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Ranked as one of the world’s safest travel destinations, Oman enables families to leave the familiarities of home behind and journey together through a fascinating culture and landscapes, unlike anything they’ve experienced before. TREASURED EXPERIENCES
 Children’s eyes and minds will be opened to an altogether different world as they walk through Oman’s many souks, swapping smiles with the locals and perusing market stalls bearing ancient spices, fragrances, silver treasures and exotic garments. Their minds will swim with images of Disney’s Aladdin as they come face to face with the ‘true Arabia’ – a land with a culture seemingly untouched by ... Read more

The Supreme Committee announced further restrictions in the wake of the Covid expansion. During the month of Ramadan, night travel and trade bans were imposed. Access to Oman was restricted to nationals and resident visa holders. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Supreme Committee chaired by the Home Minister. During the month of Ramadan, the ban lasts from eight at night to four in the morning. Currently, travel and trade bans are from 8 pm to 5 am. This will continue until April 8. The trade ban will remain in place until Ramadan one. Travel permits are ... Read more

Oman recently won the prestigious title of ‘Emerging International Destination’ at the 13th Annual Today’s Traveller Awards that took place on 29th July 2019 at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi. On the occasion of its 22nd anniversary, Today’s Traveller hosted an awards night where dignitaries and celebrities came together in a common spirit of fellowship and camaraderie. The publication put together a grand show celebrating the spirit of achievement in various realms. “We are absolutely delighted to be recognized as an emerging international destination as Indian travellers are constantly looking at newer and unique locations to visit. Oman being an ... Read more

Bust the myth, plan a spontaneous getaway and fall in love with summer again! Whether it’s walking along verdant terraced gardens and cool emerald pools, catching glimpses of turtles on a breezy, sandy beach, diving into blue seas to meet jewel colored fish, stingrays and eels, or hiking the spectacular, chilly heights of Oman’s highest point to find the perfect view of the ‘Grand Canyon of Arabia’; Oman has the ideal summer experience waiting for you. With a range of diverse destinations and attractions that will appeal to families, outdoor enthusiasts, thrill seekers and lovers of luxury and culture alike, ... Read more

The Ministry of Tourism, Oman successfully conducted roadshows in Bangalore, Pune and Mumbai on 27th, 29th and 31st May 2019 respectively, to strengthen its outreach among the travel trade fraternity in India. In an effort to retain the growth momentum of Indian arrivals into Oman, the Ministry along with destination management companies, hotels, attraction operators and Oman Air, the national carrier connected with over 200 notable travel & tour companies. The interactive platform with prefixed meetings allowed trade partners and travel agents to network and learn more about the diverse product offerings and experiences that Oman has to offer. The ... Read more

Built inside the Mall of Muscat, the aquarium is first of its kind in Oman and the largest in the Middle East covering 8,000 square meters of the mall and spanning three floors. The Oman aquarium opened doors to visitors this month showcasing around 1000 types of Omani fishes and 30,000 marine animals including sharks, lobsters, turtles, rays, local corals, penguins and crocodiles. The main tank has a walk-through tunnel for visitors to get an up-close and personal look at the variety of fishes inside. The ticket is priced at OMR 8.5 for adults and OMR 6.5 for children. In ... Read more

The House of Musical Arts that recently opened its doors in the Royal Opera House Muscat in Oman, is a remarkable addition to the opera house which was launched to promote the arts, intercultural dialogue and relationships with countries rich in heritage, and reveals Oman’s capacity to host world-class artistic and cultural events with the use of innovative technologies. Since the inauguration of the Royal Opera House Muscat, a wide repertoire of operas, concerts, musicals and other artistic and cultural events have been presented with huge success, both through collaborative relationships on an international scale and with the Royal Opera ... Read more

Tourism arrivals to Oman will increase at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5 per cent between 2018 and 2023 to 3.5 million, according to data released ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2019 (ATM), which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 28 April – 1 May 2019. Commissioned by ATM, the Colliers International data predicts the rise will be fuelled by visitors from India, who accounted for 21 per cent of total international arrivals during 2018. In addition, arrivals from the UK (9 per cent), Germany (7 per cent), Philippines (6 per cent) and the UAE (6 ... Read more

The Sultanate of Oman has recorded a 12.37 per cent growth in Indian tourist arrivals with 357,147 travellers visiting the country from January to December 2018 vis-à-vis 317,844 in 2017 making India the second highest source market for Oman. This marks a remarkable growth of 39.4 per cent over the last five years, as per the statistics released by Oman’s National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The country received 1,484,063 international travelers in 2018 vis-à-vis 1,369,199 in 2017, which is significantly higher, showcasing a growth of over 8.39 per cent. The numbers do not include regional travelers from other ... Read more

With an aim to enhance tourism in the area, Oman has unveiled plans to build the country’s longest zip-line in Al Hamra. The zip line will be operated in the Misfat Al Abriyeen village. The operation of the project will be shared between Al Masfah Company as the owner and Oman Refreshments Company as the funder. The ministry of Tourism will be the technical advisor and supervisor of the project. Al Hamra, a 400-year-old town in northeastern Oman, is located at the foot of the Hajar Mountains. Some of the oldest preserved houses in Oman, mudbrick houses built in the Yemeni style, can be found ... Read more

Oman’s Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has commenced its multi-city roadshow on October 7, beginning with Qatar’s capital Doha. The Tourism Ministry is also conducting mobile promotional workshops during the five-city roadshow. The workshops, set to take place in Kuwait, Jeddah, Riyadh and Dubai as well. The roadshows and workshops will be attended by Omani tourism companies including Oman Air and SalamAir. The ministry has coordinated with its representative offices to invite about 100 tourist companies and institutions, in addition to the local media in the host countries. Introductory and promotional presentations will be made about tourism potential, services and products in the ... Read more

The Ministry of Tourism in Oman has decided to offer free Wi-Fi services on the go at five castles. Through a strategic partnership with “Omantel”, free Wi-Fi services will be installed in five castles. This application is designed with the characteristics and features that will attract tourists. The Ministry of Tourism has also signed a strategic partnership agreement with Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) on the infrastructure for the telecommunications sector and information services and broadband services for mobile internet and value-added services technology. The agreement comes within the framework of strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors to support the Oman ... Read more

യുഎഇയുടെ വിജയഗാഥയ്ക്ക് പിന്നില്‍ കേരളീയരുടെ പരിശ്രമമുണ്ട്.ആ കേരളം കനത്ത പ്രളയത്തിലൂടെ കടന്നു പോവുകയാണ്. -യുഎഇ പ്രധാനമന്ത്രിയും ദുബായ് ഭരണാധികാരിയുമായ ഷേഖ് മൊഹമ്മദ്‌ ബിന്‍ റാഷിദ് അല്‍ മഖ്തൂമിന്റെ ട്വീറ്റ് ആണിത്. ട്വീറ്റ് ഇങ്ങനെ; സഹോദരീ സഹോദരൻമാരെ, ഇന്ത്യയിലെ കേരള സംസ്ഥാനം കനത്ത പ്രളയത്തിലൂടെ കടന്നുപോവുകയാണ്. നൂറ്റാണ്ടിലെ ഏറ്റവും മാരകമായ പ്രളയമാണിത്. നൂറുകണക്കിനാളുകൾ മരിച്ചു, ആയിരക്കണക്കിനാളുകൾ ഭവന രഹിതരായി. ഈദ് അൽ അദ്ഹയുടെ മുന്നോടിയായി, ഇന്ത്യയിലെ സഹോദരങ്ങൾക്ക് സഹായ ഹസ്തം നീട്ടാൻ മറക്കരുത്. ദുരിത ബാധിതരെ സഹായിക്കാൻ യു എ ഇ യും ഇന്ത്യൻ സമൂഹവും ഒരുമിച്ചു പ്രവർത്തിക്കും. അടിയന്തര സഹായം നൽകാൻ ഞങ്ങൾ ഒരു കമ്മിറ്റി രൂപവത്കരിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്. ഈ സംരംഭത്തിലേക്ക് ഉദാരമായി സംഭാവനചെയ്യാൻ ഏവരോടും ഞങ്ങൾ അഭ്യർഥിക്കുന്നു. യു എ ഇയുടെ വിജയത്തിന് കേരള ജനത എക്കാലവും ഉണ്ടായിരുന്നു. പ്രളയ ബാധിതരെ പിന്തുണക്കാനും സഹായിക്കാനും നമുക്ക് പ്രത്യേക ഉത്തരവാദിത്വമുണ്ട്. വിശേഷിച്ച് ഈദ് അൽ അദ്ഹയുടെ പരിശുദ്ധവും അനുഗ്രഹീതവുമായ ഈ സന്ദർഭത്തിൽ. അറബിയിലും ... Read more

Tourists to Oman can now obtain a visa for just five riyals, which equals to almost Rs 900 as per today’s exchange rate. Tourists were earlier required to pay 20 riyals whether they stayed back for five days or a month. The new decree aims to boost the tourism sector. Indians who hold valid visa to USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Japan and Schengen states can avail the Oman visa through an e-visa process by simply logging into https://evisa.rop.gov.om/. “Those who doesn’t have visas to the said countries, can get a sponsored visa by paying 5 Riyal plus processing fee through their tour operators,” ... Read more

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate, is reviewing its route network with a view to further expanding its destinations in Africa. The airline already flies to Cairo in Egypt, Nairobi in Kenya, Zanzibar, and Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania. Recently it has launched a four times weekly service to Casablanca in Morocco. The Network and Planning team is working hard to assess the viability of other new routes. Khartoum in Sudan is considered to be a potential addition. Considering the large number of Sudan migrants in Oman, Khartoum is a strong favourite to be amongst the new additions ... Read more