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All rights reserved.Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:36:00 GMT5014476http://www.zawya.com/middle-east/countries/omanhttp://www.zawya.com/images/newsletter_zawya_logo.gifhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100321043655/Lehman's Accounting Ruses Used At Gulf FirmsAccounting practices similar to those used by Lehman Brothers to mask bad assets before its collapse are also being adopted by Gulf companies, auditors say.Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:47:34 GMTThe National ZAWYA20100321043655Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100320125700/Ahli Bank Holds Annual General Meeting - Shareholders Approve The Annual Results Of The BankAhli Bank, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Intercontinental Hotel on , presided over by Chairman Khalid Hamad Hamood Al Busaidi.Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:16:20 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100320125700Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100320085655/nawras signs electronic recharge agreement with Khimji Ramdas nawras recently signed an electronic recharge agreement with Khimji Ramdas to enable this premium distributor to start offering the added convenience of this environmentally friendly payment option to customers.Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:48:39 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100320085655Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100320045540/Tethys Oil announces completion of Block 4 seismic survey Sweden-based firm Tethys Oil has announced the completion of its 3D seismic survey over the East Saiwan structure on Block 4. The information is now being processed and new maps will be available shortly. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:34:36 GMTOman Daily Observer ZAWYA20100320045540Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100320045718/Oman and Italy Seal Deal to Promote JVs, InvestmentOman and Italy have signed an agreement here to establish a new body to promote joint ventures and investment. The Oman-Italy Businessmen's Council would identify greenfield projects for mutual investment and pinpoint 'entrepreneurial opportunities' in both countries. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:33:50 GMTKhaleej Times ZAWYA20100320045718Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100320045832/BankMuscat AGM to discuss 45 per cent dividend The annual general meeting (AGM) and extraordinary general meeting (EGM) of BankMuscat for the financial year ending on December 31, 2009 will be held today at the Gulf of Oman Room, Al Bustan Palace Hotel at 10 am. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:33:29 GMTOman Daily Observer ZAWYA20100320045832Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100320051037/Oman non-oil exports keep 2008 levels despite impact of downturn Oman's non oil export performance has sustained itself at around 2008 levels despite the rest of the world reeling under the impact of a global trade downturn, according to export statistics released recently. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:33:12 GMTTimes of Oman ZAWYA20100320051037Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100320051302/Nawras rolls out E5 Wi-Fi modem Nawras has launched its E5 Wi-Fi modem to make it easier for more customers to get closer via the Internet. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:32:46 GMTOman Daily Observer ZAWYA20100320051302Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100319093617/Moody's global CLO Review: US And EMEA CLOs Perform At Different PacesThe performance of the loan portfolios backing U.S. and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) is now on the path of recovery, Moody's Investors Service says in its 2009 global CLO review.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:58:20 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100319093617Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100319081353/Nawras Great Value Wi-Fi Modem is only 69 Rials with free SIM-card and memory card thrown inNawras has launched its amazing value E5 Wi-Fi modem to make it easier than ever for more customers to get closer via the internet.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:39:07 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100319081353Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_18032010_190334/Oman to boost growth with infrastructure plansMuscat Oman will be a significant growth market amidst landmark infrastructure developments in the country, according to a senior Dubai Cable Company (Ducab) official.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:03:45 GMTGulf News GN_18032010_190334Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100318080255/GCC corporate earnings fall 5%Corporate earnings of GCC companies have fallen for the second consecutive year, according to a Kuwait-based financial services company.Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:41:39 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20100318080255Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100318071928/High gut bacteria levels in GulfLarge amounts of a variety of bacteria found in the human digestive system have been discovered in Kuwait's offshore waters. The bacteria apparently exceed the international limits for offshore areas and could pose a serious threat to the Kuwaiti waters' marine ecosystem, said an Environmental Public Authority (EPA) official.Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:23:56 GMTKuwait Times ZAWYA20100318071928Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100318072129/GCC healthcare sector needs large-scale reformsIdentifying an acute shortage of skilled manpower and dearth of private investments as the key obstacles in the GCC healthcare system, Dubai-based investment bank Alpen Capital has called for large-scale reforms in the sector.Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:41:56 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20100318072129Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100318042601/Energy experts bet on longevity of Oman's hydrocarbon reservesThe notion that Oman's hydrocarbon reserves will run out in around 40 years was scorned by energy experts attending a panel discussion held on the second day of the Oman Global Investment Forum yesterday.Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:10:29 GMTOman Daily Observer ZAWYA20100318042601Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100318042829/ARB to start Executive Opinion Survey 2010 in Oman soonThe World Economic Forum with local partners, the International Research Foundation (IRF) and Arabian Research Bureau LLC (ARB), will shortly begin conducting the Executive Opinion Survey 2010 in Oman.Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:09:30 GMTOman Daily Observer ZAWYA20100318042829Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100318043116/BankMuscat to boost links between overseas entitiesBankMuscat hosted a meeting of key representatives from its overseas entities last week.The BankMuscat Group Offsite meet attended by delegates from nine overseas entities and the management team assumed importance against the backdrop of regional economies on a recovery path following challenging times caused by the global financial crisis.Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:07:41 GMTOman Daily Observer ZAWYA20100318043116Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100318050155/US talks to Gulf states over tighter Iran boycottStuart Levey, the US Treasury under secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, visited the region this week to reinforce his country's push for a new round of sanctions against Iran.Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:18:29 GMTThe National ZAWYA20100318050155Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_17032010_180346/Lulu expands Oman hypermarketsUAE-based Lulu Hypermarkets Group is strengthening its presence in Oman with an investment of 114 million Omani riyals (Dh1.08 billion), revealed Yousuf Ali, managing director of Lulu Hypermarkets group, during his recent visit to Muscat.Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:41:15 GMTGulf News GN_17032010_180346Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20100318T031917ZJOG08/US considering presenting own Mideast plan: reportIn the face of a diplomatic spat with Israel, the White House is weighing proposing a US plan to form the basis of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, The New York Times reported Wednesday.Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:05:44 GMTAFP ANA20100318T031917ZJOG08Openhttp://www.zawya.com/countries/om/macrowatch.cfm?eiusection=COUNTRY%20RISK%20RATINGWed, 17 Mar 2010 14:05:00 GMTEconomist Intelligence Unit EIU20100317210005625Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/countries/om/macrowatch.cfm?eiusection=ECONOMIC%20STRUCTUREWed, 17 Mar 2010 14:05:00 GMTEconomist Intelligence Unit EIU20100317210030562Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100317102953/Omantel connects Sultanate to the world Omantel's pioneering technological development has been bringing the world closer to the people of Oman for over 3.5 decades, while establishing Oman as the regional hub for voice, Internet, broadband and data telecommunications services. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:30:45 GMTOman Daily Observer ZAWYA20100317102953Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100317110817/Topaz announces $65 million profit for 2009Topaz Energy and Marine today announced its audited financial results for 2009. Topaz posted revenue of $ 448 million, EBITDA of $ 127 million and Net Profit of $ 65 million demonstrating year on year growth of 7%, 14% and 38% respectively. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:16:56 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100317110817Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidpdf_170310102916/SICO: GCC Economics (17-Mar-10)This is a PDF report. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:20:00 GMTSecurities & Investment Company pdf_170310102916Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100317032823/Omani CEO to lead NBO The Board of directors of National Bank of Oman has announced the appointment of Salaam Said Salim Al Shaksy as its first Omani chief executive officer, with effect from today. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:16:12 GMTTimes of Oman ZAWYA20100317032823Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100317032908/BankDhofar logs strong growth BankDhofar saw growth and consolidation with an 18 per cent operating profit increase for the year ended December, 2009, it said in a statement. The board of directors has proposed cash dividend of 15 per cent in addition to a bonus share issue of 10 per cent. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:15:43 GMTTimes of Oman ZAWYA20100317032908Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100317033650/Oman's GDP set to grow 6% Oman's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 6 per cent in 2010 at constant prices and 18.4 per cent at current prices, Sultanate's Minister of National Economy Ahmed bin Abdulnabi Macki said.Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:14:53 GMTTimes of Oman ZAWYA20100317033650Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100317044000/Galfar wins RO11.5m road works contractGalfar Engineering and Contracting SAOG, an Omani construction company, won a RO11.5 million (Dh109.66mn) contract from the government for road works, it said in a statement to the Muscat bourse yesterday. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:51:33 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20100317044000Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100317051212/Net earnings of GCC cement firms up 6.5%Cement companies in the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) oil-producing nations boosted their net earnings by nearly 6.5 per cent in 2009 despite a decline of more than 11 per cent in construction project activity, a Kuwait investment bank said.Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:24:45 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20100317051212Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_16032010_170310/GCC smelters join forcesSix GCC smelter companies have joined to form the Gulf Aluminium Council (GAC) to increase competitiveness and efficiency.Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:42:07 GMTGulf News GN_16032010_170310Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_16032010_170308/Oman still committed to major projectsOman's National Economy Minister, Ahmad Bin Abdul Nabi Macki has reiterated the government's commitment to continuing its major development projects.Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:41:34 GMTGulf News GN_16032010_170308Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100316083429/Good news for shareholders expected at Ahli Bank General MeetingAhli Bank, recently reported a 44% rise in profits, will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Intercontinental Hotel on 20 March 2010, presided over by Chairman Khalid Hamad Hamood Al Busaidi and the Board of Directors. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:17:53 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100316083429Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100316081854/Ominvest Chairman Hani Al Zubair urges international business to invest in OmanInternational investors have been urged to take advantage of the Sultanate's enormous untapped investment potential and strategic location as they participate in the first Oman Global Investment Forum.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:35:31 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100316081854Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100316042311/South Indian Bank plans more tie-ups in GCC countriesSouth Indian Bank (SIB), one of the largest private banks in India, is tying up with Sri Lanka's Hatton National Bank (HNB), according to SIB chief.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:06:03 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20100316042311Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100316042808/GCC insurance premiums hit $10bn last yearInsurance premiums in the GCC reached an overall volume of $10.6 billion (Dh38.92bn) last year, showing a massive 28 per cent year-on-year growth rate, according to research conducted by Value Partners, a leading global management consulting firm.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:01:00 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20100316042808Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100315144511/Omantel Announces Introduction Of 'Fibre To The Home' Technology Omantel, Oman's leading Telecommunications Company, has announced the introduction of leading edge Fibre to the Home (FTTH) technology in Oman that will provide the fastest and most comprehensive range of internet applications.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:50:57 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100315144511Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100315081516/GIC helps in opening of pipes factory in OmanThe Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC) announced the opening of the international Gulf factory for producing pipes, at a total cost of USD 112.6 million.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:55:14 GMTKUNA (Kuwait News Agency) ZAWYA20100315081516Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100315035247/Al Hassan Engineering wins $9.45m subcontractAl Hassan Engineering Company has won a contract valued at $9.45 million for the construction of temporary facilities linked to the Phase 1 of the Saih Nihayda Depletion Compression project.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:10:51 GMTOman Daily Observer ZAWYA20100315035247Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100315040555/GCC banks net profits drop 8.56% to $14.4bThe financial performance of the banking sector in the GCC collectively saw a drop in net profits by 8.56 per cent in 2009 reaching $14.40 billion against $15.75 billion in 2008, according to the latest report on the GCC banking sector by Global Investment House.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:08:59 GMTTimes of Oman ZAWYA20100315040555Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100314140241/IHE LLC Conducts Bobcat Demonstration And Hi-Force Presentation For Oman CustomersInternational Heavy Equipment Co. LLC (IHE) the sole distributor of Bobcat products and the Hi-Force range in Oman trading under the Zubair Automotive Group, invited international certified demonstrators from Europe to conduct exclusive product demonstrations for their valued customers in Oman.Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:24:11 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100314140241Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100314110415/UAE Ranks First In Regional Retail Environment SurveyOn top of the remarkable resilience of Dubai's trade flows to the economic slowdown, the retail sector has displayed strong growth performance, stated a recently-released analysis by Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry.Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:24:37 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100314110415Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidpdf_140310125132/KMEFIC: Sunday Morning Markets Brief (14-Mar-10)This is a PDF report. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:49:00 GMTKuwait and Middle East Financial Investment Company pdf_140310125132Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100314043500/GCC Spending $35B On Maritime ProjectsOver the past five years, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states have dedicated a significant amount of time and money to developing maritime coasts. Industry professionals estimate that the value of commercial maritime projects will exceed $35 billion during the next three years.Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:28:14 GMTThe Saudi Gazette ZAWYA20100314043500Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100314040011/Oman's Exports Slide by 30%Oman's exports fell by nearly 30 per cent during the January-November 2009 period due to the global financial crisis, according to new statistics released by the Ministry of National Economy.Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:32:46 GMTKhaleej Times ZAWYA20100314040011Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100314044604/Arab Equity Investors Richer By $134 BillionArab equity investors emerged wealthier by nearly $134 billion (Dh492bn) at the end of 2009 to offset part of post-crisis losses, but the general performance of the region's bourses was below other markets, according to an official Arab market watch.Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:04:09 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20100314044604Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100313043225/Oman Seeks to Promote Free Software, Inks Collaboration Deals with Three Education Institutions Oman has taken a key step forward in its drive to promote free software by signing collaboration agreements with three leading higher education institutions in the country. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:53:29 GMTKhaleej Times ZAWYA20100313043225Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100313045141/New Premises of Hatta Border Checkpoint to Open This Year The new premises of the Hatta checkpoint on the border with Oman will be opened this year for easing crossing procedures, according to a top officer at the residency department here. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:52:15 GMTKhaleej Times ZAWYA20100313045141Subscription