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Oman: Qalhat to get a visitor center worth $7.7mln
Zawya
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Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) has signed an agreement with the Development Foundation of the Oman LNG Company to finance the establishment of a visitors' center for the archaeological city of Qalhat, valued at RO3 million.The...
Al Jabal Al Sharqi in Oman’s Al Hamra emerges as year-round tourism hub amid major development drive
The Arabian Stories
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July 10, 2025
MUSCAT – Thanks to ongoing efforts to develop tourism infrastructure and enhance the readiness of natural sites, Al Jabal Al Sharqi is emerging as a top tourism destination. Of particular significance is the upcoming “Al Hamra Tourism 2025” event,...
Mutual visa exemption between Oman and Russia to take effect on July 18, 2025
The Arabian Stories
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July 10, 2025
MUSCAT: The agreement allows Omani citizens to travel to Russia without a visa for short visits. Under the terms of the agreement, citizens may enter Russia without a visa for stays of up to 30 days per visit, with a maximum cumulative stay of 90...
Why the Smart Traveller Makes Time for Duqm: The Case for Staying Over
The Arabian Stories
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July 10, 2025
MUSCAT : Positioned at the halfway point – 550 kilometres from the capital, 600 from the southern destination – this special economic zone has quietly built the infrastructure that transforms a fuel stop into a proper break. The kind of place...
Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; July 07, 2025
ARY News
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July 7, 2025
The Omani Rial (OMR) is currently trading at a rate of Rs 748.9 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market as of Monday, July 07, 2025. The recorded buying and selling rates for the OMR are Rs 739.9 and Rs 748.9, respectively. These...
Oman GDP Grows 2.5% In Q1 2025 Reaching $24.5bn
Gulf Insider
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July 7, 2025
Oman‘s economy expanded by 2.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, with real GDP reaching RO 9.43 billion at market prices, according to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information. The figure represents an increase from RO 9.2...
Oman: What are government jobs really for?
Zawya
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Not long ago, I came across a social media post that many in Oman found relatable—and even comforting. A young employee in the public sector shared his daily routine: short working hours from 7 am to 2 pm, a 20-minute drive back home, lunch...
How this inn in Wadi Tiwi is bringing Oman’s heritage to life
Oman Observer
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July 9, 2025
In the rugged, wind-carved landscape of Wadi Tiwi, a quiet revolution has taken root—one that blends the timeless beauty of Oman’s natural world with a deeply personal vision. At the centre of this transformation is Asaad Al-Akhzami, a man driven...
Oman: Rummana returns to Jabal Akhdar to boost sustainable agritourism
Zawya
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Jabal Akhdar – The third edition of Rummana, an event blending agritourism with cultural and family-oriented activities, has kicked off at Janaen Farm in the Saih Qatnah area of Jabal Akhdar. Running from July 4 to September 27, the festival forms...
Oman Switzerland Friendship Association announces Omani Patron
Oman Observer
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July 7, 2025
Muscat: The Oman-Switzerland Friendship Association has announced the appointment of Sheikh Saif bin Hashil al Maskery as its new Omani Patron. Sheikh Saif brings with him a career spanning over five decades in public service and diplomacy. His...
Oman: MoHT plans to develop Al Jabal Al Sharqi site
Zawya
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MUSCAT: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MoHT) reiterated in a statement its keenness to address appeals and calls to improve and expand services in Al Jabal Al Sharqi in the Wilayat of Al Hamra, as part of its ongoing efforts to upgrade key...
Oman, and the capital Muscat, are safest places in the world
Oman Observer
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July 7, 2025
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman and the capital Muscat, continue to be ranked among the safest countries in the world. Globally, the capital Muscat is among the safest is only behind Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Doha, Ras al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Taipei....
Oman: Work begins on the Izki-Nizwa dual carriageway project
Zawya
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Izki - The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) is implementing the 32.200 km Izki-Nizwa dual carriageway project, starting from the Southern Qarout roundabout in the Wilayat of Izki, passing through the Niyabat...
Al Jabal Al Sharqi in Al Hamra emerges as key eco-tourism hub
Times of Oman
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Al Hamra: Al Jabal Al Sharqi (The Eastern Mountain) is witnessing a qualitative transformation that positions it as a key contributor to domestic tourism and local community empowerment, thanks to ongoing efforts to develop tourism infrastructure...
Oman's OPAZ inks key pacts to kickstart EZAD
Zawya
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MUSCAT: The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) signed on Sunday, July 6, 2025, a series of agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) related to the establishment of the Economic Zone at Al Dhahirah (EZAD) — a...
Oman emerges as adventure tourism hub
Gulf News
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“The Sultanate is among the few countries that attract all types of adventure enthusiasts,” said Yousef bin Rashid Al Harrasi, Head of Product Development at the Ministry, in remarks to the Oman News Agency.
Global diving fest in August to boost marine tourism in Musandam
Muscat Daily
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July 9, 2025
Khasab – Musandam will host its first international diving festival from August 25 to 28, with events centred in Khasab and extended to the coastal villages of Kumzar and Dibba. The announcement was made by the Governor’s Office on Wednesday,...
Suzuki Oman Launches Exciting Summer Campaign
OERLive
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July 9, 2025
Moosa Abdul Rahman Hassan & Co., the exclusive distributor of Suzuki vehicles in Oman, has unveiled its highly anticipated summer campaign under the theme “Begin Your Summer Journey with the Perfect Drive”, showcasing unbeatable Car Prices across...
Why regenerative tourism is the future of hospitality
Hospitality Net
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July 9, 2025
In this week’s episode of Hotel Moment, Aradhana Khowala, CEO of Aptamind Partners, joins Revinate CMO Karen Stephens with a sobering perspective on the state of hospitality and global tourism. Aradhana explains the ways hospitality has become...
China Opens Up to More Tourists as the U.S. Under Trump Closes Itself Off
TIME Magazine
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July 9, 2025
As the U.S. under President Donald Trump increasingly closes itself off from the world, denying entry to tourists amid a crackdown on border controls and migration, its geopolitical rival China, which has long been known for its relative...