Following the phenomenal success of its recent social media contests, Oman Air launched exciting new competitions to celebrate World Tourism Day and the Indian festival of Diwali. As part of its promotion for World Tourism Day, Oman Air had launched a ‘Winning Smiles’ social media competition that ran until 11 October across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To enter the competition, participants had to take a selfie and share it along with their favourite Oman Air destination. The two lucky winners will receive the number of Sindbad miles required for an Economy Class ticket to their chosen destination. Mohammed Al Shikely, Vice President Marketing, Oman Air said: “Oman Air is delighted by the phenomenal number of entries we have had for our previous contests on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram…”
New Nikon D850
Professional photographers and serious hobbyists alike will be able to expand their photographic expressions with the latest release of the D850 by Nikon. A highly anticipated successor to the widely popular FX-format D810 released in 2014, the latest addition to Nikon’s FX-format DSLR range is engineered with advanced features that deliver versatility and uncompromised performance across stills and video shooting, geared towards the growing segment of hybrid photographers in wedding photography, and also of those in the genres of nature, events, and fashion. “Nikon’s innovation has transformed the world of photography as it stands today,” said Rohit Shah, General Manager, Khimji’sLuxury &Lifestyle – the Division responsible for brand Nikon in Oman. The D850 offers impressive capabilities with a powerful synthesis of high resolution and high speed from the EXPEED 5 image-processing engine and CMOS sensor, silent photography in both photo and video modes, and a wider viewfield, giving modern storytellers more versatility.
Bank Muscat asalah Priority Banking adds Wealth Management Services
Bank Muscat has introduced access to the bank’s wealth management platform for asalah Priority Banking segment. The innovative investment products provide suitable wealth management solutions across various asset classes as per client requirements. Abdulnasir Al Raisi, DGM – Premier Banking, said: “Committed to preserve, secure and grow wealth, asalah Wealth Management offers an exceptional breadth and depth of solutions and investment options across different asset classes, directly as well as through tie-ups with partners of repute. The strategy reflects the bank’s commitment to expand innovative services to asalah customers and provide a unique banking experience.” Dedicated relationship managers work closely with product specialists to evaluate and assist asalah clients in line with their financial objectives. The process begins by outlining goals, risk profile of clients and then short listing instruments to achieve the best medium-term and long-term growth from investment options available to clients.
Muriya’s Fanar Hotel & Residences in Salalah awarded 5-star rating
Muriya’s 302-room Fanar Hotel & Residences, located within its Hawana Salalah Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC), was recently awarded a 5-Star rating by the Ministry of Tourism, following a reassessment of its services. After opening in 2016 as a 4-Star hotel, the property’s additional star comes as a direct result of its superior services, amenities, and accommodation delivered to its guests, and confirmed by consistently receiving the highest ratings among its peers, according to international online travel sites. The hotel is currently undergoing an expansion, adding 98 key to its capacity by December this year to reach 400 rooms. This will take the total number of rooms at Hawana Salalah to around 900.