Oman Tourism backs Muscat Food FestivalThe Oman Ministry of Tourism has announced its support for the much-talked-about food festival Muscat Eat, which is back for its second season this November. To be held from November 15 to 17, 2018 at the Al Mouj Golf (GCM Lawn), More… |
Oman targets 11m tourists by 2040Oman’s Ministry of Tourism recently concluded a series of tours and roadshows covering neighbouring GCC states aiming to help realize the Sultanate’s goal of attracting 11 million visitors by 2040. The ministry recentl More… |
Dentons advises Omran on urban developmentDentons, a leading global law firm, has advised Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) on a partnership with top UAE developer Majid Al Futtaim, relating to the largest flagship urban mixed-use development project in the Sultanate. More… |
15 GCC women take part in Oman mountain trekA total of 15 women from across the GCC countries took part in a recent trek to the summit of Jebel Shams in the Western Hajar mountain range of Oman. The two-day trek, which concluded in Muscat, was organised by the Oman Ministry More… |
Oman to lead Mideast tourism growth in 2014Oman will lead the Middle East in the travel and tourism sector in 2014 with a 10.2 per cent growth amounting to RO1.08 billion ($2.8 billion) over the 2013 figures of RO982.8 million, a report said. The country is well-positioned More… |
Oman tourism targets Saudi marketOman Ministry of Tourism is highlighting the Sultanate’s status as the one of the top destinations of choice for Saudi tourists at the Riyadh Travel Fair 2014. Oman continues to attract a significant number of visitors from More… |
Oman eyes record tourist flow from SaudiOman aims to sustain the strong influx of Saudi travellers to the Sultanate which was witnessed last year during the Salalah festival, said a senior tourism official on the sidelines of a key travel summit in Jeddah. The 'Jedd More… |
Al-Futtaim to develop ‘super mall’ in MuscatDubai-based Al-Futtaim has signed an agreement with Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) and the Omani National Investment Funds Company SAOC (Nifco) for the development and management of a planned super-regional mall in Muscat. More… |
Al-Futtaim to develop ‘super mall’ in MuscatDubai-based business house Al-Futtaim has signed an agreement with Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) and the Omani National Investment Funds Company SAOC (Nifco) for the development and management of a planned super-regional mall in Musca More… |
Oman sees boost in direct flights to SalalahSalalah, which saw a 25 per cent rise in air passenger arrivals during 2012, will see a boost in non-stop flights from Muscat, the UAE and Qatar this summer, said a senior Omani government official. “Salalah is undergoing a More… |