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OER: Magazine
Profile
 Launched in 1998 with an aim of bridging the business information gap, it has established itself as the leading business publication. OER is the required reading for decision makers who value reliable, timely and authoritative business news reportage.
More of the Sultanate's business elite, seniors officials and influentials, consistently choose OER over any other business publication - a true testament to the quality information OER delivers, with perspective, insight and deep understanding of local & regional issues, industries & world news.
As an advertising medium, OER presents an audience, which is premium at decision-making levels of their companies, leaders who shape the corporate world, high-ranking Government officials who envisage policies and senior managers who administer businesses.
The Content &
Editorial
Month after month, OER covers and defines the business in the Sultanate. Putting events into context, anticipating trends, adding new insights and facts. Known for its breaking news & investigative journalism, OER fulfills the role of providing intelligent, authoritative, and accurate business news in the Sultanate. The unique approach of in-depth industry reports, scoops make it a must read magazine. The sectors covered regularly are: Banking & Finance, Oil & Gas, Auto Industry, IT & Telecom, Infrastructure apart from articles on management, technology etc.
The Distribution
OER is has the
exclusive edge of being backed up by Oman's largest print media
distribution network, it being part of United Media Services, which
distributes over 400 titles across the length and breadth of the
country.
Besides ensuring exhaustive coverage of the local market, OER is as well
distributed to carefully selected recipients abroad.
Of the print run of 25,000 copies, 12,000 copies reach the decision makers of the country, sourced from the latest leading research data lists. This provides a core readership comprising presidents, chairpersons, CEOs, MDs, operational directors, general managers, finance managers and other senior executives. Besides, it is put on newsstands in large number of outlets within Oman and key Gulf countries.
The Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry has selected OER subscription as part of its offer to all its Excellent and 'A' grade companies, totaling to more than 5000, who enlist as members for its upcoming web portal
www.chamberoman.com, being developed by the Interactive Division of United Media Services.
www.oeronline.com
The online version of the brand provides business news updates, breaking stories & other services, is immensely popular with the netizens of the country.
The Group
Published by United Press and Publishing SAOC, a sister company of United Media Services SAOC and a part of Renaissance Holdings SAOG. Since its formation in 1988, United Media Services (UMS) is a pioneer and leader in the field of media distribution and communications. In terms of its full range of infrastructure, resources, services and products, UMS is unrivalled in its industry in the Sultanate of Oman.
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June - 2009 |
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Truly 'Going Green'
While most people would relate ‘Going Green’ to planting of more trees
and increasing the level of greenery around ones home and neighbourhood,
corporate Oman is taking the concept to a much deeper level with
initiatives like carbon capture, conservation of energy and water,
controlling waste management and recycling. Malcolm Xavier Crasta and
Visvas Paul D Karra give a first-hand accountalk |
Renewable Energy – On a roll
The development of renewable energy is an ongoing process and
although it may
not be viable today, it may soon become relevant for Oman due to
newer technologies,
writes Visvas Paul D Karra |
Petroleum Development Oman:
A Planet-Friendly Mindset Takes Over
A look at how Petroleum Development Oman is contributing to
environment preservation |
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An indelible stamp
Our Guest Editor H E
Anil Wadhwa surprised us with his hands-on approach and
quick-wit understanding of the editorial process |
A class act
The OER Top 20 Debate and Awards gave a ringside view on the State of
the Sultanate's Economy and rewarded the best performing listed
companies. An OER report |
Steady progress
H E Ahmed bin Abdulnabi Macki, the Minister for National Economy
shares his thoughts on bilateral relations, the economic crisis and
Oman’s response in an exclusive interview with our guest editor, H E
Anil Wadhwa |
‘Disruption is in our
DNA’
Ramzi
Raad, Chairman and CEO, TBWA\RAAD talks about the impact of global
economic slowdown on the advertising industry and his agency's
partnership with the ZEENAH Group in an exclusive conversation with
Akshay Bhatnagar |
The Life of an Icon
We were recently given the opportunity to drive three of the
very best models that Rolls-Royce had to offer. But rather than
review the car we decided to take a look at its roots and find
out how the company came to be. Malcolm Xavier Crasta tells the
tale |
Trust is the key
Rohit
Walia – Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Bank Sarasin-Alpen and
Alpen Capital, Dubai replies to a set of questions sent out by our
guest editor, H E Anil Wadhwa
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Malaysia: A business
hub
Malaysia is a fast growing, modern and progressive nation. It
is one of the most developed economies in South East Asia and
enjoys strong socio-economic and political stability. A
multi-racial and multi-cultural population gives it cultural
diversity
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The Future of Investing:
Riddle, Mystery Or Enigma?
Investing has always been a game of navigating uncertainty and the
only anti-dote to that is a disciplined research-led investment
process with continual adjustments or rebalancing as the macro
situation evolves |
Incredible India: the
traveller's paradise
A
roadshow was held in Muscat recently to promote the ‘Visit India
2009’ campaign, put together by the travel industry in association
with Government of India. Visvas Paul D Karra travels to Mumbai,
Delhi and Agra for this exclusive report |
Private Ties
The demand for health services is set to escalate
considerably as Oman’s population grows larger. Aware of this
the government of Oman is welcoming private participation in the
healthcare industry, offering various incentives such as soft
loans and, in some cases, free land to medical entrepreneurs |
Kuwait embraces socio-economic change
The recent elections in Kuwait has come as a shot in the arm
for a government looking at taking on the financial crisis with
an economic stimulus package the election of four women MP's
adds to the country's image |
Samsung extends lead with LED TVs
Sungyong Hong, president, Samsung Electronics Co, Dubai, talks
about the brand positioning with its new television LED TV
technology to Visvas Paul D Karra |
Office Workout
If you have trouble
staying fit at work, these office exercises are a great way to
keep your body moving right at your desk. Raksha D’Souza checks
them out |
What next in the Bond Market?
While the markets are now optimistic about risk, the realities of
the world economy still do not justify unbridled optimism, given
this scenario it may be prudent to invest in government debt on any
dip |
Simple pleasures
Mohammed Al Hassani, Corporate
Communications manager, BankMuscat surprises one with his simplicity
and down-to-earth demeanour. Raksha D Souza and Visvas Paul D Karra
meet him for a tete-a-tete |
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Is a downturn a good
opportunity for start-ups? |
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