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  1. Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa appoints Juthoor Real Estate to manage new Al Mazaar SoukRead the original story w/Photo

    7 hrs ago | AME Info

    Oman: 2 hours, 49 minutes ago The luxurious five-star Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa in the Sultanate of Oman has announced the appointment of Juthoor Real Estate to strategically manage the new prestigious Al Mazaar Souk that is scheduled to open early next year.

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  2. Salalah Marriott Resort announces new appointmentsRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | AME Info

    Oman: 3 hours0 minutes ago The 5-star rated Salalah Marriott Resort, the first Marriott Hotel in the Sultanate of Oman and a part of the prestigious Mirbat Beach project in Mirbat, Sultanate of Oman has announced several high-profile appointments to its management team.

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  3. Nawras hosts Qtel Group customer service forumRead the original story w/Photo

    10 hrs ago | AME Info

    Oman: 1 hour, 41 minutes ago After the recent excitement of being named 'Customer Service Provider of the Year', Nawras has had the pleasure of hosting a pleasingly different customer service forum in the Sultanate for more than 20 colleagues from the successful Qtel Group.

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  4. Dubai woes overshadow Gulf boursesRead the original story

    18 hrs ago | The Peninsula

    ... to seek a debt standstill in 'an orderly way' and will get government financial support if an agreement is reached. Oman was the region's biggest loser, falling 1 percent, as the market fell for a fourth consecutive trading day. Qatar fell for a ...

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  5. Most Gulf Arab markets drop as Dubai World meets its creditorsRead the original story

    18 hrs ago | Gulf Times

    ... 1.3% lower. 's index declined 0.8% to 2,728 points. Aldar Properties fell 2.6% and Sorouh Real Estate dropped 4.3%. Oman 's benchmark fell 1%. Bank Muscat slid 1% and Bank Sohar 1.4%. Kuwait 's main measure closed 0.5% lower at 7,072 points. Zain ...

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  6. UNRWA accused of unjust aid distributionRead the original story

    19 hrs ago | The Daily Star

    ... Palestinian Organizations referred to a monetary donation presented by the European Commission and the Sultanate of Oman to UNRWA in the aim of helping families living in "extreme poverty." They argued that each member of a Palestinian family was ...

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  7. Defense cooperation guarantees Persian Gulf countries' stability: VahidiRead the original story

    23 hrs ago | Tehran Times

    ... delegation in Tehran on Monday. The Omani delegation travelled to Iran to attend the eighth session of the Iran-Oman Joint Defense Cooperation Commission. The commission is tasked with fulfilling the two countriesa potential in the military sphere, ...

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  8. OITE, KIF sign up to organise major international events in the regionRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | AME Info

    Oman: 2 hours, 35 minutes ago Oman International Trade and Exhibitions , the premier events company from the Sultanate of Oman announces its newly set-up partnership with Kuwait International Fair aimed at organising three major international fairs during 2010 to 2011.

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  9. First GCC eGovernment conference opens with call to increase speed of ...Read the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | AME Info

    Oman: 53 minutes ago The first ever GCC eGovernment Conference opened in Muscat yesterday with eGovernment leaders and visiting international Information Communication Technology experts urging an increase in the steps already underway to create a highly effective and far reaching Knowledge Society in the Gulf.

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  10. Nawras concludes business solutions roadshowRead the original story

    Yesterday | AME Info

    Oman: 3 hours, 25 minutes ago Nawras Business Solutions roadshow successfully concluded in Salalah recently after clocking up more than 3000 kilometres over a four week period in which corporate customers in the cities of Muscat, Sohar, Sur, Salalah and Nizwa, learnt how easy and convenient it is to get more with Nawras.

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  11. Bank Sohar formally inaugurates its Jaalan Bani Bu Ali branchRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | AME Info

    Oman: 15 minutes ago Bank Sohar has formally inaugurated their branch at Jaalan Bani Bu Ali in the Sharqiyah Region.

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  12. Qatar participates in 1st GCC e-Government conference

    Yesterday | AME Info

    Oman: 2 hours, 48 minutes ago A Qatari delegation headed by Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology, ictQATAR, will participate in the first GCC e-Government Conference to be held in Muscat from 21-23 December 2009.

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  13. In Monday's Middle East papersRead the original story

    Yesterday | ICIS Chemical Business Americas

    ... Bin Said and HE President Stjepan Mesic of the Republic of Croatia held talks at Al Alam Palace Guest House on Sunday. Oman to buy six choppers Lt-Gen Malik Bin Sulaiman Al Maa amari, Inspector-General of Police and Customs, signed at the Police ...

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  14. GCC monetary union to get major boostRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Peninsula

    ... to financial experts. Some experts anticipate that the proposed body would contribute in the return of the Sultanate of Oman to the monetary union club in view of the role the institution is expected to play in the economic development in the ...

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  15. Iranian Navy commander meets Omani military delegationRead the original story

    Sunday | Tehran Times

    ... on Sunday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed naval cooperation and related issues. Sayyari said that Iran and Oman will soon conduct a joint rescue exercise off the coast of Bandar Abbas in preparation for joint war games the two countries ...

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  16. Oman's motorbike death rate doubles

    Sunday | TheNational

    ... were preparing for a biking expedition to Jordan. 'Mohammed was considered one of the top experts in sport biking in Oman and yet that did not prevent his death,' said Nabil Abdulamir Abbas, a 28-year-old rally driver. 'It shows how dangerous it can ...

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  17. Agency says local builders find success in OmanRead the original story

    Sunday | JoongAng Ilbo English News

    The state-run Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency is beaming about major construction projects in the Arabian nation of Oman that it says it helped local builders win.

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  18. Oman Air awarded Jane's 'Best Aircraft Debt Deal of the Year 2009'Read the original story w/Photo

    Sunday | AME Info

    Oman: 1 hour, 33 minutes ago Jane's Transport Finance 2009 has recognized Oman Air's European Export Credit Agency Financing deal for their two A330-300 aircraft as the "Best Aircraft Debt Deal of the Year 2009 - Middle East". Peter Hill.

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  19. Qatar ambassador praises relations with UAERead the original story

    Sunday | Emirates News Agency

    ... cost more than six billion dollars to transport natural gas from Qatar to the including the UAE and the Sultanate of Oman. He also mentioned the efforts of HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani for making many achievements and strengthening ...

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  20. Towell Leasing wins a prestigious contract from the Public Authority of Electricity and WaterRead the original story

    Sunday | AME Info

    Oman: 1 hour, 37 minutes ago Towell Auto Centre has delivered 40 units of Mazda BT 50 pickups to Towell Leasing for a recent bid awarded to Towell Leasing by Public Authority for Electricity and Water.

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