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Sindbad Silver offer for Bank Muscat-Oman Air cardholders Bank Muscat Oman Air cardholders are required to register to participate in the promotion at http:// sindbad.omanair.com and outbound travel should be completed by October 31
MUSCAT: Bank Muscat Oman Air cobranded cardholders can fasttrack to Sindbad Silver Tier by flying just one return Business or First Class trip to any international destination on Oman Air. The offer is open for all travel between October 1 and October 31 2015.
Earlier Bank Muscat Oman Air credit cardholders were required to fly two return sectors within six months to enjoy this privilege. Now all they have to do is fly 1 return trip in a 1-month period. Bank Muscat Oman Air cardholders are required to register to participate in the promotion at http://sindbad. omanair.com and outbound travel should be completed by October 31, 2015. As a privileged cardholder, customers are entitled to earn and accumulate Sindbad miles on all card transactions and enjoy fasttrack to Sindbad Silver Tier. The benefits of Sindbad Silver Tier include 15kg extra baggage allowance, business class lounge access, 7 per cent discount on inflight duty free purchases, 25 per cent bonus Sindbad miles, checkin at business class counter regardless of the class of travel and priority baggage delivery on arrival at destination. The Bank Muscat Oman Air cobranded cardholders can also earn double Sindbad miles while flying to any international destination
between October 1 and December 15, 2015. The cobranded card offers a wide variety of benefits and rewards, including membership to Sindbad Frequent Flyer Programme from the national carrier Oman Air. Notably, benefits accrue on all card transactions. For every OMR1 spent on the card, cardholders are rewarded with 2 miles on Sindbad Frequent Flyer Programme. The accumulated miles can be redeemed for Oman Air tickets, upgrades and to purchase Duty Free products at the newly
launched Sindbad Online Muscat Duty Free store. On enrolment, all cardholders receive a bonus of 1000 Sindbad miles. The Sindbad Programme privileges include dedicated check-in counters at Muscat International Airport, extra baggage allowance on Oman Air flights, discount on inflight Duty Free purchases, Majan lounge access, priority baggage status, Business Class upgrade and much more. Cardholders will be among a select few for upgrade to the World’s Best Business Class Airline Seat,
besides regular and exclusive promotions and offers available through Oman Air and tie-up with leading merchants and retailers. The card spells convenience with worldwide acceptance and facilitates secure online shopping, besides free travel protection insurance and 24 hour customer care. The Bank Muscat Oman Air card is a prestige offering designed to elevate the banking and travel experience. The integration of banking and airline services emanating from the card offers a unique proposition to the largest banking and travel community in Oman. The card spells convenience with worldwide acceptance and facilitates secure online shopping, besides free travel protection insurance and 24 hour customer care. The Chip & PIN card enhances security and gives peace of mind for all transactions, including everyday shopping. Transactions are authorised by Personal Identification Number (PIN) instead of signature. The annual subscription charge for the card is OMR15.
SUPPORT
Oxy Oman sponsors camel races MUSCAT: Occidental of Oman Inc. (Oxy Oman) and Oman Camel Racing Federation announced the signing of a sponsorship agreement whereby Oxy Oman will sponsor three camel races to be held in October, November and December this year. The signing ceremony was held in the building of Oman Camel Racing Federation in Azaiba. Sheikh Hussam Al Nabhani, vice president for Corporate and External Affairs of Oxy Oman, and Sheikh Said bin Saud Al Ghafaili, chairman of Oman Camel Racing Federation were signatories for their respective organisations, says a press release.
EXHIBITION
EduTraC sets stage for higher education institutions from UK MUSCAT: Each year more than 250,000 overseas students arrive in the UK to study programmes ranging from English language courses to university degrees. The second edition of EduTraC Oman 2015 will take place from October 12 - 14 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre from 10am to 1pm and 4:30pm to 9pm. The expo will support students and parents in finding the most suitable courses and programmes which students can pursue in the United Kingdom. Students visiting the expo can meet college and university admissions representa-
tives to learn about course content, entry requirements and scholarships, says a press release. Alastair Long, Deputy Head of Mission at UK Trade & Investment from the British Embassy in Oman said, “Educational cooperation is an important bridge to promote exchanges and foster friendship between the two countries which in turn contributes to developing sustainable relations. The high level of participation of UK Education Institutions at EduTrac Oman reflects the continued popularity of UK as a study destination among Omani students. This expo will
help forge long term and enduring partnerships between Omani students and UK institutions. Omani students are a valued part of our diverse academic community and I expect their university experience will sustain personal and business links with UK for years to come.” Zainab Al Barwani, Projects Manager at British Council said, “The British Council in Oman is very pleased to support EduTraC Oman 2015. The increase in students represents a milestone in higher education cooperation between UK and Oman. We look forward to continuing to partner with
the UK Universities and Colleges in promoting British education to Omani students.” Kate Clarke, MD and education adviser at Al Ahlam Higher Education Services said, “UK is the number one destination for English language study and ranks second in the world for university education. Al Ahlam Higher Education Services is delighted to participate as the UK Counselling Partner at EduTraC Oman 2015 and will host the ‘Study in UK’ seminar which will answer all queries on what it is like to live a student’s life and to study in the UK.”
E X PA N S I O N
TAC opens new showroom for Mazda, Geely and JAC trucks in Al Mawaleh MUSCAT: Towell Auto Centre (TAC) — one of the leading automobile distributors in Oman — has recently opened a stunning new showroom for Mazda, Geely and JAC trucks at Al Mawaleh. The showroom has been built with the aim to give customers a new and exciting location in which to visit and experience TAC’s wide array of world renowned automobile brands, says a press release. Elegant and visually appealing, the Al Mawaleh showroom has been designed to exude freshness and vibrancy in keeping with TAC’s objectives of customer delight and the brand values. Customers and prospects visiting the new showroom will be guided and helped by TAC’s warm, welcoming and highly knowledgeable sales team. A senior spokesperson of TAC
says: “TAC’s new showroom at Al Mawaleh is well-equipped to take care of all automotive needs of our evolving customers. Our constant endeavour is to expand to different parts of the Sultanate, in order to give customers the benefit of having showroom locations close to their homes to choose from. We plan to continue our ongoing expansion in the future as well,
so that all the brands and services under our vast portfolio become more accessible and within the easy reach of our customers and prospects in the country.” In Oman, TAC represents Mazda cars, Geely Cars, Zhengzhou Nissan Commercial Vehicles, Higer Buses and Pick ups, JAC trucks and International Trucks in the automotive arena.
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
HSBC Bank Oman empowers female Omani entrepreneurs MUSCAT: As part of its commitment to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Sultanate, HSBC Bank Oman, in partnership with Riyada and the British Council, recently delivered the award winning Springboard Women’s Development Programme to 32 female Omani entrepreneurs in Muscat. The three-day programme aimed to equip attendees with the skill sets required to succeed in their various personal and professional ambitions and achieve senior positions within their designated organisations and businesses. The bank will also be holding two further training sessions in Salalah and Al Dakhiliyah, says a press release. “We believe that supporting SMEs and entrepreneurs goes well beyond providing funding,” said Andrew Long, CEO of HSBC
Bank Oman. “One of our top priorities is to help educate aspiring young Omanis so they can achieve their ambitions, by providing them with access to the right information, leveraging the considerable international expertise of HSBC Group,” he added. The Springboard programme in Muscat focused on personal leadership on the first day, followed by change management on day two, and leadership and emotional intelligence on the final day.
The Springboard Women’s Development Programme covers a number of different areas, including leadership in times of change and problem solving, analytical skills, communication skills and emotional intelligence. “We are delighted to be working with HSBC Bank Oman on this programme in support of SMEs and women’s empowerment, both of which are crucial to Oman’s future,” added Paul Hilder, country director of the British Council in Oman. Almutajarida Al Mundhiriyah, director of the Guidance Department and Training at Riyada, said: “We are pleased to have joined with HSBC Bank Oman and the British Council on this project. Women entrepreneurs from a variety of enterprises attended to gain valuable leadership and management knowledge.”