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Oman Hot Stuff In Tourism Stakes
Says Australian magazine, Senior Traveller

Date: 2 May 2009

Bringing the focus of international media on Oman, this time on an Australian leisure tabloid, Usama Karim Al Haremi, Head of Corporate Communications and Media, Oman Air said that Oman certainly has become of the cynosure of all eyes around the world: "The foreign media representatives who visit Oman are bowled over the versatile beauty of Oman and the safe option it provides for the discerning leisure travellers. There was a time when the name Oman conjured up nothing special in any minds outside Oman and along the Orient side. Since Oman first opened its doors to tourists in 1987, when 900 were admitted, the experiment has been successful. “Unknown Oman" - Unknown No Longer; what's more the Sultanate is now well placed in the global map of...

Oman Air To ATM 2009

Date: 28 April 2009

Oman Air will be participating in Arabian Travel Market 2009, the Middle East's leading travel and tourism exhibition, being held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 5-8 May. Uniting key market players from six continents, Arabian Travel Market is four days of intensive meetings, seminars, press conferences, and social networking opportunities. Peter Hill, Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer, will head the company’s delegation to the event.

The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman is pursuing an ambitious expansion programme in line with the country’s dynamic growth plans, where huge infrastructure...

Breathtaking Holiday Option At Khasab
Oman Air Continues With Its Efforts To Boost Domestic Tourism

Date: 26 April 2009

Oman Air in continuation with its efforts to jointly promote Oman's domestic destinations along with the Ministry of Tourism comes up time and again with new packages to Oman’s exotic and unique destinations, which in the long run will not only boost further tourism projects and investments, but also aids in the diversification of the nation's economy as well as providing employment to the eligible national cadres.

Oman Air Holidays has come up with the perfect weekend solution for the residents and tourists in Oman. Oman Air is the only airline...

Oman Air Continues To Support Artists And Creative Talent

Date: 25 April 2009

Oman Air recently sponsored The Salalah National Band for Theatre for their participation in the Tenth Arab Gulf States' Theatre Festival held in Kuwait from 30th March until 9th April. The talents of Omani artistes in the field of theatre is growing many fold which is nurtured through the competitions and events conducted locally, regionally and internationally. The niche of discerning audience in drama/theatre is also growing bigger, that encourages many new up and coming talents.

The Arab Gulf States' Theatre Festival is a well-known stage event that encourages budding and established artistes to...

Oman Air Honoured By Sultan Qaboos University

Date: 21 April 2009

Oman Air was honoured at the “Media Innovation Forum 2009” held at the premises of Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) recently. The 3-day Forum, which Oman Air sponsored, was organised by the Mass Communication Department in the College of Arts and Social Sciences, in cooperation with the Department of Public Relations and Information of Sultan Qaboos University. The Forum shed light on the latest developments in the field of mass media, besides highlighting the committed efforts exerted by the graduates. It assisted furthermore, in connecting students with specialised establishments focusing on their creative...

Oman Air Frequent Flyer Adds Miles To Language

Date: 20 April 2009

Oman Air has extended its Frequent Flyer Programme partnership base following the signing of an agreement with Language Direct GmbH.

The partnership offers Sinbad members the opportunity to learn a new language or improve existing language skills from the comfort of the home or office. Using a unique and innovative internet/telephone-based language learning solution and a private teacher, Language Direct makes it possible to acquire the ability to communicate fluently in a foreign language – at a time and place...

Reports Bear Out: The Future Is Bright For Oman Tourism

Date: 18 April 2009

The travel and tourism industry of Oman has consistently grown, and is expected to witness spectacular growth in near future with rise in its contribution to GDP. Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi, Oman Air’s Head of Corporate Communications and Media, said that all reports conform that Oman is well placed from several different perspectives to be successful in the tourism industry. Firstly, it has more natural attractions by way of interesting scenery, historic sites, wildlife, and ecological features than other regions in the Gulf. Secondly, the gulf is emerging as a tourism location, both for travellers to the region (including...

Strategic Growth Plans Envisaged For Oman Air

Date: 14 April 2009

  • Oman Air capital raised from RO 50 million to RO 300 million.
  • Ground Handling and Catering Business generates positive returns.
  • 23, 194 flights, and 3.916 million passengers handled during 2008.
  • 3.210 million Meals catered to airlines at Muscat International Airport last year.
  • Oman Air Plans to add 27% capacity, 41% more flights and carries 43% more passengers in 2009.
  • 2008 loss due to fuel price increase and expansion plans.

The Oman Air extraordinary general meeting and annual general meeting held on April 12th brought to focus the long-term strategic expansion plan intended for the airline as well as the capital raise brought in by the...

Oman Air Platinum Sponsor for JOBEX

Date: 12 April 2009

Oman Air was the Platinum Sponsor of the 7th JOBEX, (Omanisation and Job Opportunities Exhibition) that was inaugurated on the 8th of April, at Oman International Exhibition Centre. The 3-day event saw many hopeful candidates make a beeline to the JOBEX stalls.

Mohammed Bin Ibrahim Al Balushi, Oman Air's Recruitment Manager, said that Oman Air is one of the leading organisations of the country in providing employment opportunities for the Omani youth. To implement His Majesty's vision of empowering the Omani youth, the Company ties up with the government organisations, private sector organisations and sponsors events such as these that are in...

AAP Highlights Oman As A Distinct Tourist Destination

Date: 11 April 2009

It is not that often an international news agency drafts and disseminates feature reports eulogising the beauty of a destination. But it is not completely unheard of, if the destination in question truly deserves the mention. Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi, Head of Corporate Communications and Media, Oman Air highlighted the recent report sent out by The Australian Associated Press (AAP) on Oman, and was carried by various journals there.

"The report titled “Oman A Land Of Beauty”,...

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