Samsung welcomes the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay in Oman

Under the slogan of "Light the Passion, Share the Dream", the Olympic flame will embark on a "Journey of Harmony" by visiting 21 countries, passing through the five continents, to reach Oman on April 14th, 2008.

Omani singer Salah Zadjali, Syrian actress Sulaf Fawakherji, Qatari football player Saad Al Shemmari and Saudi media figure Batal Al Qaws were selected to be Samsung's torchbearers and will participate in Oman's Torch Relay.

Mr. Ranjan Mazmudar, Vice President of Samsung Gulf Electronics commented: "Muscat will witness a historical event this year. It is the only Middle Eastern capital selected among several international cities around the world to be part of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay. It gives us great pleasure to be part of the Olympic Torch Relay; that strongly echoes Samsung's corporate philosophy, which seeks to improve human society through the application of digital technology."

He added "Samsung Gulf Electronics selected six torchbearers from across the Middle East to carry the torch in Muscat, Oman as they best encompass the qualities of humanity that the Olympic Games represent and stand for."

Samsung Electronics has been a Worldwide Olympic Partner in the wireless communications category since 1997 and first sponsored the Olympic Torch Relay in 2004 prior to the Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.

Through the years Samsung has consistently sponsored and supported a broad range of sporting events that echo its corporate philosophy, elevate Samsung's brand recognition and demonstrate the company's commitment to responsible corporate citizenship and global friendship.