Corporate gifting is no more an art, it is a science. Gifting is assuming an important place in the customer relations management plans of most companies here. With gifts being used to lure new customers and hold on to existing ones, it is no wonder that the corporate gift-giving business has turned into a multi-billion dollar industry worldwide.

MOBILE PHONES
The i-mate JasJam, with its sliding keyboard and stylus, is one of those smart pocket PC phones that make for a virtual mini-office for those who want it that way. Bluetooth compliant, it also sports quadband GSM/GPRS
PRICE: RO340

PENS
Practical and stylish, these fine writing instruments make ideal gifts for executives at
all levelsï»?br> CARTIER
The range spells class
MONT BLANC
Special editions equal exclusive writing luxury
PRICE RANGE: RO65 ONWARDS

ASSORTED CHOCOLATES
For all the chocoholics in the corporate world, there is an assortment of the finest that chocolatiers have to offer �from pralines to bars. There are traditional boxes as well as special made-to-order collections that you can buy�
PRICE RANGE: RO4-29

SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL
Crystal turns art and gift with the collection from Swarovski. You could go in for traditional designs depicting dhows and eagles, or try the range of animal figurines, which includes parakeets, butterflies, unicorns and teddy bears. There are various fashion accessories and home accessories that you can check out as well. ï»?br> PRICE: RO55 onwards

FLASH DRIVE
This one is an essential for executives juggling between offices and home. While the basic one GB flash drive offers standard utility including software CDs, a USB extension cable and a neckstrap, things get a lot fancier as you move up the price range. There’s advanced fingerprint security on offer with the Jet Flash 210, to protect your files. Plus you can check your usage status on the display
PRICE: RO10 onwards

iPod SHUFFLE
The world’s smallest digital music player packs rather a mighty punch. With one GB capacity, it stores up to 240 songs and allows you to listen to music for up to 12 hours. It has pretty much revolutionised the way music is being appreciated around the world. Still wondering why the shuffle would make for a good gift?
PRICE: RO57

BLUETOOTH HEADSET
Handsfree comfort and control for your mobile phone comes with such headsets that provide ease of access to a range of call options and controls. The models run the gamut from the basic to the multipurpose. There are also models that support two phones at a time, allowing for more corporate multitasking ï»?br> PRICE: RO16 onwards

BOOKS
For executives who enjoy their books as much as their business, hardbound lessons and experiences can provide lasting value. Whether you pick a DIY series by a known management guru or a How To guide by somone who’s been in the trade long enough to know its tricks, the written word can lead to changes in thinking as well as ways to do business
PRICE: RO8 onwards

CHOPARD GIFT SET
There is a nice combination of items here that you can add on to make for a personalised goody bag. The keychain, the mobile phone strap, the purse and the cardholder, as well as a pen and cufflinks, can be purchased individually, or they could be included in a gift set that comes in a smart and sleek black box. With the Chopard name attached, it is all thoroughly stylish
PRICE: RO40-290 (individual items)

TOASTING FLUTES AND GLASSES
Toasting flutes and glasses make for good gifts, particularly in the approaching season of celebrations. They are available in a variety of elegant designs and sizes. You could go in for coloured glasses to add a bit of dash when it comes to clinking and toast-making time
PRICE: RO145

KAHWA CUPS
Traditional good hospitality comes in small packages, the delicate kahwa cups are proof of that. They are available in a range of materials, including glass, metal, and china. The cups come in a variety of patterns, conventional as well as modern, providing options for different tastes. There’s also scope to customise the designs on them.
PRICE RANGE: RO89-110