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Qatari Diar

Qatari Diar to develop three mixed-use projects in Oman

The company plans to finance and construct a mixed-use property at Ras Al Hadd in Oman's Sur district, including a five-star hotel and spa, residential villas, apartments, souks, a marina and villa plots, Diar said in a statement on Monday, without citing the projects' value.

July 10, 2012 11:01
 
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EMERGING OMAN:Despite risks Oman 2012 economy outlook positive

Oman's economy seems to have weathered the first quarter's global slowdown quite well and its 2012 outlook remains positive despite external risks, a central bank (CBO) report showed.

July 9, 2012 12:45
 
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Soccer-Oman could be banned by FIFA over court order

The warning came after an administrative court in the country issued a ruling on June 25 in favour of three local clubs who had complained about the election process in the Omani federation (OFA).

July 5, 2012 10:39
 
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Dubai June crude average drops to $94.44 a barrel

Dubai crude oil quoted by price-reporting agency Platts averaged $94.44 a barrel for June, down $12.87 from May, traders said on Monday.

July 2, 2012 10:11
 

Oman’s first Islamic bank sees profit in 2014

Bank Nizwa to elect new board in July – CEO; Says to begin operations two weeks after board election; Bank Nizwa raised $156 mln in June IPO

July 1, 2012 5:13
 
Oman represents Iran's UK interests

Oman represents Iran’s UK interests

Oman has begun looking after Iranian affairs in Britain, a foreign ministry official said on Thursday, as part of what Tehran said was a diplomatic deal following the closure of both countries' embassies last year.

June 28, 2012 4:48
 
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Oman’s renaissance to raise $112 million from convertible bond

Renaissance, a service provider to the oil and gas industry, plans to issue 423 million bonds, convertible at a price of 102 baisas each as part of the sale.

June 28, 2012 10:55
 
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Ample Middle East crude seen to curb Urals flow to Asia

Brent's premium to Dubai slips to 21-month low; Opens arbitrage window for Russian Urals to move to Asia; Ample Mideast crude, weaker Oman may curb Urals flow

June 21, 2012 5:15
 
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Oman Central bank board term extended by 5 years

The terms of members of Oman's central bank board have been extended by a further five years without any changes, a senior central bank official said on Wednesday.

June 20, 2012 5:42
 
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Oman liquefied natural gas eyes 20 percent production boost by 2016-2017

Oman to bring more gas online by 2017; Commercial negotiations underway for Khazzan gas project; LNG production at Oman LNG seen steady through 2016

June 6, 2012 12:05
 
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Oman’s bank Nizwa attracts $1.77 billion in IPO

The bank will be listed on the Muscat Securities Market on June 12, Oman Arab Bank said. Bank Nizwa raised 60 million rials by selling 40 percent of its capital.

May 27, 2012 12:16
 
UAE-based Topaz

Renaissance unit Topaz signs first phase of $330 million debt plan

Topaz Energy and Marine, a unit of Oman's Rennaissance Services, has signed the first phase of a $330 million refinancing loan agreement with banks, its parent said in a statement to the bourse on Sunday.

May 27, 2012 11:58
 
HSBC Middle East

HSBC’S Oman unit merger halted after creditor suit

Oman has temporarily halted a merger between HSBC's operations in the Gulf Arab state and Oman International Bank due to a lawsuit against the British lender, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

May 26, 2012 3:21
 
HSBC Merges Oman Unit with Local Lender Oman International Bank

HSBC Merges Oman Unit with Local Lender Oman International Bank

HSBC is to merge its business in Oman with Oman International Bank (OIB) and hold a majority stake in the enlarged operation, Europe's biggest bank said on Wednesday.

April 18, 2012 4:36
 
UAE’s NBAD eyes regional mandates

UAE’s NBAD eyes regional mandates

National Bank of Abu Dhabi, the largest lender by market value in the United Arab Emirates, is set to take on regional mandates to add to its home-market advantage, the head of the bank's debt capital markets team said.

March 7, 2012 1:30
 
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