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Sunday, 13 February, 2011
By A Staff Reporter - MUSCAT — Oman Development Bank (ODB) plays a pivotal role in supporting agricultural sector in the Sultanate by financing various agricultural projects, said Dr Ishaq bin Ahmed bin Mohamed al Ruqaishi (pictured), Under-Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture. He said the share of lo
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Sunday, 13 February, 2011
By A Staff Reporter - MUSCAT — Ernst & Young has facilitated a workshop on Enhancing Leadership Capabilities. The workshop was attended by senior business leaders from leading companies in Muscat. The workshop was opened by Ben Wareing, Advisory Partner with Muscat office, by welcoming the guests an
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Sunday, 13 February, 2011
MUSCAT — BankDhofar is a key sponsor of the ‘Omani International Conference for Divergence of Views’ on breast cancer (February 12 to 14) organised by the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) Hospital in co-operation with the Oman Medical Specialty Board.
The conference was opened by Dr Rawyah bint Saud
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Sunday, 13 February, 2011
By A Staff Reporter - MUSCAT — In recognition of excellence in strategic thinking and creative execution of varied communication campaigns, DDB Oman was declared as the Best Advertising Agency for 2010 at the recent Oman Media Awards. The awards ceremony was presided over by Sultan bin Hamdoon al Ha
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Sunday, 13 February, 2011
By A Staff Reporter - MUSCAT — The Global Exhibitions and Conferences LLC (GEC) and International Quality and Productivity Centre (IQPC) will hold the first-ever Oman Power and Water Summit on May 22-25. The Oman Power and Water Summit 2011 will focus on topics ranging from the design, construction
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Sunday, 13 February, 2011
By A Staff Reporter - MUSCAT — BankMuscat Oryx Fund has successfully retained its ‘AA’ rating by Standard and Poor’s (S&P). The rating by the agency reinforces the performance of the fund in challenging situations. S&P fund management ratings are used as a selection tool by many of the world’s leadi
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Sunday, 13 February, 2011
By A Staff Reporter - MUSCAT — With an operating margin of 47.53 per cent in 2009, Oman’s premier bank — Oman International Bank (OIB) outperformed the average of its peers by two times. Even if one analyses the Operating Margin figures for the last four years, OIB has been ahead of the other key ba
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Sunday, 13 February, 2011
By A Staff Reporter - MUSCAT — Catalyst, an organisation for promoting women in business, has honoured McDonald’s Corporation, along with Kaiser Permanente and Time Warner Inc, with the 2011 Catalyst Award, the annual award honouring innovative initiatives from organisations that support and advance
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Sunday, 13 February, 2011
NEW YORK — US stocks marched resolutely upward last week to new two-year highs amid signs the economic recovery was gaining traction. But as a generally positive company earnings season begins to fade, analysts warn that stocks may sputter. "There's nothing that's really compelling on the downside.
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Sunday, 13 February, 2011
OTTAWA — Canada’s industry minister said he will review Chinese oil giant PetroChina’s $5.4 billion investment in a Canadian shale gas project developed by North America’s top gas producer Encana. “I can confirm that this transaction is subject to review under the Investment Canada Act,” Industry Mi
