http://www.sanepr.com/ PROMOSEVEN WEBERSHANDWICK - Press Releases en xml@sanepr.com xml@sanepr.com http://www.sanepr.com/Welcare-provides-comprehensive-ENT-treatment-introduces-aviation-medicine_48492.cfm Specialist discusses risks of flying to ears and preventive measures [SANEPR 28 July, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Welcare-DTC-introduces-Dermatology-Clinic-and-Visa-Medical-Services_50030.cfm In an effort to provide specialty care to its patients residing in Oman, Welcare Diagnostic and Treatment Center (Welcare DTC) now has a number of expert specialists visiting the Center on a regular basis. The recent outpatient specialty at the Welcare DTC is the Dermatology treatment. [SANEPR 28 July, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Ahli-Bank-conducts-first-draw-for-MyHassad-Savings-Scheme_49247.cfm Ahli Bank’s inaugural MyHassad draw was held at the Bank’s main branch in Wattayah, under the auspices of H.E. Sheikh Yahya bin Nasser Mohd. Al Harrasy, Wali of Muttrah and in the presence of the bank officials. [SANEPR 23 July, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Ahli-Bank-launches-MyHassad-Saving-Scheme_48474.cfm Ahli Bank, Oman, has launched the Sultanate’s most innovative saving scheme, MyHassad, for all Oman’s residents. The saving plan will initially have a daily draw of OMR 1,000. Customers maintaining a minimum balance of OMR100 in MyHassad account will be eligible for the draw, each OMR100 held in the account will entail the customer 1 chance to win. [SANEPR 22 July, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Areej-Introduces-ANNAYAKE-in-Oman-_48475.cfm ANNAYAKE, the leading Japanese cosmetics brand announced the opening of an exclusive counter at Areej City Centre Muscat, thus marking the brand’s presence in the Omani market. [SANEPR 22 July, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Areej-marks-this-years-summer-surprises-with-mind-blowing-offers_47054.cfm Areej, the leading dedicated perfume and cosmetics retail chain in the United Arab Emirates and Oman is participating in this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises by providing shoppers great value offers. [SANEPR 15 July, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Fortune-Promoseven-Makes-Advertising-History-at-Cannes_46125.cfm Fortune Promoseven made advertising history by becoming the first agency from the Middle East to win two Gold and two Silver Lions in the same year. [SANEPR 7 July, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Shanfari-Automotive-appointed-as-new-distributors-for-Chrysler-and-Dodge-in-Oman_45538.cfm Shanfari Automotive Co. (SAC), the original and prestigious distributors of Jeep in Oman for two decades have been appointed by Chrysler International as the distributors for world leading brands, Chrysler and Dodge. [SANEPR 30 June, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Ahli-Bank-conducts-Integrated-Sales-and-Marketing-training-program_45644.cfm In a move to benefit its employees and customers at large, Ahli Bank-Oman recently held a week long management training program to help its sales managers and supervisors hone gain a greater understanding of marketing and sales in the context of the bank’s business. [SANEPR 30 June, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Shanfari-Automotive-appointed-as-new-distributors-for-Chrysler-and-Dodge-in-Oman_45168.cfm Shanfari Automotive Co. (SAC), the original and prestigious distributors of Jeep in Oman for two decades have been appointed by Chrysler International as the distributors for world leading brands, Chrysler and Dodge. The formal announcement of Shanfari Automotive Co.’s appointment was made at a press conference held at the Wattayah showroom in the presence of Shanfari Group and Chrysler International officials, media representatives and guests. [SANEPR 24 June, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Health-check-up-privileges-at-Welcare-DTC-for-BankMuscat-credit-card-holders_44994.cfm Welcare Diagnostic and Treatment Center (Welcare DTC), in partnership with BankMuscat, brings to its customers special privileges on health screening programmes. Under the ‘Well Woman & Executive Health Screening Programme’, customers who pay with their BankMuscat credit card can avail exclusive discounts at Welcare DTC on health check ups and general services. [SANEPR 23 June, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Ahli-Bank-conducts-training-seminar-and-Know-Your-Clients-workshops-for-staff_44995.cfm Ahli Bank, Oman recently conducted a training workshop to help its personnel hone selling skills and gain insights on how to “know your clients” with dual benefits to the bank and clients alike. [SANEPR 23 June, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Gulf-Navigation-PJSC-Enters-into-two-Joint-Ventures_44996.cfm Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC (DFM: GULFNAV) Announced today that it has entered into two 50/50 joint ventures with Stolt-Nielsen Indian Ocean Middle East Service Ltd (wholly owned subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen S.A. (SNSA) (Oslo Børs: SNI)). [SANEPR 23 June, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Ahli-Bank-establishes-ATM-network-across-Oman_43895.cfm Ahli Bank-Oman has rolled out its first batch of Automated Teller Machines (ATM) across the Sultanate in seven prominent locations including the Main Branch in Wattaya and at the Bank’s branches in Sur, Sohar, Nizwa, Seeb, Salalah and Ibri. [SANEPR 9 June, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Global-Monitor-finds-Bahrain-Sovereign-wealth-fund-most-transparent-in-the-Gulf_43979.cfm Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, Bahrain’s own sovereign wealth fund, has ranked first for transparency in the Gulf region, according to new research conducted by the independent Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute. [SANEPR 9 June, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Zahara-Travel-conducts-staff-team-building-trip_44004.cfm Zahara Travel, the travel management division of Zahara Travel and Service Bureau (Zahara TSB), recently conducted a team building activity trip to Nizwa and Jabal Akhdar. [SANEPR 9 June, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Welcare-DTC-offers-free-diabetes-and-blood-pressure-check-up_43517.cfm Welcare Diagnostic and Treatment Centre, Oman (Welcare DTC) has announced free diabetic and blood pressure testing to customers at four key locations of the Al Fair supermarket in Muscat for over a week. [SANEPR 3 June, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Welcare-marks-World-No-Tobacco-Day-with-free-Quit-Smoking-Clinic_43400.cfm World No Tobacco Day is celebrated around the world every year on 31 May. Welcare Diagnostic & Treatment Centre in Oman, located at Al Khuwair will mark this day with a free clinic on ‘Quit Smoking’ for one week starting 31 May to 5 June at the Centre. [SANEPR 2 June, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Sharia-sensitive-assets-of-investors-in-the-GCC-and-Far-East-touch-US267-billion_43412.cfm The Islamic Funds and Investments Report 2008 (IFIR 2008), released today at the World Islamic Funds and Capital Markets Conference by Ernst & Young, states that Shari’a sensitive investable assets in the GCC and Far East have reached US$267 billion as a result of strong economic expansion, increased government expenditure and high levels of liquidity. [SANEPR 2 June, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Welcare-Diagnostic-and-Treatment-Center-celebrates-its-first-anniversary_42356.cfm The doctors and staff at Welcare Diagnostic and Treatment Center (Welcare DTC) recently marked the Center’s one-year anniversary with a strong sense of accomplishment. [SANEPR 26 May, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Avis-Voted-Best-Car-Rental-Company-In-The-Middle-East_42884.cfm Avis were awarded the title of 'Best Rent a Car Company in the Middle East' for the seventh time in eight years at the Arabian Travel Market Awards in Dubai. The award was presented by Martyn Lewis CBE (one of Britain’s best known TV news presenters and journalists) to Bev Mileham, Avis UAE. [SANEPR 26 May, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/BAHRAIN-INCREASES-REGIONAL-LEADERSHIP-_42167.cfm Bahrain’s regional leadership in Information Technology (IT) has been acknowledged by the World Economic Forum and INSEAD, one of the world’s leading business schools, in the organisations’ Global Information Technology Report 2007-2008 [SANEPR 19 May, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Welcare-Diagnostic-and-Treatment-Center-in-Oman-extends-working-hours_41152.cfm Welcare Diagnostic and Treatment Center (Welcare DTC) has announced the extension of working hours at its clinic on Thursdays beginning May 8th 2008. [SANEPR 6 May, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/AHLI-BANK-Q1-PROFIT-JUMPS-56-_40721.cfm Ahli Bank reported impressive first quarter results which recorded net profit of OMR 1.6 million for the first quarter ended March 31, representing a 56% increase from OMR 1.03 million a year earlier, on a strong growth in its operating profit. The total assets stood at OMR 321 million as at the end of March 2008, which was almost a 90% growth of the total assets from OMR 169 million as at the end of March 2007. [SANEPR 30 April, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/ Ahli Bank reported impressive first quarter results which recorded net profit of OMR 1.6 million for the first quarter ended March 31, representing a 56% increase from OMR 1.03 million a year earlier, on a strong growth in its operating profit. The total assets stood at OMR 321 million as at the end of March 2008, which was almost a 90% growth of the total assets from OMR 169 million as at the end of March 2007. [SANEPR 30 April, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/SONY-INTRODUCING-THE-CYBER-SHOT-T300_40725.cfm Sony Gulf recently introduced the Cyber-shot T300, the latest introduction to the Cyber-shot T series. Available in a choice of silver, black and red finishes, the T300 stands apart from other cameras with its svelte lines and bold vertical-format styling. Looks apart, it’s a powerhouse of advanced Sony technology that makes it easy to shoot and share breathtaking images. The new T300 also features an improved Face Detection technology which can now distinguish automatically between children and adults, adjusting exposure, skin tone and red-eye reduction for great portraits with super-quick subject tracking. [SANEPR 30 April, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Natura-Bissé-opens-doors-at-Areej-Muscat-_40154.cfm Natura Bissé, the world's most luxurious and recognized revolutionary skincare brand from Barcelona Spain, announced the opening of an exclusive counter at Areej City Centre Muscat; thus marking the brand's presence in the Omani market. [SANEPR 30 April, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Areej-Beauty-Extravaganza-2008-_40155.cfm Areej, the leading dedicated perfumes, cosmetics and skincare retail chain, is hosting the sixth annual exclusive Beauty Extravaganza this year. This unique event will be held across all Areej outlets from April 23 to May 10, 2008. [SANEPR 30 April, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Fortune-Promoseven-ranked-number-ONE-Creative-Network-in-the-region-leading-with-223-points-_40156.cfm Fortune Promoseven swept the regional Cannes Creative Awards – Dubai Lynx 2008 – walking away with 28 different awards in multiple categories, including second and third in Agency of the Year. The network ranked number ONE in the Creative Rankings with the highest total of 223 points. [SANEPR 23 April, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Proton-Gen-2-and-Waja-makes-debut-in-Oman-dazzler_40151.cfm The first fully-homegrown marques Gen 2 and Waja were launched under the auspices of H.E. Dr. Khamis Bin Mubarak Al Alawi, Minister of Transport and Communication in Oman and in the presence of esteemed guests together with Shk. Nasser bin Mohammed Al Hashar, the chairman of Al Hashar and Company, the sole distributor of Proton cars in Oman, and the company’s chief executive officer Mr. Werner Koch. [SANEPR 23 April, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Majan-Gulf-Properties-has-Springs-Compound-homes-on-sale_40153.cfm Majan Gulf Properties LLC (MGP), designers and developers of the ‘Sohar Residential and Commercial Project’ in the Wilayat of Sohar, announced the launch of the 1st phase of the luxurious ‘Springs Compound’ project at a press conference. [SANEPR 23 April, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Zahara-Holidays-set-to-cool-off-travelers-with-amazing-summer-packages-_39639.cfm This summer vacation, plan your visit to the coolest destinations with Zahara Holidays’ individual and group tour packages. Be it for individual travelers who want to explore amazing Thailand, fascinating Malaysia or the historical splendor of Greece, or for those discerning travelers who opt for group tours to exciting destinations this year, the packages are customized to make it a momentous holiday for all. [SANEPR 16 April, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Zahara-conducts-personal-development-workshops-for-employees_38702.cfm Zahara Travel and Service Bureau (ZTSB), recently ran two training workshops to help its managers, supervisors and staff hone and update skills in, both, managerial excellence and personal & career development. [SANEPR 7 April, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/The-all-new-Jaguar-XF-arrives-in-Oman_37843.cfm MHD LLC, the exclusive importer of Jaguar in Sultanate of Oman has announced the arrival of Jaguar's stunning new XF Saloon. [SANEPR 27 March, 2008] http://www.sanepr.com/Zahara-helps-augment-cruise-tourism-in-Oman_37849.cfm After Zahara Holidays’ momentous tie up with Silversea cruises, one of the world’s best small-ship cruise lines, to bring in the luxurious cruise experience to the astute travellers of Oman. [SANEPR 27 March, 2008]