMuscat Oman 2,431
3 Bank Dhofar Oman 1,240
4 National Bank of Oman Oman 916
5 Raysut Cement Company Oman 769
» View Full List
 
 
Related Information
Companies in Oman
Companies in Oman
Zawya Funds Analytics 
in association with Financial Express
 
EIU Research On Oman Economy & Sectors

Background:

Economy:

Operating Risk:
Overview12Oct09
 
 
 
 
 
Quote data provided by © TickerChart
Site is optimised for viewing at 1024 x 768 with Internet Explorer v6 and Firefox v3.0 and above.
Copyright © 2009 ABQ Zawya Ltd. All rights reserved. Please read our Membership Agreement