Oman
February 23, 2004
The Oman Ministry of Heritage and Culture recently inspected the premises of four computer resellers in Oman and seized PCs uploaded with pirated software programs, as part of its intensified efforts
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) was accorded top recognition as an institution leading the region's industry forward in innovation in Islamic finance at the GCC Banking Awards 2004 ceremony in Dubai at Emira
Oman’s Al-Jazeira Services has reported a profit of 3.025 million Omani rials ($7.8 million) for financial year 2003, 52 percent of the paid up capital. A dividend of 42 percent for the second consecu
The construction, route and operation of Israel’s separation barrier inside the West Bank violate international human rights and humanitarian law, Human Rights Watch said in a briefing paper released
February 19, 2004
By introducing private sector investment into the power industry, the Sultanate of Oman becomes the first country in the region to allow the establishment of independent utilities, to meet the growing
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), Middle East North Africa Committee has announced the launch of the Arabian Music Academy (AMA). The AMA is a regional membership driv
Precision Drilling Corporation has won a four-year contract extension worth up to $40 million to provide underbalanced drilling technology and services for Petroleum Development Oman, a joint venture
The AM Best insurance rating agency has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ of Egypt’s Al-Mohandes Insurance Company. The outlook remains stable. The rating is based on the company's excelle
February 18, 2004
Private companies and establishments in the Sultanate of Oman will remain closed on the 1st day of Muharram 1425 A.H. following the verification confo
The National Tobacco Company (NTC) and Amran Local Authority provided more than 250 Yemeni Jews with equipment for sewing, leatherworks and ironworks,
February 17, 2004
Gen. Hilmi Ozkok, Turkey's Chief of the General Staff on Monday arrived in Oman with his accompanying delegation on a several day official visit to th
Algeria's Former Prime Minister Sid Ahmed Ghozali said Monday that he would stand for the next presidential election. In a press conference conducted
February 16, 2004
Sayyid Al Mutassim bin Hamoud al Busaidi, Oman's Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, received Sunday the Commander of an Italian ship on a visit
Former US President Bill Clinton hosted Saudi Prince Al-Waleed Bin Talal at his Harlem office in New York city over a working luncheon covering politics and humanitarian efforts. Prince Alwaleed s
February 15, 2004
A total of 607 candidates, qualified for the upcoming Majlis elections, have decided not to run for the February 20 polls, the Interior Ministry annou