A total of 18 calls and 46,000 passenger movements are forecast: they will triple the annual incoming of Italian tourists to Oman.

Also AIDAcara, a ship of the German company Aida Cruises always belonging to Costa Crociere Spa, will call at Muscat every week.

Muscat, 21 December 2006 – Official debut at Muscat for Costa Cruises, the number one cruise company in Europe and South America. Today the cruise ship Costa Classica (53,000 gross tonnage and 1,680 Guests) has called for the first time at Muscat on a spectacular positioning cruise to Dubai that departed from Savona (Italy) on December 5, with stopovers en route in Naples, Alexandria (Egypt), Port Said (Egypt), Sharm el Sheik (Egypt), Aqaba (Jordan) Safaga (Egypt), Hodeidah (Yemen), Mukalla (Yemen), Salalah (Oman).

On this occasion Pier Luigi Foschi, Chairman and CEO of Costa Crociere SpA, has met with Mr. Tarek Chazli, (Primo Segretario Commerciale) of the Italian Embassy in Oman, and with a delegation of some of the Oman’s highest authorities, headed by His Highness Sayyid Haitham bin Tareq Al Said, Minister of Heritage & Culture and Royal Family Member, His Excellency Ahmed bin Abdulnabi Macki, Minister of National Economy & Incharge of The Ministry of Finance, Her Eexcellency Dr. Rajah bint Abdulameer bin Ali, Minister of Tourism, His Excellency Maqbool bin Ali bin Sultan, Minister of Commerce & Industry and His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Harthy, Minister of Transport & Communication. Also

Today’s Costa Classica call at Muscat will be the first of 18 calls forecasted by Costa Cruises. During 2006/2007 winter season Costa Classica will be offering seven-day cruises in the Arabian Gulf with departures from Dubai, that will include also Muscat, in a marketing move which is unprecedented in the global cruise industry. In fact for the first time a leading international cruise operator has decided to schedule itineraries in the region intended for an international clientele with departures out of Dubai, which is easily accessible from Europe, and calls in the Arabian Gulf, which is renowned for its fine, sunny weather and mild winter. In particular Oman is very appreciated in Europe for its sea, landscapes and culture heritage.

“I would like to express all my satisfaction” said Costa Crociere SpA Chairman & CEO Pier Luigi Foschi, “for the debut of our Costa Classica in Muscat while also thanking the local authorities for their cooperation and support. We expect that Muscat will be very much appreciated by all Guests of our brand new cruises in the Arabian Gulf. We also wish that our cruises can contribute to the promotion in Europe of this wonderful Sultanate”.

“..” quote by Tarek Chazli,

The seven-day itinerary includes two nights in Dubai and one-day stopovers in the ports of Muscat, Fujairah (United Arab Emirates), Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) and Bahrain. The Costa Classica will call at Muscat every Monday from 25 December 2006 to 16 April 2007 for a total of 18 cruises corresponding to a total of around 46,000 passengers handled. The majority of Guests on the Costa Classica will be European, mainly Italian, German, Austrian, French, English and Spanish. They will fly to Dubai from Europe and embark in the UAE port, 90% of them with charter flights from Frankfurt, Milan and Paris. The passenger movement carried by Costa Classica in Muscat will triple the annual figures of Italian tourists coming to Oman, giving an important support to the promotion of the Sultanate in Italy and contributing to its economic income.

Costa Classica cruises will include guided excursions in each port of call, with visits to some of the best local tourist attractions – places of natural beauty or historical and cultural interest. The program features desert adventures, trips to some of the most exclusive beaches in the Arabian Gulf, visits to the finest mosques, historical buildings and museums, tours of the city and their typical markets. In Muscat guided excursions include a tour of the ancient town, Nizwa Oasis, Wadi Bani Khalid, Wadi Shaab, boating excursions to go dolphin-watching.

Costa Classica is not the only ship of Costa Group calling at Muscat. In Winter 2006/2007 also AIDAcara of Aida Cruises, the German leading cruise company belonging to Costa Crociere SpA, will call at Muscat every week on seven-day cruises in the Arabian Gulf. From 16 December 2006 to 15 February 2007 AIDAcara will offer the same itineraries of Costa Classica, with 10 total calls at Muscat corresponding to 24,000 passengers, all coming from Germany and Austria.

Khimji Ramdas Shipping LLC have been appointed as the GSA for Costa Crociere in Oman. ‘This is a great opportunity for the Omani holiday makers as they can book their cruise on all the Costa ships from Muscat since, Costa have various itineraries to Mediterranean, North Europe, Caribbean, Transatlantic, South America, UAE and Far East’. We are expecting a large number of Omani holiday makers during this summer vacation on Costa vessels said Mr M C Jose, Group General Manager of Khimji Ramdas Shipping LLC.

Khimji Ramdas Shipping LLC are also the ship’s agent for Costa Crociere and AIDA Cruises in the Sultanate of Oman. AIDAcara and Costa Classica will call Muscat every Sunday and Monday respectively during this winter season 2006 & 2007.

Costa Crociere is an Italian cruise company and the market leader in Europe and South America. In 2005 Costa carried a total of 867,000 cruise Guests and this figure is expected to hit the one million mark in 2007. Its fleet, Europe’s largest and most advanced, has a total of 11 ships in service and 4 under construction. By 2010 the Costa fleet will be 15 strong with total Guest capacity of about 30,800. All of the vessels fly the Italian flag and are deployed in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, South America, the United Arab Emirates, the Arabian Gulf and the Far East. Costa Crociere has been certified by RINA (Italian Shipping Register) with the BEST4, an integrated system of voluntary certification of corporate compliance with the highest standards governing social accountability (SA 8000, issued in 2001), environment (UNI EN ISO 14001, 2004), safety (OHSAS 18001, 1999) and quality (UNI EN ISO 9001, 2000). Costa Crociere is also an official partner of the WWF for the protection of the marine ecoregions of the Mediterranean, the Greater Antilles and Brazil. Costa Crociere SpA is also the direct shareholder of AIDA Cruises, which is the number one cruise company for the German market with 4 ships in service and 4 under construction. Costa Crociere SpA is a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise operator.

For further information:
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Cheez Burst has a deliciously baked crust with all the freshly prepared ingredients, toppings and herbs. It is packed with loads of mozzarella and cheddar cheese literally exploding out of the crust, which makes it a truly mouth watering experience.

“The Stuffed Crust has always been popular here in Muscat and we thought of offering them something more of what they truly enjoy”, said Yogesh Shah, Head - Pizza Hut Oman.

Fashion, perfume, a world full of poetry and femininity. The Parisian spirit revisited in an enchanting way. Extreme femininity interpreted through magic. Romanticism expressed in a modern light…

A picture of irresistible, spontaneous attraction. A vibrant, enchanting illustration of audacious and determined femininity.

A young woman born under a lucky star, with a sweet and appealing name, with a smiling temperament and evident charms. A flesh-and-blood creature endowed with a vibrant spirit and spontaneous nature. Her freshness was so disarming; she was the epitome of grace. The Nina Ricci world of elegance and serenity was her kingdom. Passionately romantic and touchingly devoted to her quest for femininity, she longed for a special perfume, an original fragrance that had never been smelled before. A magic potion which would fill every moment with the colours of her dreams. An elixir with a promise of enchantment and fantastic powers of attraction. It would captivate her instantly. It would be just like her, and bear her name.

And thereby hangs the tale of a dream perfume…..Thought of and created by Nina Ricci, with the wave of a magic wand.

There is a happy ending, because as in all the best stories, her wishes are granted. She is irresistibly attracted by a tempting bottle. The bottle is pure enchantment. Its gentle and attractive forms instantly catch her attention. A flamboyant apple which draws inspiration from the heritage of the Nina Ricci House. The glass is tinted with bright raspberry and enhanced with a vibrant red halo, still fresh as though the apple had just been picked. The stem and leaves in shiny silver, engraved with the Nina Ricci signature, contrast beautifully with these glowing, flamboyant tones. The fascinating fruit is cradled in an elegant-looking, white woven case a though laid in a wicker basket. The stylized apple is decorated with embossed silvery leaves and the name Nina in handwritten letters.

For the new Nina from Nina Ricci, come today to Khimji’s Luxury & Lifestyle Megastores at Ruwi, Qurum and MQ.

The much awaited Khimji’s Megasale started on 1 November 2006. This time to make this event more rewarding for the shoppers there is a special “Khimji’s Double & Triple offer”. Customers not only get up to 60% off on shopping world’s best Lifestyle brands but also a chance to win back “Double” of what they have bought. To top it all the customer stands a chance to win “Triple” of the amount of purchase if they shop in the newly opened “Khimji’s Madinat As Sultan Qaboos” outlet. There are 10 winners every fortnight with a total of 40 winners. With these offers and schemes in place Khimji’s Luxury & Lifestyle is sure to create a rewarding shopping experience for the customers this winter.

Against stiff competition from other major players in Furniture projects, Khimji’s have been chosen to carry out the job of designing, supply and installation of Sohar refinery’s office furniture. Over the years, Khimji’s have mastered the skills and expertise required to refurbish offices and homes. With the global sourcing for their office and home furniture from across the countries such as Canada, Holland, France, Spain, Korea, Turkey, Malaysia, they offer unmatched variety to choose from. There is more than just the global origin of Khimji’s furniture, nearly 20% value addition is from “made in Oman products”.

What makes Chanel culture wonderful is the fact that it is not monolithic. Mademoiselle knew how to reconcile the baroque with the minimal by painting uncountable long pearl necklaces with an ultra-simple little black dress. Heidi Morawetz and Dominique Moncourtois give new life to timelessness and fantasy with this Exclusive collection for Autumn 2006.

Inspired by the strong contrast between tea rose chiffons, pastel tweed interspersed with beige and gold, strawberry milk cashmere and iconic black, the two creators envisioned a collection combining the two shades over every tone. Petal, purple, peach, fuchsia, amethyst….the range of pinks extends almost to infinity, fully emphasized by the range of blacks, which are just as subtle in smoky silver, dark grey, blue black or violet.

Available at all Khimji’s Megastore retails outlets.

The magic of Swarovski crystals in its manifold interpretations delights not only the collectors, but also those who place value in gifts of enchanting value and character. The breathtakingly sparkling miniatures, accessories and ornaments of the finest faceted Swarovski crystal combines harmoniously with lovingly finished and gold plated metal accents.

The new Swarovski collection draws its inspiration from the depths of the night. This magical, almost supernatural world governs the style of this particularly feminine collection, which includes subtle hints of Asian influence and natural forms and motifs reminiscent of the Art Nouveau period. The colors create unique, mysterious and magical reflections: blue, purple, red and all the splendor of the aurora borealis accentuate the impact of black, the central color, both strong and delicate, of this new creation named Poetic Night. A collection, which tells the story of a midwinter night’s dream, a tale in which the passion for crystal reveals a hint magic and the romantic liaison between fashion and craftsmanship, is shown to be stronger than ever.

The picture shows another concept of jewelry called the Bamboo Theme.

With its new liftMatic oven, Siemens has generated new impetus in the kitchen and electrical-appliances sector. The first oven designed for installation on a wall, it opens up new kitchen-planning possibilities. A “lift” system ensures freedom of access, and underscores the fact that this innovation delivers a genuine experience. Acceptance studies among consumers and dealers hold out the promise of market success.

To make possible this unusual design, it was necessary to invent some of the technical aspects of the liftMatic “from the ground up,” particularly the system for opening the unit. Instead of an oven door or a pullout oven drawer providing access, a lift mechanism allows the entire base, complete with all baking trays currently in use, to descend at the press of a button. Two different speeds may be selected for this movement. Depending on where the appliance is located, the oven floor is lowered directly individual requirements. If the floor encounters an obstacle, its travel is immediately halted and all heating elements automatically switched off.

The advantages of this innovative concept are obvious: on one hand, user can say goodbye to irksome bending when placing dishes in the oven or removing them when cooked, while on the

For details call Khimji Ramdas, Home Products Division, 24709898 Extn 145 or 99333706.

To welcome the holy month of Ramadan, your friendly neighborhood store Khimji’s Mart in association with Oman’s favorite mobile service provider “NAWRAS” announced fantastic offers to the delight of its esteemed customers. Come and join the celebrations in the “WALK-IN DRIVE-OUT” bumper raffle bonanza, by shopping just for RO 3.000 and win the stunning brand new KIA SPORTAGE 4WD and other loads of prizes like Midea Air Conditioners, LG Refrigerators, Phillips Color Televisions, Motorola camera phones, Moulinex blenders and many many more. Promotion is valid till 7th of November in all Khimji’s mart outlets across Oman. Raffle draw will be held on 11th of November.

Positioned as a friendly neighborhood supermarket, Khimji’s Mart service philosophy is to provide its customers with the daily needs at conveniently located markets in their neighborhoods. In fact, Khimji Mart is one of the very few supermarkets that has a free home delivery service from The five stores located in the capital are at Ruwi, Darsait, Wadi Kabir, Al-Khuwair and in Madina Qaboos. In the interiors, apart from the big ones in Nizwa Town and Sur, a new one was added recently in Samail, offering the entire range of services from food to electronics all under one roof.

For the first time a leading cruise operator has decided to schedule itineraries intended for an international clientele with departures out of Middle East, which is easily accessible from Europe and renowned for its fine, sunny weather and mild winter.

The new Middle East based cruises will be offered throughout the 2006/2007 winter season by two ships belonging to the Italian group – the Costa Classica and AIDAcara. The seven-day itinerary includes two nights in Dubai and one-day stopovers in the ports of Muscat, Fujairah, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain.

The Costa Classica will depart on Saturdays while the AIDA will leave every Friday from Dubai. In all, the two ships will be deployed on a total of 25 cruises, 17 on the Costa Classica (from December 23, 2006 to April 14, 2007) and 8 on the AIDAcara (from December 22, 2006 to February 9, 2007).

The majority of Guests on the Costa Classica and AIDAcara will be European. AIDAcara will mainly cater to Germans and Austrians while Costa Classica caters to Italian, German, Austrian, French and Spanish passengers. They will fly to Dubai from Europe and embark in the UAE port.

Most of the Middle East passengers had to travel either to Europe or Far East to join cruise vessels. This new schedule opens up a new horizon for the domestic tourist to experience a short voyage on one of the most luxurious vessels.

Costa Crociere SpA, the leading Italian cruise company, owns the AIDA Cruises and Costa Crociere brands, which count for a total of 14 ships in service with 6 additional vessels under order.

The Costa Marina will be in Salalah on 2nd December, 2006 and at Muscat on the 4th December, 2006. Costa Marina would return to Muscat on the 16th March and to Salalah on the 18th March 2007. For the whole winter 2006/2007 season the Costa Marina will be offering cruises from Singapore. The program includes five cruises of between 11 and 15 days calling at some of the loveliest places in India, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei and Indonesia.

Costa Crociere SpA Chairman & CEO Pier Luigi Foschi said, “We have been involved in an important development program aimed at making the Arabian Gulf a major travel destination for European tourists. I believe that the arrival in the Middle East of an international operator like Costa Crociere can make a significant contribution towards achieving this objective. The importance of the cruise industry locally is confirmed by the substantial investments made in the last few years for the construction of a new cruise terminal and related port infrastructure. Finally, I also want to stress that the spirit of cooperation, approachability and commitment of the local authorities has played a vital role in our decision. We hope that in the future Middle East will become a regular destination for our cruises.”

“The Dubai cruises,” commented Costa Crociere President Gianni Onorato, “are a veritable innovation, not only for us, but for the cruise industry as a whole. At present we’re the only international operator that’s able to provide this vacation option. It further extends the range of choices we’re offering our Guests, alongside our winter holidays in the Caribbean, South America and the Mediterranean. The new cruises are intended for our Company’s key European markets, in the context of our business development strategy and also in response to the requests of our most loyal Guests who are looking for different itineraries.”

“Middle East has been on our radar screen for quite a while – commented Michael Thamm, President of AIDA Cruises - and we are now delighted to be able to offer the Arabian Gulf experience to our guests on AIDAcara next winter. The newly created itineraries, including our attractive Suez Canal cruises, are a perfect addition to our successful Caribbean and Mediterranean program. The exciting Arabian Gulf program will enhance AIDA's position as the leading cruise operator in Germany.”

KR Shipping LLC is the concessionaire in Oman for Cruises being operated in the Middle East by Costa Crociere. Please contact the Passenger Sales Agency Booking / Reservation Desk @ Khimji Ramdas Shipping LLC on 92132793 / 92129192 for more information and early bird price.

Costa Crociere S.p.A. is the leading Italian cruise company in Europe and South America. Costa Crociere S.p.A. also includes the AIDA Cruises and Costa Crociere brands: a total of 14 ships in service and orders for 6 additional vessels. All ships fly the Italian flag and operate in the Mediterranean, North Europe, the Caribbean Central and South America, United Arab Emirates and the Far East. Costa Crociere is RINA certified with the BEST4, a highly structured system of certifications involving social responsibility (SA 8000, 2001), environment (UNI EN ISO 14001, 1996), safety (OHSAS 18001, 1999) and quality (UNI EN ISO 9001, 2000). Costa Crociere also supports the WWF in the efforts to protect marine eco-regions in the Mediterranean Sea, the Great Antilles and Brazil. Costa Crociere SpA is a member of the Carnival Corporation & plc Group, the world’s cruise industry leader.

Wedding is a start of togetherness... of walks in the rain, basking in the sunshine, shared meals and caring for one another in a journey of discoveries, dotted with decisions all along the way. Decisions that influence our way of life such as building the perfect home, finding matching furniture and then right kind of appliances to live comfortably. And while combing the market for products that will make the newly weds house a home, couples, their friends and families are always on the lookout for a personalized yet practical gift. A gift that expresses their individuality.

With their wide range of SIEMENS home appliances, GENERAL ACS and trendy home furniture, Bait Al Ahlam has everything that would help couples kick-start their new life in style. What's more is, that BAA is not only offering this range at very attractive prizes but also the couples get a chance to win a DREAM HOME raffle which would stock their home with an envious range of SIEMENS home appliances, GENERAL ACs and their choice of Bedroom set or Dining table with buffet hutch or a living room set!

In total there are 27 prizes to be won under Khimji's Afrah-wedding celebration offer! Any buyer of SIEMENS Home Appliance or GENERAL ACs or Khimji's furniture from any of KR's outlet or dealers' outlet would be entitled for a raffle coupon on a minimum purchase worth RO 50 and multiples. This means more you buy higher the chances to win the raffle. This offer is valid till 16 August 2006. Draw date for the raffle is 23 August 2006.

Popular in the sultanate for their umbrella of high-end consumer and life style brands, Khimji's products uphold proverbial quality backed by professional service and offer value for money to the customers, in real sense.

Khimji Ramdas which has a 136 year old legacy in the Sultanate of Oman has been a pioneer in encouraging sports activities amongst its employees. The group recently conducted a day and night Inter Division Football Tournament for its employees.

More than 12 teams enthusiastically participated in the tournament. From each of the matches played, the Best Player of the Match Award was given to players form both the teams.

The Procter & Gamble 'A' Team were declared as the overall winners of the tournament and the Shipping Division were declared as the Runner Up. The Best Disciplined Team Award went to the Marlboro Division and the individual awards were as under:

a) Best Goal Keeper Award - Mr. Bader Abdullah M. Al Ghafri from KR Automotive Workshop Division

b) Player of the Tournament - Mr. Nasser Obaid of P&G Division

c) Maximum Goal Scorer Award - Mr. Said Rashid Al Affari from Marlboro Division

Mr. Anil M. Khimji, Director of the KR Group gave away the prizes and awarded the Trophies to the Winners. The Best Players amongst all the Divisions would be selected and they would form a part of the KR Group Football Team. The event was conducted as a part of the KR Group Recreation Club activity.

Japan’s world renowned Fujitsu General, recently honored Sultanate’s leading business house Khimji Ramdas LLC, with “Fujitsu General award for outstanding performance” in promoting the GENERAL brand of air conditioners.

Mr. Mitsuhiro Oishi, president Fujitsu General presented the award to Mr. Pankaj Khimji, Director, Khimji Ramdas LLC in a glittering ceremony held in April 2006.

Khimji Ramdas has been Fujitsu General’s Exclusive Agent in Oman since 1972. Over the years, brand General has grown in magnitude, both quantitatively and qualitatively

“While General AC with reciprocating compressor remains the popular choice among residents owing to high ambient conditions, the overall success of General AC in Oman can be attributed to KR’s wide distribution and service network, besides product’s merit and range”, says Mr. Pankaj Khimji.

Mr. Vijay Kumar, the General Manager, adds that Khimjis have been able to reach the leadership position thanks to some innovative schemes such as Exchange offer. It was remarkable that most AC brands taken under the Exchange scheme were competitive brands which the customers traded for a GENERAL AC.

To facilitate wide reach of its service support, Khimjis pioneered mobile service stations and now Khimji’s 24x7 service of Air conditioners (as Khimjis Khadamat) is also available to the residents, whereby they can summon trained technicians at any time of the day by just calling 98 76 77 78.

Today, General has well-entrenched itself in the minds of the residents as a name which delivers not only quality, durability and value for money, but also guarantees an “infallible machine” which is owner’s pride.

Khimji Ramdas L.L.C. (Commodity Division) has recently launched Tiffany Long Life Milk in the Oman market.

Tiffany is a leading food products brand in the GCC region and is a part of IFFCO group, UAE, which is one of the largest FMCG companies in the Middle East. Tiffany brand encompasses a wide product portfolio including juice beverages, milk beverages, snacks, confectionary, culinary etc. Tiffany is a trusted name in GCC region for its premium quality products at competitive prices.

Though many of Tiffany products were already being sold in Oman, it’s only now that Long Life Milk is being introduced. Tiffany Long Life milk is made from ingredients procured from the best sources. The product is manufactured in IFFCO’s state of the art plant that follows systems conforming to the HACCP international standards which exemplifies the high standards that it maintains. Furthermore, IFFCO’s highly sophisticated quality policy ensures that these standards are met in order to provide better customer satisfaction.

The product is distributed in Oman by Khimji Ramdas. KR has been associated with IIFCO over the past few years, and is distributing their other brands like Noor, Hayat, Sunflow also.

Mr. Vijayakumar, General Manager of the Infrastructure group commented "Khimji Ramdas is well known in the Sultanate of Oman for its innovative quality products and services. The launch of the painting service only reinforces the Company's commitment to its customers"

Mr. Mohanan of M/s Salim Bin Juma Al Amri, a Colourline dealer at Al Hail says "Permoglaze has seen a steady growth over the years. We were the first dealer of the Company to invest in the Company's Colourline fully computerised colour tinting machine and our investment has been more than paid for." Mr Vidya of M/s Bin Murad Al Balushi, another Colourline dealer in Al Khoud says "The Company sells quality products and offers us excellent service". Mr Sajjad of M/s Golden Deera Trading, another Colourline dealer of the Company says "The new service will add tremendous value to the Permoglaze brand and benefit both the customers and dealers as well". This service is clearly 'Advantage customer'.

Immerse yourself in your own private underwater paradise and create an Ocean world, which you can change and rearrange using crystal objects.

Existence and design. A sense of well-being is not generated by chance. On the contrary, comfort, simplicity and satisfaction result from good design, intelligent planning and creative application. The more hectic your everyday life is, the more important it is that your home becomes a place to unwind with opportunities to relax. A room without personal touches, without its own mood and without a form of subjective expression, is a truly sad place.

Crystal lovers not only display their crystal treasures in glass cases or cabinets, but also use them in a variety of different decorative arrangements which form part of their everyday life. They are constantly creating new looks, new impressions and new compositions. Through this creative variety, they begin to understand the increased expressive intensity of their crystal collection.

The "Wonders of the Sea" trilogy is ideally suited to this type of varied display, imaginative arrangements and new ideas. Crystal lovers wanting to surprise and thrill their visitors with an underwater paradise full of marvels and treasures could combine the two existing Annual editions with collector's pieces such as the "School of Fish", the "Longnose Butterfly Fish" or the "Shell with Pearl". However, the "Hermit Crab" or the "Mermaid" and "Treasure Chest" are also perfect for creating new decorative displays.

Allow your imagination free rein. The more creative you are, the more pleasant and poetic the atmosphere in your room will be and the more your sense of well being will increase. Look at your crystal collection as fairytale home jewels, develop a feeling for the sensitivity of this special material, let your feelings guide you and create your own personal refuge.

Treasures from the Deep are available at Swarovski showrooms at Khimji's in Ruwi and Qurum.

ANL’s agents in Oman, Blue Eagle Shipping, a group company of Khimji Ramdas, which is the Australian national Line’s agent in Oman will host the 50th Annual Agency meeting in Muscat, at the Barr Al Jissah.

Australian National Line’s (ANL) history dates back to 1956, when the Australian Government established the Australian Coastal Shipping Commission. Since that time the world shipping industry has been revolutionized with the introduction of containers, massive growth in world trade and of course larger and larger vessels. ANL has been there through it all serving cargo interests with safe and reliable shipping services and in 2006 the Line celebrates its 50th Anniversary.

ANL as part of the CMA CGM group offers services between 212 ports worldwide drawing on the global container pool of over one million TEU. ANL recently announced their participation in the EPIC service which is a dedicated service to UK/Europe/Gulf Pakistan and India. Six ships of 4,000 TEU capacities are deployed on this service with a 42 day round trip.

ANL’s agents in Oman, Blue Eagle Shipping, a group company of Khimji Ramdas, is hosting the annual Agency meeting in Muscat on March 25-26. Around 100 delegates from different parts of the world are attending this conference which will be an opportunity for many delegates to experience authentic Arab tradition and heritage.

The meeting also will give an opportunity to gather first hand information about Oman and the development plans including the three large transshipment ports in Sohar, Muscat and Salalah.

Allure. The expression of one’s personality. An inner light, a fascinating charisma, an enigmatic grace that goes to the very essence of one’s being. When allure becomes sensual, it takes on a natural magnetism, a mysterious gaze, an elegant shape, the nuance of a feminine voice.

Allure Sensuelle: a more sensuous and intimate interpretation of the Allure fragrance. Warm, voluptuous, mysterious…luminous and ethereal. A soft floral oriental, which suggests subtly, as if to exalt a natural sensuality and entice our emotions

Like Allure, Allure Sensuelle is constructed as an olfactory diamond, around six facets that unfurl and express themselves to give a unique, radiating aura to each woman. Six facets like the six letters of the word Allure that Jacques Polge has revisited to write a new story.

The fresh, timeless floral and fruity facets, so characteristic of Allure take on more rounded, softer accents but remain just as refined.

The fresh face leads, luminous, carried by Hesperide notes of Bergamot and citrus, warmed and subdued. The Timeless Floral Facet, more voluptuous, more powdery, is expressed in a communion of exotic Roses and Jasmine associated with Absolute of Iris.
The Fruity Facet gets its gentleness from Sicilian Mandarin but with warm, appetizing accents of sweetened fruit. The woody Facet, coloured by Vetiver from Haiti, maintains a subtle discretion.

The woody facet, coloured by Vetiver from Haiti, maintains a subtle discretion.
And finally, A NEW FACET, SOLAR SPICE, made from incense and pink pepper, asserts its femininity: subtle, warm, airy, it embraces the mystery and light of the Orient. The lightest and most delicate accords of incense have been chosen to give a depth and mysterious softness to the fragrance. Pink pepper contributes a fruity quality, fresh and vibrant.

The Khimji’s Mart Nizwa celebrated its 1st Anniversary of operations on Monday, 27th Feb 2006 amidst much excitement and fanfare. A live performance by the popular singer Nadeem Al Balushi and his troupe enthralled the audience throughout the evening. A special TV raffle promotion scheme to commemorate the anniversary was run whereby seven lucky shoppers won a 21” colour TV everyday for a week.

The Mart had some tempting offer whereby 35 trolleys full of purchases were given away for free to lucky shoppers as a part of the anniversary celebration bonanza.

Your hair is subjected to the sun and dust every single day. It needs more than just regular shampoo and conditioner to keep it clean, healthy and great looking. Palmers is pleased to announce the launch of its all new virgin Olive Oil hair cream with full Vitamin and mineral contents that can work wonders on your hair, by making hair strong, healthy and soft to touch. This special formulation also conditions scalp for optimum growth potential thus enabling you to have hair that is not only good looking but rich in volume also.

Palmer’s Olive Oil Formula gives your hair the extra that it needs. A rich, deeply penetrating treatment conditioner its loaded with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Vitamins A, B, and E. It leaves hair strong, shiny and sleek. Another distinguishing feature is that Palmers Olive Oil Formula does not contain petrolatum which means there is no problem of sticky hair, and the hair always remains smooth and soft to touch.

Palmer’s range of products is marketed in Oman by Khimji Pharmacy and the products are available in all Hypermarkets, Supermarkets and Pharmacies.

Discover the goodness of Palmers today.

Bold Colours and Advanced Technology Expand Line-Up of the World's Coolest Clamshell Mobile Handset

Leveraging the regional success of the groundbreaking Motorola RAZR V3 handset, Motorola, Inc revealed a new version of the popular mobile device – the RAZR V3i.

The new handset provides consumers with an additional way to enjoy the Motorola RAZR experience through technology advances – all while maintaining the RAZR’s slim silhouette and reliable mobile connectivity.

Since its initial launch in late 2004, the RAZR handset has been Motorola’s largest-selling mobile in the Middle East region, with demand routinely outstripping supply across the region.

Adding new functionality to the sleek RAZR form, the RAZR V3i delivers a 1.23 megapixel digital camera, expandable memory and a sophisticated new spun metal look – combining the best of mobile style, imaging, audio and technology in one slim device.

“With its new options in imaging, storage, and aesthetics, the Motorola RAZR V3i complements the thousand of RAZRs already in use in the Middle East, enabling consumers to choose the experience that best fits their personal style and mobile needs,” Mulligan concluded.

Pizza Hut in Oman is breaking new grounds in Enhanced Dine-in experience with the launch of a new range of mouth-watering sauté pasta at its Qurum and Madinat Qaboos outlets. This is the restaurant’s first menu exclusively for pasta dishes.

This move is the latest in a long line of product developments at Pizza Hut. Last year saw the launch of the sensationally successful ‘Fiesta Menu’, and this year brings with it another delicious addition. “The Sauté Pasta Menu marks the next step in Pizza Hut's ongoing commitment to offering customers in Oman a broader variety and choice of cuisine,” said Yogesh Shah, Head-Pizza Hut Oman.

All the dishes are freshly prepared using high-quality exotic ingredients, fresh herbs, and meet all the stringent standards that Pizza Hut is known for worldwide. What’s more, they are all very invitingly priced, and come in sumptuous portions. They are also available for takeaway and home delivery.

“The new Sauté Pasta Menu is our way of ensuring that an Enhanced Dine-in experience awaits our guests on every visit and that Pizza Hut is now not only just pizzas, but Pizzas and More” said Vivek Pande, GM Lifestyle Division, Khimji Ramdas.

Shaped by nature, the PEBL U6’s rounded silhouette creates the perfect balance to the slim lined RAZR Motorola announced that the Motorola PEBL U6 is now on sale in the Sultanate through authorized retailers. Inspired by the feel of a stone worn smooth by water, the oval handset marks a significant evolution in Motorola’s mobile design ethos.

The PEBL U6 has a distinctive rounded shape that articulates one of the key forms in Motorola’s evolving design philosophy. While attributes such as “chiselled, thin and defined” steered the development of the RAZR, the PEBL U6 is shaped to reflect “tactile, soft and mysterious” qualities and unveils a small yet luxurious object of desire.

The PEBL U6 silhouette is created to emotionally and rationally engage with consumers. It has a character and defined personality that speak a very human and intuitive language through sight, sound and touch.

Following the success of the RAZR, the PEBL U6’s distinctive profile continues to lay the foundation for Motorola’s design strategy and product portfolio.

Khimji Ramdas Computer & Communication Systems is the authorized distributor of Motorola GSM in the sultanate. U6 is available at all leading mobile outlet in the Sultanate. For further information call 24696255.

Sleek, Super-Slim Craftsmanship, Packed With Performance Motorola unveiled the Motorola L7, the highly anticipated next generation design ultra-slim handset. Chiseled, thin and defined, the Motorola L7 builds on Motorola’s growing reputation for world class design that has driven such recent successes as the RAZR V3. The inspirational mobile device reflects two key silhouettes - sleek and thin – that are at the core of Motorola’s evolving design philosophy.

Created for successful and image conscious consumers who value performance and style, the Motorola L7 allows them to express their individuality in cutting edge design and function. The L7’s premium material finishes include illuminated precision cut keypad with metallic spun finish, chrome plated side keys, glass display, glass-filled body for rigidity and anodized Aluminium battery door.

Motorola L7 is designed to emotionally and rationally engage with consumers. The new handset has character and a defined personality that speaks a very human and intuitive language through sight, sound and touch.

Khimji Ramdas Computer & Communication Systems is the authorized distributor of Motorola GSM in the sultanate. L7 is available at all leading mobile outlet in the Sultanate. For further information call 24696255.

It all began 159 years ago when the company that would set the world standard in writing excellence was founded. Today, the company continues to write new chapters in the world of fine writing instruments, timepieces and personal accessories.

Cross introduces Apogee, the newest addition to its renowned line of exceptionally crafted writing instruments. “Apogee,” says Chad Mellen, Vice President, Global Marketing at Cross, “will strike consumers as fresh, yet familiar.” Apogee means “the farthest or highest point; the apex.” It speaks to what the Cross brand represents: the highest standards in fine writing. With Apogee, these standards are expressed anew. Designer Mark Knight conceived Apogee in the Cross U.S. design studio. According to Knight, its design recalls the Age of Enlightenment – which, like Apogee, is both a culmination and a new beginning. “The pen’s overall symmetry and design contours exhibit a respect for the past, while its unique appointments, engraving and shape embrace a forward-thinking style,” says Knight.

Apogee is offered in three distinctive finishes: Chrome, Black Star Lacquer and Titian Red Lacquer each with polished chrome appointments. The Chrome finish recalls finely crafted jewellery in its intricately etched diamond-patterned texture. Writing technologies offered in the new line are fountain pen with engraved 18 karat gold nib, Select rolling ball pen, ball-point pen and 0.5mm pencil. Apogee features the famous Cross mechanical guarantee, ensuring a lifetime of writing pleasure.

Cross is unique in that it is steeped in a remarkably rich heritage, and committed to honoring that tradition at the same time; Cross has developed a contemporary lifestyle focus that serves a selective, trend-conscious consumer. With Apogee, we are appealing to self assured individuals who attach great value to traditional product attributes such as quality, service and guarantee, but are influenced by contemporary design trends, materials and colour. These consumers work hard, are ambitious, and buy brands and product that are geared to and reinforce their lifestyle.

A stylish solution for active people with an eye for design, a need for goes-anywhere versatility and the desire to take consistently great pictures without fuss. The sophisticated design incorporates a newly developed CCD image sensor with 6.0 effective megapixels of sharp resolution, a long-range swivel-mounted 10x Zoom-Nikkor lens, and a bright, clear 2.5-inch LCD monitor into slim. Compact body that is comfortable to hold and easy to operate.

The irresistibly slim design of the COOLPIX S4 conceals a high quality 10x Zoom-Nikkor lens. With extended range from 38mm medium-wide through 380mm telescopic, the swivel-mounted lens is equally adept at taking great shots of all types, including architecture, portraits, extreme close-ups or any other composition that sparks your creativity as you explore your world.

The slim, compact design of the COOLPIX S4 adds a delightful and practical twist by integrating its broad 10x zoom range into a swivel design that offers a wider range of shooting angles for greater creative freedom.

Also from Nikon Digital Cameras are the other models Coolpix S3 & Coolpix L1.