Blog Entries

Brand Oman.

cityguide — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +0100

The Brand Oman Management Unit (BOMU) will launch the second phase of Frontline Oman - an initiative aimed at improving customer care and customer service in Oman's public sector - 26 June at the Muscat Inter-Continental Hotel with a number of leading government agencies.

15th Oman International Motor Show

cityguide — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +0100

The biggest and grandest ever edition of the Oman International Motor Show will be held on December 1-4, 2010 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre, with the event expected to attract the interest of all motoring enthusiasts in the sultanate with its range of exciting, new features.

BankMuscat launches home insurance plan

cityguide — Mon, 31 May 2010 10:00:00 +0100

BankMuscat, the leading financial services provider in the Sultanate, has launched a unique Bancassurance product offering insurance coverage for the entire range of household items.

Have you insured your valued property....

Mobile cash, can you believe it !

cityguide — Sun, 09 May 2010 10:00:00 +0100

Western Union is focused on offering mobile money transfer services in the United Arab Emirates and has already deployed a pilot programme with several exchange houses in the country.

Wow...................good news....cash on your mobile phone....

Apple iPad 3G 64GB ....$500 / Apple iPhone 3Gs 32GB...$350

peterstock — Sun, 09 May 2010 10:00:00 +0100

Apple iPad 3G 64GB ....$500 / Apple iPhone 3Gs 32GB...$350

Brand New Unlocked Apple Quadband 3GS 32GB iPhone/SIM-Free Cellular Phone. Works on any GSM network Worldwide.

100% UNLOCKED, WITHOUT CONTRACT. FULLY FUNCTIONAL. VISIT OUR STORE FOR A DEMOSTRATION.

Brand New Apple Iphone 3Gs Fully Unlocked, The iPhone can be used with any GSM Provider, you just need to insert your Sim Card.

Phone comes in ORIGINAL retail box with all the Original A [...]

LVMH plans to build luxury villas, suites in Oman

cityguide — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:00:00 +0100

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest maker of luxury goods, plans to open two luxury property developments on islands in Oman and Egypt under the Maison Cheval Blanc brand. The Maison Cheval Blanc in Oman is on the 11 square- kilometer island of Al Sodah and includes 32 private villas, LVMH said.

Great news.......................

Exciting Installation Art Show at Barka Fort

cityguide — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:00:00 +0100

Oman born and brought up artist, Radhika Khimji recently held her first solo show, ‘Safe Landings’ in Oman at Barka Fort, Barka. Currently dividing her time between Muscat and London, Khimji completed her BFA at the Slade School of Fine Art, London before pursing her post-graduate studies at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, London, and a second Masters in History of Art, UCL, London. She has shown widely in the UK, Europe, US, Middle East, and India. Her most recent exhibiti [...]

A new live radio programme on Oman FM 90.4

cityguide — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:00:00 +0100

A new live educational radio show programme is starting Wednesday, the 7th of April 2010 in the Sultanate – “Tariq Talk”. The programme is introduced by the local radio programme, Oman FM 90.4, in cooperation with the Oman’s popular IT expert, Tariq Hilal Al-Barwani.

Great News .........

Make a Skype call through your TV

cityguide — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0100

Samsung has just released new high-definition television models that come with built-in Skype software, allowing customers to place video and voice calls through their television.

is it working in Oman...........

Oman Open

cityguide — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0100

Fabian Cancellara added another victory to his palmarès Friday with the overall win at the inaugural Tour of Oman.

We saw a great success of Oman Open 2010. Smart Project.

Well done...

Brand Oman

cityguide — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0100

Brand Oman was officially born in January 2009 and prides itself on promoting "the essence of Arabia" by focusing on the county's rich cultural heritage.

Great news. Oman as a brand keeping its promise.

Call 4 less

cityguide — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:00:00 +0100

Mazoon Mobile has announced low international tariff from the first minute itself, unlike other mobile service providers.

The tariff to India, for instance, has been placed at 77 baisas, while that for Pakistan and Bangladesh starts at 99 biasas. Also calling to other international destinations such as the Philippines is 116 baisas and calls to the United Kingdom are charged at 147 baisas. // news //

Call for less.........great.

Oman Air , first in the world

cityguide — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:00:00 +0100

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, becomes the first airline in the world to offer the full connectivity suite (Mobile OnAir and Internet OnAir) on its commercial widebody aircraft when it starts to unroll full mobile phone and wi-fi connectivity across its brand new Airbus A330 fleet by the middle of February.

First in the world...............Great and Smart....

Every two hours a flight to Dubai

cityguide — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Oman Air will increase frequency on its Muscat-Dubai route to a flight every two hours from 2011 when it takes delivery of five Embraer jets it ordered at the Dubai Airshow.

Every two hours a flight to Dubai....thats more than a taxi service....great...just great.

Four international firms bid for Oman airport deal

cityguide — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Four international firms including a joint venture between India's Larsen & Toubro and Oman's Galfar Engineering have bid for the construction of a new terminal at Muscat's airport.

We wish all the best for Oman's Galfar.

Oman Air

cityguide — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Oman Air is looking to launch new routes, increase frequencies on existing services and develop its domestic flights, its chairman has said.

Oman Air is doing good man !!!!

China's Leadership Key in Global Economic Recovery

cityguide — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

The IMF projects China to grow at 8.5 percent in 2009, and at 9 percent in 2010, greatly exceeding average global growth rates. “This performance is in keeping with China’s remarkable achievements over the last generation,” said Mr. Strauss-Kahn.

“China’s role in the international policy debate has been rising in tandem with its growing economy. As a key member of the G20, China is helping to design the global priorities for the future and devise solutions [...]

Send a SMS your add will be on the paper. This city is getting smarter...

cityguide — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Nawras customers can now send an SMS with a maximum of 250 characters to 90018, starting with the letters CLS, followed by an advertisement which includes the contact number. For example:

CLS For Sale BMW 520i Model 2005, mileage 120,000 km. Excellent condition, for RO 5,200. Serious buyers contact Ahmed 9XXXXXXX.

Advertising messages sent to 90018 will be charged at the standard SMS rate of just 10 Baisa and customers will receive an SMS message in return to conf [...]

2012 will be the end of the world ?

cityguide — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

The movie 2012 will be released on 12 th November in Oman. Mark your weekly planner please......
If you want to know more about different ideas for 2012, just Google ' 2012'
You may surprise to learn most of it and may be expect the unexpected …

Oman Air commences operations to Paris

cityguide — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:00:00 +0100

The new Paris-Charles de Gaulle flights depart Muscat at 1325 arriving in (CDG) at 1930. Return flights depart Paris at 2230, arriving in Muscat at 0750 Complimentary limousine services will be available to first and business class passengers when departing and arriving in Paris.