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It is a great pleasure to welcome you aboard your Oman Air flight today. Oman Air has begun 2017 on a very positive note. We are continuing our fleet expansion with THREE new additions already this year. The latest aircraft is the Boeing 787 Dreamliner which joined the fleet on 23rd February; this is in addition to the new 737-800 which was added to the fleet in January and a second new B737-800 which was added on 16th February. We are continuing to invest in providing guests with the best possible on-board experience; the Boeing 787 Dreamliner features a state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system which allows access to a wide selection of on-demand entertainment delivered through a passenger experience interface developed specifically with Oman Air. As part of our ambitious and dynamic programme of network expansion, we will launch a new four times weekly flight from Muscat to the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, starting 27th March. We are committed to ensuring that our guests have greater choice and the opportunity to discover new destinations with Oman Air and we are delighted to be offering thousands more business and leisure travellers the opportunity to travel between Oman and Kenya (and beyond).
With an all-round high seat factor on many flights, the new flights are expected to do very well, prompting many tourists to visit magnificent Oman as well as India’s beautiful touristic spots. We have many more exciting plans in the pipeline for 2017 and we look forward to sharing these with you in the coming months. Last but not least, I would like to take this opportunity to celebrate the achievement of women, in honour of International Women’s Day on 8th March. Women are a vital component of the working world. In Oman Air women play a crucial role as well, in almost all job categories. We will and must always appreciate their social, economic, cultural and political triumphs. We wish all women an extremely successful future. Many thanks for choosing to fly with us. We hope we will welcome you back soon.
Paul Gregorowitsch Chief Executive Officer
We are also growing our capacity to India and increasing our weekly frequencies from 126 to 161 flights between Oman and 11 destinations in India. India is a key destination for Oman Air; the demand for all 11 of our Indian destinations has always been high and the increased frequencies offer yet more choice and convenience to our guests. We first launched flights to India in the 1990s and the demand for seats has grown exponentially amongst both business and leisure travellers.
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Golden Triangle: The classic introduction to India
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Ocean Explorers: From Sindbad to Marco Polo
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Treasures from the National Museum: The Oldest Coin in Oman
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Java Jazz Festival Where: Jakarta, Indonesia When: 3 – 5 March What: The Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival is one of the largest jazz festivals in the world, where you can expect to see a stellar line-up of international and Indonesia-based artists taking to the stage. Judging by previous festivals, this month’s edition should be another spectacular affair. Oman Air flies 32 times a week between Muscat/Jakarata (29 Oman Air) (3 code share flights with Thai Airways)
Taste of Dubai Where: Dubai, UAE When: 9 – 11 March What: This is Dubai’s favourite food, drink and music festival, and a three day presentation of the city’s classiest restaurants, high profile celebrity chefs, and a fantastic line-up of international music performers. Food lovers can come and watch live cooking demonstrations, or get hands-on cooking and culinary tips with tops chefs. Alternatively you can just sit back, relax and soak up the sounds of live music, or enjoy shopping for gifts at the festival’s outdoor shopping area. Oman Air flies 70 times a week between Muscat/Dubai (49 Oman Air) (21 code share flights with Emirates)
Fashion Steps Out at Orchard Where: Orchard Road, Singapore When: From 25 March What: Fashion Steps Out at Orchard is a massive fashion parade in Singapore that literally brings glamour to the street. Orchard Road is Singapore’s famous fashion shopping street, and every year for Fashion Steps Out at Orchard, the road gets converted into a giant, 550 metre long fashion runway, that sees around 180 models making their way down the street to showcase the region’s best brands and designer clothes. It’s a sight not to be missed. Oman Air flies 4 times a week between Muscat/Singapore
More festivals around the world International Yoga Festival (1 – 7 March, Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, India).
Amsterdam Coffee Festival (10 – 12 March, Amsterdam, The Netherlands).
Singapore International Jazz Festival (31 March – 2 April, Singapore).
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‘Cartoomics’ Comic Convention Where: Milan, Italy When: 3 – 5 March What: Milan’s three-day Cartoomics convention is a celebration of comics, movies, cartoons, videos games, collectibles, and fantasy based products this month. You and your kids cannot miss out on the action! Oman Air flies 7 times a week between Muscat/Milan
London Print Design Fair Where: London, England When: 28 – 29 March What: This month’s London Print Design Fair will be showcasing print design, embroidery, knit and vintage design to London. Last year’s show attracted more than forty international studios from the UK, Italy, Switzerland, New Zealand, the US, France and Denmark, and this time around, the show promises to be just as substantial. ‘It’s the quintessential place to get inspired!’ say organisers. Oman Air flies 14 times a week between Muscat/London
More events around the world Milan Food Festival (4 – 6 March, Milan, Italy). Art Dubai (15 – 18 March, Dubai, UAE). Classic Car Show (31 March – 2 April, Birmingham, England). Art Paris Art Fair Where: Paris, France When: 30 March – 2 April What: Paris, ‘The City of Lights’ is experiencing an exceptional artistic and architectural regeneration with the opening in 2017 of several new art institutions and foundations. One of the highlights will be this month’s Art Paris Art Fair, which will bring together 130 galleries from 29 countries at the Grand Palais to explore European art from the post war period to the present day. Oman Air flies 5 times a week between Muscat/Paris
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High octane adventure with Oman Air From the recent Al Mouj Muscat Marathon, to high-octane, multi-hull yacht racing planned for this year’s Extreme Sailing Series – Oman Air continues its sporting adventures in 2017 While Oman Air’s GC32 sailors on #TeamOmanAir prepare for the 2017 Extreme Sailing Series which kicks off in Muscat on 8th March this month, fans recently rallied in support of Oman Air’s newest sporting adventure – the Al Mouj Muscat Marathon.
February in the Sultanate’s Capital, and will continue into the 2017 Extreme Sailing Series’ curtain-raiser in Muscat that starts this month on 8th March – and where the team Oman Air’s crew will be hoping for a helping hand from a passionate Muscat crowd to give their 2017 campaign an early boost
Since it started in 2012, the Muscat Marathon has grown in popularity but this year, the Muscat Road Runners teamed up with seasoned sports event organisers Oman Sail to upscale the event into what is now the ‘Al Mouj Muscat Marathon’ as part of a plan to position it in the top league of international marathons.
For more info on the 2018 edition of the Al Mouj Muscat Marathon, visit www.muscatmarathon.om, and for updates on the 2017 Extreme Sailing Series go to www.extremesailingseries.com
Oman Air became one of the event’s first official partners offering airline ticket raffles and special offers which helped to boost entries to a record 1 300 runners from 74 nationalities (which was double the 2016 field!) across three events – the full marathon, half marathon and 10km run. The marathon event was won by Pierre Breuer who crossed the finish line 12 minutes ahead of the next placed runner. ‘This has been a fantastic event for everyone involved and we are very excited about its future,’ said Salma Al Hashmi, Oman Sail Chief Marketing Officer. ‘Oman’s winter climate is perfect for marathon running as our event in January showed, and we are hoping that more runners around the world will join the fun next year…’ But, Oman’s sporting odyssey shows no signs of letting up. The 7th edition of EFG Sailing Arabia: The Tour, which is billed as Arabia’s No.1 Offshore Race, started in Muscat on 14th February. The inaugural GC32 Sailing Championship also recently kicked off on 28th
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Nairobi: The beating heart of Kenya It’s impossible to be bored while staying in Nairobi. Give the city a chance, and you’ll quickly see how it is continuing to earn a reputation as being one of Africa’s most interesting, exciting, and energetic cities. It is the beating heart of Kenya, and it also continues to be the launching point of choice for explorations into the rest of the country…
The annual Great Migration of wildebeest across the Maasai MaraSerengeti ecosystem is one of the greatest spectacles in the natural world
From its five-star hotels dotted around the city centre, to its action-packed nightlife spots, to its numerous art galleries and museums, golf courses, curio markets, and of course, the Niarobi National Park, which is literally just a few minutes outside the city, and where you can see many of Africa’s greatest animals like lions, rhino, zebra, and giraffe – Nairobi is a place filled to the brim with things to see and do for the modern-day traveller.
But Nairobi is also the travel gateway to the rest of the country. And it is from here that you can launch off to explore some of Kenya’s best-known destinations… Maasai Mara National Reserve: The Maasai Mara reserve, along with the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, are worldfamous for their Maasai lions, African leopards and Tanzanian
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‘Nairobi is the travel gateway into the rest of Kenya’
Lake Nakuru National Park’s pink flamingoes
cheetahs, as well as the spectacular annual migration of zebra, gazelle, and wildebeest that takes place every year from July to October.
atmosphere. (The catchy Kenyan folk song Jambo Jambo, which can be translated to ‘Hello Hello’, is also a traditional Swahili greeting, and you’ll hear variations of it being played wherever you go around town).
Mombasa: Kenya’s coastal town of Mombasa offers a set of world-class luxury hotels, white sand and palm fringed beaches, the historical Old Town and it’s Fort Jesus, fantastic seafood, excellent diving, and a very welcoming ‘Jambo-Jambo’
Amboseli National Reserve: Amboseli National Reserve forms the core of a huge 8 000 square kilometre ecosystem that spreads across the Kenya-Tanzania border, which
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Kenya’s coastal town of Mombasa
makes for some of the greatest wildlife and birdlife viewing in the world. It’s also where you can get a good view of Mount Kilimanjaro, which is just over the border, in Tanzania. Lamu Town: Lamu Town is the small, historic town on Lamu Island, which is a part of the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya. Originally founded in the late 1300s it is Kenya’s oldest, continually inhabited town and now also a UNESCO World Heritage site. It also happens to be home to some very interesting historical buildings – including over 20 mosques. Tsavo National Park: Tsavo is another Kenyan classic. It has vast herds of elephant, as well as rhino, buffalo, lion, leopards, hippo, crocodile, and various antelope species. There’s also around 500 recorded species of birds here. Samburu National Reserve: Due to the Uaso Nyiro River running right through the reserve, Samburu tends to attract a massive diversity of wildlife, including large numbers of Nile crocodile that can be seen lazing around the river. Mount Kenya National Park: At 5 199 metres, Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in the county and the second-highest in Africa after Mount Kilimanjaro. It contains a multitude of ridges and peaks, and although it straddles the equator, it is high enough to receive significant snowfall. The Mount Kenya National Park itself was established in 1949 to preserve its floral and animal life, which you can explore while trekking along the mountain’s lower slopes, or up to the popular Point Lenana peak. (The main summits are the Batian and Nelion peaks, which can only be accessed by means of technical climbing via a variety of rock or ice routes).
Travel Token: Maasai beadwork The Maasai are a tribal people inhabiting the southern regions of Kenya, as well as parts of northern Tanzania. One of the many things they’re known for is their traditional dress, which includes fantastic ornamental jewellery made from brightly coloured beads. If you’re looking for a memorable souvenir to take back home with you from Kenya, these brightly coloured bead necklaces, bangles, and other jewellery items make for an inexpensive and memorable gift to pack into your luggage. They can be found in many of the local markets and curio stores around the country.
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MUSCAT: Panorama Mall, First Floor Shop No. 16, Bausher Heights.
Check Out Lake Nakuru National Park: This place is a bird watcher’s paradise, with the highlight being the vast numbers of beautiful pink flamingos – sometimes numbering in their millions – that are attracted to the lake every year.
Nairobi and Kenya: Travel Info
Malindi: Malindi is about a two-hour drive north along the coastline from Mombasa. It’s a charming little historic coastal town with gorgeous beaches and extensive coral reefs just offshore.
Oman Air flies 4 times a week between Muscat/Nairobi (as from 27 March 2017)
Hell's Gate National Park: Hell’s Gate National Park is around a two-and-a-half hour drive north-west of Nairobi, and gets its name from a dramatic, natural break in a section of the park’s rocky cliffs. What makes it unique compared to many of Kenya’s other wildlife parks, is that you’re allowed to walk or cycle around the park without a guide. But, while travelling around Kenya, you also get the feeling that the country is like one great big wildlife destination. And you begin to realise that wherever you happen to find yourself, you’re never far from some of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth.
Travel Info: For more info on travelling to Nairobi and Kenya, visit www.magicalkenya.com – the official homepage of the Kenya Tourism Board. Languages: Kenya’s two official languages are Swahili and English. Currency: The Kenyan Shilling (KSh/ KES) is the official currency of Kenya. (There a 100 cents in a Shilling). Kenyan Shilling banknotes come in 50 KSh, 100 KSh, 200 KSh, 500 KSh and 1000 KSh denominations. Coins come in 50 cents, and 1 KSh, 5 KSh, 10 KSh, 20 KSh, and 40 KSh denominations. 1 Kenyan Shilling (KES) = 0.0037 Omani Rial (OMR) 1 Kenyan Shilling (KES) = 0.0097 United States Dollar (USD) (February 2017)
White Rhinos at Kenya’s Lake Nakuru National Park
A traditional Maasai tribesman looks out towards Mount Kenya
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Mindful Luxury: Condé Nast International Luxury Conference 2017
The Condé Nast International Luxury Conference 2017 will take place next month on the 5th and 6th April at the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa in Muscat, and is set to include a spectacular line-up of over 40 speakers from the luxury goods industry and fashion world.
The 2016 edition of the conference took place in Seoul, South Korea
Beirut in 1982. After enjoying much success with his work during the years that followed this, he had the honour of HRH Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan choosing to be dressed in Elie Saab Haute Couture for her Coronation ceremony in 1999. In 2012, Saab partnered with the Lebanese American University of Beirut and London College of Fashion to launch a four-year Bachelor’s degree program in fashion design and related studies.
For anyone with an eye for luxury design, refined style, and the business of fashion, the 2017 edition of the Condé Nast International Luxury Conference should make for an unforgettable time. This year’s conference will go ahead under the banner of ‘Mindful Luxury’, and attendees can expect two days of on-stage discussions, keynote presentations, story-telling, and experiencesharing from a long list of the world’s top decision-makers, designers, innovators and influencers in the fashion and luxury goods industry. The well-known Alber Elbaz, Elie Saab, Giambattista Valli, Manish Arora, and Pierre Denis are just a few of the long list of high-profile speakers to look forward to… Alber Elbaz: International Designer Open, sincere, intuitive and sparkling, Elbaz was the artistic director of the famous Paris fashion house of Lanvin from 2001 until 2015, where he transformed this 125 year-old institution into one of the most soughtafter luxury labels in the world. Elbaz’s talent and work is now held in high esteem throughout the world.
Giambattista Valli: Founder and Creative Director After fulfilling his dream of enrolling in fashion school in Rome, and after having firmly establishing himself in the world of fashion design, Giambattista Valli launched his own collection and held his first solo show in Paris, in March 2005. The legendary Giambattista Valli fashion brand was thus born and now, it has more than 245 selling points in 41 countries worldwide, and is worn by a long list of international celebrities.
Elie Saab: Founder, Elie Saab Born in 1964 in Lebanon, Elie Saab’s interest in dressmaking started at an early age, and he went on to open his first studio in
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Manish Arora: Designer Manish Arora is one of the most inspiring and interesting contemporary designers in the fashion world today. His designs are inspired by Indian heritage, and he is known for his astute craftsmanship and unique play on colours. Today, Manish sells his creations worldwide through a range of prestigious high fashion boutiques, and his rich and colourful designs have been worn by bevy of international stars.
Among several topics that will be explored, the Luxury Conference 2017 speakers will discuss themes such as ‘New markets for the luxury industry’, the ‘Evolution of global trade routes’, ‘Luxury for the post-luxury consumer’, ‘The power of the Middle East’, and the ‘Business of perfume, jewellery and accessories’. For more information on the Mindful Luxury: Condé Nast International Luxury Conference 2017, and a full line-up of the speakers to be featured at the conference, go to www.cniluxury.com.
Pierre Denis: CEO, Jimmy Choo Pierre Denis is the Chief Executive Officer of Jimmy Choo PLC, the iconic luxury lifestyle brand with shoes at its heart. Denis brings extensive experience in the global luxury fashion industry, and a deep knowledge of Asian markets to bear in his role.
Oman Air, and Place Vendôme Qatar are set to be the co-lead partners for the Conference, along with host partner Port Sultan Qaboos Waterfront. Sponsors also include the Omani Ministry of Tourism, Omantel, and Al Mouj Muscat.
The Condé Nast International Luxury Conference 2017 will go ahead under the patronage of H.E. Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi, the Sultanate of Oman’s Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Suzy Menkes: International Vogue editor, Condé Nast International Launched in 2015 in Florence, Italy, the Condé Nast International Luxury Conferences draw on the collective influence of Condé Nast International’s
Florence, in Italy’s Tuscany region, was the venue for the 2015 conference
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Amal Al Raisi: Oman’s fashion design success story Under the name of Dar Al Aseel, Oman’s Amal Al Raisi designs traditional Omani dresses, as well as abayas and jalabiyas. She is one of Oman’s true fashion design success stories, and will be one of the highlight speakers for the Condé Nast International Luxury Conference 2017. Wings of Oman recently spoke to Amal to find out more about her latest work… The Condé Nast International Luxury Conference 2017 goes ahead under a broad theme of 'Mindful Luxury'. It would interesting to hear your thoughts on the concept of 'luxury' and how you relate to it in your work? To me luxury is a dream! The story of the success of the French fashion designer Coco Chanel is always a source of inspiration to me. For my own work, I relate to luxury in that I strive to offer the very best – the ‘ultimate’ – of what I can to my clients. This can mean spending many extra hours on a piece for the woman wearing it, just to ensure she feels special; or adding my signature detail to a piece, to help separate it from other brands… You have just successfully launched your SpringSummer 2017 range – do you have any more projects lined up for this year? Currently, I’m working on my new Autumn-Winter 2017 collection for my RTW and Classic lines. Also, I have been invited to receive exclusive training with Kopenhagen Fur, the world’s largest fur house. This season, I was inspired by Oman’s architecture and how for many centuries due to its strategic position on the trade routes for frankincense, myrrh and other goods, the country was influenced by Indian, East African, Portuguese and British cultures. The Omani architects of the time used these influences as a source of inspiration, and created their own distinct architecture that differs greatly from the rest of the Arabian Peninsula.
Oman is a nation that prides itself on ‘looking good’, and the Omani people have a rich history of design, craft, and art. What advice and guidance do you have for young, upand-coming designers in Oman, who are keen to be involved in and successful in the fashion industry? Oman’s rich history allows for lots of inspiration. For me, as an Omani designer I want the world to see just what is so special about my beautiful country. To up-and-coming designers Amal Al Raisi in Oman I challenge them to concentrate on their goals, draw their plans out, and to manage their expectations of what the fashion industry really is all about. It’s a lot of hard work, and for this reason, they should concentrate on exactly what it is they want to create – and then be sure to target the right audience. To have a look at Amal Al Raisi’s latest Spring-Summer 2017 collection, go to www.daralaseel.com
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Golden Triangle: The classic introduction to India India’s Golden Triangle is the triangular tourist path that will take you to three of the country’s richest cultural destinations at Delhi, Agra and Jaipur – including the legendary Taj Mahal. The journey makes for a classic introduction to India. If you’re struggling to decide just exactly how and where to travel around this continent-like country, with its massive array of places to see and explore, the Golden Triangle is a great start. The triangular route is made up of three of India’s most famous and fascinating cities – Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Here’s what you can expect at each destination…
Agra No trip to India is complete without at least one visit to the Taj Mahal, and this is the reason you come to Agra. The structure itself is an immense mausoleum of white marble, built between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife. It is one of the most well preserved and architecturally beautiful tombs in the world, and a masterpieces of Indian Islamic architecture. Besides the Taj, Agra has two other UNESCO World Heritage sites which are well worth exploring – Agra Fort, and the historic city of Fatehpur Sikrinearby. When you’re in Agra, don’t miss out on an Agra Food Tour, which is an excellent way to taste Agra’s delicious cuisine.
Delhi ‘A symbol of the country’s rich past and thriving present, Delhi is a city where ancient and modern blend seamlessly together. It is a place that not only touches your pulse, but makes it beat at a frenetic speed!’ explains an official Delhi Tourism guide. Delhi’s famous Red fort, which was the main residence of the Mughal dynasty emperors for nearly 200 years until 1857, is the number one attraction here. There’s also the magnificent Humayun's Tomb, the India Gate monument, the Jama Masjid, which is the largest mosque in India, and the wonderfully preserved, 72.5 metre high Qutub Minar which, the story goes, was the tallest ‘skyscraper’ in the world after the final additions were added to the tower structure in the early 1200s.
‘If you’re struggling to decide just exactly how and where to travel around this continent-like country, the Golden Triangle is a great start’
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Family Traveller Jaipur India’s great old city of Jaipur is a beautifully chaotic, charismatic mix of sights, scents, tastes, and textures. It’s also home to an endless array of historic forts, temples, and palaces – like the exquisite Amber Fort and Palace, City Palace, and ‘Hawa Mahal’ Palace of the Winds. But perhaps the number one reason you travel to Jaipur is to explore the city’s legendary bazaars, which house hundreds of vendors and shopkeepers selling precious gemstones, silver jewellery, bangles, textiles, pottery, leather sandals, and much, much more. Also, if you have the time and budget for it, you absolutely should not miss out on a hot air balloon safari over Jaipur with operators like Sky Waltz Balloon Safaris.
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Ocean Explorers: From Sindbad to Marco Polo The Arab World Institute in Paris, France, recently organised an exposition called ‘Ocean Explorers: From Sindbad to Marco Polo,’ from 24th November 2016 to 26th February 2017. One of the highlights of the exposition included a showcase of the Sultanate of Oman’s rich and fascinating maritime history in the Indian Ocean – together with a display of a magnificent wooden Omani dhow named ‘Nizwa’, outside the Institute’s building. The convenient geographical location of the Sultanate of Oman and it’s accessibility to early Indian Ocean traders; as well as the many sheltered moorings along it’s coastline for mariners; and the fact that the region’s annual monsoon winds shortened sailing times and put Omani sailors much closer to people living on African, Indian and Chinese shores; all enabled the Sultanate, over thousands of years, to develop itself into a great maritime nation.
building (and which was originally bought by a Frenchman in the Willayat of Sur in Oman). Ocean Explorers: From Sindbad to Marco Polo was also a showcase of the ancient maritime history of the Arab world, and this included information the Sultanate of Oman’s famous ‘Jewel of Muscat’ boat that sailed from Muscat to Singapore on 16th February 2010, and which passed through the maritime routes that were used by Omani sailors since the 1200s, along the way.
These factors also enabled Oman to develop a flourishing trade and an open-mindedness and tolerance towards mariners, merchants, and people from many other Indian Ocean nations, and the rest of the world.
The discussions during the seminar – Oman and maritime navigation in the Indian Ocean – were held concurrently with the exhibition at the headquarters of the Arab World Institute in Paris on 20th January, and were focused on how the Omani sailors of old proved their merits in challenging sea conditions, and how relations were established by Omani sailors with European fleets and sailors. These discussions also shed light on the famous Omani sailors, such as the legendary Ahmed bin Majid, who played an effective role in the development of navigation in the Indian Ocean.
So, with the Arab World Institute recently organising the exposition ‘Ocean Explorers: From Sindbad to Marco Polo,’ it was very appropriate that the Sultanate of Oman was also involved – due to its rich and fascinating maritime history. Indeed, one of the highlights of the exhibition for visitors was a traditional wooden Omani dhow named ‘Nizwa’, which was put on display outside the exhibition
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Treasures from the National Museum: The oldest coin in Oman Looking at currency in Oman from the earliest coins to what are the latest digital technology currencies gives us a unique insight into Oman’s changing relationship with the wider world, and the shaping of its national identity. Here, the National Museum’s Director-General, Jamal al-Moosawi, as well as the Museum’s Head of Curatorial Unit, Moza al-Wardi, take us on a journey through Oman’s coin history and heritage, and offer a look at what is the Sultanate of Oman’s oldest coin. The history of money in Oman covers a period of almost 2300 years. Most of the currency displayed in the Sultanate was made elsewhere but found its way to Oman through trade and exchange. Many of the coins were part of hoards hidden hundreds of years ago and were never recovered by their original owners.
The below coin is a tetradrachm of Abi'el-type, and is the oldest known coin struck in Oman. A schematised portrait of Alexander III of Macedonia, commonly known as Alexander the Great (r 336–323 BCE) appears on the coin’s obverse (front), with the ‘Amun horns’ formed by a plain crescent and the ‘lion mane hair’ as a simple fishbone pattern. A seated deity and an ‘Aramaic’ legend appears on the coin’s reverse (back). The legend translates as ‘my father is God’ – thus emphasising the divine origins of Alexander in the eyes of his subjects.
The Macedonians were the first to introduce currency into the Oman Peninsula back in the 4th century BCE. The earliest coins displayed in the National Museum were minted in Oman during the Late Iron Age before the arrival of Islam. The most recent items relate to digital transactions and pose questions about the future of physical money.
The National Museum: Visitor Information Telephone: (+968) 22081500 Facebook: NationalMuseumOman Twitter: NM_OMAN Instagram: NM_OMAN E-mail: booking@nm.gov.om
Abi'el coin Region: An-Nejd (Muscat Governorate) Origin: Minted in Mlayha or ad-Dur (Oman) Material: Copper or copper-alloy Period: 200 – 100 BCE (Late Iron Age)
The National Museum is open daily from 10:00am – 5:00pm (except on Fridays 2:00pm – 6:00pm). These timings are effective from the 3rd January until 30th April 2017. The ticket desk closes half an hour before museum closing times.
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Alborz Mountains: High elevation adventure in Iran Iran’s magnificent Alborz Mountains extend for around 1 500 kilometres in an east to west direction across the northern part of the country. They include the over 5 600 metre high Mount Damavand – the highest peak in the Middle East – and for travellers, the Alborz range presents an opportunity for unforgettable, high-elevation adventures. Trek through the Alborz foothills: One of Iran’s greatest attractions is its massive diversity of natural terrain. Luckily, travellers can easily get a taste of it just outside Tehran. From Darakeh and Darband, which are on the outskirts of the city, there are dozens of wellestablished walking and trekking routes that track their way through the beautiful natural scenery of the lower slopes and foothills of the mountains. Many of these can be completed in a morning or afternoon, and will take you past waterfalls and streams, natural forests, and up some spectacular rocky crags. Along the way, you can also stop for a snack at one of the area’s traditional tea-houses.
Of course, Iran’s sprawling capital city of Tehran is itself at the foot of the central Alborz Mountains, and it is from here that you can easily access and explore some of the best of the Alborz range. Here are some ideas for some high elevation adventures in and around Tehran… Go skiing at Shemshak and Dizin: Two of the Alborz’s biggest ski resorts – Shemshak Ski Resort and Dizin Ski Resort – are a scenic one to two-hour journey north of Tehran. Shemshak is the closer of the two and its steep slopes are considered more appropriate for expert skiers and snowboarders. Dizin is larger and has more facilities, and better for beginners. Iran’s ski season starts from November and lasts until May, and at Shemshak and Dizin, as well as other places, there are chalets and hotels for accommodation, and equipment (and skiing instructors) for hire.
‘One of Iran’s greatest attractions is its massive diversity of natural terrain’
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Climb Mount Damavand: Climbing and trekking experts say that Mount Damavand is one of the most easily accessible ‘big mountains’ of the world, and a summit of the 5 671 metre high peak can be done in as little as five days. Treks and climbs of varying difficulty can be organised through several wellestablished guiding companies based in Iran and Tehran. Explore Lar National Park on two wheels: Iran’s Lar National Park is around 130 kilometres north of Tehran, in the heart of Alborz mountain territory. For mountainbikers it’s a dream destination, and with adventure guide operators like Iran Eco Adventure, you can arrange multiple-day riding adventures to explore its magnificent floral and animal life, and spectacular natural terrain.
As travelling to Iran is currently becoming more of a reality for tourists from all parts of the world, many are waking up to the fact that Iran – with its capital Tehran, and other destinations like Mashhad, Isfahan, and Shiraz – is a true traveller’s paradise. Among many other things, Iran offers spectacular architecture all around the country, a rich history of art, craft, and design, countless relics of Iran’s ancient culture, and an incredibly diverse landscape that includes mountains and snow, deserts, a coastline and offshore islands, and a very rich floral and animal kingdom. There’s also delicious cuisine to be enjoyed, and some very friendly people to be met while you’re exploring.
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Oman Culture
Sultan Qaboos Awards for Culture, Arts and Literature The sixth edition of the Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Arts and Literature celebrate the work of Arab intellectuals, and ensure the continuity of the cultural movements that have been created in various intellectual and humanitarian fields. stories, contemporary thought, music, Arab poetry, educational studies, photography, theatre writing, studies in the field of Arabic language, calligraphy, children's literature, translation and Omani folklore.
The aim of the Sultan Qaboos Awards is to showcase and celebrate Arab achievements within the three broad areas of culture, art and literature – whether this be for the actual productions and publications being created in these areas, or for the individuals themselves who play a key role in the cultural, artistic and literary landscape of the Arab world. Furthermore, the Awards are also a tribute to these culture, art, and intellectual personalities, for what they have introduced and achieved during their lives, and for how they have enriched humanity.
More than 1 300 individuals, and intellectual and artistic works have been showcased for the Awards. Fifteen were selected, including six Arab figures who received the Sultan Qaboos Medal for Culture, Science and Arts and Literature – while nine Omanis received the Order of Merit for Culture, Science, Arts and Literature. The prize is awarded annually and overseen by the Sultan Qaboos Supreme Centre for Culture and Science. (The prize is awarded alternatively to Arab participants in one year, followed by Omani nationals in the second year).
Over the last five annual editions, after they were originally launched in 2012, the Awards have focused on fifteen different areas, including historical studies, painting, oil painting, short
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Oman Culture 2016 Awards…
Dr. Mohammed Shaheen, another one of the members of the jury, explained, ‘The book presents simple rules that underlie the confusion and chaos, similar to the laws of physics and astronomy, which have been rejected one day and then became clear, acceptable and normal, later on. The book in general summarised the present situation of science towards theory, explaining that there is no contradiction between science and religion as indicated in the introduction of the valued translation, as the theory of evolution which, as asserted in the book, contributed to many scientific achievements, especially since human knowledge was able to deeply link biological phenomena, which seems incoherent at the first glance, and later shows that they belong to a complete theory. In short, the book Endless Forms Most Beautiful includes soft knowledge and the pleasure of reading on one hand, and the latest perception of the world on the other hand. In an easy and soft Arabic language, the translation was able to convey to us ideas that were not easy to comprehend.’
The 5th edition of the Awards, which were dedicated to Omani nationals, took place in 2016 and were made up of three categories, namely the ‘Translation for Culture’, ‘Omani Folklore for Arts’, and ‘Literature Novels’. After the nominations for the Awards were announced on 20th March 2016 through various media, and after initial screening and assessment committees were allocated for each field, one winner was finally honoured in each of these categories. ‘Translation for Culture’ category For the ‘Translation for Culture Branch’ award, the initial screening committee for this category was comprised of a number of academic translators, and they received 12 translation works in both English to Arabic, and Arabic to English. Added to this was the jury, which consisted of a number of academics specialising in the field of translation, including H.E. Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al Harrasi, Chairman of the General Authority for Radio and Television from Oman, Dr. Mohamed Youssef Chahine, emeritus professor at the University of Jordan, and Dr. Siddeek Mohamed Djohar, head of English literature at the University of The United Arab Emirates.
‘Omani Folklore for Arts’ category A group of specialists were put together for the initial screening committee of the ‘Omani Folklore for Arts’ category award. This committee then selected 17 artistic works performed by 17 Omani traditional troupes, and these works ranged between Alaazi, Alrazha, Alrasvah, and Alhboot.
The translator Hamad bin Sinan Al-Ghaithi won the award for his Arabic translation of the book ‘Endless Forms Most Beautiful’, which was originally written by the American professor Sean Carroll. The jury concluded that the book is of paramount importance, as the Arab library lacks works in the field of evolutionary growth, or ‘Evo Devo’, as the book discusses.
Five troupes were qualified for evaluation by the final jury, which was comprised of the poet, writer and performer of Omani folklore arts, Sheikh Mohammad bin Hamad Almasrori, as well as the poet and writer H.E. Sheikh Ali Bin Ahmed Al Shamsi, and Mohammed bin Ali Al-Ghazali, a poet and performer of Omani folklore art in Oman. This committee awarded the Bashaer Al Kheir troupe, who come from Oan’s coastal town of Sur, for the Alazi and Raszha arts prize.
In spite of the idiomatic, linguistic and synthetic challenges involved in translating the text of the book, the jury agreed that Hamad bin Sinan Al-Ghaithi had made considerable effort on several levels with regards to the moral, linguistic and idiomatic translations of the work – all of which required a high degree of knowledge and analytical skill – as well as what was a significant effort to translate the footnotes, references and data in the book.
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Oman Culture The Muhammad al-Ghazali explained that, ‘The works of these qualified troupes were reviewed based on a set of standards for arbitration by giving marks or grades for elements, in accordance with the vision of the members of the committee. These criteria included the overall performance of the troupe, consistency of moving individually and collectively, music performance, texts and quality of words and poems during the troupe performance, as well as the technical performance and CV of the troupes. ‘Literature Novels’ category For the ‘Literature Novels’ category, the concerned screening committee received 32 novels of which 21 were ruled out because they did not meet the requirements of the arts award. Therefore a total of 11 novels were selected to compete for the Merit of Culture, Science, Arts and Literature award. The jury committee was comprised of the Tunisian Prof. Dr. Mohammed Bin Ibrahim Al Qadi, and the Jordanian academic, critic, writer and translator Fakhri Saleh, as well as the Saudi novelist and literary critic Abdo Khal, and together they unanimously awarded the novel ‘Narenjah’ by Dr. Joukha bint Mohammed Al-Harthiya, as the winner. The novel makes use of multiple narratives and various characters that at first seem far apart, but are ultimately linked via a solid, but invisible thread that keeps everything together. Thanks to subtle narration and glowing language, the story becomes a deep and captivating aesthetic unit while it explores various entities – east and west, past and present, outward and inward – which all give clear expression to its Arab and international heritage. Prof. Mohammed explained that, ‘At a jury committee we noticed a number of promising texts which have a valid basis for successful novels. These dealt with themes such as the conflict between the ancient and the modern in the mutant community, or engraving deeply into the popular memory and benefiting from the accumulated experience, or dealing with present political and social issues, or dealing with the psychological and women world in particular, or dealing with love and money issues in a changing society, or referring to some of the social and psychological phenomena, including what tends to imagine to describe the status of women in the society, and some are dealing with conflict and disparity issues between East and west.’ Post-awards, and looking ahead… Currently, the authorities of the Sultan Qaboos Awards for Culture, Arts and Literature are printing a set of awardwinning works from previous sessions, which will be used to promote the prize winners and their work to various cultural, artistic and literary circles. Looking ahead to the sixth edition of the Sultan Qaboos Awards, which will exclusively showcase the work of Arab individuals, the organisation’s authorities have announced that the categories will include ‘Economic Studies for Culture’, ‘Architectural Design for Arts’, and ‘Literary Criticism for Literature’.
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Travel Guide
Savvy Traveller The Sultanate of Oman is on the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders the United Arab Emirates in the northwest, Saudi Arabia in the west and Yemen in the southwest. It also has two enclaves – the Musandam Peninsula and Madha – which are separated by the UAE. Oman’s 3 165 kilometre coastline spans the Gulf of Oman in the north and the Sea of Oman (which forms part of the Arabian Sea) in the east.
For the traveller, the Sultanate of Oman has a large variety of experiences: • • • • • • • • • • • • •
A wide variety of pristine beaches and islands Spectacular mountains, canyons and wadis World class diving, snorkelling, and other water sports Turtle, dolphin and whale watching Wildlife tours in the Sultanate’s nature reserves and biodiversity spots Cultural sites including forts, ancient tombs and prehistoric cities Desert safaris and adventures A large variety of markets and souqs Museums and art galleries Trekking, rock climbing and caving adventures Horse and camel racing events Golf courses Various festivals, including the popular Muscat Festival and Salalah Festival.
There are currently four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Sultanate of Oman • Aflaj Irrigation Systems • Frankincense Trail • Archaeological Sites of Bat • Bahla Fort
Sultanate of Oman: Fact Sheet Area : 3 09 500 km2 Population : 4 568 003 (2 094 616 expatriates) (2017) Language : Arabic (official) English (widely spoken) Capital : Muscat Local Time : GMT +4 Currency : Omani Rial, which equates to US$ 2.58 38
Currency
The local currency is the Omani Rial (referred to as RO or OR or OMR). It is further divided into 1000 Baizas. Currency denominations are available in 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 Rial and 500 and 100 Baiza notes. Coins are available in 50, 25, 10 and 5 Baizas.
Welcome Aboard
Experience Oman Air’s Award-winning Services Welcome aboard! Oman Air is committed to providing you with a safe, reliable and seamless flying experience – enhanced by warm and friendly customer service.
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Oman Air offers an interactive online booking check-in facility for convenient, stressfree airport checkins. The check-in facility is available for departures from Muscat International Airport, as well as a selection of airports on the worldwide Oman Air network. Online check-in is available between 24 hours and 90 minutes before your departure time.
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With its own entrance and sumptuous lounge area, dedicated staff, and fast-track security clearance and baggage drop, the First Class and Business Class Check-In service provides an ideal introduction to Oman Air’s extremely high standards of service. These facilities set the tone of refined elegance and luxury which stays with the traveller throughout their journey.
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Welcome Aboard
In-flight Connectivity
Whichever cabin you are travelling in, you can send SMS or make calls to your friends, family or colleagues with our OnAir mobile services. Log-on and check emails, surf the web and update your social media with Oman Air’s WY-Fi internet services. And our greatvalue, flexible pricing means that you can chose the level of connectivity you want whenever you fly on our Airbus A330 or Boeing 787 fully connected flights.
Chauffeur Services Oman Air offers premium travellers a host of distinctive services that will enhance their travel experience. First and Business Class passengers can now take advantage of our complimentary Chauffeur Drive airport transfer service at select destinations across our network. With an attentive service that comes with a personal chauffeur, luxury vehicles and speedy door-todoor transfers, you can now travel in comfort and style with Oman Air.
In-flight Entertainment
Sit back and enjoy your journey in comfort, with a great range of the latest Arabic and international movies, up-to-the-minute TV shows, including satellite TV news, as well as music and games – all at your fingertips, and all on demand.
Oman Air Lounges If you want to experience the privileges of Oman Air’s famous standards of superior comfort and indulge yourself in a relaxing experince before you travel, enjoy a hearty meal, or simply unwind, our lounges ensure a relaxing start to your journey that reflects the outstanding Omani hospitality you will enjoy aboard our aircraft, all whilst preserving key elements of our deeprooted culture and heritage. Relax in our First and Business Class Lounges’ elegant environment and enjoy the very best in hospitality and service as you prepare for your flight. Our Bangkok lounge is designed for customers travelling in First or Business Class, and for those holding Gold and Silver Sindbad cards, and can be used and enjoyed at a minor cost. The Majan Lounge is open to Premium customers travelling on airlines operating from Muscat International Airport and for Oman Air passengers holding Gold and Silver Sindbad membership who are travelling in Economy Class, and can be used and enjoyed at a minor cost. Each lounge also has an experienced and professional team of customer service staff on hand to look after you before you board your flight.
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Oman Air News
Oman Air enhance its fleet with new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Oman Air continues its ambitious expansion plans in 2017 with three new additions to the fleet already this year. The latest aircraft is the Boeing 787 Dreamliner which joined the fleet on 23rd February 2017; this is in addition to the two new 737-800s which were added to the fleet in 2017. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft is configured with 30 award-winning flat-bed Business Class suites, designed by
BE Aerospace and 258 Economy Class seats. All classes feature the state-of-the-art Thales Integrated In-Flight Entertainment System which provides an even more enjoyable guest experience, allowing access to a wide selection of on-demand entertainment delivered through a passenger experience interface developed specifically with Oman Air.
Oman Air reaffirms support for MOSD initiatives Oman Air has reaffirmed its support for the initiatives of Oman’s Ministry of Social Development (MOSD). In addition, the airline has restated its commitment to sustainable social development and has pledged to continue promoting initiatives which aim to develop and support people with special needs; those who are on low incomes; and citizens who are registered in a social insurance program.
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On Board
In-flight Entertainment Welcome to the world of In-flight Entertainment on Oman Air. Sit back, relax and travel in comfort with a specially curated selection of Western, Arabic and International movies, television and music - all to be enjoyed at your fingertips.
Movies Hollywood The spellbinding adventure continues in the prequel of Harry Potter. Eddie Redmayne, Colin Farrell and Katherine Waterston feature their stunning performances in this whimsical fantasy world that has stolen the hearts of millions worldwide. It is also the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling herself.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Sparks fly between Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone in this utterly charming tale of dreams and music. Already nominated for 14 Oscars, La La Land has grossed over $268 million worldwide, garnering the Whiplash director Damien Chazelle critical acclaim yet again.
La La Land
Allied
Arrival
Dancer
I am Bolt
Jackie
Manchester by the Sea
Moana
Mr. Church
Rules Don’t Apply *Entertainment Program varies by aircraft type
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On Board Movies Hollywood Box Office Favourites
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
BOX OFFICE FAVOURITES
127 Hours
Inferno
Chicago
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
Crazy, Stupid, Love
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Life of Pi
Masterminds
MODERN CLASSICS
Doctor Strange
Hell or High Water
All the President’s Men
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
Anywhere But Here
Nina
August Rush
Queen of Katwe
Australia
Storks
Dangerous Liaisons
The Accountant
Fracture
Trolls
Hairspray
SILVER SCREEN CLASSICS
Hoffa
Key Largo
In Her Shoes
The First Monday in May
The Whole Truth
And many more... Please see the on-screen guide for your full entertainment line-up
Movies International
Citizen Kane
Inside Out
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
The Iron Giant
The Sound of Music
The Secret Garden
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
BOLLYWOOD NEW Banjo Budhia Singh-Born To Run Rustom
Eine Unerhörte Frau After winning the 2011 Academy Award for his film A Separation, director Asghar Farhadi broke the opening weekend box office record in Iran with his latest film. This is Asghar Farhadi’s fourth collaboration with Taraneh Alidoosti and third with Shahab Hosseini.
The Salesman
Casablanca
KIDS
Directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury and starring Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role, this courtroom drama takes India by storm. The film makes a powerful statement on the current feudal mindset of India and CNN-News18 called it “a giant leap for Hindi cinema, and easily the best film this year."
Pink
Meet the Patels
And many more... Please see the on-screen guide for your full entertainment line-up
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FRENCH Up for Love
BOLLYWOOD CLASSIC Mann Mehbooba Namak Halaal Naram Garam BENGALI Love Express Shankhachil
ITALIAN The Family Jumble Qualcosa Di Nuovo
KANNADA Chakravyuha Killing Veerappan
TURKISH Bir Baba Hindu El Degmemis Ask
MALAYALAM King Liar Thoppil Joppan
THAI Khun Phan Love Beats
MARATHI 20 Mhanje 20 Ishq Wala Love
An Almost Perfect Town
URDU Ek Thi Marium Janaan
GERMAN Burg Schreckenstein Nick Off Duty
KOREAN Familyhood The Truth Beneath
TAMIL Aandavan Kattalai Kabali
TAGALOG Barcelona: A Love Untold The Achy Breaky Hearts
TELUGU Pelli Choopulu Selfie Raja
PERSIAN Barcode Lonely In A Few Minutes
SINHALA The Rainbow Weerawarna
NIGERIAN The First Lady Wives on Strike
On Board TV Western BOX SET Arrested Development The Night of White Collar BUSINESS Marketing. Media. Money Studio 1.0
Pretty Little Liars
Chopped Junior
Can you keep a deadly secret? Based off the book series by Sara Shephard, Pretty Little Liars keeps the audience on their toes, as it has become the most watched series on ABC family with an average of over 2 million viewers. The New York Daily News praised it against its competitors claiming that it “makes most popular vampire romances look anemic."
Young contestants take their taste buds for a spin as they show off their culinary skills for a $10,000 cash prize. Hosted by Ted Allen, watch how kids put their creativity to the test as they race against the clock to please the ruthless judges.
COMEDY Divorce Man with a Plan The Kennedys DOCUMENTARY Animal Babies
LIFESTYLE Access Middle East Chopped Junior Hollywood on Set House Doctor Jamie’s Super Food Family Classics Ultimate Style Guide MUSIC & ARTS Pop Profiles
My Mosque
The Great Songwriters
DRAMA Doctor Who Complications The Durrells
FAPL Netbusters 2016
TV International
HINDI Rocky and Mayur’s Food Xpress The Kapil Sharma Show KANNADA Chinnara Chillipilli Harateya Melaku Naati Mane Punch Kajjaya
Buyur Bi’ De Burdan Bak
TELUGU Boom Boom Telugu Comedy Clips
1992
TAMIL Kallaka Povathu Yaaru Pudhu Padam Eppadi Irukku Sunday Galatta MALAYALAM Comedy Stars Laughing Villa Malayalam Comedy Clips BENGALI Didi No. 1 Mirakkel Akkel Challenger Rannaghar
I’ll Never Say Goodbye
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Redesign My Brain
And many more... Please see the on-screen guide for your full entertainment line-up
Koffee with Karan
Shimmer and Shine
CNN Great Big Story
DISCOVERY CHANNEL Harley and the Davidsons Hello World How It’s Made Trailblazers Wondernesia
Sherlock
KIDS Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Perhaps Love
The Olivier Pere Interviews
And many more... Please see the on-screen guide for your full entertainment line-up
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URDU Honey Moon Mohabbat Zindabad
SPORT Goodwood Classic Cars 2016 Hooked on Cricket TRAVEL Alone Francis Brennan’s Grand Indian Tour Great Escapes Running Wild with Bear Grylls Wizard of Nairobi
MARATHI Aamhi Saare Khavayye Chala Hawa Yeu Dya Tujhya Vachun Karmena TAGALOG Brothers Green Living Magandang Buhay CHINESE The 27th Golden Melody Awards Wake Up INDONESIAN D’sign Kelas International The East KOREAN Brainiacs Devil’s Runway TURKISH Money.Murder.Zurich Gulduy Gulduy GERMAN Gotthard Greed - A Fatal Desire FRENCH Happiness Is On The Plate Perfect Getaway
On Board Audio Western Paul McCartney
A Tribe Called Quest
Pure McCartney
Christine and the Queens
We Got It From Here... Thank You 4 Your Service
Bob Dylan
The Essential Bob Dylan
Anthony B.
Chaleur Humaine
Björk
London Mozart Players & Howard Shelley
Bonobo
David Bowie Blackstar
Vulnicura
Wilco
Daft Punk
Reflection
The Lemon Twigs
Iestyn Davies, Arcangelo & Jonathan Cohen Bach: Cantatas Nos. 54, 82 & 170
Do Hollywood
Patrick Watson
Adventures In Your Own Backyard
Local Natives
The Essential Leonard Cohen
And many more... Please see the on-screen guide for your full entertainment line-up
UNKLE & The Heritage Orchestra
Variation of A Theme Live
Yann Tiersen EUSA
Kevin Morby
Marillion
Vic Juris
Glee Cast
Vic plays Victor Young
Singing Saw
Like an Arrow
Nick Colionne
Glee: The Music - The Rocky Horror Glee Show
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
Solange
The Eddy Duchin Story
The Journey
Call It What It Is
A Seat at the Table
Bob Dylan
Alicia Keys
Blood On the Tracks
Audio International
Reflection
Sunlit Youth
Blackberry Smoke
Inferno
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Martyn Brabbins
Random Access Memories
Elgar: Enigma Variations & Other Orchestral Works
FEAR
Leonard Cohen
Migration
Kozeluch: Piano Concertos Nos. 1, 5 & 6
Schmilco
Hans Zimmer
Reggae Legends
HERE
Carmen Cavallaro & Morris Stoloff Orchestra Bernard Herrmann and His Orchestra 7th Voyage of Sinbad
Dino Lee Mr. Lucy
William Wei Ying Chuo
Various Artists
Best of 2016 (Tamil)
Big Bang Made
AOA
AOA 1st Album ANGEL’S KNOCK
D. Imman Rayudu
JUJU
Snack JUJU Yoru No Request
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Various Artists
Pritam
Various Artists
Best of Bollywood: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Inkokkadu
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
MasterWorks
Aqua Timez Asunarou
Kumar Sanu
Kumar Sanu: My Favourites
And many more... Please see the on-screen guide for your full entertainment line-up
Amar Mohile Om
Radio Western & International WESTERN
INTERNATIONAL Oman Unlimited
Malayalam Chart Busters
Maestro Fatafati Hits
Cool Jazz Golden Oldies
H!TO Japan
Chill Out
Easy Listening
London Calling
Chennai Parade
Bollywood Masala
Euro Hipster Party
Gaon Countdown Tollywood Tadka
Top Hitz Sufi For The Soul
Movie Scores Heart-Strings
Mando Blitz
The Beat
Urban Vibes
Eurosonic
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Sinhalese Mix