Samsung – first TV manufacturer to launch Apple TV App and AirPlay 2
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that all 2019 Samsung Smart TVs and select 2018 TV models with a firmware update will feature the all-new Apple TV app in more than 100 countries and offer AirPlay 2 support in 176 countries – including Oman. Fully integrated into Samsung’s Smart TV platform, users can simply select the Apple TV app icon to access all of their iTunes movies and TV show purchases and browse more than 100,000 iTunes movies and TV shows to buy or rent, including titles available in 4K HDR, in pristine picture quality. Customers around the world can also subscribe to Apple TV channels within the Apple TV app and watch on demand directly in the app. Samsung Smart TV users will be able to enjoy Apple TV+, Apple’s original video subscription service, in the Apple TV app across the same model lines when the service launches this fall.
Khareef to feature Omani Bahjah Orphan Society Products
Muriya has partnered with Omani Bahjah Orphan Society to promote Dhofari products during Khareef. Muriya signed an agreement under the Patronage of H.E. Sayyid Mohammed bin Sultan bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, Minister of State and Governor of Dhofar, to feature and sell products made by orphan families at the company’s flagship destination Hawana Salalah. It will launch the weekly bazaar for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) nominated by the Society, promoting their products to Hawana Salalah’s large influx of regional tourists. Also supporting this initiative to help orphan families bring their products into the upcoming weekly bazaar is Ooredoo. The Khareef season promises arrivals into the Governorate, with tourists from the Sultanate and neighbouring GCC countries pouring into Salalah, one of the most sought-after destinations in the region.
Oman Air starts new services to Alexandria
Oman Air commenced direct flights to Egyptian city Alexandria from 31st May, the airline’s 53rd destination in its expanding global network. Alexandria, Egypt’s second-largest city, is a major economic and industrial centre of the country. With its 30km coastline extending along the Mediterranean Sea, coupled with its magnificent ambience and rich cultural heritage, Alexandria is also a popular tourist destination. Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer Abdulaziz Al-Raisi said: “Commencement of direct services into Alexandria will allow Oman Air to further expand trade ties between our two countries, as well as drive growth in tourism numbers in both directions. Oman shares an excellent bilateral relation with Egypt, and this new route will further strengthen it. We are confident the sizeable Egyptian diaspora in Oman, consisting of investors and business communities, as well as residents and citizens of Oman, will find the addition of this second destination to Egypt, a welcomed addition to our expanding network”.