tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post5763262764526746262..comments2024-03-27T11:21:40.742+04:00Comments on Muscat Confidential: Times of Oman - A supporter of a genocidal maniacUndercover Dragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10577931944980469254noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-31926131758097975412008-07-28T01:57:00.000+04:002008-07-28T01:57:00.000+04:00President Omar Hassan El Beshir of Sudan visited O...President Omar Hassan El Beshir of Sudan visited Oman briefly in February 2004 and was received by HM Sultan Qaboos at Hisn Al Shomoukh (wilayat of Manah). "They reviewed the sound bilateral relations and ways of boosting them, as well as the latest developments in the Arab and international arenas." In contrast with the Sudanese president's named four advisors, including the minister of state for irrigation and water resources, His Majesty was accompanied by all the senior members of the cabinet, perhaps unsurprising if they were already on the road. Not only was President Bashir treated to lunch, he was actually seen off at the airport by His Majesty himself. I always wondered about this visit. Darfur was very much in the news at the time. I guess that Oman may be/may have been investing in aspects of Sudan's infrastructure and Bashir wanted reassurance of support.<BR/>Since then, there has been hardly any public indication of formal contact other than a diplomatic message sent to His Majesty by the Sudanese president in September 2006. HM Sultan Qaboos did not attend the Arab League summit in Khartoum in March 2006, called ostensibly to discuss aid for Hamas following the party's success in the Palestinian elections.<BR/>As recently as last week, the Arab League has been defending President Bashir against charges of genocide http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/07/19/world/main4275553.shtml<BR/>It is quite likely that there are ambivalent views within the Omani establishment towards the conduct of another 'brotherly Islamic nation.' Bear in mind that Oman's policy is usually one of non-interference.suonnochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01994937842146049802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-8559299321432274492008-07-23T02:05:00.000+04:002008-07-23T02:05:00.000+04:00Back to the issue, I've always had this thought, a...Back to the issue, I've always had this thought, and I don't give a damn about how valid it is. If Albasheer -A man of no talent in leadership I'd say- is guilty to the extent that he's really involved he should be sentenced to death or for life prison and honoured with the title 'war criminal'. No matter what, killing people is killing and it's a crime, makes no difference. But the credibility of the ICC is really under scrutiny here, hell with Albasheer, but how about the bloody bastard Sharon of Zionistan and Bush, killer of Iraqis and Afghanis with 'intelligent bombs' and liberation flowers? for sanity sake, aren't those of equal shit? dam it how arrogance make some people deny truths. Once, they had Sharon's case raised in one of the European high courts by some Arab lawyers, but was refused as Sharon at that time was a PM, so is Albasheer now a president of a country, isn't he? or Oil is the main factor? and as always the US would use one of the UN entities to bug countries of fools and poors and squander UN credibility till one day history repeats itselfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-6745060993624597932008-07-22T15:18:00.000+04:002008-07-22T15:18:00.000+04:00The Al Khonji's and the Al Zadjali's (and some oth...The Al Khonji's and the Al Zadjali's (and some others) can't trust themselves let alone other Omani. We should make examples of everyone of them and not blame the Indians.<BR/><BR/>AhmedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-84890969286470684802008-07-22T12:46:00.000+04:002008-07-22T12:46:00.000+04:00It’s interesting that the previous writer assumes ...It’s interesting that the previous writer assumes that the article is actually written by an expatriate member of the Times of Oman’s staff. <BR/>The Zidjali man always purports to be a great supporter of Omanisation – BUT look at his newspaper staff; where are the Omanis? Look at his sons Blue City / NPS Publicity office – where are the Omanis? <BR/>Talks the talk but doesn’t walk the walk. <BR/>Speaking of which – look at the other big hypocrite – Al Khonji in the Chamber of Commerce – Talks the Talk but in his well-established company – where are the Omanis? He doesn’t walk the Omanisation walk. <BR/>Like all established businesses they are using their entrenched staff to give superior trading advantage against and in competition towards new companies who through lack of Vitamin W are forced to employ and train Omanis – while the well established companies rely on expatriates, cheaper and no training = unfair business practice.<BR/>Talk is cheap and of course it curries favour with the powers that beAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-53566139421999356022008-07-22T11:11:00.000+04:002008-07-22T11:11:00.000+04:00Very correct analysis, TOO writes what it presumes...Very correct analysis, TOO writes what it presumes will please those in power. Official government view on the subject may be totally different. <BR/>The articles are actually written by some poorly paid expats who are always scared of upsetting any body in power. Even the Editor may not have ready the article fully, because they have lot of other business interests.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-52921479896080915402008-07-22T11:09:00.000+04:002008-07-22T11:09:00.000+04:00In Oman, or in Middle East, newspapers are mere to...In Oman, or in Middle East, newspapers are mere tools for advertisements/PR. If you are looking to read news and make sense out of it, then there is no bigger fool than you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-31687256317665712902008-07-22T11:08:00.000+04:002008-07-22T11:08:00.000+04:00In Oman, or in Middle East, newspapers are mere to...In Oman, or in Middle East, newspapers are mere tools advertisements/PR. If you are looking to read news and make sense out of it, then there is no bigger fool than you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com