Muscat Press

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Muscat Press Publishing House (SAOC)

• MPPH Presentation

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Changing Media Trends in Oman

• The Print medium is the most dominant in the
  country, with an
• annual spend of RO. 31 million which constitutes
  over 60 of
• the total spend.

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The dominant Media Player in the country

• Started in 1974, Muscat Press Publishing House
  has grown to be the
• single largest and only integrated Publishing
  Group in the country.

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Muscat Press Publishing House (SAOC)

• Has made a landmark achievement in the field of
  print journalism in the past three decades.
• Has established itself as a trusted household
  name in the Sultanate.
• MPPH has now diversified and gained impetus in
  more than one field like publishing, printing,
  distribution, events, advertising IT.

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Muscat Press Publishing House
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Printing solutions for most of the newspapers
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Daily Newspapers
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• Established in 1975, Times of Oman is a leading
  publication, which has pioneered its way to being
  a quality newspaper and an integral part of the
  Omani media.
• Target - Widely read by all decision makers, and
  the target audience comprises of Expatriates,
  Omani Executives and the Business Community of
  Oman.
• It comes out with regular supplements covering
  issues from various fields.
• Times Business (Daily)
• Times Sports (Daily)
• Times Leisure (Daily)
• Daily Guide - Tabloid Classified (Daily)
• ICE Times - every Monday
• ET - every Wednesday
• Thursday Magazine - every Thursday

No. 1 English Daily in the Country
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• Established in 1993, Al Shabiba is the fastest
  growing Arabic Daily in the Sultanate, bringing
  to you the latest every morning, breaking news
  views in and around in the country as well as
  International stories making headlines.
• Target - Positioned as a newspaper for Tomorrows
  Generation, thus focusing on the major population
  of the youth in Oman, in an age group of 15-39.
  It also focuses on the Arab expatriates staying
  in the Sultanate.
• Special Supplements include the following topics
  which are covered extensively -
• Education
• IT Telecom
• Art Poetry
• Entertainment and Families.
• Conducts and covers College Youth Based
  Development Programmes as well.

The Newspaper for tomorrows Leaders
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Weekly Newspapers/Magazines
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• Freely circulated weekend newspaper in tabloid
  format.
• Launched in March 2007, with the aim of
  redefining
• reading habits, distributed every Friday.
• Target - Expatriates Omani executives.
• Its main focus is on Community based issues,
  latest
• happenings and news in and around your
  neighborhood.
• In-depth editorial coverage on local news,
  international
• news, sports, interactive sessions, daily guide,
  leisure reading.
• A combination of a Tabloid and Daily newspaper
  in one!

H! Redefining Reading Habits
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• Freely circulated Arabic weekly in tabloid
  format.
• Target - its main focus is on the local Omanis
  Arab expats.
• A good read for both Omani business executives
  as well as
• for housewives.
• Strong editorial contents on both local and
  regional issues.
• In depth coverage on politics, relationships,
  fashion, food and
• much morewith famous columnists from around the
  world.

Al Youm Al Sabe Weekend Reading at its Best
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• A weekend family magazine, which comes out with
  the main
• edition of Times of Oman every Thursday.
• Target - this magazine serves as a platform for
  expatriate adults as well as kids to express
  their thoughts, wishes and opinions.
• Widely read by expatriate and Omani working
  females as well as housewives, as this magazine
  contains stories and issues about lifestyle and
  fashion.
• The magazine is packed with all that you should
  know and do right about cooking, healthcare,
  beauty tips and much more.

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• Monthly magazine of Times of Oman.
• Target - Business expatriates, working
  professionals and the local Omanis that fall in
  the age group between 20 - 35.
• Packed with news and views. Features and stories
  on Local personalities.
• Reviews on movies, books, restaurants. In depth
  editorial content on international news, health,
  fashion, relationship, food, travel gizmos and
  more.

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