Y - Issue 175 - June 21 2011 - Y-oman.com

June 21, 2011 Issue 175Express PaymentAmerican Express cardholders will now be able to settle payments with theOman Air puts First Class in Top Gear withAudiCustoms, Passports, Civil Defence, Traffic and Civil Status directories of the RoyalOman Police after a recent agreement between the two parties. The Memorandumof Understanding means that Corporate Cardmembers of American Express MiddleEast can now purchase a variety business and commercial services, includingduties on any imported items into the country, or pay for renewing Civil ID andResidence Cards, through their cards. Omar Alwi, Country Manager - Oman &Yemen, said, “At American Express Middle East, we remain committed to meetingHaving already earned the reputation as one of the best airlines in the region, Oman Aircontinues to raise the bar, now offering its First Class passengers even more comfort atMuscat International Airport. Passengers can now take advantage of Oman Air’s newlylaunched Audi A8 chauffeur driven limousine service that will provide super-convenienttransport from Oman Air’s new First Class airport lounge direct to their aircraft, in supremestyle and comfort.the needs of our Cardmembers, and will continue to deliver exceptional valuethrough benefits and rewards (through) American Express Middle East. Thisagreement with Royal Oman Police is extremely significant as it enables us tooffer our Cardmembers greater convenience and flexibility in alternative paymentchannels.”Commenting on the joint venture between Oman Air and Audi, Abdulrazaq Al Raisi, OmanAir’s Chief Commercial Officer said, “Oman Air’s First Class service offers unprecedentedlevels of luxury and the addition of our lounge-to-aircraft limousine service will provide evengreater comfort and convenience. The new service will utilise Audi’s flagship A8 limousines,whose refinement and elegance perfectly complement Oman Air’s First Class experience,“This is a significant milestone in our continued strengtheningof the Audi Brand in Oman. The Audi A8 is the epitome of a firstclass experience where it blends modern technology, with timelessboth at our new, state-of-the-art lounge at Muscat and onboard our outstanding Airbusquality and craftsmanship. Just like the state of the art First ClassA Summer Surprise for Omani HopefulDubai Summer Surprises is uponus and Oman’s preparations for thefestival are already gearing up withOman’s representative for the DubaiFurther Boost to Indian HouseHelpersIn a bid to protect domestic workers in the Sultanate, the IndianEmbassy in Oman has announced a list of new requirements fornationals and residents seeking house helpers in the country. DuringA330-300 aircraft. We are confident that our First Class passengers will welcome thissuperb addition to Oman Air’s hospitality.”The Audi A8 limousine are an obvious choice for this new service, thanks of its mammothsized rear passenger space, technology, incredible performance and supreme comfortinside the car.cabins on Oman Air’s fleet, this vehicle will collect and deliver itspassengers in unbridled levels of comfort and style. WattayahMotors is delighted to have been selected by Oman Air as theirofficial Vehicle Partner and we are looking forward to a mutuallyrewarding partnership,” said James Oliver, Audi’s General Manager,Oman.Summer Surprises Apprenticeshipa Joint Working Group meeting between the Ministry of Overseasprogramme selected. Amongst theIndian Affairs and the Omani Ministry of Manpower that took placehopefuls put forward from collegeslast month, the Embassy had announced the following changes toacross Oman, Modern College ofservice agreements for skilled Indian house helpers brought to theBusiness & Science student, Jaifer Alcountry.Khabouri was the one to impress judges after a careful analysis of the applicant’s essays,character, ambition, energy, and potential to make a valuable contribution to the project.• Employers will be required to produce a salary certificate of ROIn his winning essay Jaifar wrote, “By showcasing different cultures, DSS can expose its1000 p.m.visitors to different traditions from around the world and create a sense of global unity• Employers will be required to provide a bank guarantee of ROand pride.” The beaming Dean of Modern College of Business & Science, Dr. Bader Al1100 while recruiting a housemaid. The security guarantee willDin Ibrahim, announced, “We are proud of Jaifar for being chosen from a large group ofbe used for the repatriation of the housemaid only in case herparticipants to attend this year’s DSS Apprenticeship Programme. He has always provenemployer fails to honour the service agreement. In the normalhis intelligence and I am sure that this opportunity will grant him hands-on experience in hiscourse, the amount is reimbursable to the employer.chosen field and also a chance to implement his ideas in a real life situation.”• In case a sponsor agrees to release the housemaid to anothersponsor, a new agreement will have to be signed by the newDubai Summer Surprises is one of the region’s most anticipated hospitality events, with asponsor.focus on fun, family-led summer travel with representatives from across the Middle East• In case of an employer having more than 6 members in the family,taking part in the bonanza. The event includes a host of treats for children and parentsmore than one housemaid will need to be employed.alike, including ‘Flower Surprises’, ‘Sweet Surprises’ and ‘Knowledge Surprises’ all taking• The age of the housemaid will not be less than 30 years and notplace during the months of July and August. During the festival, Jaifar will be able to learnmore than 50 years.some valuable corporate skills, giving him a chance to expose his talents to all participants• When repatriating the housemaid, the ticket is to be booked by ataking part in the event. Laila Suhail, CEO of Dubai Events and Promotions Establishmentdirect flight to India.(DEPE) said, “Jaifar’s interesting take on globalisation really made his essay stand out• Salary to the housemaid must be paid through banking channels.amongst his peers. I am delighted to have him as part of this year’s DSS ApprenticeshipWhere banking channels are not available, a bilingual salaryProgramme and hope this opportunity will help fine tune his skills to better prepare him forslip signed by both the sponsor and the housemaid will bea successful future in his chosen field.” We’re sure that this will be his chance to shine.necessary.To find out more about the event, log onto http://guide.theemiratesnetwork.com12