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The ‘Fast & Furious 6’ stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson have selected timepieces from renowned Swiss watch manufacturer Oris to accompany their new exploits. Conquering cinemas in Oman and across the globe, the 6^th installment of the film series on speed races is faster, stronger and tougher than ever before and Oris is among its elite street-racing group.

Reuniting for their most high-stakes adventure the crew of Fast & Furious 6 wears Oris watches, with Dwayne Johnson sporting the ultimate timepiece in toughness, the Oris ProDiver Date.

Dubai, UAE; June 5, 2013: With summer setting in, television viewing is set to increase exponentially, according to industry experts.

Estimates by an independent research centre* observed that UAE viewers spent an average 5.12 hours watching television during the summer months last year, nine percent higher than the previous year.

OSN, the leading pay-TV network in the Middle East and North Africa region, is building on the huge popularity for its exclusive and premium content during summer and with the start of the Dubai Summer Surprises 2013, has announced a new customer bonanza.

Customers in the UAE who subscribe, upgrade or renew their OSN subscription between June 7 and July 25, 2013, will automatically enter two raffle draws to win one of 30 Samsung Smart TVs and the grand prize of an Infiniti JX35 car.

Hamad Malik, Chief Marketing Officer, OSN, said: “We want to give our subscribers something extra for their loyalty towards OSN. With 31 winners over a 48 day special promotion, every subscriber has a high probability of winning. This is a fantastic offer and we thank our partners Infinity and Samsung for their great support.”

Les LaboratoiresPhytodia a French based research company, spin-off from academic research institutions, has announced today the launch of its organic cosmetic line Nature is Future at Beauty World Middle East 2013 in Dubai.

Phytodia builds on its extensive scientific expertise in the characterization of plant extracts to identify actives molecules relevant for skin aging and fat metabolism. Les LaboratoiresPhytodiahave a strong focus on mitochondria when assessing the performance of its active ingredients. Indeed mitochondria are the key organelles to enhance fat burning that is triggering the slimming effect as well as to reduce oxidative stress that is responsible for premature skin aging.

Nature is Future product line results from years of research performed by Les LaboratoiresPhytodia in the field of mitochondrial functions. Among Mediterranean and alpine plants we have found that extracts from lady’s mantle, savory and cherry stalk carry the best activities towards mitochondrial functions. They show great efficacy on skin elasticity and moisturization, as well as superior performance on wrinkles depth and fat deposition. By combining these innovative natural active ingredients with highly technical formulations, Nature is Future product line offers an unprecedented sensoriality for organic cosmetics to provide our customers with the best personal and natural skincare experience.

American retailer to come to Oman with the latest range of clothing, footwear and accessories from the brand's stable
Muscat | May 20, 2013: The capital’s fashion quotient just went up a notch with the announcement of contract signing of the first ever US Polo Assn. outlet in the Sultanate at Muscat’s youngest and most dynamic shopping destination – Muscat Grand Mall.
Launched in 1981, US Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA) the governing body of polo since 1890 in the United States. The U.S. Polo Assn. brand captures the authenticity and heritage of the sport, while embracing the genuine spirit known throughout the world as Classic American Style—comfortable and casual, yet classy.
“U.S. Polo Assn. is one of the most widely anticipated fashion brands to launch in Oman. Offering premium yet casual outfits for urban youth and will make a welcome addition to Muscat Grand Mall’s wide range of clothing retailers – we look forward to the store opening shortly,” said Hassan Jaboub, General Manager of Muscat Grand Mall.
He added, “U.S. Polo Assn also comes with a strong brand lineage associated with sports – an area very close to the people of Oman. We are sure that their collection, reflecting quintessential sporty elegance will be very well received by Mall patrons.”

Targeting Oman as the country gears up to play a key role in the GCC’s e-commerce revolution

Oman, 06 May 2013: The GCC’s thriving e-commerce market is forecasted to boom to US$15 billion in sales by 2015*, catalyzed by an expanding online product range, increased security of payments and shifting consumer perceptions. According to research recently conducted by Euromonitor, not only are consumers in the Arab world more and more comfortable in purchasing goods online, but Internet users are also expected to exceed 170 million by 2016, which will send online retail to new heights in the region.

Desado.com responds to the region’s e-commerce growth with the kick off of the site’s Arabic version, catering to the language preference of the majority of GCC Internet users whilst simultaneously branching out into KSA, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman, with both website options in English and Arabic.

The e-commerce concept, which serves as a shopping platform for design-led products, has seen an immense success since the official launch of the site in December 2012, exceeding business expectations in the UAE with a month on month sales growth of over 35%. Desado.com has introduced a segment into the e-commerce market that is the first of its kind in the GCC, and the online destination is quickly creating a unique brand name for itself.

Chopard, an internationally renowned luxury house has recently developed a range of elegant and functional handbags – the Imperiale Clutches -- inspired by its Imperiale ladies collection of watches and jewellery. And now this collection can be seen and ordered in Oman at the Khimji’s Watches – the one-stop destination for some of the world’s finest brands.

About the range, Mr. Madhusinh Jesrani, General Manager, Khimji’s Watches comments: “The new Imperiale clutch bag is intended for a refined, dynamic, natural woman who appreciates the discreet luxury of extremely beautiful objects. It combines the finesse and quality of its materials with a spacious volume designed to meet the needs of today’s woman. This collection was well-received at the fashion show held recently, where the fashion connoisseurs fell in love with Imperiale’s decorative patterns and contemporary classic designs. This timelessly chic accessory available in black-clad leather or silk versions makes a perfect match for the must-have black dress and is an ideal companion for elegant evenings”.

• 94 Oman residents win at Nestlé’s first raffle draw at Lulu Food Fiesta
• Customers sample a variety of Nestlé  products including Maggi, Nescafé, Sweetened Condensed Milk and Nestlé breakfast cereals
• Maggi cooking station serves up delicious international dishes

Muscat, Oman, 28 April 2013: At one of the many memorable moments created at the Lulu Food Fiesta this year, 94 Oman residents won the first Nestlé raffle draw with prizes ranging from Lulu gift vouchers to a wide range of kitchen appliances and electronics. The top prize of gift vouchers worth 500 Omani Rials from Lulu Hypermarket was won by seven Lulu shoppers at the draw conducted on 25^th April 2013. Some of the gift voucher winners are Hamida Bint Al Hussain Bin Mohammed, Walid Bin Juma Al Balushi and Natasha Khalid.

Visitors to the Lulu Food Fiesta who bought three Omani Rials worth of Nestlé products automatically entered the raffle. Other winners of the draw were awarded kitchen appliances and electronics including Samsung Plasma TVs and Refrigerators, Ariston gas cookers, Sony digital cameras and camcorders, iPod touch, Braun food processors, Tefal cooking sets and Acti-Fryers and LG microwaves. Representatives from Nestlé and Lulu Bausher Management conducted the raffle draw. The second draw will be held on 7th May 2013.

T3150 Wireless 2.1 Speaker System Offers Superb Audio Performance

and Great Value

Dubai – April 24, 2013 – Creative Technology Ltd has announced the Middle East launch of the Creative T3150 Wireless 2.1 speaker system with Bluetooth wireless technology.  This new addition to Creative’s comprehensive line up of high performance wireless speakers continues to uphold Creative’s long held reputation of merging superior audio performance with great value.  Engineered to pump out smooth audio wirelessly, this compact speaker system is designed to meet the needs of music lovers and movie fans alike. It stands out amongst other wireless speakers in the same class, while remaining very competitively priced at AED 295

Compatible with most mobile phones and laptops that feature Bluetooth stereo profile, the Creative T3150 Wireless speaker system offers wireless connectivity in addition to wired connection.  It comes with a wired remote control that powers ON/OFF and adjusts volume for ease of use.