Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/The Shaksy Group


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The result was   keep.  MBisanz  talk 00:32, 10 April 2009 (UTC)

The Shaksy Group

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I am unable to find reliable secondary sources to support notability  Chzz  ►  08:49, 31 March 2009 (UTC)


 * I realize this. This is an issue for many companies of the region. However, I have recently come across this http://www.summitreports.com/pdfs/oman.pdf . It is an exert in the NY Times and on the final page there is an article on The Shaksy Group with reference to their construction of the new extension to the Salalah Port. It also refers to an upcoming 30 million dollar contract with PDO (Petroleum Development Oman)."'One of Shaksy Group’s recent projects is the extension of the Salalah Port. “We built the port and did the marine works for liquefied natural gas,” explains Mr. Ali. “We recently got a $30 million contract to supply pipes to PDO oil rigs.” Mr. Ali says that each of the Shaksy companies plays a role in Oman’s infrastructure development.'"Wiki.gcc (talk) 09:12, 31 March 2009 (UTC)
 * I question the validity of this "Special advertizing supplement" - it's an ad.  Chzz  ►  10:07, 31 March 2009 (UTC)
 * On the NY Time publication:"'The Oman supplement was created by Summit Communications (“Summit”) who is dedicated to raising the profile of the world's most dynamic emerging markets. As an independent communications agency specializing in the production of special country, regional, and sectoral promotional reports, Summit has acquired extensive experience in analyzing the issues important to the business and financial communities of the United States. Through an exclusive arrangement with The New York Times Advertising Department, Summit has published over 112 reports since 1999, reaching the most influential decision-makers in the American political, financial, and economic communities.'" Also, here is another third party source on The Shaksy Group's involvement on the Port of Salalah: http://www.zawya.com/projects/project.cfm?pid=080607092115&cc . Hani Archiroden is listed as one of two contractors for the project.Wiki.gcc (talk) 10:27, 31 March 2009 (UTC)
 * "Another third-party source"? It's not clear that the first source is third party, yet.  There's no byline in the article, but it does say "advertising" on every page, and the source comprises almost in toto either direct quotes from or indirectly reported statments made by Said bin Salim Al Shaksy xyrself.  That's not an independent source. The other source doesn't actually provide any information apart from, as you say, mentioning a company name in the field of a form. Uncle G (talk) 18:54, 5 April 2009 (UTC)
 * [Salalah, $262m port contract] [Oman's Salalah Port to build two new berths, awards contract] [Salalah port project in progress] all on the $262 million project worked on by Hani Archirodon."'Two experienced firms were chosen (Hani Archirodon and Consolidated Contractors Co. Oman) to execute the project of expanding the port by constructing two new docks.'" Oh and do note we are only talking about one subsidiary of The Shaksy Group. There are another two construction companies, an operational Oil Drilling company, as well as Oil & Gas trading companies in Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and India. Wiki.gcc (talk) 06:31, 6 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so consensus may be reached. Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks,  MBisanz  talk 10:47, 5 April 2009 (UTC)


 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Business-related deletion discussions.  --  I 'mperator 12:48, 5 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Keep. From what I see it seems very notable. Also a very reputable board, namingly Salaam Al Shaksy. —Preceding unsigned comment added by A.wikian (talk • contribs) 08:14, 6 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Keep Sufficiently sourced, considering the circumstances. DGG (talk) 13:11, 6 April 2009 (UTC)


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