Depicting the people, heritage and culture, rich flora and fauna and diverse topography of the Sultanate, Oman - A Pictorial Souvenir captures the very essence of the country in brilliant full-color photographs.
This affordable book illustrates the splendour of the Sultanate and is an ideal memento for those who have already visited Oman or those who are planning to visit this fascinating part of the Middle East. It is the latest title in Motivate Publishing's top- selling and hugely popular 'Pictorial Souvenir' series that already features Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, with Qatar in preparation.
"The 'Pictorial Souvenir' series was launched to provide affordable souvenir books on different places for both visitors and residents," says Ian Fairservice, Managing Partner of Motivate Publishing. "This new title is a very welcome addition to the series."
Oman - A Pictorial Souvenir contains 80 pages and is a unique and practical souvenir for residents and visitors alike. The book is sponsored by The Wave, Muscat and is priced at Dhs 45.
""The publication of this book could not have been timed better since we are celebrating Muscat being the Arab Capital of Culture in 2006." said HE Eng Abdulla bin Abbas bin Ahmed, Chairman of The Wave Muscat. "Supporting the efforts of Motivate Publishing and Jaap Croese, the photographer behind this commendable achievement, was a natural extension of our efforts in The Wave's ongoing commitment in promoting Muscat and Oman as a truly unique destination with its rich heritage and culture."
For more information, please contact Suchita Tuli on (04) 205 2476 or e-mail on suchita@motivate.ae.
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Note to editors
ThE WAVE, MUSCAT
The Wave Muscat is being developed through a joint venture comprising Oman's Waterfront Investments (representing the Government of the Sultanate of Oman), National Investment Funds Company (representing the Omani Pension Funds), and the UAE-based Majid Al Futtaim Investments. Overlooking the Gulf of Oman, The Wave will be a fully master planned community occupying a total area of 2,500,000 square metres along six kilometres of natural beach. The Wave will encompass an 18-hole, Greg Norman-designed Golf Course, a 300-berth Marina, four luxury hotels, villas and retail and restaurant outlets. For more information on The Wave, Muscat, please log on to www.thewavemuscat.com
PHOTOGRAPHER INFORMATION
Photographer, Jaap Croese, first came to work in the Sultanate of Oman in 1989 and currently lives in Muscat, the country's capital. Oman's rich offerings have allowed Croese innumerable photographic opportunities and, subsequently, he has amassed a huge collection of stunning images, the best of which are featured in the book. Croese has won a number of prizes for his photos on Oman and his photographs have been exhibited at the Bait al-Zubair Museum in Muscat. His work is also exclusively featured in Oman - A Pictorial Tour.
Motivate Publishing
Based in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and London, Motivate Publishing is one of the Middle East's longest-established and most successful publishing companies. Its books portfolio currently stands at more than 250 titles and magazine titles include What's On, Emirates Woman, Gulf Business, HELLO!, Identity and Society Dubai. For further information about Motivate Publishing please visit www.motivatepublishing.com or www.booksarabia.com or, alternatively, contact us at marketing@motivate.ae or on +971 4282 4060.
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