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Press Releases 2007

 

Sultanate Oman Among 2008 Hottest Destinations
Date:29 Dec 2007
 
In this regard, Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi Head of Corporate Communications And Media Department of Oman Aviation Services (Oman Air) said that Oman, is blessed with the most tempting natural locations in the Gulf, and has started to take advantage of these possessions in developing its tourism industry. Widely known as Arabia’s best kept secrete, Oman is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination, also has lastly emerged into the travel world enlightening a land of friendly people and spectacular landscapes. The Sultanate of Oman is a conservative country that is concerned in developing tourism in a way that sits at ease with these principles. He affirmed that as Oman encourages more tourism, it is trying to preserve its ethnicities, like its environment, national dress, markets, the turtles, and dolphins, while using them as its major draw. He added that Oman is a broadminded and tolerant nation and it will not take much effort to experience the famous hospitality and generosity of spirit of the Omani people. He highlighted few of many specialized outlets recounting Oman’s tourism potentials.
 
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Oman Air Chairman of Gulf Airports Services Association (GASA)
Date:23 Dec 2007
 
Oman Aviation Services’ Senior Manager Ground Operation, Mr. Mazen Al Amad has been appointed Chairman of Gulf Airports Services Association (GASA) during its 68th meeting their held in Bahrain Gulf Convention Center recently. The meeting discussed various airline-handling matters including e- ticketing, new security procedures, purchase of equipment, contractual changes and airport systems and technologies.
 
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"FAHUD” joins Oman Air Fleet
Date:11 Dec 2007
 
A new B737-800NG has joined Oman Air’s fleet. The aircraft named "FAHUD” originating from Seattle, USA landed at Seeb International Airport on 9th December, 2007. This latest addition increases Oman Air’s B737 NG fleet to 10.
 
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Oman Air Agents Award And Tenth Anniversary Celebrations At Chennai
Date:9 Dec 2007
 
Oman Air Chennai was established in 1997 with three weekly operations operating A310’s, which has grown to daily flights over these 10 years. In rewarding its Agents in the Regional Market of Chennai, Oman Air, distributed agent’s awards for the top productive agents for the years 2005 and 2006. In a colorful function held recently at the GRT Grand Hotel, Chennai, Oman Air Country Manager, Mohammed Bin Salim Al Balushi, distributed the awards.
 
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Today Oman Air Takes Off To London Its First European Destination
Date:25 Nov 2007
 
Oman Air the Sultanate of Oman Flag carrier will commence its new first service in Europe as of today Monday, November 26 from the Omani capital Muscat. London Gatwick is the 24th destination for the Muscat-based airline, and Oman Air will operate non-stop flights to London the capital city of the United Kingdom, and the largest city in England that is one of the world's leading business, financial and cultural centers. Mr. Ziad Bin Karim Al Haremi, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Aviation Services (Oman Air) will be heading Oman Air delegation to UK. The represents of this new route for Oman Air comes in a period of rapid growth for the airline, which should see 25 destinations by the end of 2007.
 
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Oman Air Thriving Partaking At World Travel Market 2007
Date:20 Nov 2007
 
The World Travel Market (WTM)'s 2007 edition that concluded last week in London had broken all records in terms of size, the most important factor was bringing nearly 50,000 senior industry delegates together under one roof to conduct business, network, identify new markets and learn about new global trends and developments. With a general recorded growth size of 2%, WTM welcomed 5,402 exhibitors from more than 200 regions and countries, with four new countries returning to the event after a long absence
 
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Oman Air Appoints GSA in SYRIA
Date:12 Nov 2007
 
The National flag carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has appointed Julia Dumna as General Sales Agent ( GSA) in Syria. Mr.Abdulrazaq Alraisi, Oman Air’s Senior Manager Sales said “Appointing Julia Dumna as our GSA in Syria falls in line with the airline’s strategy, initiated to expand our services in the Middle East. We are certain that with an experienced and professional Company like Julia Dumna, Oman Air will get the necessary support to develop its business in Syria once the service is launched and enhance its presence among the holiday-seekers in the GCC and Middle East region.”.
 
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Oman Air Announces Participation In World Travel Market 2007
Date:10 Nov 2007
 
Oman air will partake in WTM 2007 during the period 12-15 November. Staged annually in ExCeL London under one roof, the four-day travel industry event "World Travel Market" is necessary attend, business to business exhibition. The show provides a unique opportunity for the completely global travel trade industry to meet, network, negotiate, conduct business, and stay abreast with the latest developments in the travel industry. Oman Air participation this year comes under the umbrella of the Omani Ministry of Tourism.
 
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Oman Air Pursuit Of Excellence In Technology
Date:6 Nov 2007
 
Recently Oman Air procured “Net Access” system from Sabre. This system enables to communicate within the network bypassing the legacy systems. Legacy systems are outdated, expensive and much less efficient compared to this internet based communication system. Net Access was initially meant to be used for Reservations only. With Oman Air internal efforts, they have been able to use it for the Agent Interact – a GUI Departure Control System as well, were system reliability is the key aspect.
 
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Oman Air Announces The Inauguration Of Its Far East Flights
Date:5 Nov 2007
 
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, and one of the international airlines experiencing steady growth in all its air operations, intends launching flights to the Far East. As of November 28, 2007, the carrier will operate five direct flights a week between Muscat and Bangkok .
 
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Oman Air Member Of AACO’s Executive Committee
Date:3 Nov 2007
 
Oman Air has lately participated in The Arab Air Carriers Organization “AACO” 40th AGM held between 23 – 25 October 2007 in the Capital city of Syria, Damascus. The meetings brought together AACO members, heads of regional and international associations, and leading figures from the Air Transport industry, in addition to representatives from 45 Industry partner companies and institutions. This took place under the Patronage of H.E. Dr. Mohammed Naji El-Otari, the Prime Minister of the Syrian Arab Republic and by kind invitation of Eng. Nachaat Numir, AACO President, and Chairman/Managing Director of Syrian Arab Airlines.
 
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Airline Operators Committee (Aoc) Presented Certificate Of Appreciation To Oas
Date:22 Oct 2007
 
Airline Operators Committee has recently awarded Oman Aviation Services (Oman Air) with an Appreciation Certificate in recognition of its outstanding customer services performance during 2006. The certificate was presented to Senior Manager Ground Operation, Mr. Mazen bin Seif Al Amad on behalf of Oman Aviation Services (Oman Air) whom in return presented the same to Oman Air CEO, Mr. Ziad bin Karim Al Haremi. The AOC Chairman and Emirates Airport Services Manager, Mr. Saiyed M. Abbas in the presence of AOC members stated that the challenges were enormous and airlines operating through Seeb International Airport were quite impressed on how Oman Aviation Services managed Ground Operation in Passenger and Ramp Services.
 
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Oman Air The Official Carrier Of The Night Of The Adeaters
Date:21 Oct 2007
 
Oman Air is the official Carrier of The Night of the AdEaters, which is finally arriving to Oman. The show now runs in more that 50 countries worldwide dedicated to showing the production of advertising among 60 different nationalities on the Big Screen and in a passionate atmosphere. It is the opportunity to fling an open window on the world to get a taste of what Russian, Asian, African, and South American advertisers serve up. It is a chance, too, to discover spots from lands as diverse as Mongolia, and even the Guarani region of India.
 
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Oman Air The Official Carrier For The Tenth ESRI MENA Users Conference
Date:20 Oct 2007
 
Oman Air will be the official carrier for the tenth ESRI Middle East & North Africa Users Conference being hosted by Khatib & Alami and Partners of Muscat Sultanate of Oman. This event has grown into a premier event for ESRI users in the MENA region, to meet other like-minded users, listen to, and share the experiences and challenges users face, as well as receive information and practical demonstrations on the latest releases of the ESRI technologies. The conference will be held under the patronage of H.E. Ahmed Abdul Nabi Macki, Minister of National Economy, Deputy Chairman of Financial Affairs and Energy Council.
 
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Oman Air Agents Award And Ramadan Festivities At Trivandrum
Date:17 Oct 2007
 
Trivandrum Station, the first Oman Air destination to the Indian sub-continent, distributed agent’s awards for the top productive agents for the years 2005 and 2006. In a colorful function held at the RDR Auditorium, Trivandrum, Oman Air Country Manager, Mohammed Bin Salim Al Balushi, distributed the awards.
 
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Oman Air Adds Six Boeing 787s Dreamliner To Its Fleet
Date:2 Oct 2007
 
Oman Air, The Sultanate of Oman flagship carrier based in Muscat, have signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire six (6) Boeing B787 Dreamliner aircraft from ALAFCO Aviation Lease And Finance Company headquartered in Kuwait.
 
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Oman Air’s Engineering Provides Certification Services to Swiss Air Aircraft
Date:29 Sep 2007
 
Oman Air’s Engineering and Maintenance Division has efficiently registered to provide aircraft certification services for Swiss International Aircraft, transiting at Seeb international Airport.
 
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World Tourism Day And Oman Air Commitment To Spreading The Word About Oman’s Greatest Treasures
Date:28 Sep 2007
 
Oman Air continues its dedicated efforts to ensure that Oman is and continues to be a destination of choice with every world class tourist and traveler as well as a more welcoming nation to visitors, through actively highlighting Oman’s ongoing infrastructure developments also its enormous tourism potentials.
 
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The BBC Continues To Review Oman Air’s Growth
In Its Middle East Business Report
Date:22 Sep 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 last week interviewed Mr. Ziad Bin Karim Al Haremi, Oman Aviation Services’ (Oman Air) Chief Executive officer.
 
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Oman Air Announces Flights To Pakistan
Date:21 Sep 2007
 
Oman Air continues to announce its new destinations for 2007. The Inaugural flight to Karachi in Pakistan will take off on October 1. The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman will be recommencing its operations to Pakistan with flights 4 times a week to Karachi.
 
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Oman Air Adds Riyadh And Jeddah To Its Network
Date: 15 Sep 2007
 
Oman Air, the national carrier of Sultanate of Oman which is 82 percent owned by the Government, is scheduled to launch its inaugural flight to Riyadh and Jeddah this month. It will be stepping in to fill the gap in the market left by Gulf Air when it stopped flying direct flights to these destinations from Muscat earlier this year.
 
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Oman Air An Overall Website Design Upgraded
Date:11 Sep 2007
 
As travellers grow more comfortable shopping on the Internet, the Web sites of airlines are ever more becoming their most important marketing opportunity, in some cases accounting for more than half of ticket sales. Airlines are discovering that by redesigning their Websites, they can cut costs, shore up the loyalty of business travelers, and even lure customers away from other travel sites.
 
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Oman Air Grants Young Omanis The Opportunity To Become Pilots
Date:9 Sep 2007
 
Mr. Amar Nasser Divisional Manager Human Resource and Administration said, “The dream of becoming a Pilot might come true for young Omanis, since Oman Air once again takes a significant initiative in the area of Professional Pilot recruitment, being all set to select and recruit a new group of 15 young dynamic school leavers as Cadet Pilots, object to applying by 15 September 2007.
 
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Oman Air Announces Its Operations To London
Date:8 Sep 2007
 
Oman Air the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman will be launching daily non-stop scheduled services between Muscat, capital of the Sultanate of Oman, and London Gatwick, which is considered a significant milestone for Oman Air. The carrier can now offer passengers seven flights a week between Muscat and the London market.
 
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Added Service For Premium Passengers Of Oman Air
Date:6 Sep 2007
 
One of the biggest hustles of travelling that passengers' face when they arrive at international airports is the congestion they face at the immigration counters and baggage claim areas. Queues are endless and procedures are unfamiliar.
 
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Oman Air Launches Its Ramadan Special Campaign
Date:3 Sep 2007
 
Oman Air the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman is offering spectacular special fares to eight Indian destinations and four Middle East destinations during Ramadan, to allow customers to visit their families during the Holy Month.
 
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Oman Air Renews Its Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)
Date:1 Sep 2007
 
The image of Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has received a further boost with the successful recent completion of renewing its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Registration.
 
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Oman Air Denies Statements Released On Its Behalf
Date:26 Aug 2007
 
A recent article published by the East African magazine (Nation Media Group Ltd) Nairobi-Kenya on August 20, 2007 titled “Gulf Air, Oman Air planning to resume flights to Darussalam”, which was also made available globally and circulated on a number of internet sites, reporter MIKE MANDE has allegedly made statements attributed to Oman Air regarding the commencement of its operations to East Africa.
 
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Oman Air Continues To Achieve New Accomplishments
Date:22 Aug 2007
 
Oman Air continues to achieve new accomplishments in terms of passengers’ traffic. The airline within the first six month of 2007 has carried 643,724 passengers, which is considered as an unprecedented achievement since operation in 1993.
 
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Oman Air Sponsors The Third World Conference For Oncology In Salalah.
Date:20 Aug 2007
 
Oman Air has recently sponsored the third World conference of Oncology held at Hilton hotel-Salalah during the period from 15-17 August 2007.
 
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Oman Air’s Onam Feast On COK And TRV Sectors
 Date:18 Aug 2007
 
Oman Air will celebrate Onam in the skies, by introducing Onam Menu on its flights to Cochin and Trivandrum on 25 August 2007, 26 August 2007 and 27 August 2007. The National Carrier of Oman is pleased to announce the introduction of Onam Menus for its Indian Sub-continent passengers. The Menus would be served on the Muscat– Cochin / Trivandrum sectors. Passengers on these flights are in for this great treat
 
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Oman Air Receives Its Newly Graduated Pilots
Date:14 Aug 2007
 
A group of nine young Omani Pilots has recently graduated from UK with a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Multi Engine Instrument Rating (ME/IR) with Frozen Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) from, The Civil Aviation Authority United Kingdom.
 
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Oman Air Sponsors The Workshop On Industrial Clusters Development In Salalah
Date:7 Aug 2007
 
Oman Air is sponsoring the Introductory Workshop on Industrial Clusters Development to be held on 26–28 August 2007 in Salalah, Sultanate of Oman.
 
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Oman Air: Muscat And Salalah Khareef Festivals Oman’s Extraordinary Ambassador Around The World
Date : 4 Aug 2007
 
Oman air continues to play an important role in boosting domestic tourism through its continued efforts promoting and sponsoring various forums and events held throughout Oman. One important event is Salalah Khareef Festival, which is an important festival that marks the commencement of the Khareef season.
 
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Oman Air Granted Membership For IATA Regional Coordinating Group
Date : 29 July 2007
 
In this regard, corporate Communication and Media Department said that IATA on 30 June 2007 has granted Oman Air the IATA Middle East / North Africa Regional Coordinating Group (RCG) Membership until end June 2009. (RCG) act as advisor to the Operations Committee, IATA Management, and other relevant IATA bodies.
 
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Oman Air exposes IATA’s Report And  Developments Within The Travel And Tourism Industry
Date : 24 July 2007
 
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), whose figures exclude domestic flights, represents 250 airlines comprising 94 percent of cross-border scheduled air traffic, has released its full-year traffic results for the year 2006, showing slower but growth that is more profitable.
 
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Oman Air Holidays Launch Its Holiday  Packages  for Khareef  Salalah
Date : 21 July 2007
 
Oman Air Holidays has received tremendous response to its exiting packages for the Khareef Festival 2007, by welcoming more and more visitors to the wonderful city of Salalah from its entire network and beyond.
 
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Oman Air Executive Managers Prepare for International Arena
Date : 20 July 2007
 
Oman Air, the national airline in conjunction with Precept Management Consultancy and People Achieve recently, conducted world class competitive Leadership, Culture, and Executive Service Experience” course for their Omani Executive Management Team.
 
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Oman Air Lunches Its New Menus For The Indian Subcontinent
Date : 16 July 2007
 
As part of comprehensive plans to continually thrive in the international market and to meet passenger expectations, Oman Air presented their new menus for the Indian subcontinent routes, which will enhance the meal service on its B737 cabins.
 
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Oman Air A Key Adherent To Omanization
Date : 15 July 2007
 
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has during the first six months of this year absorbed 117 new Omani cadres holding various academic qualifications. This comes in line with the government’s guidelines, which has at all times assured on the inevitability of training, qualifying, polishing skills and enriching the experience of the Omanis, to enable them occupy different positions that will positively have an effect on the national economy.
 
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Oman Air Responds To Comments Associated To Its in-flight menus
Date : 14 July 2007
 
In this regard Corporate Communications and Media Department said that the airline industry is an enormous universal business that is essential to world economies. In today's environment, it faces many challenges and a tight operational strategy is critical to survive.
 
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Oman Air A New Era Of Growth
Date : 6 July 2007
 
Following the government’s decision to increase its shareholding in the company, the management has been chalking out plans for new aircrafts, new destinations, new routes, and other modernisation initiatives.
 
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Oman Air, Energetic Efforts Towards Arabizing Its Website
Date : 30 June 2007
 
In sequence with its constant endeavors to substantiate an eminent image within the aviation industry, Oman Air is in the final process of arabizing its website through prolific efforts and cooperation among the company’s various divisions and departments.
 
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Oman Air signs Agreement With  Switzerland’s SR Technics For Technical Services
Date : 26 June 2007
 
Oman Air has recently signed an agreement with SR Technics to carry out the overhaul / repair services on the landing gear assembly on the B737NG fleet. SR Technics today, is the largest independent technical solutions provider in the world, with capabilities covering most Airbus and Boeing aircraft types.
 
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Oman Air, A Strategic Tie-Up With India’s Spicejet
Date : 18 June 2007
 
Since its pullout from Gulf Air over a month ago, and based on the ambitious plans adopted by Oman Air to fly higher to meet its future expansion strategies, the airline has added, four new destinations up to now which are, Abu Dhabi in the UAE, Chittagong in Bangladesh and Indian destinations Lucknow and Jaipur, furthermore added two more new aircraft to its fleet.
 
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Oman Air participated in Bahrain International Travel Expo(BITE 2007)
Date : 17 May 2007
 
Oman Air Represented by Bahrain station participated in Bahrain International Travel exhibition (BITE) 2007, an annual event organised by Magnum Events and Exhibitions Management (MEEM) for the third consecutive year. 
 
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"AL BURAIMI” joins Oman Air fleet
Date : 14 May 2007
 
A new B737-800NG has joined Oman Air fleet. The aircraft was named after "Al Buraimi (An Omani renowned Governate bordering the United Arab Emirates). By the joining of this aircraft, Oman Air fleet consists now of 5 B737-800s and 3 B737-700s. "Al Buraimi" originating from Seattle, USA landed at Seeb airport on May 9, 2007.
 
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Oman Air, A Booming Partaking At ATM 2007
Date :8 May 2007
 
Oman Air has made the most of its strong participation in the 14th edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2007), the Middle East's premier travel and tourism exhibition, in which was held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) during the period 1 - 4 May 2007.
 
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Oman Air, Distinguished Presence At ATM 2007 To Kick Off Tomorrow
Date : 29 Apr 2007
 
Oman Air is participating at the largest travel event in the Arab Gulf Countries, and the only one to serve the whole Pan-Arab region. The long established Arabian Travel Market (ATM) is entering its fourteenth year as a foremost regional industry forum for inbound, outbound and intra-regional tourism, attracting international representation from all over the world. ATM 2007 is being held during the period from 1-4 May 2007, at Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre (DICEC).
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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 27th 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.
 
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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.

 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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Oman Air Extends Its Services to Occidental Mukhaizna
Date : 17 Feb 2007
 
Oman Air the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has operated on the morning of Saturday 10 February 2007 the first air-charter services flight on behalf of its new customer OCCIDENTAL MUKHAIZNA
 
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Oman Air OperatesTwo Additional Flights To Salalah.                                                                                           Date:13 Feb 2007
 
In its endeavour to continuously provide quality service to its valued passengers, Oman Air has scheduled two more frequencies on its Muscat-Salalah-Muscat route on 15/16 Feb 2007.
 
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 Oman Air Sponsors a Seminar on Agriculture Sector Development  and Organising Labour Market                                                           Date :12 Feb 2007
 
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman in its quest to contribute towards national causes, has under the royal directives of His Majesty The Sultan’s, participated in sponsoring the seminar on agriculture sector development and organising labour market held on February 10 to12 at the royal camp at Saih Al Rasiyat in the wilayat of Sumail.
 
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Oman Air Contributes Towards Health Care                                       Date:9-2-2007
 
Oman Air has sponsored The International Ophthalmic Conference-2007 organized by Oman Ophthalmic Society, which was held from 6 - 8 February 2007. Nearly 300 participants have attend this conference which included doctors, medical assistants and cadre workers in the area of Ophthalmology and public health in the Sultanate, and from other various countries.
 
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Oman Air Contributes In Sponsoring Muscat’s annual Marathon 2007                                                                                          Date: 5 Feb 2007
 
Oman Air recently sponsored Muscat’s annual Marathon, which was organized by the Omani Athletics Association on February 2, 2007 and coincided with the conclusion of Muscat Festival 2007. A number of prominent international athletes attended the event
 
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Oman Air continues its Initiatives By Sponsoring a Charity Drive For Psychopaths                                                                                        Date:31-1-2007
 
Oman Air recently contributed in sponsoring a Charity drive organized by Ibn Sina Hospital for psychopaths during the Muscat Festival 2007, in addition to an awareness contest on mental health.
 
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Oman Air Responds To The Tourism Committee In Dhofar    Date:27 Jan 2007
 
Further to the recent remarks made by the Tourism Committee in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Governorate of Dhofar to some media outlets, regarding Oman Air’s operations, particularly Salalah-Dubai route. Mr. Usama Karim Al Haremi, Manager of Oman Air’s Corporate Communications and Media Department, stated that the airline operates two weekly flights between Salalah and Dubai on Tuesdays and Fridays. However, due to the Islamic pilgrimage season, Tuesday’s flight on 19 December 2006 was consequently canceled. On Friday the  22nd, another flight was canceled as result of low demand. This specific sector on average has not exceeded at any time 56% load factor since commencement.
 
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Oman Air Sponsors the Seventh GCC ENT Society Conference
 
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman will be sponsoring the seventh GCC Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Society international conference during the period from 23- 25 January 2007, at Intercontinental Hotel. .
 
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Oman Air Strides Ahead with Training Young Omanis for Seeb International Airport
 
A further group of 11 young Omanis, successfully completed their requisite training programme in the Ground Operations Department, of Oman Air and are now fully qualified to operate as Traffic Assistants at Seeb international Airport.
 
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Oman Air Sponsors the Open Day Of Marbat Willayat
 
Oman Air had recently sponsored the open day of Marbat Willayat. The open day had been organized as Marbat came first through performing two folklore tableaus during the function of Salalah Khareef Festival 2006 that entitled it to triumph the Willayats heritage trophy. Mr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Amry, District Sales Manger in Salalah received the sponsorship plaque on behalf of Oman Air.
 
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Oman Air Promotes Muscat Festival 2007
 
Oman Air, being the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman is offering discount fares from its destinations in the GCC to promote Muscat Festival 2007. The awe-inspiring Muscat Festival has been enjoying great success year after year. The Muscat Festival 2007 Oman’s major cultural and shopping extravaganza will be held from January 1 to February 2, 2007
 
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Oman Air Patronage Tourism Development In Oman
 
Airlines play a unique and vital role in the development of tourism. In essence, tourism is enormously measured in view of the importance of this industry to the general economy of nations. Without the proper air transportation infrastructure that provides suitable connections, tourism would be disadvantaged. Airport, airline services, and tourism are linked and none can be considered in isolation.
 
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