[Oman-l] Oman news from GulfWire #103 (2-8 July 2001)

[Joachim Duester]

Below find some recent news and links to news about Oman
from http://arabialink.com/GulfWire/GULFWIRE.htm

OMAN STRESSES PROPER USE OF INFORMATION
The Council of the Arab Information Ministers began its 34th session.
The Sultanate's delegation to the meetings is headed by Hamad bin
Mohammed al Rashdi, Minister of Information.
http://www.middleeastwire.com/oman/stories/20010620_meno.shtml

ATM SWITCH NETWORKS LINKED IN UAE & OMAN
Bank ATM cardholders in Oman (except clients of Oman International Bank
and Bank Dhofar at the moment) can now use any of the more than 1,000
ATMs in the UAE and vice-versa.
http://www.gulf-news.com/Articles/news.asp?ArticleID=20864

OMAN HAILS EFFORTS OF PRIVATE SECTOR IN RECRUITING DRIVE
The government has expressed satisfaction over the progress being achieved
through Omanization - a campaign to remove joblessness among the local
populace. The target is to have at least 20,000 nationals employed by the
private sector. Lauding the role of the private sector in promoting
Omanization as a national cause.
http://www.gulf-news.com/Articles/news.asp?ArticleID=20656

OMAN PROPOSES FORMULAS FOR NEW GULF CRUDE BENCHMARK
"The Ministry of Oil and Gas (MOG) is looking at the idea of making Oman a
benchmark - instead of or in combination with Dubai," [Oman Oil Minister]
Rumhy said. "Hence the study (by London-based Petroleum Economics Ltd
(PEL))."
http://www.gulf-news.com/Articles/news.asp?ArticleID=20637

NEW MULTI-PURPOSE PORT AT DUQM
During the first phase of the port's development, a 3.5 km long breakwater
will be built along with a 500-meter long quay for commercial and government
vessels.
http://www.middleeastwire.com/oman/stories/20010625_meno.shtml

SHARQIYA WATER SCHEME TO BENEFIT 80,000
A joint venture consortium led by Galfar Engineering & Contracting Co
has been awarded the government's prestigious contract to develop the
Al Sharqiya Basin Water Supply Scheme at a cost of RO22 million.
http://www.middleeastwire.com/oman/stories/20010624_meno.shtml

NEW ROAD AND TELECOM SERVICES
An agreement worth RO 745,000 with the Pakistan National Engineering
Consultancy Company to provide consultancy services, design and supervise
the Sohar- Buraimi dual carriageway road project.  An agreement worth
RO 556,000 with Logica Company for the Middle East to supply, install,
link, test and operate the short message system, capable of sending and
receiving short written messages via their mobile phones.
http://www.middleeastwire.com/oman/stories/20010618_meno.shtml