In Salalah, Khalid Al-Abri, Director General of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in Dhofar Governorate, announced exciting new projects to improve the region’s tourism industry. These projects include the construction of four new hotels with a total of 1,000 rooms, set to be completed by next year. Al-Abri highlighted the significance of these developments…
The Minister of Labour in Oman presided over the signing ceremony of the Tawteen Platform and the launch of the Employment Applications System. These initiatives aim to enhance employment opportunities in a systematic and efficient manner within a digital environment. The platform will empower economic sectors to implement the National Employment Strategy and create collaboration…
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources in Muscat announced plans to release 15 million cubic meters of water from Wadi Dayqah Dam on September 15. This is being done to replenish underground reservoirs that are essential for irrigation in nearby villages. The dam, located in Quriyat, has a large storage capacity and is…
The Inspector General of Police and Customs in Muscat has issued a decision to amend some provisions of the Executive Regulations of the Foreigners’ Residence Law. The decision includes granting a free ten-day visit visa for passengers and crew of tourist ships, as well as a one-month visit visa for the same group. These visas…
Resorts World Cruises has announced the homeport deployment of its ship, Resorts World One, starting from 1 November 2024, with support from various tourism authorities in the Middle East. The ship will operate from Dubai’s DP World Mina Port Rashid, offering three weekly departures to different destinations in the Gulf region. Resorts World Cruises will…
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in Muscat is looking to attract more tourists to Oman by targeting new source markets in Europe and Russia. They are focusing on Spain and Russia for the years 2024 and 2025, with plans for roadshows and digital campaigns in these countries. Germany has been a popular market for…
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is planning to host the “Marhaba Dhofar” event in the Dhofar Governorate to attract tourists from different markets. The event will have participation from tourism sector stakeholders in Oman and Saudi Arabia. Around 50 Saudi tourism companies and 15 media professionals are expected to attend, with a program including…
Muscat International Airport has successfully brought in six new international airlines this year, with four already operating flights and two more set to start soon. The CEO of Oman Airports, Sheikh Aimen bin Ahmed al Hosni, mentioned that they have attracted five airlines in 2023, with two of them being from Europe. This is great…
If you haven’t had the chance to visit Salalah during the Khareef season, don’t worry – there’s still time! The Dhofar Municipality has officially extended the season by an extra month, giving late visitors the opportunity to experience the magic of this unique time. With off-season discounts available at hotels and fewer crowds to contend…
The Ministry of Labour in Muscat has announced a new decree that restricts certain professions from being practiced by non-Omani workers. This move is aimed at creating more job opportunities for Omani nationals and prioritizing local talent in the workforce. The list of restricted professions includes various roles in sectors such as transportation, hospitality, tourism,…