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Oman Air, An Important Strategic Partner Promoting Tourism

Date : 12 Apr 2007

Tourism is becoming a gradually more popular way to boost economic growth in developing countries, and Oman has significant potential for becoming a major global tourist destination. Oman has been cautious in opening its doors to mass tourism mainly because the government is looking to attract certain types of tourists that will be compatible with what the country has to offer. Although Oman is not for everyone, it is certain to charm those with an eye for natural beauty and an interest in Arabic tradition of one of the oldest states on the Arabian Peninsula. Oman is rich in natural assets and cultural heritage and the country provides an attractive and safe destination for tourists. With features such as wildlife, cultural heritage including UNESCO listed forts, an extensive coastline with spectacular...

The BBC Reviews Oman Air’s Future Growth In Its Middle East Business Report

Date : 5 Apr 2007

Corporate Communications and Media Department in Oman Air said that The Middle East Business Report, one of the business programmes on BBC World has recently interviewed Mr. Ziad Karim Al Haremi, Oman Air’s CEO.This has been the second such occasion. The programme covered the government's acquisition of a greater stake in Oman Air, which was the other side of the same story covered in the programme.

“The...

Oman Air honors its staff completing 15 years in the service

Date : 27 Mar 2007

At a commemoration ceremony held at the Golden Tulip Hotel on Tuesday 27^th March 2007, Oman Air honored its staffs who completed 15 years of service, under the auspices of HE. Said bin Hamdoon Al Harthy, Chairman of the board of Directors. The function was attended by a number of Government officials, Company’s Senior officials and representatives from the private sector.

The ceremony started with recitals of the holy Quran, followed by a speech given by Sheikh Ahmed Al Nabhani, Senior Manager Human Resources whereby he extended sincere thankfulness to the honored staffs for their sincere efforts and devotion towards accomplishing their duties, which had positively contributed in enriching the performance of their related...

Oman Air Raises The Minimum Basic Salary For 400 Of Its Omani Staff

Date : 16 Mar 2007

In accordance with the Ministry of Manpower guidelines with regards to increasing the minimum wages for the Omani workforce in the private sector to RO 120 per month. Oman Air, the National Carrier has taken a step towards accomplishing this procedure.

Commenting on this issue, Sheikh Ahmed bin Hemyar Al Nabhani, Senior Manager Human Resources stated that the Company has always supported and apprehends the initiatives to implement all Government measurements with the sole aim of developing and improving the national cadre in the private sector. He emphasized the fact that such assessments are considered as the basis for the labor policies applied in the Company.

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Wings of Oman, now with a new look

Date : 5 Mar 2007

Keeping abreast with time and technology, Wings of Oman, Oman Air’s in-flight magazine issued by Corporate Communication

and Media Department in Oman Air buoyed by its remarkable success in the last one year, has incorporated some changes beginning with the first issue of the year 2007, which has just been released. Today, Oman’s national carrier connects 20 destinations around the world, including two gateways in the Sultanate. It has truly supplemented the development of tourism in Oman. Little wonder, Oman is emerging as a premier tourist destination across the Middle East. That is the message Wings of Oman wants to convey to its...

Oman Aviation Services Steady Evolve, And A Look Towards The Future

Date : 2 Mar 2007

After the shareholders have approved in their Extra-Ordinary Meeting the proposal for increasing the company's share capital from RO13,282,500 to RO50,000,000 ($129.9 million) by private placement of shares with the government of the Sultanate of

Oman on Wednesday 28 February 2007, Usama Karim Al Haremi, Manager Corporate Communications and Media Department of Oman Air stated that this step is considered to be a very significant revolution in the company’s stride out noting, that (OAS) since established in 1981 has come a long way. The company has prepared itself to...

OMAN AVIATION SERVICES Certified By IATA As AHS 1000 Accredited Member for the Year 2007

Date: 26 Feb 2007

Oman Air has been recognized by IATA as an accredited member of AHS 1000, for compliance with IATA/AHM 804 measurement of service delivery standards. OAS is the first ground handler in the Gulf region to achieve this recognition, since 1997 and to maintain until date.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Mazen bin Seif Al Amad, Senior Manger Ground Operation said, Oman Air is devoted to

Mr. Mazen Al Amad...

Fly ‘n’ Float With Oman Air’s Holidays

Date:23 Feb 2007

Oman Air Holidays has just launched its hottest new package “Fly ‘n’ Float”. Fly out of Muscat and arrive Mumbai in the morning and explore the city that never sleeps by visiting Western-style skyscrapers, historic Victorian buildings and many more tourist spots that this city offers and check in onboard the cruise ship and embark on a spectacular two nights cruise along the Arabian Sea coast to Goa aboard the luxurious SuperStar Libra. With all the deluxe trappings onboard this exclusive floating resort on high seas, passengers will enjoy a world class entertainment, recreation, hospitality and a variety of...

Oman Air Website, Gold Award in Travel & Tourism Category

Date: 22 Feb 2007

Oman Air Website has been awarded Gold Award in Travel & Tourism category for Oman Web Awards on February 16, 2007. Oman Air website has contested against more than 120 websites overall with more than 12 entries in Travel & Tourism category. This event has already been considered by the industry as one of the top award programs.

Mr. Habib Bhacker Habib, Head of Information and Computing, Oman Air said, “This is the second year competition for Oman

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Oman Air’s Upcoming Extra-Ordinary General Meeting

Date : 18 Feb 2007

Oman Aviation Services (OAS) extended an invitation to its shareholders to attend the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting to be held at 05:00 pm on Wednesday, 28 February 2007 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Mr. Ziad Karim Al Haremi

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