Sizzling summer offer from Nawras
Free welcome packs with free MMS and free Voice SMS

14 Jun 2009

Muscat, 14 June 2009 – New Nawras customers are set to start benefitting from a sizzling summer offer that not only includes a free welcome pack but also gives free MMS messages and free Voice SMS messages too. This value packed promotion will run until 12 August 2009. Over the next two months Nawras expects to see many new customers taking advantage of this great opportunity to join the more than 1.6 million people who are already enjoying the Sultanate’s pleasingly different mobile experience.

Welcome packs from any Nawras Store or authorised dealer are priced at just RO2 and customers will find that with the summer offer, they gain RO2 free credit to be used as and whenever they choose. In addition, each new welcome pack also features 100 free MMS messages which are valid for a total of 60 days from the date of SIM-card activation. MMS, also known as picture messaging, combines SMS, pictures, audio and video. Every new customer is automatically invited to receive the necessary configurations for data services which include MMS, when they first use their new Nawras SIM-card.

The sizzling summer offer not only includes free credit and free MMS but goes even further by giving new customers 100 free Voice SMS messages too. The first and only mobile operator in the Sultanate to introduce this fun way to stay in touch, Nawras Voice SMS means customers can choose to record a voice message for up to 30 seconds instead of texting. With no language barrier this is a convenient and quick way to communicate a short message and unlike a written text, this SMS can use expression and involve more of a personal touch.

“We are keen to encourage more customers to try the innovative services we are offering so everyone can get the full benefit of being with Oman’s most creative mobile services provider,” said Aziz Al-Harrasi, consumer proposition manager. “This is a great opportunity for our new customers to join the fastest growing family in Oman and get more straight away. With our sizzling summer offer, they can have a go at sending MMS or Voice SMS for free and will quickly be able to see how easy and enjoyable these creative services are to use. Beating the hot summer days will be much easier with attention diverted to exploring the great potential of these exciting services.”

Nawras Mousbak customers (prepaid) will be able to check the balance of their free MMS by entering *102* 4# and their Voice SMS by entering *102*1#. Nawras Ajel (postpaid) customers will see the free MMS and free Voice SMS credited on their monthly statement.

Through the enriching Nawras Rewards programme, all Nawras customers have the added benefit of being able to receive discounts and free gifts from partner companies, in recognition of their loyalty, from day one. By simply sending a free SMS, customers get more from beauty salons, car hire, restaurants, medical centres, jewellers and electronic retailers. A complete list of partners can be viewed on the Nawras website at www.nawras.om or by sending a free SMS with the keyword Rewards to 1500.

Named best telecom brand Oman 2008, Nawras is committed to providing great value, pleasingly different service and excellent quality to delight customers year round. This value packed summer offer is the ideal introduction to a year round rewarding mobile experience.

Nawras, a Qtel Group company, currently covers 96% of the population with its reliable EDGE network and over 40% with its trusted 3G+ network.