TUESDAY

October 12, 2021

5 Rabi Al Awal 1443 AH   


EFFORTS TO RESCUE
HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN
BEACHED WHALE GREETS KING OF SPAIN
MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin
SHARK PROVE FUTILE Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King
Efforts to rescue a whale shark Felipe VI of Spain on his country’s National
that was beached by a village Day. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his
near Sohar went futile, despite sincere sentiments and best wishes of good
the best efforts of civilians and health and happiness to King Felipe VI. His
government agencies. >A3 Majesty also wished the friendly people of
Spain further progress and prosperity. -ONA

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OUR TOP
PRIORITY IS
TO RESTORE
NORMALCY
AND PROVIDE
BASIC NEEDS
TO AFFECTED
PEOPLE: HIS
MAJESTY
any harm. A national patriotic epic while supporting the national ef- The Ministerial Committee darity by contacting us and con-
unfolded as Omani people exhib- forts exerted by the departments tasked with assessing the damage veying their sympathy. We pray to
ited splendid forms of solidarity, concerned in facilitating the life incurred to citizens’ homes and the Almighty Allah to spare them
A national patriotic epic unfolded as Omani collaboration and patience. This of citizens. properties has to deliver assis- any harm or calamity.
will forever remain testimony to In the meantime, we reaffirm tance as soon as possible. The gov- We would also like to express
people exhibited splendid forms of solidarity the strength of this nation and its that, in this stage, it is our top ernment departments concerned our appreciation for all govern-
ability to stand the test of time in priority to work for the restora- have to facilitate the mission of the ment and private establishments
facing adverse conditions and un- tion of normalcy to public life and Committee and cooperate with it. and individuals who played com-
favourable circumstances. This for providing basic needs to the The Ministerial Committee shall mendable roles in managing this
MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan in the governorates of North Al has been an everlasting incarna- stricken ones. come under our direct supervision, crisis. We thank them for their
Haitham Bin Tarik on Monday deliv- Batinah and South Al Batinah, has tion of the sacrifices made by this We will also accord our atten- and we shall follow up the progress prompt response to the handling
ered a Royal speech reading as follows: undergone major climatic con- nation over the ages. tion to the restoration of the dam- of its tasks and operations. of the situation. In particular,
“In the name of Allah, the Most ditions that claimed the lives of aged infrastructure. The depart- To expedite the accommoda- we note the performance of the
Gracious, the Most Merciful. some citizens and residents. The Tropical condition ments concerned already began tion of the impacts of the tropical National Commission for Emer-
Thanks be to Almighty Allah for adverse climatic conditions also While we condole ourselves and to accomplish this objective. All condition and alleviate the condi- gency Management, our valiant
the bounties of security and stabil- incurred immense material loss- the families of citizens and resi- government departments have tions of affected citizens, we have armed forces, the Royal Oman
ity. Praise be for Him Who made es to citizens’ properties and the dents who lost their lives during to work together as one schema decreed the establishment of a Police, the security services, the
us one united nation, whose solid- infrastructure. this tropical condition, we pray to whose segments cooperate and National Fund for Emergencies forward-coming citizens and
packed ranks, row by row, whose Right from start of the tropical the Almighty Allah to have mercy complement each other to per- (NFE) to tackle the aftermath of residents, the Shelter and Relief
will is unfettered by calamities— condition, we were keen to follow on the deceased’s souls and rest form their duties and responsibil- this tropical condition and similar Sectors, the support services, the
armed with the patience, persever- up all that happened, moment by them in peace. ity in the best possible manner. natural disasters that may occur, private sector firms, the non-gov-
ance and self-denial for the sake of moment while our hearts turned We also offer praise to the Al- They have to speed up the rate God forbids. ernmental organisations, the vol-
this dear homeland. to the Almighty Allah with plead- mighty for granting safety to the of action in serving the citizens From this podium, we would unteer teams—who all gave excel-
ings and supplications to safe- citizens of Oman, who embodied in every part of the country. The like to thank our brethren and lent examples of citizenship.
Dear Citizens, guard Oman and protect its citi- values of selflessness and solidar- Council of Ministers has to ensure friends—leaders of sisterly and May the Almighty Allah protect
Our dear homeland, particularly zens and residents therein against ity, collaboration and cooperation the achievement of this goal. friendly states—who showed soli- Oman and its people!” -ONA

MEETINGS TOP THREE INSIDE STORIES

Sayyid Asa’ad bids farewell to Indian, Nepalese envoys OMAN

MOCIIP to address
industry challenges
1
Reviewing the challenges of
industrial sector and finding
their solutions were among
the objectives of a workshop of
the MOCIIP. >A4

WORLD
Climate protestors
gather in Brussels
330
2
Belgium’s capital was
awash with activists
MUSCAT seeking more stringent
action on climate change. >A6

MARKET
MUSCAT: On behalf of His Maj- ate and Shri Munu Mahawar, Am- people, which had enabled them exerted in serving the relations
esty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, His
Highness Sayyid Asa’ad bin Tarik
bassador of the Republic of India to
the Sultanate, to bid them farewell
to carry out their duties. They
wished His Majesty good health,
between the Sultanate and their
countries.
IIC extends strong
Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for
International Relations and Co-
at the end of their tasks in Oman.
The two ambassadors expressed
happiness and a long life, and the
Sultanate further progress and
He wished them permanent
success and the friendly peoples of
support to startups
3
operation Affairs, Personal Repre- their thanks to His Majesty the growth under the wise leadership Nepal and India further progress Industrial Innovation
sentative of His Majesty the Sultan Sultan for the support extended of His Majesty. and prosperity. The meeting was Centre (IIC) has
received separately in his office on to them during their tour of duty In his turn, Sayyid Asa’ad ex- attended by the Secretary-General supported startup in the
Monday Sarmila Parajuli Dhakal, in the Sultanate from His Majesty, pressed his utmost thanks to the and the two advisers at the Office Sultanate with an amount of
Ambassador of Nepal to the Sultan- the Government and the Omani ambassadors for the efforts they of Sayyid Asa’ad. — ONA OMR285,057. >B1
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OMAN
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OMAN

RARE SPECIES

Best efforts to rescue beached whale shark come to nought

Times News Service

MUSCAT:  Despite the best ef-

forts of civilians and government
agencies, a whale shark that was
beached by a village near Sohar
could not be saved.
The whale, which was discov-
ered by Sohar citizen Abdullah Al
Neyadi, said he was taking a walk
by the beach near the village of
Majaz Al Kubra at 7:30 am on Sun-
day morning, when he came by the
massive mammal that was about
six metres long and a metre-and-
a-half wide.
“We saw a whale swimming
towards the shore,” recalled Al
Neyadi. “I rushed to help it with
some fishermen on the beach, to
try to find out why it was injured,
and so that we could help it back to
sea, but we were surprised that the
whale was bleeding profusely from momentum of the waves. I felt very whale had unfortunately died on The pod of whale sharks off understanding of the spatial envi- from accidentally falling into fish-
the back.” sad that I was unable to save it.” the shore,” he said. “It was buried the coast of Oman to which this ronment of whales off the shores ing nets, and work to safely remove
After trying to discern the cause at the scene in coordination with animal belonged has been under of Oman. The latest reports issued them from nets, should they come
of the mammal’s injury, he called Bleeding profusely Sohar Municipality.” observation by environmental indicate that this small and iso- across such a situation.
the Environment Authority to see A senior official at the Environ- This particular species of whale and wildlife groups in the country lated group of whales faces various “Should people come across
if there was anything they could do ment Department’s office in North shark that died near Sohar is con- since 1998. Studies on the aquatic forms of risk, including the type of such accidents or sightings, we ask
to help. Sadly, there was little that Al Batinah said the creature had sidered to be quite rare, with even mammals have been carried out by entanglement incident that took them to inform us immediately,”
could be done to save it, and the gotten tangled in nets commonly the death of a single animal from a number of organisations, includ- the life of this whale shark. he added.
whale shark breathed its last. used by fishermen. Despite trying the pods of whales off the coast ing the Environment Society of The official also said, “The Envi- Some researchers have classi-
“We were trying to help the to remove the nets from the whale, of Oman considered a great loss Oman, the Ministry of Agriculture, ronment Department in North Al fied whale sharks as descendants of
animal, but it was difficult to do the damage had already been done, towards conserving whale shark Fisheries, and Water Resources, Batinah Governorate calls on eve- unique species of marine animals,
so while it was in the water,” he and this led to the animal to bleed numbers. and the Environment Authority. ryone to contribute to the preser- and do not consider them to be or-
said. “It took six hours before the profusely. “For this group to survive, it can A network of international part- vation of whales, take precaution- dinary whales. For this reason, they
whale’s ordeal ended and it finally “We arrived at the scene of the at best lose one animal a year to ners is working and cooperating ary measures to preserve them, do are considered special and impor-
ended up on shore, thanks to the incident, but we found that the human accidents,” he said. closely in order to reach a deeper what is necessary to prevent them tant to the world’s biodiversity.
A4 TUESDAY, OCTOB ER 12, 2021

OMAN
THREE-MONTH DRIVE

Turtle protection initiative

to be launched in Oman
Times News Service

MUSCAT:  An initiative to pro-

tect, control and monitor the sea
turtle population in the Sultan-
ate, led by the Environment Au-
thority (EA) with the participa-
tion of the youth of Oman, will be
launched today.
The three-month long initia-
tive will encourage youth to vol-
unteer for environment conser- the community. number of inspection teams for
vation projects, educate the local The EA said, “The idea of the the large number of visitors, the
community inside the turtle re- Turtle Commandos programme past two years has seen a loss of
WORKSHOP: The workshop was organised by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment serves on best practices like not is based on several factors. Be- control and lack of protection of
Promotion (MOCIIP). using lights, and teach them to cause of the global situation of turtles in the reserve. The pro-
protect and monitor sea turtles the COVID-19 epidemic and the gramme seeks to find effective
that nest on Oman’s beaches. In difficulty faced by foreign tourists solutions to meet this challenge,”

Ministry’s focus
addition, it will also motivate in travelling to Oman, domestic an EA official added. The pro-
them to keep the beaches clean of tourism flourished and this led to gramme aims to engage 40 partic-
waste and help with clean-up post a crowded turtle sanctuary with a ipants per week from all governo-
cyclone Shaheen. large number of visitors who come rates of the Sultanate, and to work
The participants will undergo to watch turtles nest and hatch on various activities and work-

on challenges of
awareness training on the impor- babies without knowledge of the shops that achieve the objectives
tance of turtles and they will in guidelines and laws of the reserve.” of the programme in Ras Al Hadd
turn transfer this knowledge to “Further, because of the fewer Reserve in the wilayat of Sur.

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with Oman Vision in economic development,” said ties were identified, and the sec- Qalhat
Sami Al Sahib, general manager tors that will provide a strategic
2040 of industry at the MOCIIP. “Many direction for the development of
depend on it during this and the the manufacturing sector were A story on Qalhat reached 20,197 people and had 432
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OMAN SAIL READY TO WELCOME SAILORS

FROM AROUND THE WORLD IN MUSSANAH

MUSCAT: Oman Sail is ready to expected to be perfect. Winds be- November, the 2021 49er, 49er
welcome sailors from around the tween 7 and 15 knots, a combination FX & Nacra 17 Asian Champi-
world to Al Mussanah marking a of powerful sea breezes and pleas- onships from 5-9 November and
return of sailing events this quarter ant waves should see five full days of the 2021 49er, 49er FX & Nacra
of the year. Kicking off today is the exhilarating action on the water. 17 World Championships from
Asian Windsurfing Championships The event is supported by a line- 16-21 November.
at the Barcelo Mussanah Resort, up of supported including Oman Sailing Arabia – The Tour
bringing together a select group of Air and the Barcelo Mussanah Re- 2021, set entirely within Oman,
talented male and female wind- sort as official partners, and Be’ah begins in Mussanah on 24 No-
surfers in the Techno293, Techno- as environmental supporter and vember and runs to 5 Decem-
293Plus as well as the brand-new Salsabeel Water from the Nation- ber while the 2021 ICLA Radial
foiling Formula Windsurfing class, al Mineral Water Company. World Championships also heads
which is making its debut at the The 2021 Asian Windsurfing to Mussanah, from 29 November
championships this week. Championships is the first in a to 6 December 2021. The 2021
The predominantly-Omani fleet busy period for Oman Sail and World Youth Sailing Champion-
will showcase the depth of local Al-Mussanah Sports City. Sail- ships closes the season as 350
talent across all classes and dem- ors from around the world are of sailing’s future stars head to
onstrate the potential of Oman as set to touch down in the Sultan- Oman for the 50th anniversary of
a world-class sporting venue after ate to compete in the Mussanah the competition and the first to be
an enforced hiatus. Conditions are Race Week from 30 October-5 held in Asia.
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OMAN
MEETING

Cultural cooperation
in GCC reviewed

MUSCAT: On behalf of His High- ing the GCC joint cultural action.
ness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham It also reviewed the existing cul-
bin Tarik Al-Said, Minister of Cul- tural cooperation and the partner-
ture, Sports and Youth, Sayyid Said ship relations between the GCC
BRIEFING: The field tours comprised Sana’a Bani Ghafir area, Wadi Al Hawasnah, Wadi Shafan and Wadi Al Sarmi. — ONA Sultan Al-Busaidi, Undersecretary countries, the regional and inter-
of the Ministry of Culture, Sports national organisations.
and Youth for Culture on Monday The meeting also approved the

Ministerial committee took part in the 25th meeting of the

GCC Culture Ministers.
Held via video-conferencing, the
meeting discussed means of enhanc-
recommendations at meetings of
the GCC culture undersecretar-
ies and the GCC General Cultural
Committee. -ONA

members inspect villages

hit by cyclone Shaheen SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH ISSUES
Oman represented by the Ministry of Health is par-
ticipating in the meetings of the 68th Session of WHO
Regional Committee for Eastern Mediterranean led by Dr.
Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Saidi, Minister of Health and
officials from the Ministry of Health. - ONA

The committee also

visited a number
of villages in the
Wilayat and met
with a number of
citizens whose
houses and property
were affected

AL KHABOURAH: The head

and members of the Ministerial
Committee tasked with assessing Wadi Al Sarmi. revealed many aspects of develop-
damages resulting from the re- Eng. Said Hamoud Al Ma’awali, ment that require the attention of
cent tropical condition (Shaheen) Minister of Transport, Com- the committee, which will draft
on Monday went on tour of the munications and Information joint plans in coordination with
operations centre of the national Technology, said in a statement government departments con-
search and rescue team and lis- to Oman News Agency (ONA) cerned.
tened to a detailed account of its and Oman TV that work on the She added that the Ministry’s
mechanism of functioning. restoration of damaged roads will assessment teams are in the
The committee, led by Sultan begin next week in areas of Wadi field—talking to citizens, answer-
Salim Al Habsi, Minister of Fi- Al Hawasna, Wadi Bani Omar and ing their queries and explaining
nance, Chairman of the Commit- other wadis, where seven culverts the needed documents.
tee, conducted a field visit to vil- in Wadi Al Hawasna were re-de- The committee is studying
lages and mountainous areas in signed. This is in addition to the plans for the restoration of nor-
the Wilayat of Al Khabourah. opening of roads and diversions malcy to public life. Part of its
They met citizens whose homes from Al Khabourah to Ibri, among tasks include working with the
and properties were impacted by other places. Shelter and Relief Sector to lease
the tropical condition. The visit Dr. Laila Ahmed Al Najjar, Min- apartments for citizens who find
covered Sanaa Bani Ghafir, Wadi ister of Social Development, told it difficult to return to their dam-
Al Hawasna, Wadi Shafan and ONA and Oman TV that the visit aged homes. - ONA

FUNCTION

Omani talents honoured

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Cul- tellectual, literary and artistic
ture, Sports and Youth yesterday knowledge fields.
awarded a group of Omani tal-
ents in art namely: artist Anwar Role models
Khamis Al Zedjali for the field of It also aims to present them as
visual arts, and the poet Hassan role models of cultural giving to
Obaid Al Matroushi for the field future generations, encourage
of literary arts. the intellectual, literary and ar-
The move comes as part of the tistic movement, and support the
ministry’s endeavour to honour innovative outputs to build this
Omani talents within the Sul- nation.
tanate and abroad in various in- -ONA
A6 TU ESDAY, OCTOB ER 12, 2021

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In a video posted C L I M AT E C H A N G E C O N F E R E N C E

on their Twitter
account, giant lava
Tens of thousands
rocks could be seen descend on Brussels
floating in a large
river of lava, moving
for climate protest
at high speed BRUSSELS: The streets of Bel- cien Dewanaga said there was
gium’s capital city were awash no backup plan when it came to
with thousands of climate activ- earth’s destruction.
ists demanding more stringent “What do we do when we de-
MADRID: Spanish authorities action from world leaders. stroy the planet? We have noth-
said on Sunday that a new destruc- The protest action comes ahead ing else. Human beings have to
tive lava flow was being monitored of the 2021 United Nations Cli- live in this world. And there is
in the island of La Palma. The vol- mate Change Conference (COP26) only one world,” said Dewanaga.
cano has been continuously erupt- in Glasgow later this month.
ing for there for three weeks. Hope for more action
Spain’s National Geological In- ERUPTION: The Canary Islands Volcanology Institute said the lava flow, with temperatures of up to Marching for change from upcoming climate
stitute (ING) said there were 21 1,240 degrees Celsius, destroyed the last few buildings that remained standing in the village of Todoque. The streets of Brussels were summit
seismic movements detected on crammed with protestors carry- Climate activists are concerned
Sunday, with the largest measur- ing placards and chanting various there will be nothing but more
ing 3.8 on the Richter scale, which Partial cone collapse Islands Volcanic Institute said. the eruption that began 21 days slogans. hot air from world leaders attend-
caused the ground to shake, in the On Saturday, ING reported that a Some 493 hectares (1,218 acres) ago to end anytime soon,’’ said Ju- Some of those who attended ing the upcoming UN climate
villages of Mazo, Fuencaliente and partial cone collapse near the vol- of land have been engulfed by the lio Perez, the regional minister for the march had come dressed as Change Conference in Glasgow,
El Paso. cano’s emission vent had taken lava rivers, said Miguel Ángel Mor- security on the Canary Islands. endangered animal species. which begins on October 31.
The ING published footage of place. This is said to have triggered cuende, technical director of the The three-week eruption has Dozens of organizations mo- The summit is scheduled for
the new lava flow, warning about the giant lava rocks that spilled out. Canary Islands Volcanic Emer- already seen lava flows reach the bilized ahead of the march in the 12 days and is looking for greater
blocks of molten lava that it said “The collapse of the northern gency Plan (Pevolca) organization. ocean, dumping so much volcanic hope it would be the largest pro- commitments to cut global emis-
were “as large as three-story build- flank of the Cumbre Vieja volcano Around 6,000 of La Palma’s material that new land was creat- test since coronavirus restric- sions, thereby limiting global
ings” rolling down the hillside. has caused the release of large blocks 83,000 inhabitants have been ed. Authorities sealed off the mari- tions curbed public gatherings. warming, keeping it to 1.5 degrees
In a video posted on their Twit- of material and the appearance of evacuated from their homes as a time area, as the lava’s contact with Xavier De Wannemaeker, a Celsius.
ter account, giant lava rocks could new flows that run through areas result of the eruption. the water released toxic gases. protestor with Extinction Rebel- The summit also wants greater
be seen floating in a large river of already evacuated,” tweeted Spain’s Government experts estimated lion said the time for action was cooperation from participants
lava, moving at high speed. National Security Department. Lava creates new land that new land being formed where now and that the problem was in and to speed up plans to tackle
The Canary Islands Volcanol- “The lava has reached the Cami- La Palma is part of Spain’s Canary lava is flowing into the Atlantic has plain sight. the climate crisis.
ogy Institute said the lava flow, no de la Gata industrial estate and Islands, which is located in the At- reached a surface of 34 hectares. “After you’ve seen all the dis- Various studies have found a
with temperatures of up to 1,240 new buildings,” the agency added. lantic Ocean, near northwest Afri- Scientists have warned that if the asters we have seen this summer, correlation between high green-
degrees Celsius (2,264 degrees So far, 1,186 buildings have been ca. The island’s economy depends new land continues to grow out- it’s really crucial that we move house gases emissions and the
Fahrenheit), destroyed the last few destroyed by the continuous eruption on the cultivation of the Canary wards into the sea, parts of it could now. Because everybody knows prevalence of extreme weather
buildings that remained standing of the Cumbre Vieja volcano since it plantain and tourism. break off and generate explosions, what the problem is.” events, from wildfires to severe
in the village of Todoque. began on September 19, the Canary “We cannot say that we expect gas emissions and large waves. DW Another climate activist, Lu- floods. DW

ROADMAP 2030

British PM Johnson discusses Afghanistan,

travel restrictions, COP26 with India PM Modi
LONDON: UK Prime Minister tional approach to engagement of Indian vaccine certification is a
Boris Johnson on Monday spoke with the Taliban, emphasising the welcome development to that end.”
with Indian Prime Minister Nar- importance of upholding human Johnson underlined the impor-
endra Modi and discussed Af- rights in the country.” tance of making concrete progress
ghanistan,, travel restrictions and The spokesperson added, “The on climate change ahead of and at
Roadmap 2030. Prime Minister and Prime Min- the upcoming COP26 Summit, not-
A Downing Street spokesper- ister Modi discussed the shared ing that India already leads the world
son said, “The leaders also talked fight against coronavirus and the in renewable technology and ex-
about the current situation in importance of cautiously opening pressed his hope that they will com-
Afghanistan. They agreed on the up international travel. mit to a more ambitious Nationally
need for a coordinated interna- “They agreed the UK’s recognition Determined Contribution. -ANI

NEW CHANCELLOR

Schallenberg sworn in
as chancellor of Austria
VIENNA: Alexander Schallen-
berg, 52, was sworn in on Monday
as the new chancellor of Austria
by President Alexander Van der
Bellen.
A career diplomat who served
as foreign minister, Schallenberg
is a close ally of Sebastian Kurz,
who resigned as chancellor Sat-
urday following allegations of
corruption in the wake of an in-
vestigation that opened last week
targeting him and nine others, in-
cluding senior aides.
The EU Commission Presi-
dent Ursula von der Leyen and
EU Council President Charles
Michel offered their congratula-
tions following the swearing in party, a position he has held since
ceremony. 2016, and become its leading
member of parliament after exit-
Why did Kurz resign? ing the chancellery. He won elec-
Kurz and nine others are being tion to the parliament in 2017.
investigated for breach of trust, Kurz’s junior coalition partner,
corruption, and bribery while the Greens, were adamant Kurz
Kurz is under investigation sep- resign.
arately for perjury. He denies His critics accuse him of over-
wrongdoing and initially hesi- seeing a system that flouted rules
tated to resign but politically that on party funding and appoint-
position became untenable. ments to state jobs, preferring to
Prosecutors allege conserva- install loyalists in his pursuit of
tive officials in the Finance Min- power.
istry used state funds to pay for
manipulated polling data and Schallenberg to follow
coverage favorable to Kurz start- policies of Kurz
ing in 2016. Last week, there The opposition believe Schal-
were raids on the chancellery lenberg will continue to do bid-
and People’s Party headquarters ding for Kurz, who will remain
as well as other locations tied to active politically and is expected
the scandal. to be somewhat of a “shadow
Kurz will remain head of his chancellor.” -DW
A8 TU ESDAY, OCTOB ER 12, 2021

SPORTS
FA NAT E C G T W O R L D C H A L L E N G E E U R O P E

Al Harthy dedicates GTWCE podium to people of Oman

Times News Service in the Omantel, OQ and Oman gatt to take third place and after
Ministry of Culture, Sports and another yellow flag period late on
MUSCAT: Oman’s Ahmad Al Youth liveried Aston Martin and he closed on the Lamborghini of
Harthy celebrated a sensational climbed into seventh in Pro-Am on Henrique Chaves, finishing the
Pro-Am podium finish during the first lap before taking sixth in race a mere 0.4 seconds shy of sec-
the final race of the Fanatec GT class on lap two. Following a brief ond position.
World Challenge Europe Powered early Safety Car period, racing re- “It was such a tough and com-
by AWS Endurance Cup season sumed on lap eight and the Omani petitive grid, for sure teamwork
in Spain on Sunday, 10th October, continued his fantastic ascent up was the thing which helped us
with an outstanding drive to third the order. achieve this amazing result”, re-
place during a challenging three- Within just a handful of laps, flected Al Harthy, “As a car we
hour encounter. the double Pro-Am Champion struggled, but as a team we didn’t
Dedicating the hard-earned and had taken fifth and then fourth and that was something amazing.
very emotional success to the peo- before breaking into the class top Everyone kept out of trouble and
ple of Oman, who suffered terrible three. Although shuffled back to did a fantastic stint. I was so happy
devastation last week when tropi- fourth place by the Ferrari of Ma- with the first hour, it was very diffi-
cal cyclone Shaheen made landfall nuel Lauck during the second half cult and so I was glad to stay out of
across the northern coast of the of his stint, Al Harthy remained trouble and put us in contention.”
Sultanate, Al Harthy said the top right with his rival before making Of the two GT World Challenge
three finish was the equivalent of the first pit-stop close to the end of Europe Endurance Cup contests
a race win. hour one. Oman Racing has contested this
Starting the race at the Circuit Petrobelli took over the Oman year, the team achieved fifth in
de Barcelona-Catalunya from Racing car for the second hour and Pro-Am at the Nurburgring in Ger-
eighth in the Pro-Am class, Al when the order had settled he was many last month before returning
Harthy took the opening one- fourth in Pro-Am. Maintaining po- to the podium in Barcelona, Spain,
hour stint and delivered an excel- MOTORSPORT: Al Harthy took the opening one-hour stint and delivered an excellent fault-free drive sition throughout his stint, just be- this weekend.
lent fault-free drive before hand- fore the end of hour two he pitted Al Harthy and Eastwood were
ing over the No.97 Aston Martin and Eastwood climbed aboard the race winners in the Intelligent
Vantage GT3 to Italian team- weekend. I’m really proud to see the team and everyone back home Am and an excellent 11th overall Aston Martin. Money British GT Championship
mate Giacomo Petrobelli. Aston the Omani flag flying here in Bar- who shows us such incredible sup- before finishing fifth in Pro-Am in With 55 minutes to run the back in August at Snetterton in
Martin factory driver Charlie celona, especially after such tough port. I hope this podium can go pre-qualifying. Northern Irishman was fifth in England, and Al Harthy was a sec-
Eastwood took the final stint and times back home in Oman with some way in helping to lift every- Final qualifying on Sunday Pro-Am and he closed down the ond place finisher with Michael
stormed through to a fantastic the devastation of the cyclone last one’s spirits in Oman.” morning wasn’t quite what the gap to the cars ahead. Moving into Dinan in the ‘Road To Le Mans’
podium. week. Our sincerest thoughts are Focusing on preparing as well team wanted with the eighth fast- fourth ahead of a Full Course Yel- in France a week later. At the be-
“What an unbelievable result, with everyone affected. as possible in testing on Friday, est time in Pro-Am, but Al Harthy low period, Eastwood was just a ginning of the year, Al Harthy and
I’m so happy”, said Al Harthy, “I’m “This is a beautiful way to end 8th October, and again during the had confidence he and his team- few tenths adrift of the class po- Oman Racing debuted in the Asian
extremely delighted to have this this part of the season for Oman track sessions on Saturday, 9th Oc- mates would make progress in dium with 30 minutes to go. Le Mans Series and achieved a
podium result, it really feels like Racing and a huge thank you to tober, Oman Racing concluded the race trim during the big race. Less than 10 minutes later he best result of fourth position in the
a win as it was a very tough race everyone who makes this happen, official free practice second in Pro- Al Harthy lined-up for the start passed the Ferrari of Chris Frog- GT class.

France clinch Nations

C O M M E N TA RY

Spinners are the key for

KKR in the eliminator
League after Mbappe against RCB

shines in comeback
Kylian Mbappe
scored a
controversial late Anis Sajan, Vice Chairman, my of 6.5 and an average of
Danube Group 22. If both the spinners can
goal to help France get rid of Glen Maxwell, the
KKR piped Mumbai In- big show for Royal Chal-
rally from a goal dians and made it to the lengers Bangalore, who has
playoffs because of two been the main stay scoring
down to defeat Spain main reasons. One is the more than 400 runs, RCB
aggressive style of cricket will face a tough challenge
2-1 in the final of they deployed in the UAE because AB de Villiers
leg where their batsman and other batsmen have
the UEFA Nations went bang bang from the not fired. Moreover, Virat
first over and kept their net Kohli is also found wanting
League run rate high which even- against quality spin bowl-
tually helped them with a ing and I wouldn’t be sur-
better run rate than Mum- prised if Varun Chakravar-
bai Indians. Secondly, their thy and Sunil Narine bowl
MILAN: Karim Benzema and Ky- spinners Sunil Narine and in the power play.
lian Mbappe starred for France as Varun Chakravarthy played We need to see how RCB
Les Bleus produced another stun- UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE: The game exploded into life in the 64th minute when Benzema’s cross was a key role in bowling tight can tackle KKR’s key spin-
ning comeback to beat Spain 2-1 thumped against the underside of the bar by Theo Hernandez.. overs and picking key wick- ners as this will decide how
and win their first UEFA Nations ets in every game. the match pans out.
League title at San Siro in Milan Sunil Narine, who has Sunil Narine had men-
on Sunday. before the break, though, as Raph- Mikel Oyarzabal. The touchpaper from two behind to win. been with KKR for almost a tioned before the start of
These sides were both in- ael Varane was forced off injured. had been lit. The answer arrived on 80 decade, picked up 10 wick- the UAE leg that he has
volved in semis that thrilled The pattern continued until the Indeed, La Roja’s joy proved minutes as the reigning world ets in the 11 games he played been through a lot and he
from the off, but this occasion game exploded into life in the 64th short-lived, because Benzema champions completed their sec- and also played a cameo wants to thank his bowl-
delivered a more cagey opening minute when Benzema’s cross was curled a sensational effort into the ond successive fightback. Kylian with the bat against Delhi ing coach for helping him
45 minutes. Benzema skipped thumped against the underside of far corner from 25 metres within Mbappe timed his run on to Her- in Sharjah scoring a quick- in bowling action and the
around Unai Simon but failed to cut the bar by Theo Hernandez. two minutes. The question now nandez’s pass to perfection and fire 25 off 10 balls to win the backing he got from the
the ball back for a team-mate early Just 40 seconds later, however, was whether Didier Deschamps’ swept the winner underneath game for them. Also Varun KKR franchise. Sunil hopes
on while Spain hoarded possession France found themselves behind men could repeat the trick they Unai Simon, though it required Chakravarthy has been he can continue the good
thereafter without threatening. as Sergio Busquets’ through ball had performed against Belgium in two fine late saves from Lloris to their triumph card picking work for his franchise and
Les Bleus did suffer a setback was driven across Hugo Lloris by the last four when they had come seal the silverware. -ANI up 16 wickets at an econo- win more matches.

FOOTBALL

Brazil’s winning run comes to an OMAN TO MEET VIETNAM IN ASIAN FINAL QUALIFIERS
The Oman’s national football team will face Vietnam in the Asian final qualifiers for the

end with loss against Columbia 2022 FIFA World Cup at 8 pm today. “The Oman national football team will face Vietnam
in the Asian final qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar at 8 pm Muscat time, at the
Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher,” ONA said. — ONA

BRASILIA: Brazil had the best

opportunities of the encounter
and forced Colombia goalkeeper
David Ospina to make three key
saves. The most important was in
the 84th minute in a close range
finish by substitute Antony.
Neymar returned to the Seleção
after a suspension, but was off
pace, missing several passes and
running with apparent difficulty.
He left the pitch immediately
after the final whistle. Brazil coach
Tite said in a news conference too
much is expected from his star
player all of the time.
“He is an exceptional player be-
cause he makes exceptional plays,
he does it exceptionally and not or- Tite tested out lineup or forma- tony in the second half, following
dinarily,” Brazil’s coach said. “He is tion changes, as he promised. His their impressive performances in
a special player, we know it. And he defensive midfield was Fabinho the 3-1 win at Venezuela.
was also well marked, sometimes and Fred for the first time. He also Colombia’s next match will also
by two players.” used wingers Raphinha and An- be at home against Ecuador. -ONA
B WWW.TIMESOFOMAN.COM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021

OMAN CRUDE PRICE RISES

The price of Oman oil has increased, with
prices for delivery by December 2021
reaching $81.97, said Dubai Mercantile
Exchange (DME). The DME statement
said that the price of Oman oil rose by 83
cents from the price of Friday, which was
MARKE MSX INDEX ENDS LOWER
The MSX index closed at 3,957.86 points,
down 0.28 per cent from the previous
close. The Sharia Index ended down by
0.56 per cent at 577.67 points. Galfar
Engineering was the top gainer, up by
7.50 per cent. While Dhofar Generating,
at $81.14. - ONA down 9.32 per cent, was the top loser.

IIC has supported 20 startups to

boost innovation, self-sufficiency
This comes as part
of the efforts exerted
by the Industrial
Innovation Centre
(IIC) to enhance
innovation in
industrial activities,
add high value to
natural resources
in the Sultanate
and promote self- prepared 70 detailed economic industrial sector.
feasibility studies to measure the The other programmes includ-
sufficiency of locally potential revenues and promising ed the startup innovation pro-
investment opportunities. It also gramme, which contributed to the
made products reflected that the IIC contributed establishment of startup compa-
to the provision of 41 training pro- nies, in addition to the industrial
REPORT: The centre has provided 72 investment opportunities at several promising industrial sectors grammes, offered its services to innovation programme.
such as fisheries, marble, food and beverages, mining and technologies. – ONA 660 entities and entered into part- The report illustrated that the
Times News Service nerships with 43 governmental IIC has made significant achieve-
agencies, private sector compa- ments during the past four years
MUSCAT: Industrial Innovation as an outcome of the National Pro- The report indicated that the port, guidance and advice. It also nies and academic institutions. by carrying out 128 technology
Centre (IIC) has supported start- gram for Bracing the Economic IIC developed 20 startups operat- indicated that the centre strived The report disclosed that the transfer operations along with
up companies in the Sultanate Diversity (Tanfeedh), showed that ing in the industrial sector. It also to enhance the competitiveness of centre prepared and carried out the companies benefiting from its
with an amount of OMR285,057 the centre has provided 72 invest- pointed out that such companies Omani factories, improve its op- four important programmes the services. In addition to providing
from 2017 until 2020, according to ment opportunities at several have registered their brands at the erational efficiency and qualify hu- first of which was the human re- 56 job opportunities, the centre
IIC’s annual report. promising industrial sectors such Intellectual Property Department man resources who are the main sources development programme. has contributed to innovating
This comes as part of the efforts as fisheries, marble, food and bev- in the Ministry of Commerce, In- pillar and sustainable component Designed to prepare industrial 167 products. Furthermore, 566
exerted by the IIC to enhance inno- erages, mining and technologies. dustry and Investment Promotion. for leading national innovation. innovation specialists, this pro- young men and women benefited
vation in industrial activities, add The IIC made this achievement by The report demonstrated that The report revealed that the gramme contributed to qualifying from its services. The ICC has
high value to natural resources in creating and financing economi- the IIC sought to create an ap- IIC financed and enabled 43 fac- about 400 innovators, entrepre- also enabled 64 male and female
the Sultanate and promote self-suf- cally viable industrial products, propriate ecosystem for Omani tories and companies to produce neurs and job seekers, as part of students to innovate industrially
ficiency of locally made products. as well as qualifying the national innovators and national cadres innovative technologies and ser- the IIC’s efforts to cement national in the food, fisheries, mining and
The report of the IIC, established cadres who develop such products. through its finance, technical sup- vices. It signalled that the centre innovation competencies in the technology sectors.

N C S I D ATA GARTNER REPORT

Super grade petrol production in Oman Government firms

rises by 19% to reach 9.3 million barrels around the world
adopt AI technologies
DUBAI: Government organi- tional agents are currently the
sations around the world are most widely adopted, the most
adopting artificial intelligence significant AI technology for gov-
(AI) technologies to help them ernments in terms of planned
achieve their public purpose or adoption is machine-learning-
mission, but government em- supported data mining. Sixteen
ployees are still concerned about per cent have currently deployed
the technology’s impact, accord- it and a further 69 per cent plan to
ing to Gartner, Inc. within the next three years.
Thirty-six per cent of govern- Beyond the two leading AI tech-
ment respondents in the 2021 nologies, government organiza-
Gartner CIO survey indicated tions also plan to implement more
that they planned to increase in- specialised AI solutions, such as
vestment in AI/machine learning geospatial AI (GeoAI) which uses
in 2021. AI methods to produce knowl-
edge through the analysis of spa-
Conversational agents tial data and imagery. The lower
Chatbots or conversational uptake reflects the fact that it is
agents are leading the way in more relevant to sub-sectors of
government AI technology adop- government such as defence and
tion, with 26 per cent of survey intelligence, transportation, and
respondents reporting they have local government.
already deployed them. A fur-
ther 59 per cent expect to have Public sector workforce
deployed them within the next remains uncertain about AI
three years, according to the Forty-two per cent of govern-
Gartner Digital Transformation ment employees surveyed who
Divergence Across Government have not worked with AI solu-
Sectors survey. tions understand that AI is a
However, a separate Gartner means to getting work done. But
M-95 GRADE PETROL: Sales of M-95 grade petrol reached 8,354,900 barrels at the end of August 2021 compared to 7,171,500 barrels dur- survey found that AI technolo- only 27 per cent of these same
ing the same period in 2020, comprising an increase of 17 per cent. – ONA gies are still viewed with a level respondents believe AI has the
of uncertainty, especially among potential to replace many tasks,
the government employees who worsening to only 17 per cent
MUSCAT: The Sultanate re- 6,328,400 barrels during the same to 13,052,700 barrels during the the end of August 2021 compared have not worked with any AI- when it comes to what they con-
corded a rise in the production period in 2020. same period in 2020. to 1,846,900 barrels during the backed solutions. More than half sider to be skilled tasks. Percep-
of super grade petrol (M-95) by The sales of M-91 grade petrol Aviation fuel oil production same period in 2020, constituting (53 per cent) of government em- tion improves among those em-
19 per cent to reach 9,397,500 reached 5,487,300 barrels at the went down by 26 per cent to a surge of 166 per cent. Exports ployees who have worked with AI ployees that have worked with
barrels at the end of August 2021 end of August 2021 compared to reach 3,987,000 barrels at the of LPG dropped by 83 per cent to technologies believe they provide AI solutions.
compared to 7,903,000 barrels at 5,136,400 barrels during the same end of August 2021 compared reach 392,200 barrels compared to insights to do their job better, A higher proportion of those
the same period of 2020, accord- period in 2020, comprising an in- to 5,356,500 barrels during the 2,357,400 barrels during the same compared to 34 per cent of em- who have used AI (31 per cent)
ing to data released by the Na- crease of 7 per cent. Moreover, ex- same period in 2020. period in 2020. ployees who have not used AI. believes it is a threat to their jobs,
tional Centre for Statistics and ports of M-91 grade petrol went up Sales of aviation fuel oil also fell As far as petrochemicals are compared to 24 per cent of those
Information (NCSI). by 37 per cent to reach 3,708,900 by 32 per cent to reach 896,600 concerned, production of benzene Interconnected priorities who have not worked with AI.
Sales of M-95 grade petrol barrels at the end of August 2021 barrels as of the end of August 2021 went up by 12 per cent to reach “Automation, insight and intel- However, 44 per cent of those
reached 8,354,900 barrels at the compared to 2,702,400 barrels in compared to 1,318,100 barrels dur- 146,300 Metric Tonne (MT) while ligence are all interconnected who have used AI believe it im-
end of August 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. ing the same period of the previous its exports stood at 147,800 MT. priorities for government lead- proves decision making. Thirty-
7,171,500 barrels during the same Gas oil (diesel) output increased year. Moreover, the exports of avi- The production of Paraxylene ers,” said Dean Lacheca, senior one per cent said AI reduces the
period in 2020, comprising an in- by 10 per cent to 24,319,200 bar- ation fuel stood at 3,111,000 as of reached 382,400 MT at the end research director at Gartner. risk of making a mistake, but 11
crease of 17 per cent. rels at the end of August 2021 the end of August 2021 compared of August 2021 while its exports “But the operational and services per cent thought it made more er-
Exports of M-95 grade petrol compared to 22,060,900 barrels to 4,120,200 barrels during the stood at 389,200 MT. delivery workforce is absolutely rors than humans do.
reached 1,422,200 barrels at the at the end of August 2020. Sales same period in 2020, comprising a Moreover, the production of critical to the success of any at- “Senior executives in the pub-
end of August 2021 compared to of diesel declined by 1 per cent drop of 24 per cent. polypropylene went up by 3 per tempts to automate or augment lic sector must address the early
667,200 barrels during the same to reach 8,788,900 barrels at the The production of Liquefied Pe- cent to reach 144,000 MT. their ways of working. Leaders apprehension among the govern-
period in 2020, constituting a end of August 2021 compared to troleum Gas (LPG) increased by Sales of polypropylene also in- can generate more acceptance by ment workforce by showing how
surge of 113 per cent. 8,904,500 barrels sold by the end 25 per cent to reach 4,905,800 bar- creased by 15 per cent to stand at clearly linking the technology to the technology helps them to get
The output of standard grade of August 2020. Meanwhile, ex- rels at the end of August 2021 com- 26,800 MT while its exports also practical outcomes that benefit their work done. Then continue
petrol (M-91) rose by 42 per cent ports of diesel rose by 18 per cent pared to 3,918,400 barrels during rose by 1 per cent to reach 101,400 government employees and sup- to build confidence in the technol-
to reach 8,963,400 barrels at the to stand at 15,463,500 as at the end the same period of 2020. Sales of MT compared to the same period port mission objectives.” ogy through exposure, use cases
end of August 2021 compared to of August 2021 barrels compared LPG stood at 4,909,400 barrels at of 2020. -ONA While chatbots and conversa- and case studies,” Lacheca said.
B2 TU ESDAY, OCTOB ER 12, 2021

MARKET
MSX index
OMAN STOCKS

INDICES

MUSCAT Index .................................................High .................Low..................... Value ............... Prev . Value.......... Diff ...............Diff %
MSX 30 INDEX .................................... 3,983.24 ...............3,957.86 ....................3,957.86 ...................3,969.00.................-11.13 .................. -0.28

ends lower
FINANCIAL INDEX .......................... 6,280.46 .............. 6,254.93 ...................6,254.93 ....................6,253.71....................1.22 ...................0.02
STOCK Industry Index .......................................6,351.40 ...............6,273.72 ................... 6,273.72 ...................6,330.03................ -56.31 .................. -0.89

EXCHANGE Services Index ...................................... 1,692.00 ...............1,680.46 ................... 1,680.46 ....................1,681.76.................. -1.30 .................. -0.08
MSX Shariah Index.................................580.62 .................. 577.67 ....................... 577.67 ...................... 580.93.................. -3.26 .................. -0.56
MSX TR INDEX....................................4,787.45 ...............4,756.95 ................... 4,756.95 ...................4,770.33................ -13.38 .................. -0.28

Trading Summary
Volume ................Turnover ..........Trades .............. Market Cap............. Up............Down ............. Equal .........Sec. Traded
17,208,066 ................. 2,628,527 .....................753 ..............22,044,435,902 ................ 10 ......................14 .................... 21 .........................45

Galfar Engineering was the top gainer, up by

SHARE PRICE BULLETIN FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 11
7.50 per cent while Dhofar Generating, down ISIN...................................................SECURITY NAME ...................................................................................................VOLUME ...............TURNOVER ....................TRADES ............ OPEN PRICE ..............HIGH .....................LOW ................CLOSE PR. ............PREV. CLOSE............DIFF (RO) ..................DIFF % ......................LAST PR ................ LAST BID ..................... LAST OFFER......................PAR VALUE..........MARKET CAP

9.32 per cent, was the top loser REGULAR MARKET .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
OM0000006920 ........... VISION INSURANCE ............................................... 656,042 ............53,189.....................20 ............0.081 ...........0.082 ...........0.081 ........... 0.081 .............0.077 ........... 0.004............. 5.195 ................0.081 ..............0.081...................0.082 ............... 0.100 ........8,100,000
OM0000001087............ OMAN UNITED INSUR........................................... 100,200 ........... 34,970..................... 10 ........... 0.340...........0.350 ...........0.340 .......... 0.350 .............0.340 ............0.010 ............. 2.941 ................0.350............. 0.340...................0.350................ 0.100 ..... 35,000,000
OM0000003224 ........... RENAISSANCE SER. ..................................................12,000 ............... 5,616........................3 ........... 0.468 ...........0.468 ...........0.468........... 0.468 .............0.456 ............0.012 ............. 2.632 ................0.468..............0.420...................0.458................ 0.100 ....110,639,880
OM0000003398 ........... SOHAR INT. BANK ..................................................... 80,000 ...............7,360........................3 ........... 0.092 ...........0.092 ...........0.092........... 0.092 .............0.090 ........... 0.002.............2.222 ................0.092..............0.089...................0.092 ............... 0.100 ....275,085,731
OM0000001525 ............ OMAN INVST& FIN. ................................................. 470,970 ............66,217..................... 30 ............0.139 ........... 0.143 ...........0.139 ............0.141 ............. 0.138............ 0.003............. 2.174 ................0.140..............0.140...................0.144................ 0.100 ...... 33,417,000
OM0000001400 ........... OMAN FLOUR MILLS .............................................. 20,824 .............16,493........................4 ............0.792 ........... 0.792 ...........0.792........... 0.792 .............0.792............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.792 ..............0.760...................0.792................ 0.100 ... 124,740,000
MUSCAT: The MSX index closed OMR103,000 while foreign OM0000001418 ............ RAYSUT CEMENT ......................................................25,700 ............... 6,581........................4 ........... 0.258 ...........0.258 ...........0.253........... 0.256 .............0.256 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.253..............0.253...................0.258................ 0.100 ..... 51,200,000
OM0000001533 ............ OMINVEST..................................................................... 13,398 .............. 4,207........................1 ............0.314 ........... 0.314 ...........0.314 ........... 0.314 ............. 0.314............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.314 ..............0.308...................0.314................ 0.100 ....253,640,511
at 3,957.86 points, down 0.28 per investors were net sellers for OM0000001590............ MUSCAT FINANCE .................................................. 100,000 ..............6,000........................4 ........... 0.060 ...........0.060 ...........0.060........... 0.060 .............0.060 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.060..............0.060...................0.061................ 0.100 ......18,428,780
OM0000001707 ............ OMAN CABLES INDSTR ..........................................12,500 ............ 12,250........................3 ........... 0.980 ...........0.980 ...........0.980........... 0.980 .............0.980 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.980..............0.884...................0.972................ 0.100 ..... 87,906,000
cent from the previous close. The OMR102,000 followed by for- OM0000001749 ............ OMAN CEMENT ..........................................................45,254 .............10,774........................9 ........... 0.240...........0.240 ...........0.236........... 0.238 .............0.238 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.236..............0.232...................0.241................ 0.100 .......78,747,705
OM0000002077 ........... AL OMANIYA FIN.S ................................................... 60,000 ...............6,620........................7 ............0.112 ........... 0.112............0.110 ............0.110 ............. 0.110............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.110 .............. 0.110................... 0.115 ................ 0.100 ......32,112,869
Sharia Index ended down by 0.56 eign investors for OMR1,000 OM0000002200 ........... AHLI BANK .................................................................. 223,300 ........... 24,553......................11 ............0.110 ........... 0.110............0.109............0.110 ............. 0.110............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.109..............0.109...................0.110 ................ 0.100 ... 214,462,321
OM0000003000 ........... Al MAHA MARKTING.................................................. 2,100 ............... 1,445........................3 ........... 0.688 ........... 0.688 ...........0.688........... 0.692 .............0.692 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.688............. 0.000...................0.688................ 0.100 ......47,748,000
per cent at 577.67 points. worth of shares. OM0000003968 ........... OOREDOO ..................................................................... 140,338 ........... 53,045......................13 ........... 0.378 ...........0.380 ...........0.376........... 0.378 .............0.380 ...........-0.002 ........... -0.526 ...............0.376..............0.376...................0.384 ............... 0.100 ... 246,056,919
OM0000003026 ........... OMAN TELECOM........................................................61,245 ............45,280..................... 28 ............0.748 ........... 0.748 ...........0.736 ........... 0.740 .............0.744............-0.004 ........... -0.538 ...............0.736 ..............0.732...................0.740................ 0.100 ...555,000,000
Galfar Engineering was the top Financial Index closed at 6,254 OM0000001160 ............ NATIONAL GAS .............................................................8,200 ............... 1,148........................4 ............0.140 ........... 0.140 ...........0.140........... 0.140 ............. 0.141............-0.001 ........... -0.709 ...............0.140.............. 0.139...................0.146................ 0.100 ......11,900,000
OM0000001772 ............ ALANWAR INVESTMENT .................................... 617,006.............69,132..................... 38 ............0.113 ........... 0.113............ 0.111 ............0.112 ............. 0.113 ............-0.001 ........... -0.885 ............... 0.111 ...............0.111................... 0.113 ................ 0.100 .....22,400,000
gainer, up by 7.50 per cent. While points, up 0.02 per cent. Prices of OM0000002226 ........... ALJAZEERA SERVICES .............................................6,500 .............. 2,444........................3 ............0.376 ........... 0.376 ...........0.376........... 0.376 .............0.380 ...........-0.004 ............-1.053................0.376..............0.376...................0.390 ............... 0.100 ......23,012,807
Dhofar Generating, down 9.32 Vision Insurance, Oman United OM0000002796 ........... BANK MUSCAT .......................................................... 373,382 ......... 172,053..................... 23 ........... 0.460 ...........0.464 ...........0.458........... 0.460 .............0.468 ...........-0.008 ............-1.709................0.458..............0.458...................0.468................ 0.100 1,644,258,404
OM0000005005 ........... ALMAHA CERAMICS .............................................. 371,182 ...........197,073......................18 ........... 0.540 ...........0.540 ...........0.528........... 0.530 .............0.540 ...........-0.010 ........... -1.852................0.530..............0.530...................0.538................ 0.100 ......29,150,000
per cent, was the top loser. Shares Insurance, Sohar International OM0000002176 ............ JAZEERA STEEL PROD ............................................60,066 .............21,621......................13 ............0.376 ...........0.380 ...........0.350........... 0.360 .............0.376 ...........-0.016 ........... -4.255 ...............0.350..............0.344...................0.350................ 0.100 ..... 44,963,266
OM0000002168............ AL ANWAR CERAMIC ............................................ 1,337,316 ........597,218..................... 79 ........... 0.470 ........... 0.478 ...........0.432........... 0.446 .............0.478 ...........-0.032 ........... -6.695 ...............0.440..............0.432...................0.440 ............... 0.100 ..... 98,120,000
of Galfar Engineering was the and National Bank Oman were Total ..................................23 ........................................................................................ 4,797,523 ... 1,415,288................... 331

most active in terms of the num- up 5.19 per cent, 2.29 per cent, Parallel Market .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
ber of shares traded as well as in 2.22 per cent and 1.05 per cent OM0000003521 ............ GALFAR ENGINEER. ............................................... 7,984,664 ...... 683,031...................252 ........... 0.084 ...........0.087 ...........0.084........... 0.086 .............0.080 ........... 0.006............. 7.500 ................0.085..............0.085...................0.085................ 0.100 ...... 17,456,834
terms of turnover. respectively. Bank Nizwa, Bank OM0000003711 ............ SOHAR POWER .............................................................. 7,500 .................. 353........................1 ........... 0.047 ...........0.047 ...........0.047........... 0.047 .............0.044 ........... 0.003............. 6.818 ................0.047............. 0.044...................0.048 ............... 0.100 ...... 10,387,470
OM0000001152 ............ OMAN NAT. ENG........................................................ 711,305 ............ 70,942..................... 63 ........... 0.099 ........... 0.100 ...........0.099........... 0.100 .............0.098 ........... 0.002............. 2.041 ................0.099..............0.099...................0.101 ................ 0.100 ..... 13,000,000
A total number of 753 trades Muscat, Oman & Qatar Insur- OM0000004925 ........... ALBATINAH POWER ............................................... 106,916...............5,434........................7 ........... 0.050 ...........0.052 ...........0.050............0.051 .............0.050 ............0.001 .............2.000 ................0.052..............0.050...................0.052................ 0.100 ......34,419,259
OM0000001483............ NATIONAL BANK OMAN ...................................... 1,139,000 ...... 219,827........................4 ............0.193 ........... 0.193 ...........0.193 ............0.193 ............. 0.191 ............ 0.002............. 1.047 ................0.193 ..............0.186...................0.195 ................ 0.100 ....313,807,647
were executed during the day’s ance and Al Anwar Investment OM0000001178 ............ MUSCAT GASES ............................................................5,000 ..................830........................2 ............0.166 ........... 0.166 ...........0.166 ............0.166 ............. 0.166............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.166 ............. 0.000...................0.166................ 0.100 ....... 4,980,000
OM0000001517 ............ HSBC BANK OMAN .................................................. 965,310 ............85,991......................17 ........... 0.088 ...........0.090 ...........0.088........... 0.089 .............0.089 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.089..............0.089...................0.092 ............... 0.100 ....178,027,838
trading session, generating a were down 2.08 per cent, 1.71 per OM0000001566 ............ OMAN FISHERIES.................................................... 228,870 ............16,936........................9 ........... 0.074 ........... 0.074 ...........0.074........... 0.074 .............0.074 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.074..............0.075...................0.074................ 0.100 ........9,250,000
OM0000002275 ........... SHELL OMAN MRK. ........................................................ 600 .................. 552........................ 1 ........... 0.920...........0.920 ...........0.920 .......... 0.920 .............0.920 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.920..............0.920...................0.920 ............... 0.100 ..... 87,400,000
turnover of OMR2.6 million, cent, 1.11 per cent and 0.88 per OM0000002804 ........... ASAFFA FOODS..............................................................2,000 ..................660........................ 1 ........... 0.330 ...........0.330 ...........0.330........... 0.344 .............0.344 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.330..............0.320...................0.330 ............... 0.100 ..... 41,280,000
OM0000003083 ........... AL KAMEL POWER ..........................................................150 .....................29........................ 1 ............0.190 ........... 0.190 ...........0.190........... 0.202 .............0.202 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.190............. 0.000...................0.202 ............... 0.100 ......19,442,500
with more than 17 million shares cent respectively. OM0000003125 ............ GLOBAL INV. H .............................................................14,000 .................. 938........................2 ........... 0.067 ...........0.067 ...........0.067........... 0.067 .............0.067 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.067..............0.064...................0.067................ 0.100 ......13,400,000
OM0000003281............ TAAGEER FINANCE ................................................. 90,000 ...............7,020........................4 ........... 0.078 ........... 0.078 ...........0.078........... 0.078 .............0.078 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.078..............0.076...................0.079................ 0.100 ......19,780,020
changing hands. Industrial Index closed at OM0000004735 ........... SEMBCORP SALALAH ..............................................23,620 ...............1,890........................ 1 ........... 0.080 ...........0.080 ...........0.080........... 0.080 .............0.080 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.080..............0.080...................0.084 ............... 0.100 ...... 76,365,756
OM0000004768 ........... MADINA TAKAFUL .................................................. 225,228 ............23,198........................7 ............0.103 ........... 0.103 ...........0.103........... 0.103 .............0.103............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.103 ..............0.102...................0.103................ 0.100 ......18,025,000
Out of 45 traded securities, 10 6,273.71 points, down 0.89 OM0000004933 ........... AL SUWADI POWER ................................................. 38,000 ............... 1,953........................4 ........... 0.052 ...........0.052 ...........0.051 ............0.051 ............. 0.051............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.051 .............. 0.051...................0.052................ 0.100 ......36,434,723
OM0000005963 ........... PHOENIX POWER..................................................... 189,742 ................8,731........................9 ........... 0.047 ...........0.047 ...........0.046........... 0.046 .............0.046 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.046..............0.046...................0.047 ............... 0.100 ...... 67,279,667
advanced, 14 declined and 21 re- per cent. OM0000006979 ........... OMAN QATAR INSUR.............................................. 216,967 ............38,618......................14 ............0.168 ........... 0.180 ...........0.165 ............0.178 .............0.180 ...........-0.002 ............-1.111 ................0.180..............0.180...................0.175 ................ 0.100 ......17,800,000
OM0000004420 ........... BANK NIZWA .............................................................. 355,092 ........... 33,432......................11 ........... 0.095 ........... 0.095 ...........0.094........... 0.094 .............0.096 ...........-0.002 ........... -2.083 ...............0.094..............0.093...................0.097................ 0.100 ....210,273,585
mained unchanged. Services Index was down by OM0000001319 ............ ALUMINIUM PROD. ................................................... 61,079 ...............8,126........................8 ............0.138 ........... 0.138 ...........0.130............0.133 .............0.140 ...........-0.007 ........... -5.000 ...............0.130 ..............0.126...................0.130................ 0.100 ........4,465,003
OM0000007910............ AMAN REAL ESTATE ................................................10,000 .................. 950........................ 1 ........... 0.095 ........... 0.095 ...........0.095........... 0.095 .............0.100 ...........-0.005 ........... -5.000 ...............0.095..............0.092...................0.095................ 0.100 ......19,000,000
At the session close, local 0.08 per cent before closing at OM0000007407 ........... DHOFAR GENERATING...........................................35,500 ............... 3,799........................3 ............0.107 ........... 0.107 ...........0.107 ........... 0.107 ............. 0.118............-0.011 ........... -9.322 ...............0.107 ............. 0.000...................0.107................ 0.100 ......23,779,680
Total ..................................22 ........................................................................................ 12,410,543 .1,213,239...................422
investors were net buyers for 1,680.45 points. . — United Securities

NEW STUDY

Smart TV voice assistant transactions

to approach $500 million in 2023
HAMPSHIRE: A new study dependent sales portals, as well as although smartphones will remain
from Juniper Research has information and control systems, dominant in terms of usage, other
found that spend through voice and smart TVs will bring an im- platforms will grow in importance,
assistant-enabled smart TVs portant visual element to voice as the search for digital assistant
will reach nearly $500 million in assistant purchases. monetisation continues. The
2023; a sharp increase from the The new study, Voice Assis- study notes that smart TVs will be
$126 million expected in 2021. tants: Monetisation Strategies, significant in this, as they can both
This growth reflects how voice Competitive Landscape & Market drive digital media purchases and
assistants are becoming context- Forecasts 2021-2026, notes that add visual context to purchases.

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per Mac Rumours, pre-orders
are now underway, although
shipping estimates for many
models quickly slipped, sug-
gesting that supplies are indeed
tight as had been rumoured due
to manufacturing difficulties.
The tech giant unveiled the Ap-
ple Watch Series 7 in the recent
September’s Apple event among
other gadgets including the iP-
hone 13 series. Unlike rumours
had predicted, the Apple Watch
Series 7 features a similar design
to its predecessor, with rounded
edges rather than flat edges. The
Series 7 is compatible with all
previous Apple Watch bands.
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3 WAYS TO FOCUS ON FITNESS

NO MATTER THE SEASON
M
any may be rededi- Identify intrinsic
cating themselves to and extrinsic motivators
getting outside and In general, people may be moti-
focusing on their fit- vated by a combination of intrin-
ness. This may be sic factors, such as wanting to
especially important maintain a healthy weight, and
after so much time spent inside extrinsic factors, such as finan-
due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cial rewards. Daily exercise may
which contributed to unwanted offer several intrinsic motiva-
weight gain. “Whether you are tors, given research has shown
ready to return to public fitness consistent movement may help
centres or are pursuing an at- ward off depression and pre-
home workout routine, the same vent issues like heart disease.
priorities may remain key: daily To potentially earn incentives
exercise, proper nutrition and for pursuing healthier habits, it’s
sufficient sleep,” said Dr. Donna important to note that a major-
O’Shea, chief medical officer of ity of employers offer well-being
population health, UnitedHealth- programmes, many of which
care based in the US. include financial rewards for
To help with those efforts, here healthy activities such as walk-
are three strategies to consider to ing, going to the gym or meeting
help make health a priority year- certain health benchmarks (e.g.,
round. are an inexpensive, space-saving as binge-watching the latest TV cholesterol levels, body mass
option that may help with pre- series or movies. Consider taking index or non-nicotine use). In
Round out your home workout warmups and options short walks frequently through- the US some health plans offer
workout routine for strength training. A pair of out the day, aiming for six sepa- access to wearable devices that
While public gyms and group ex- adjustable-weight dumbbells may rate “mini-walks” of at least 300 may enable people to earn more
ercise classes may have appeal for offer versatility, enabling scalable to 500 steps. To help enhance than $1,000 per year in financial
many people, working out at home resistance to help improve your cardiovascular fitness, consider incentives for meeting certain
may have several advantages. At- strength. Finally, heart rate moni- at least one 30-minute “brisk daily activity goals.
home exercise is typically less tors or activity trackers may help walk” of at least 2,000 to 3,000 Following these tips may help
expensive than a gym member- you evaluate performance dur- steps each day. you make well-being a priority,
ship, which may also help improve ing individual workouts and over To help build endurance, con- while encouraging healthier hab-
your financial fitness. Exercising time, while digital fitness apps sider working toward 8,000 to its that may eventually translate
at home may provide greater flex- may provide helpful instruction. 10,000 aggregate steps per day. to meaningful improvements.
ibility and convenience when in- Moving more and sitting less The information provided is for
corporating a workout into a daily Make movement a priority may help boost the immune sys- general informational purposes
routine, while offering a more Even if you don’t have a limited tem, ease joint pain and curb only and is not intended to be, nor
private experience. To help make or full gym setup at home, it is cravings for high-sugar foods should be construed as, medical
the most of your at-home exer- crucial to still stay active and not that may contribute to inflam- advice. Check with your doctor to
cise efforts, consider investing in fall into the trap of participating mation and disease, according to determine what activity level is
resistance bands, which generally only in sedentary activities, such a recent study. right for you. - BPT
B6 TU ESDAY, OCTOB ER 12, 2021

China Focus: China walks the

talk in pursuing green future

An aerial photo taken on June 27, 2021 shows the scenery in Saihanba National Forest Park in Chengde, north China's Hebei Province. — Xinhua/Yang Shiyao

C
hina has announced the
completion of drawing
ecological protection “red
lines” nationwide, which demar-
cate no less than 25 percent of its
land area for environmental pro-
tection. The designated protection
area covers major environmen-
tally functional zones, ecologically
sensitive and vulnerable regions,
and vital regions for biodiversity.
As one of China’s institutional
innovations for ecological conser-
vation, a national guideline intro-
duced the strategy in 2017 to foster
an ecological civilization.

LIFELINE FOR
ECOLOGICAL SECURITY
As defined by the guideline, a pro-
tection red line zone refers to an
area with crucial ecological func- A photo taken on May 28, 2021 shows a giant panda at a newly opened
tions and must be strictly protect- An aerial photo taken on July 7, 2021 shows the Caohai National Nature Reserve in the Yi, Hui and science park dedicated to the protection of wild animals in Zhouzhi
ed. The red lines are “bottom lines Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China’s Guizhou Province. — Xinhua/Tao Liang County of Xi’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. — Xinhua/Li Yibo
and lifelines” for ensuring China’s
ecological security, the guideline
stresses. It notes that red line country’s network of ecological ited in red line areas if they harm ests and wetlands, according to the national parks, including national country’s persistent efforts in
zones include areas with functions security barriers. It also looks at the local ecology, the guideline says. region’s natural resources bureau. parks for giant pandas and Sibe- biodiversity protection and eco-
of nurturing headwaters, protect- launching a national afforesta- It also forbids arbitrary changes Rich in natural resources, Inner rian tigers, with the total pilot area logical restoration, populations of
ing biodiversity, conserving water tion campaign and implementing in the usage of land. The red lines Mongolia has established 182 na- topping 220,000 square km. several rare and endangered spe-
and soil, solidifying desert sand, a “forest chief” scheme. concentrate on China’s ecologically ture reserves of various levels and According to a white paper re- cies have gradually recovered. The
and stabilizing coastal ecology. It sensitive and fragile regions, in- planned to set up 24 land reme- cently released by the State Coun- numbers of Siberian tigers, Asian
also includes ecologically sensi- DO’S AND DONT’S cluding the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, diation and ecological restoration cil Information Office, China has elephants, and crested ibises have
tive and fragile regions that endure The guideline calls for strict regu- the Qinling Mountains, and the Yel- projects to enhance carbon sink established about 10,000 protected increased rapidly.
soil erosion and desertification. lation and management of these low River and Yangtze River basins. capacity and ecological value of areas of all types, which account for Rare and endangered species
China has stressed the red line red lines. It urges local authorities As north China’s largest func- the resources. about 18 percent of the country’s such as the wild giant panda, Ti-
strategy on many occasions and to tailor protection and restora- tional area for ecology, Inner Mon- total land area. The well-planned betan antelope, and Milu deer are
has incorporated it into its 14th tion measures as per local ecologi- golia Autonomous Region has des- IMPROVING BIODIVERSITY protected areas system has brought living in improved environments.
Five-Year Plan. cal conditions and prioritize the ignated more than half of its land The country is setting up a na- 90 percent of terrestrial ecosystem The giant panda is now off the list
According to the development habitats of important species in area as ecological protection red tional park system to protect eco- types and 71 percent of key state- of endangered animals, with 1,800
plan, drawing the red lines is implementation. Development and line zones. These 596,900-square- systems and endangered animals. protected wildlife species under of them now living in the wild, the
part of the work to improve the construction activities are prohib- km zones include grasslands, for- Accordingly, it has piloted ten effective protection.Thanks to the ministry announced.

E C O L O G I C A L C I V I L I Z AT I O N

China becomes strong supporter, contributor to global biodiversity agenda, says UN official
CHINA HAS greatly supported All Life on Earth,” the meeting is the core budget of the convention be a good example for other coun-
and contributed to protecting bio- the first global conference con- and the protocols, particularly tries to follow or to emulate,” she
diversity and its philosophy of eco- vened by the United Nations on since 2019,” Mrema said. added.
logical civilization is “critical for the topic of ecological civilization. Offering to host the COP15 con- Speaking of challenges in terms
all countries to achieve the global The first part of the meeting ference is “a clear demonstration of biodiversity, Mrema said the
biodiversity goals,” a United Na- kicks off on Oct. 11 when par- of China’s leadership and commit- ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is
tions (UN) official has said. ticipants review the “post-2020 ment to biodiversity,” she said. “a major one,” which has affected
“Ecological civilization is an in- global biodiversity framework” to Mrema also recognized the res- both our health and biodiversity.
teresting concept. And why inter- draw a blueprint for biodiversity toration efforts that China has car- A UN report released in 2019
esting? Because it’s looking at the conservation in the future. The ried out over the last decades to identified five direct drivers of
relationship between the society second part, to be held in person in protect and conserve biodiversity, biodiversity loss as changing use
and nature,” said Elizabeth Maru- the first half of 2022, will see broad saying the efforts clearly repre- of sea and land, direct exploita-
ma Mrema, executive secretary and deepened negotiations toward sent a good model for future work, tion of organisms, climate change,
of the Convention on Biological an ambitious and practical frame- which can also be emulated and pollution and invasive non-native
Diversity. work. “This framework will actu- learned by other countries. species.
The concept demonstrates “the ally replace the Aichi Biodiversity “The Chinese government has To prevent biodiversity loss,
mainstream of biodiversity across Targets, which guided our imple- continued to apply a long-term Mrema said, the whole world
sectors, across departments, mentation for the last 10 years,” approach to halt and reverse bio- should effectively protect more
which is also critical for all coun- she said. diversity loss with multiple disci- land and oceans, ensure sustain-
tries to achieve the global biodi- Mrema expects that a Kunming A photo taken on August 26, 2021 shows a view of the Zedang Lake plinary teams that can offer evi- able consumption and production,
versity goals,” she told Xinhua in a Declaration will be adopted at the at Guan’egou national forest park in Dangchang County of Longnan, dence-based solutions to address ensure that all actors are engaged
recent interview. first part of the meeting, saying it northwest China’s Gansu Province. — Xinhua/Ma Xiping social economic complexities and in protecting nature, and enhance
Mrema has arrived in China to will help “build momentum on the can provide inclusive and accessi- cooperation among governments
participate in the 15th meeting of importance of biodiversity con- ble policy directions, including the and with all stakeholders.
the Conference of the Parties to servation” and demonstrate that biodiversity agenda,” she said. vention, namely the Cartagena ecological red line policy, which “We are responsible for really
the UN Convention on Biologi- “loss of biodiversity is not waiting Mrema mentioned that China Protocol on Biosafety and the Na- will enable to build a resilient en- taking the transformative actions
cal Diversity (COP15) in China’s for us.” is among the first countries to be- goya Protocol on access and bene- vironment able to adapt to future to ensure that harmonious rela-
southwestern city of Kunming. In the past several decades, come a party to the Convention fit-sharing. impacts and shocks,” she said. tionship with nature. And there-
Themed “Ecological Civiliza- “China has been a strong support- on Biological Diversity. It has also Moreover, “China has been one “And the Chinese notion of uni- fore, our relationship with nature
tion: Building a Shared Future for er and contributor to the global ratified two protocols to the con- of the biggest donor countries to ty, of nature and man, we hope, will needs to change,” she said.
 T U E S DAY, O CTO B E R 1 2 , 2 0 2 1 B7

ROUND-UP
Lulu launches ‘Discover
FLORAL BOUTIQUE

America’ promotion
The event is held
across selected
Lulu branches in
Oman and features
food, delicacies, and
grocery products
from the United
States

Muscat: Lulu Hypermarket on

Flora D’lite opens
October 11 launched its latest
edition of the ‘Discover America’
campaign, an annual festival that
deliveries in Sohar
enables shoppers to explore the
widest range of American prod- MUSCAT: Floral boutique Flora of our trademark quality and re-
ucts in Oman. D’lite has had a successful launch liability,” said a spokesperson for
The Lulu event, held from Octo- with their e-commerce website Flora D’lite.
ber 11 to 17, showcases a wide range www.floradlite.com in Muscat. “As Flora D’lite continues to
of products specially flown in from During the initial weeks of be- develop as a brand we have many
the United States for Lulu shoppers. ing operational, the website had plans in the pipeline which in-
The event is held across selected many enquiries for deliveries clude more physical outlets and
Lulu branches in Oman and features to the Sohar area. In keeping up website ordering and delivery lo-
food, delicacies, and grocery prod- with the demand, the website cations. Whether you prefer the
ucts from the United States. has now extended its offerings to option of walk-in and shop or the
Commenting on the promotion, the residents of Sohar and those ease of online ordering, our goal
Shabeer K.A., Lulu’s Regional Di- wishing to send their friends and is to offer you the best of the floral
rector – Oman, remarked, “We are family gifts there. world and beyond.”
organising the ‘Discover America’ With a variety of floral bou- During October the website is
promotion for the sixth time in quets made up of hydrangea, offering a flat 10% promotional
Oman. The promotion is an ex- roses, sunflowers, deco and much discount on all orders and 15%
ceptional opportunity for our cus- more, customers will have a big off for repeat clients. Addition-
tomers to explore and experience management, staff members, and promote the US-Oman Free Trade Planter’s, Bragg, McCain, Jell-O, selection of beautiful floral ar- ally in Muscat customers have
the culinary delights and lifestyles customers. “‘Discover America’ Agreement and highlight US and Bertolli, Ragu, Folgers, Smucker’s, rangements to gift. Flowers in a the alternative to have their gifts
of the United States. The grow- celebrates the strong partnership Omani partnerships in business Quaker, Hunt’s, Hershey’s, and box and infinity roses will also delivered to the doorstep or they
ing demand for US products from between Oman and the United and culture. many more are available for cus- be available along with delicious can order and pick them up from
our customers encourages us to States,” Tsou said. “The incredible Lulu has brought in fruits and tomers to purchase. cakes to suit every occasion. Cat- the outlets.
organise such events and we hope variety of products available here vegetables, fresh and frozen foods, With over 200 stores across the egories will continue to be added The brand currently operates
to bring in more such innovative shows Omani appreciation for the chilled and dairy products, pies, region, the Lulu Group has suc- based on the growing demand in 2 outlets in Qurum (next to Fun
promotions for our shoppers in the high quality and value of American cakes, and chocolates from the ceeded in carving out a niche for the area. Zone) and Seeb (Links, Muscat
future,” he added. brands,” she added. best US brands for promotion. The itself in the retail industry. The “Sohar is a very strategic loca- Hills) with plans for more open-
Leslie M. Tsou, the US Ambassa- The Oman American Business promotion will feature more than group’s unrelenting commitment tion for us to venture into. We are ings in the country within the
dor to Oman, inaugurated the event Center (AmCham Oman), a Dis- 180 brands with a product range to constantly deliver the best to its well pleased to extend the Flora year. The outlets supply fresh and
at Lulu Hypermarket, Bausher, on cover America partner, is working of more than 4,000 items. Popular customers has been the reason be- D’lite offerings to Sohar and can artificial flowers, indoor plants,
October 11, in the presence of Lulu closely with the US Embassy to brands like Kraft, Duncan Hines, hind its success all along the way. assure our new customers there forever flowers and vases.
B8 TU ESDAY, OCTOB ER 12, 2021

ROUND-UP
Turbocharged flagship GS8 now
available with exclusive benefits
The GS8’s design
is attractive
and instantly
recognisable. Right
from the front grille
to the headlamps, all
the way to the alloy
wheels and the tail
lamps, the GS8 draws
all eyes making
it one of the most
admired vehicles in
its category

MUSCAT: Make the most of the

turbocharged flagship GAC Mo-
tor GS8 now with exclusive ben-
efits. The benefits include 5 years
/ 150,000 km manufacturer’s war-
ranty, comprehensive 1-year in-
surance (Oman coverage), assured
service of 3 years /30,000km. The
campaign is valid until 21st Oc-
tober 2021 Conditions apply. For
more details, please visit any GAC
Motor showroom).
The GS8’s design is attractive
and instantly recognisable. Right
from the front grille to the head-
lamps, all the way to the alloy efficient by its pairing to a six- second row, the seats are equipped tection, among other features. For at providing all-round safety is an class vehicles, engines, auto parts
wheels and the tail lamps, the GS8 speed automatic transmission. with a 60:40 split and sliding con- in-cabin entertainment, the GS8 array of active and passive safety and car accessories as well as
draws all eyes making it one of the Moving to the interior, the GS8 figuration, while the third row has is equipped with an advanced in- features. They include dual front/ R&D of automobile engineering
most admired vehicles in its cat- is warm and welcoming owing a 50:50 Split and fold flat. For addi- fotainment system, with a 10-inch front side/side curtain airbags, technology. GAC R&D Centre has
egory. It is equipped with 19” alloy to its leather seats. Also, a look tional cargo space, the GS8’s super- colour touch screen display sys- electronic stability programme, established a rigorous and well-
wheels, LED high mounted brake around will reveal ample space sized flat-bottom trunk offers a huge tem with Apple CarPlay, which is hill-start hold control, tyre pres- organised automobile develop-
light, shark fin antenna and roof which offers good comfort for all amount of space, a perfect feature also available with Bluetooth and sure monitoring system, Hill De- ment management system with
rails. Overall, the exterior design occupants. The leather seats spell for families taking on adventures. USB connectivity. Besides this, the scent Control, impact sensing the vehicle design and develop-
of the GS8 is one of its very strong luxury all over. All of the seats Adding to the joyous experiences GS8 is also equipped with a metre- door unlock, lane change assist, ment control programme as its
points. provide the utmost comfort and on every journey, the GS8 is filled cluster with a 7-inch trip comput- and more. core components, major system
Giving you the lead on every convenience. with features that provide nothing er, 6 speakers, speed-based volume New World Autos is the dis- standardisation development
journey is the powerful 2-litre The driver’s seat is 6-way Power less. It’s equipped with three-zone control, front and rear parking tributor for GAC Motor vehicles process as an extension, and sup-
turbo engine that is capable of Adjustable, while the front passen- climate control air conditioning, sensors, Surround View Parking in Oman. ported by standardisation of man-
producing 198 HP and 320 Nm of ger seat is 4-way, and both of them central control door lock system, Camera, Cruise Control and more. GAC Motor is devoted to the agement process in each stage of
torque. The engine is made more are heated and ventilated. For the and a power sunroof with jam pro- Playing a very impressive role production and sales of world- vehicle development.

VA C C I N AT I O N D R I V E SUPPORT

KR Eshraqa facilitates distribution of

school books in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate
MUSCAT: As part of its ongoing Appreciating this noteworthy
efforts to support Oman’s educa- contribution, the Directorate-
tion sector and create a seamless General of Education in the Al
learning experience for students, Dakhiliyah Governorate said, “We
Eshraqa, Khimji Ramdas’ Social are pleased with this contribution

Lulu Exchange
Development Arm, recently pre- from Eshraqa. This gesture re-
sented packages to students of flects the organisation’s commit-
Class 1-IV in Al Dakhiliyah Gov- ment to adding value to the lives of
ernorate schools. The gesture was the people of Oman and support-

vaccinates all
aimed at facilitating the process of ing the communities it operates in.
distributing books to students and “We commend Eshraqa’s on-
enriching their knowledge with going efforts like the partnership
awareness messages, as part of the between the private and the pub-

its employees
kits presented to them. lic sector to support education is
The launch of the initiative took pivotal to achieve overall develop-
place in Shams Al Nahda School in ment and create a skilled and well-
the wilayat of Nizwa in the pres- educated generation.”
ence of The Directorate-General Eshraqa, the Social Develop-
MUSCAT: Lulu Exchange Com- port in getting the people of this of Education, Al Dakhiliyah Gov- ment Arm of Khimji Ramdas
pany – one of the leading pay- nation vaccinated against COV- ernorate, and Arafat Yasser Al Hi- Group, strives to contribute to the
ment providers in the Sultanate ID-19, and we are privileged to nai, Regional General Manager of development of local communities
of Oman with 37 branches across play our part in ensuring our Khimji Ramdas’. The General Di- through its four pillars - Educa-
the country, has successfully vac- services are provided in a safe rectorate of Education in the gov- tion, Health, Community Wellbe-
cinated all its employees, in ad- and healthy environment,” said ernorate launched the initiative ing, and Training. Since its incep-
herence to the supreme commit- Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Di- as a first phase, benefiting 43,000 tion, Eshraqa has embarked on
tee’s vaccination drive. rector, Lulu Financial group. students, with plans to reach out providing a plethora of effective
All members of the company, “The safety of our team and to other schools in the near future. initiatives in various fields in part-
including those working in the consumers is paramount to us, Speaking of this gesture, dents by providing the necessary can lead the Sultanate toward a nership with public, societal, and
company’s branches, have taken and by getting everyone vaccinat- Nailesh Khimji, Director, Khimji tools for them to excel and flour- brighter future. We will continue educational institutes. The initia-
two doses, thus ensuring the safe- ed, we stand true to our core val- Ramdas said: “We believe in the ish in their studies. Our goals are to mentor and support initiatives tives aim to support the develop-
ty of customers and staff alike. ues of displaying a customer-first importance of supporting the na- in line with the national priorities that deliver value and develop the ment of society, ultimately creat-
“The benevolent leaders of approach and utmost integrity in tional education sector and en- that aim to create an environment potential of human resources in ing a sustainable and bright future
Oman have provided full sup- our actions.” hance the learning process of stu- of continuous improvement that our beloved country.” for the people of Oman.
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