omanoil launches nationwide grand retail promotion under the theme ‘fuel, shop and win’

Muscat, December 19th 2010

Continuing its signature rewards and value adding offerings, Oman Oil Marketing Company (omanoil) has launched a new four-month Grand Retail Promotion under the theme ‘Fuel, Shop and Win’ in association with Suhail Bahwan Automotives and Samsung Electronics. The Promotion comes as an initiative that enhances customer experiences by providing great prizes as a token of omanoil’s appreciation for continued patronage while benefiting from indispensable daily retail services and products.

Hussain Al Ishaqi, General Manager of Retail at omanoil said, “Our new Grand Retail Promotion is envisaged to capture the public’s interest and comes in light of our strategic rewards platform which aims at constantly gratifying our valued customers, who today have reached more than 38,000,000 customers annually. The omanoil retail experience aims at providing fully integrated solutions from our safe and user-friendly filling station forecourts to memorable shopping experiences at Oman’s trusted one-stop-shop Ahlain.”

He added, “We encourage all our customers from Salalah to Buraimi to participate in our latest promotion and stand a chance to win a host of valuable prizes that appeal to people from all ages, ranging from the latest modern Nissan 350Z car, technology gadgets from Samsung to year-long fuelling and free shopping opportunities.”

Al Ishaqi highlighted that in years to come, omanoil will continue to push the boundaries of total convenience, customer gratification and care, through its broad retail offerings and dedication to excellence. The Company will continue to form new partnerships with some of the nation’s most renowned retail partners such Suhail Bahwan Automotives and Samsung Electronics to offer its patrons unique and original prizes and rewards.”

By filling up fuel worth a minimum of two Riyals or spending two Riyals at omanoil’s Ahlain convenience stores, customers will receive coupons to be completed with their personal contact details and dropped into the designated draw boxes. Customers are entitled to more chances of winning every time they refuel or shop for daily necessities.

With the first draw scheduled for February 6th 2011, a total of twelve customers each can win either one Samsung ‘S’ Mobile Phone, one Samsung Tab Phone, Free shopping for one year at Ahlain convenience stores worth 50 Riyals per month, in addition to free fuel for one year worth 30 Riyals per month. The Grand and final draw is scheduled for March 30th 2011, where 10 customers each have the chance to win either a 2010 Nissan 350Z Convertible, a Samsung ‘S’ Mobile Phone, a Samsung ‘Tab’ Phone, free shopping for one year at Ahlain convenience stores worth 50 Riyals per month, as well as free fuel for one year worth 30 Riyals per month.

Covering all Governorates and regions of the Sultanate, omanoil’s growing network of 118 filling stations and 67 Ahlain convenience stores continue to witness widespread demand and popularity, as they continues to set new benchmarks and operational standards in the local retail market.

About Oman Oil Marketing Company SAOG

Formed in October 2003, Oman Oil Marketing Company with the brand name omanoil is envisaged to be the future prominent player in petrol and lubricant retail in Oman. Today Oman Oil Marketing Company SAOG is involved in the marketing and distribution of fuels and lubricant products and operates in the sectors of fuel retailing, direct (bulk) fuel sales to Government and the Commercial sector, lubricants, aviation refueling and storage and distribution.

Oman Oil is a 100% Omani owned company that leverages the multinational heritage and experience and puts it to practice to benefit Oman. Presently having more than 100 filling stations in the country, they are aimed towards providing a dependable local service that is both fast and fulfilling and sets them apart from the competition.

Oman Oil Marketing Company’s success is created and maintained by well-trained, motivated and innovative people. The Company is proud to have a diverse team that is dedicated to the overall corporate objectives. Operating in an increasingly competitive business environment, The Company has continued its strong performance focus and consistently achieved its primary safety, operating and financial targets.