1. Oman’s premier people & lifestyle magazine

2. Profile
FACES magazine is the only assured lifestyle resource and Oman’s best known and most widely circulated leisure magazine, with instant recall in readers’ minds.
Launched in 2007, FACES has proved to be an immediate success with readers and advertisers alike, and a much awaited feature on Muscat’s publishing schedule.
FACES brings all the important local personalities, latest trends and products to its discerning audience with wit and style, from fashion and accessories to design and interiors, technology and cars, to watches and jewellery, food and health, to luxury and glamour, men’s interest and also travel.

3. FACES’ in-depth, intelligent articles cover general interest and lifestyle topics while providing unique perspective for readers. It caters to the needs of discerning consumers and is read when they are in a relaxed frame of mind.
Published monthly, FACES magazine is printed on quality high gloss stock, delivering a rich, full-colour environment that reflects the outstanding art direction and design for which it is renowned.
The timely release of FACES during the end of every month is when readers are likely to be making purchasing decisions also makes FACES a viable choice for clients.

4. Distribution
FACES is truly the widest circulated and read magazine of its kind in Oman. Distributed FREE every month, more than 20,000 copies reach out to its readers.
Distributed FREE with leading national daily Times of Oman, FACES promises a guaranteed reach to the newspaper’s subscribers in Muscat and various satellite towns of Oman like Nizwa, Barka, Sohar and Salalah etc.
This reach also spreads out to corporate offices, government organisations, ministries, travel agencies, clinics and many more.
An additional distribution channel reaches restaurants, hotels, cafes, health clubs and other leisure activities places.

5. Demographics
Well to do Omani and expat households with capacity to subscribe to a daily newspaper costing RO per day
Target Age Group  : yrs
Local & Expatriate readers of both sexes primarily decision making, brand conscious individuals
Areas of  interest : Lifestyle, Fashion, Health, Travel, Family matters, Entertainment 
Supported by its online presence FACES now also reaches out to a Pan-Gulf audience who have keen interest in establishing their presence in Oman.

6. Why FACES?
Editorial - Short and interesting editorial content which keeps readers engrossed and involved. Well thought out content in step with the latest trends and happenings in Oman and around the world. The finger on your pulse content keeps reader informed. The directory section at the end of the magazine is for keepsake throughout the month which guarantees a month long shelf life anyway.
FACES brings all the important local personalities, latest trends and products to its discerning audience with wit and style, from fashion and accessories to design and interiors, technology and cars, to watches and jewellery, food and health, to luxury and glamour, men’s interest and also travel.
Specials - Timely special feature every month keeping in mind what the readers would be doing at that time in Oman has added to the popularity to FACES.

7. Circulation - Circulated FREE with Times of Oman, an IPSOS appraised publication. This assures a guaranteed doorstep reach. FACES circulation is concentrated in Muscat, Salalah, Barka, Nizwa, Sur, Sohar. This reach also spreads out to corporate offices, government organisations, ministries, travel agencies, clinics and many more.
An additional distribution channel of 2000 copies reaches restaurants, hotels, cafes, health clubs and other leisure activities places along with 600 personalised copies to who’s who of Oman.
Free – No cost involved. FACES comes to its readers FREE OF COST which is very important in Oman where no individuals are known to actually purchase a local magazine at supermarkets and book stores.

8. Searching FACES – FACES, has over the years, created a special niche in the market with its dedicated directory section, called ‘Searching FACES’ - a novel initiative that has earned it praise from both residents as well as visitors to the country. This comprehensive section, a part of every issue of FACES since it was first printed in 2007, includes contact details of important agencies as well as food outlets, has now moved to the online version on .
With the website undergoing a facelift, introducing crisper layout and presentation, the Searching FACES has become a convenient tool, incorporating location details, GPS coordinates and website and social media link, in addition to contact numbers, of every entry. It is a go-to section, for a quick survey of the eateries and the cuisines available in Muscat, among others.

9. Aspirational Readers - Truly an aspirational lifestyle magazine meant for everybody in family – no other magazine who caters to all. Well to do Omani and expat households with capacity to subscribe to a daily newspaper costing RO per day. Target Age Group: 18 – 50 yrs. Local & Expatriate readers of both sexes primarily decision making, brand conscious individuals.
Times of Oman is read by an MD to an Executive, hence catering to all types of people. Therefore the reach with Times of Oman definitely guarantees a dekko at FACES. Well educated Omanis with aspirational values love to be seen with an English lifestyle magazine like FACES in their hands, cars and houses.

10. Loyal readership – Copies of FACES are collected by readers for any kind of future reference. People call our office before going on vacation in order to save their copy which can be collected by them on returning back from vacation. Contest section in FACES receives a good response every month. The contests in the anniversary issue itself receive more than 2000 responses.
Multinational readership – Omani, Indians, Europeans, Fillipinos, etc spread across all age groups include men, women and teenagers. Anybody and everybody who can spare bz everyday to buy / subscribe a newspaper are the readers of FACES. Therefore these are well to do people from well educated homes and organisation with at least 4 guaranteed readers for each copy.

11. Advertisers – FACES has all types of advertisers
Advertisers – FACES has all types of advertisers. Be it a Lulu or a premium brand like Moawad. Other brands to name a few, who advertise with FACES, are Gallery Argan, BMW, Mini, Harry Winston, Al Bustan Hotel, Shangri- La, Hyatt, Marriott, etc. Repeat brands – Omantel, Ooredoo, etc
Consistency – The most popular English lifestyle magazine in Oman that has proven track record of 10 years for coming out on time and never missing a single issue.

12. Online presence - Supported by its online presence www. facesoman
Online presence - Supported by its online presence FACES now also reaches out to a Pan-Gulf audience who has keen interest in establishing their presence in Oman. Also has a huge fan following on Facebook.
FACES magazine is also supported by an active facebook page – FACES Magazine, Oman. This page has an organic reach of 3,600 likes (January 2017). The page generates high level of interaction, averaging an engagement of 440 people per post.
An active Twitter and an Instagram account FACES_Oman helps FACES connect further with its readers.
An Instagram account: faces_oman a relatively new venture already has loyal followers and we just got started.
We also offer a QR Code printed on the cover of the magazine. The QR Code when scanned leads to our website

13. Contact Info
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