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Fishermen and fish markets in Muscat, Oman. UAE, 1974
Clip 15 from 'Arabia, the fortunate' a documentary about the United Arab Emirates in 1974. Footage of fishermen and fish markets in Muscat, Oman.
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Region's ancient frankincense trade protected by UNESCO
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The region of southern Oman has long been enriched by frankincense, a fragrant tree sap that's famous the world over.
But the precious commodity is under threat from over-harvesting and the Omani...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Oman enforces tolerance keeping sectarian divide at bay
On a November evening at Sayyida Mazoon mosque in Muscat worshippers from different Muslim sects ascended the polished marble steps to pray together at sunset
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Oil ministers arrive for OPEC meeting in Vienna
Saudi Arabia is seeking to persuade Russia on Wednesday to cut oil production substantially with OPEC next year in an attempt to stop a decline in the price of crude and prevent another global glut.
Bloomberg
IMF’s Azour Says It’s Important for GCC to Adjust on Fiscal Side
Feb.11 -- Jihad Azour, director for Middle East and Central Asia at the International Monetary Fund, discusses the economies of oil exporting countries in the Middle East, foreign denominated debt in the region and his outlook for the...
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Qatar says Gulf snub in Afghan signing unwise
Qatar expressed disappointment Sunday that nearly all of its Gulf neighbours snubbed invitations to attend the weekend peace signing ceremony between the US and the Taliban.
Bloomberg
Hunting for Yield in Emerging Markets
Jan.30 -- Zeina Rizk, director of fixed income at Arqaam Capital, talks about Middle East bond markets and the opportunities she sees in emerging markets. She speaks with Yousef Gamal El-Din and Manus Cranny on "Bloomberg Daybreak:...
Bloomberg
Ubhar Capital CEO on Oman's Economic Outlook
Jul.05 -- Abdulaziz Al-Saadi, chief executive officer at Ubhar Capital, discusses Oman's economic and budgetary performance. He speaks with Yousef Gamal El-Din, Manus Cranny and Simone Foxman on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East."
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Oman's top diplomat in Damascus for official visit
Syria's Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad meets with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi in the capital Damascus (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
Bloomberg
Malik: Oil Prices Still Supported By Tight Fundamentals
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank has reported an 18% rise in first quarter net income on the year while impairments fell 15%. Mohamed Abdel Bary, CFO of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank speaks exclusively with Yousef Gamal El-Din and Manus Cranny on...
Bloomberg
Kettlewell: Now Is Time To Look Again At MENA Bonds
Oliver Kettlewell, Head of Fixed Income at Mashreq Capital, says he favours the longer end of the curve, in case the Fed goes too far with its rate hikes and has to reverse course next year. He speaks with Manus Cranny on "Bloomberg...
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Karen Sandys, aunt of Sarah Shourd who was released from an Iranian prison this week, says Shourd is traveling from Oman to New York City and plans on holding a press conference Monday to coincide with Iranian President's appearance at the U.N.
HEADLINE: Freed Hiker's Aunt: Sarah Will Speak Monday in NYC
CAPTION: Karen Sandys, aunt of Sarah Shourd who was released from an Iranian prison this week, says Shourd is traveling from Oman to New York City and plans on holding a press...
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SYND 11 1 75 SULTAN OF OMAN VISITS THE US
Qaboos ibn Sa'id, Sultan of Oman on a visit to Washington, lays wreath at the Washinton Monument and dines with the Vice-President, Nelson D. Rockefeller
1. ws Ceremonial military formation at Washington Monument, the Sultan walks...
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Arab League FMs meet, news conference
1. Exterior of Arab League headquarters, tilt up of building
2. Wide of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arriving with Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheik Hamad bin Jassem Al Thani and other officials
3. Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed...
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SYND 03-11-73 UN VOTE ON PORTUGESE WITHDRAWAL OF GUINEA
The United Nations General Assembly has approved, over western objection, a resolution demanding Portugal's immediate withdrawal from the West African province of Guinea.
1. ws UN president calls votes
2. ws delegates
3. mcu voting...
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AP cover as 2 Americans hikers released from Iranian prison depart Oman
1. US citizens released from Iranian prison Shane Bauer, Josh Fattal and Sarah Shourd, who was also arrested with the men along the Iran-Iraq border but released a year ago, arriving for news conference
2. Bauer and Fattal walking...
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Envoys leave for tour of Iranian nuc
1. Wide of Vienna airport
2. Mid of people walking towards airport entrance
3. Close-up of sign for Terminal 1 and Terminal 1A
4. Wide of terminal departures hall
5. Mid of Iranian Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency...
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Kuwait - Gulf Co-operation Council meeting
The Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday (11/02) held an emergency meeting in an attempt to create a unified position on the Iraqi crisis. The ministers from six...
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INDIA: NAVAL SHIPS INTERNATIONAL FLEET REVIEW
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Mumbai (formerly Bombay) was getting ready on Wednesday to host the International Fleet Review, a grand naval ceremony that will showcase the might of nearly 100 warships in a public spectacle of maritime diplomacy.
Naval...
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France FM Juppe comment on release of French hostages in Yemen
1. Wide of French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe arriving at European Council meeting in Brussels
2. Cutaway journalists
3. SOUNDBITE: (French) Alain Juppe, French Foreign Minister:
"I would like also this morning to welcome the release...
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Russia - Contract to build oil pipeline
Russia, Kazakhstan, Oman and several oil companies signed a
contract on Friday (16/5) to build a two-billion-dollar oil
pipeline from Kazakh fields to a Russian Black Sea terminal.
WS officials at table,
CA press;
CU official;
CU...
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BAHRAIN: GCC SUMMIT
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The 21st summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the G-C-C, got underway in Bahrain on Saturday.
The Council consists of six members: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Their aims are...
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EGYPT: CAIRO: ARAB FOREIGN MINISTERS SUMMIT: STATEMENT ON ISRAEL
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The United States has said Arab nations should strengthen ties to Israel as a way of promoting peace in the Middle East, following an Arab League recommendation to freeze relations with the Jewish state.
Arab foreign...