As quoted by the GF CEO stating

"the second half of 2003 will see the “Gulf Air network expand significantly” to include daily flights to Sydney and Athens in November, and Johannesburg, Amsterdam and Rome in 2004. “We also intend to launch services to the United States subject to the final arrangements being concluded.” He said that the aircraft interiors would be refurbished with upgrades to the cabins and new seats for both first and business class".

Source: http://www.timesofoman.com/newsdetails.asp?newsid=39976&pn=business>