01 July 2007
MUSCAT -- In sequence with its constant endeavours to substantiate a prominent image within the aviation industry, Oman Air is in the final process of Arabising its website through prolific efforts and cooperation among the company's various divisions and departments.
In addition, procedures to re-launch the company's new-look website to reinforce its global status, has almost been completed. The innovative website is designed to establish an additional channel to facilitate access to Oman Air's clients.
Habib Baker, head of information and computing said: "Oman Air website is constantly being updated with relevant information. The website is fast becoming the primary communication channel with our valued customers, and we make every effort to ensure that this website is available at all times to foster excellence in user experience seamlessly from booking to servicing. This has efficiently contributed in establishing closer connection with our esteemed customers. By visiting the website, clients would have the advantage of using our services and benefit from the accessible privileges on offer. Our customers can at this stage book online to any destination within our growing network linking Muscat to major cities in the region, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent and in the near future, to wider horizons."
"In addition to being acquainted with the company's latest information, the browsers can also benefit from the amazing holiday packages on offer tailored to our attractive destinations, as well as the newly inaugurated destinations. The website is also offering high-quality service and posting career opportunities for professional crew and aviation personnel. Any passenger using the website can benefit from the special discount being offered in this regard."
He added: "Oman Air's website is an award-winning website for excellence in web design. The website has been awarded the gold award in Travel & Tourism category for Oman Web Awards 2006, and have succeeded gold award in transportation sector for 2005.
In this regard, Oman Air's Corporate Communications & Media Department said: "Oman Air website offers considerable insight into the company's philosophy and vision. Arabic is widely spoken with an estimated 200 million native speakers, and we do distinguish that the Arabisation of web contents is an important step for every Arabic speaker. Since the current trends is towards e-government and e-commerce, governments and business enterprises longing to apply electronic transactions within the Arab world, ought to communicate with citizens and consumers in their own language by designing accessible websites to those who do not have good command of English. Therefore, the company's act of Arabising the website was sought after to enable the Arab user to access the required information easily and smoothly."
They added: "The consequence of Arabising the contents of the company's website to suit the Arab user's environment, are greatly important for the company. The Arabic language is considered as a central tool to hearten Arabs to overcome the language barrier, use our website, and smooth the progress of accessing. Arabising and updating the website reflects Oman Air's commitment to excellence, also towards our valued customers in Oman and abroad by making available to them all beneficial information, furthermore enable them to get the maximum amount of our services. The website has been established in accordance with the most advanced technological standards, while ensuring a visitor-friendly experience and easy navigation."
They concluded affirming that Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate, is well recognised for its dedication and commitment to serve and satisfy the travelling passengers, as well as its constant endeavours to attain the most excellent of services to achieve the company's anticipated objectives.
MUSCAT -- In sequence with its constant endeavours to substantiate a prominent image within the aviation industry, Oman Air is in the final process of Arabising its website through prolific efforts and cooperation among the company's various divisions and departments.
In addition, procedures to re-launch the company's new-look website to reinforce its global status, has almost been completed. The innovative website is designed to establish an additional channel to facilitate access to Oman Air's clients.
Habib Baker, head of information and computing said: "Oman Air website is constantly being updated with relevant information. The website is fast becoming the primary communication channel with our valued customers, and we make every effort to ensure that this website is available at all times to foster excellence in user experience seamlessly from booking to servicing. This has efficiently contributed in establishing closer connection with our esteemed customers. By visiting the website, clients would have the advantage of using our services and benefit from the accessible privileges on offer. Our customers can at this stage book online to any destination within our growing network linking Muscat to major cities in the region, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent and in the near future, to wider horizons."
"In addition to being acquainted with the company's latest information, the browsers can also benefit from the amazing holiday packages on offer tailored to our attractive destinations, as well as the newly inaugurated destinations. The website is also offering high-quality service and posting career opportunities for professional crew and aviation personnel. Any passenger using the website can benefit from the special discount being offered in this regard."
He added: "Oman Air's website is an award-winning website for excellence in web design. The website has been awarded the gold award in Travel & Tourism category for Oman Web Awards 2006, and have succeeded gold award in transportation sector for 2005.
In this regard, Oman Air's Corporate Communications & Media Department said: "Oman Air website offers considerable insight into the company's philosophy and vision. Arabic is widely spoken with an estimated 200 million native speakers, and we do distinguish that the Arabisation of web contents is an important step for every Arabic speaker. Since the current trends is towards e-government and e-commerce, governments and business enterprises longing to apply electronic transactions within the Arab world, ought to communicate with citizens and consumers in their own language by designing accessible websites to those who do not have good command of English. Therefore, the company's act of Arabising the website was sought after to enable the Arab user to access the required information easily and smoothly."
They added: "The consequence of Arabising the contents of the company's website to suit the Arab user's environment, are greatly important for the company. The Arabic language is considered as a central tool to hearten Arabs to overcome the language barrier, use our website, and smooth the progress of accessing. Arabising and updating the website reflects Oman Air's commitment to excellence, also towards our valued customers in Oman and abroad by making available to them all beneficial information, furthermore enable them to get the maximum amount of our services. The website has been established in accordance with the most advanced technological standards, while ensuring a visitor-friendly experience and easy navigation."
They concluded affirming that Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate, is well recognised for its dedication and commitment to serve and satisfy the travelling passengers, as well as its constant endeavours to attain the most excellent of services to achieve the company's anticipated objectives.
© Times of Oman 2007
