Oman and Japan reiterated their desire to strengthen heritage and cultural field

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22 December 2010

MUSCAT — The Sultanate of Oman and Japan reiterated their desire to strengthen two-way ties, particularly in the heritage and cultural field, at the opening of an ‘Oman Cultural Week’ in Tokyo on Monday.

Oman Air awarded for Technology Implementation of the Year category

Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, was recently awarded for its introduction of in-flight mobile phone and Wi-Fi connectivity at fourth annual Aviation Business Awards 2010 in Abu Dhabi.

Oman inaugurates the container carrier "Fanja"

- Amal Hasson

Sunday, 19 December 2010 22:39

Oman (Muscat) - The first voyage of the container carrier "Fanja" from the Sultanate's ports to the ports of the Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea was inaugurated in Port Sultan Qaboos today under the auspices of Ahmed bin Abdulnabi Macki, Minister of National Economy, Deputy Chairman of the Financial Affairs and Energy Resources Council and Chairman of Oman Shipping Company (OSC) in the presence of officials and ambassadors to the Sultanate and chairmen of the companies operating in various shipping fields in the Sultanate.

Iranian Parliament Approves Iran-Oman Security Pact

TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian parliament on Sunday approved a bill that allows Tehran to implement an agreement on security cooperation and coordination with Oman.

The bill was approved with 136 votes in favor, 4 against and 6 abstentions.

The bill includes 10 articles that cover fields of cooperation, practice mechanisms, joint working groups, implementation and contact sources, financial expenditures, avoiding requests, interpretation of rules and regulations, settlement of differences, exchange of documents and data, implementation of the agreement and the final regulations.

والحكمة عمانية

د.علي سيف حسن

رئيس منتدى التنمية السياسية في البمن السعيد الإهداء إلى الصديق محمد بن سعيد بن حارب المحروقي الذي برفقته تعرفت على ملامح الحكمة العمانية.

Bolton is open to offers for goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi

(UKPA)

Bolton manager Owen Coyle has hinted he is open to offers for on-loan goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi.

Oman's efforts to facilitate the release of the 15 members of the British Royal Navy seized by Iranian forces

Wednesday, 11 April 2007, 12:57

C O N F I D E N T I A L MUSCAT 000359

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EO 12958 DECL: 04/11/2017

TAGS PREL, IR, MU

SUBJECT: BRITISH AMBASSADOR LAUDS OMANI ROLE IN IRAN'S

RELEASE OF CAPTIVE SAILORS

Classified By: Ambassador Gary A. Grappo for Reasons 1.4 (b, d)

1. (C) During a May 11 meeting with the Ambassador, British Ambassador Noel Guckian expressed great satisfaction with Oman's efforts to facilitate the release of the 15 members of the British Royal Navy seized by Iranian forces on March 23. Guckian stated that he had been in near daily contact with Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yousef bin Alawi during the crisis, and that bin Alawi had been "very supportive." According to Guckian, bin Alawi called Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, "a number of times" to urge the immediate release of the captive sailors.

2. (C) Guckian also confirmed that he received a phone call from bin Alawi on April 4 in the early afternoon informing him that Iranian President Ahmadinejad would shortly be making a public announcement which would be "very favorable." Bin Alawi had apparently just received the news himself from Larijani. (Note: Guckian was at the Ambassador's residence for a business lunch when bin Alawi called him. End note.)

3. (C) The UK Ambassador reiterated that the Omanis had been very supportive throughout the crisis and even credited them in some part for the successful outcome. It was an occasion, he concluded, when Oman's "positive but non-substantive" relationship with Tehran actually proved useful to the Omanis and an important Omani ally. GRAPPO

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Oman Tourism Global Marketing Campaign starts first in Australia

Source = Oman Tourism

Last night over 80 travel industry and media professionals were immersed in Arabian hospitality at the Oman Tourism function which was held at 'Souk in the City' in Sydney.

The 2011 Tour of Oman will cover a hillier route

By: Stephen Farrand, Published December 9, 18:18,

The Tour of Oman will cover a hillier route in 2011 with a finish on the slopes of the Jebel Akhdar mountain and an 18km individual time trial.

دورة الألعاب الآسيوية الشاطئية مسقط 2010 تنطلق بحضور البحار أحمد بن ماجد التاريخي تحت رعاية فهد بن محمود آل سعيد

(بسم الله.. وبمشيئته.. نعلن افتتاح دورة الألعاب الآسيوية الشاطئية مسقط 2010 متمنين لكافة المشاركين في الدورة التوفيق والنجاح مع كل الشكر والتقدير لكل من ساهم في هذا الانجاز الكبير.. والشكر لكل من تحدث في حفل الافتتاح ولجاك روج رئيس اللجنة الاولمبية الدولية على تلبية الدعوة لحضور حفل الافتتاح.. بارك الله في جهودكم ووفقكم الله لما فيه صالح الخير ونبل الرياضة).

Gay men and women may still not be able to serve openly in the USA armed forces

By ELISABETH BUMILLER

Published: December 6, 2010

MUSCAT, Oman — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates cast doubt Monday that the Senate would vote before the end of the year to allow gay men and women to serve openly in the armed forces.

الحكم بالسجن المطلق في جريمة القرصنة الواقعة على شاطئ مرباط

بنصر من الله وتمكينه فإنه في يوم الأحد الموافق 28/11/2010م نطقت محكمة الاستئناف بصلالة عدلاً على المتهمين الأفارقة الإثني عشر الذين

قطرتنظم بطولة العالم لكرة القدم 2022

الجزيرة الرياضية

فازت قطر بشرف تنظيم بطولة العالم لكرة القدم 2022 بعد تفوقها في المنافسة النهائية على الولايات المتحدة الأميركية.

اللائحة التنظيمية للمؤسسات التدريبية في سلطنة عمان

لقاء مع مدير ضبط المعايير المهنية بوازرة القوى العاملة حول الموضوع

Internet2 network in the Sultanate

MUSCAT: A study is being carried out to set up Internet2 network in the Sultanate, said Hilal Al Hinai, The Research Council (TRC) general secretary, at the Internet2 Middle East Regional Interest Group Meeting yesterday.

Oman Air to Milan

Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is to launch a new service between Muscat and Milan in the first week of December. Oman Air's internationally-acclaimed A330 aircraft will touch down at Milan's Malpensa Airport for the first time on Friday 3rd December and the airline will then operate four flights per week in each direction.

Announcing the new route, Oman Air's Chief Executive Officer, Peter Hill said, "We are delighted to be launching our new service to Milan; our 41st destination and the ninth we have unveiled this year. As Italy's capital of culture, design and fashion, and one of the world's great business and financial centres, Milan is sure to be a popular destination for travellers from Oman and from many other destinations within our rapidly-expanding network. The new service also offers travellers from Italy a great opportunity to discover the beauty and hospitality of Oman."

كأس الخليج العربي العشرين

الكويت تفوز ببطولة كأس الخليج العشرين



Desert Tourism in Oman

In the Omani desert of Sharqiya Sands, Sean Mooney crosses an ocean of dunes to reach the water.

The secret to a successful desert crossing lies in the preparation. You need plenty of food and water, spare tyres, extra fuel and a shovel in case you have to dig your way out of trouble. But we find much more than the basics in the Sinaw Provisions Store, our last stop before we enter the Sharqiya Sands, a great sea of dunes covering much of the Sultanate of Oman's eastern flank.

أمريكا تدعم طلب الهند الحصول على مقعد دائم في مجلس الأمن

عواصم - «وكالات»: عبر الرئيس الأمريكي باراك أوباما أمس عن دعمه طلب الهند الحصول على مقعد دائم في مجلس الأمن الدولي داعيا أكبر ديمقراطية في العالم لتأخذ مكانها “الشرعي” بين القوى العظمى.

Oman and China enhancing their ties

MASCAT, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- China is willing to enhance its ties with Oman by promoting mutual trust and cooperating more closely in such fields as trade, energy and culture, China's top political adviser Jia Qinglin said here Monday.

Oman most-improved nation in last 40 years followed by China

By Tavia Grant

Globe and Mail Update

Published Thursday, Nov. 04, 2010 11:41AM EDT

Last updated Thursday, Nov. 04, 2010 11:42AM EDT

Life is better in most nations since UN began tracking human development index 20 years ago, but progress hasn't been uniform .
 

Basic aspects of life such as health and education have improved for the vast majority of the planet's population in the past two decades, with the greatest strides seen in the poorest countries, a United Nations report said Thursday.

The UN's human development index, launched in its 20th edition, shows that while development has not been uniform, huge steps in areas such as life expectancy, school enrolment, literacy and income means its index of 135 countries has climbed 18 per cent since 1990 and 41 per cent since 1970.

نجحت سلطنة عمان في اعادة بناء الانسان

محمد أنعم

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خلو سلطنة عمان من عناصر القاعدة.. و جماعات التكفير.. ومن عباد الـ (تي ان تي)  والأحزمة الناسفة.. من مشعلي الفتن الطائفية والمناطقية.. ومن أحفاد ابن العلقمي وأبو رغال.. وحجاج السفارات.. وكذا خلوها من قطاع الطرق، والقتلة.. والخاطفين.. والثارات ومن فرق الموت التي تسعى الى إبادة مواطني جزيرة العرب بدعوى تحرير فلسطين.. و.. و...الخ.

كل هذا التميُّز الاستثناء في المنطقة يجعلنا نقف أمام التجربة الرائدة التي تقدمها السلطنة للإنسانية بتواضع العظماء في تجفيف بؤر الارهاب من خلال التجسيد الصادق لنهج الوسطية والاعتدال وتحصين الشباب من التطرف والتعصب والغلو..

تعديلات الأحكام المنظِّمة للعلاقة بين ملاك ومستأجري المساكن في المرسوم السلطاني 107/2010

مسقط – محمود بن سعيد العوفي  

تضمّنت تعديلات الأحكام المنظِّمة للعلاقة بين ملّاك ومستأجري المساكن، والمحال التجارية والصناعية، وتسجيل عقود الإيجار الخاصة بها في المرسوم السلطاني

سلطان عمان ينعم بمكرمة سامية على موظفي الجهاز الإداري للدولة والمتقاعدين

مسقط - العمانية 

تفضل حضرة صاحب الجلالة السلطان قابوس بن سعيد المعظم -حفظه الله ورعاه- فأنعم بمكرمة سامية على موظفي الجهاز الإداري للدولة والمتقاعدين

من موظفي الحكومة وذلك بمناسبة العيد الوطني الأربعين المجيد. جاء ذلك في بيان أصدره ديوان البلاط السلطاني اليوم فيما يلي نصه : "استمرارا للمكارم السامية تفضل حضرة صاحب الجلالة

السلطان المعظم -حفظه الله ورعاه- وأنعم على موظفي الجهاز الإداري للدولة والمتقاعدين من موظفي الحكومة وذلك بمناسبة العيد الوطني الأربعين المجيد وفقا للآتي:

* راتب أساسي واحد للمدنيين العمانيين شاغلي الدرجة المالية الثالثة فأعلى من جدول درجات الخدمة المدنية وما يعادلها في أنظمة الخدمة الأخرى والعسكريين من رتبة ملازم أول فأعلى.

* راتبان أساسيان للمدنيين العمانيين شاغلي الدرجة الرابعة فما دون من جدول درجات الخدمة المدنية وما يعادلها في أنظمة الخدمة الأخرى والعسكريين من رتبة ملازم ثان فأقل.

* مكرمة مالية بما يعادل (40 بالمائة) من المعاش التقاعدي للمتقاعدين من موظفي الحكومة المدنيين والعسكريين.

أيد الله جلالته بحفظه ورعايته وأمده بتوفيقه وعنايته وأعاد عليه هذه المناسبة المجيدة أعواما مديدة وأزمنة عديدة إنه سميع مجيب.

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