Sunday November 2, 2008 / Dhul-Qaada 3, 1429 AH
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'''   Oman set to win WHO certification   '''   First children’s public library project launched   '''   Royal Guard of Oman celebrates Annual Day   '''   National conference on general surgery in Sur   '''   BankMuscat named ‘Best Bank in Oman’   '''   Muriya reports rapid progress on Salalah Beach project   '''   British commander in Afganistan quits   '''   Ribery keeps Bayern on Hoffenheim heels   '''   Maradona compares Argentina side to dirty Rolls Royce   '''

 

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Oman signs gas deal with Brazil for Sohar project

RIO DE JANEIRO — Oman and Brazil signed here an agreement for the supply of gas for 20 years for a project of the Brazilian-based Vale company which will
be set up in Sohar Industrial Port. The agreement was signed by Ahmed bin Abdulnabi Macki, Minister of National Economy and Deputy Chairman of the Financial Affairs & Energy Resources Council, & the Chairman and CEO of Vale.

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First children’s public
library project launched
Anelka ‘tricks in Chelsea win, Man U survive Hull scare

 National Mining set to ramp up copper mining operations ‘Oman’s road
less travelled’

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Pumpkins are lit up and spell out the word, ‘Hope’ before a rally for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama in Highland, Indiana. — AFP
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