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Oman Air & Turkish Airlines Launch Frequent Flier Partnership
LoyaltyLobby
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August 13, 2025
Oman Air, which recently joined Oneworld Alliance (read more here), and Turkish Airlines, a Star Alliance member airline, have launched a frequent flier partnership. Oman Air Sinbad and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles members can earn award (not...
Oman Air, Turkish Airlines partner to enhance frequent flyer travel
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality August 2025 149 Oman Air and Turkish Airlines have partnered to improve travel experience for their global loyalty members through a strategic Frequent Flyer Programme (FFP) partnership, offering increased mileage...
'We must heal' - Tourism minister speaks after helicopter tragedy
GhanaWeb
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August 14, 2025
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has made an impassioned call for national healing and unity as Ghana mourns the eight victims of the August 6 helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region. Speaking at the Ministry of...
Armenian citizens to travel to Oman without entry visa
Arminfo
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ArmInfo. Armenian citizens will be able to travel to Oman without an entry visa. This was reported by the press secretary of the RA MFA Ani Badalyan. According to her, the Omani government, highly appreciating the decision of the RA government to...
Discover Wakan village: Oman’s mountain paradise with seasonal fruit delights
The Times of India
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Wakan Village continues to grow as a sought-after eco-tourism and heritage destination/Image: Shutterstock Wakan Village, nestled in Wadi Mistal in the Wilayat of Nakhal within Oman’s South Al Batinah Governorate, continues to grow as a...
Armenian citizens can now travel to Oman visa-free
PanARMENIAN.Net
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August 14, 2025 - 15:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Starting August 11, Armenian citizens are exempt from the visa requirement to enter Oman, the Armenian Foreign Ministry announced. Oman’s government made the decision in response to Armenia’s earlier...
Oman: Samharam Resort boosts tourism and local economy during Khareef 2025
Zawya
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Muscat: Tourism and entertainment projects are proving to be a key driver of the Dhofar Khareef Season, providing integrated destinations that meet visitor needs, boost economic and commercial activity, and create employment opportunities for...
Oman: Wakan Village attracts over 27,000 visitors
Zawya
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Wakan Village in Wadi Mistal, the Wilayat of Nakhal in South al Batinah Governorate, received 27,428 visitors from January to July 2025, compared to 24,093 visitors during the same period in 2024, according to official statistics. Dr. Al-Mu'tasim...
Armenia and Oman Establish Visa-Free Regime
ARKA
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NEWS » Tourism » Armenia and Oman Establish Visa-Free Regime Oman has included citizens of the Republic of Armenia in its list of countries exempt from entry visa, the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today. YEREVAN, August 14....
Oman: Light drizzle in Dhofar after days of dry weather
Zawya
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SALALAH - Parts of the Wilayats of Dhalkout, Salalah and Taqah in Dhofar Governorate witnessed light drizzle on Wednesday, particularly in northern areas and on the mountain slopes, marking the return of mild khareef conditions after several days...
We didn’t know he was traveling – Tanko Computer on Omane Boamah’s final hours
MyJoyOnline
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August 14, 2025
Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Rashid Tanko-Computer, has revealed that the late Defence Minister, Dr Omane Boamah, never informed close colleagues about his trip on the day of the tragic...
Hours before his death, Dr Omane Boamah shared Akwatia by-election strategy – Tanko-Computer
MyJoyOnline
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August 14, 2025
Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, has revealed that the late Defence Minister, Dr. Omane Boamah, spent the morning of the fatal helicopter crash discussing election strategies...
Oman Announces Fully Funded Undergraduate Scholarships for Pakistani Students
ProPakistani
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August 13, 2025
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has invited applications for the Omani Scholarship Program 2025–26, offering fully funded undergraduate opportunities for Pakistani nationals to study in Oman. Under the program, students can...
Fruit harvests and heritage sites boost Wakan Village tourism
Muscat Daily
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August 13, 2025
Nakhal – Wakan Village in Wadi Mistal in Nakhal recorded 27,428 visitors between January and July this year, up from 24,093 during the same period in 2024, according to official statistics. The data includes tourists from Oman and abroad,...
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Oman now offers flexible foreign resident cards: All you need to know
Firstpost
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August 13, 2025
Oman has reportedly begun offering flexible foreign resident cards with validity options of one, two or three years. For foreigners in the country, the residence card serves as the main proof of legal identity after obtaining a residence visa. The...
Dhofar launches award to promote creativity and tourism
Muscat Daily
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August 13, 2025
Salalah – Dhofar has launched Dhofar Award for Inspiration and Creativity to consolidate its position as a leading cultural and tourism destination. The announcement was made at the Media and Partners Meeting in Attin Square on Tuesday. Dr Ahmed...
Saint Kitts and Nevis establishes Diplomatic Relations with the Sultanate of Oman
SKN Pulse
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August 13, 2025
United Nations, New York (13 August 2025) On August 12, 2025, the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, and the Sultanate of Oman signed a joint statement to establish diplomatic relations, based on the cooperation and friendship between the two...
Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; August 13, 2025
ARY News
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August 13, 2025
As of Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the exchange rate for the Omani Rial (OMR) against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market was recorded at 738.8 PKR. The buying rate stood at 736.3 PKR, while the selling rate was 738.8 PKR. These rates were...
Oman Air partners with Turkish Airlines for FFP
Oman Observer
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August 13, 2025
MUSCAT – 13 August 2025: Oman Air and Turkish Airlines have announced a strategic Frequent Flyer Programme (FFP) Partnership to enhance the travel experience for their loyalty members from across the globe. With this partnership, members of each...
AI can help boost film-making among Omani youth
Oman Observer
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August 13, 2025
Seventy-five young Omanis recently gained firsthand experience using Artificial Intelligence in film-making, sparking their creativity and desire to produce advanced films on par with international movies. An exclusive workshop on AI in...