The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in Oman is shifting its focus from Europe to Asia for cruise ship tourism due to disruptions in the Red Sea. The arrival of the first ship of the season from Resorts World Cruise with 700 tourists on board marks the beginning of this shift. Last year, over 200…
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism signed a financing agreement worth RO 12 million to establish a Maritime History Museum in the Wilayat of Sur, in partnership with Oman LNG and Oman India Fertilizer Company. The museum’s design won the Bilarab bin Haitham Award for Architectural Design, aiming to showcase Oman’s maritime heritage and boost…
Musandam, Oman’s northernmost peninsula, is gearing up for the third edition of Musandam Winter, a festival that will showcase the region’s stunning landscape and rich heritage through a variety of exciting activities. The Governor of Musandam has signed agreements with various organizations to kick-start the preparations, positioning Musandam as a top tourist destination. Public transportation…
The Ministry of Labour in Muscat has made it mandatory for employers with 25 or more workers to create a formal list of penalties and conditions for imposing them. The list must be in a specific format provided by the Ministry and approved by the Director General of Labour Welfare or the Director General of…
The Ministry of Labor has issued a new decision that requires employers with fifty or more workers to have a system in place for registering complaints and grievances. This decision is based on the Labor Law and ensures that workers have the right to submit their complaints directly to the Ministry of Labor if necessary….
Hyeji Kim, a former flight attendant turned travel writer, fell in love with Oman during her time with Oman Air. She dreams of creating a comprehensive travel guide specifically for Korean tourists, highlighting the country’s hidden gems and unique culture. Kim’s experiences in Oman, from witnessing baby turtles hatch to exploring crystal-clear pools and vibrant…
SunExpress, a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, is launching a new route between Muscat International Airport in Oman and Trabzon International Airport in Türkiye. The airline will operate two weekly flights to Trabzon, starting in November 2024. This expansion aims to provide Omani travelers with easy access to Türkiye’s captivating destinations, catering to…
Asyad Ports is looking for contractors to renovate the cruise terminal at Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat to accommodate the increasing number of tourists visiting Oman. The deadline to receive tender documents is October 17, with bids accepted until October 28. The renovation is crucial to enhance the passenger experience and support the growth of…
The Musandam Governorate has launched a project to establish tourist rest houses in coastal and mountain villages, in collaboration with various organizations. The aim is to encourage investment in developing these rest houses to boost tourism in the region. A workshop was organized to discuss the importance of these rest houses in developing the tourism…
In Salalah, Khalid Al-Abri, Director General of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in Dhofar Governorate, announced exciting plans to enhance the region’s tourism sector. This includes the addition of 1,000 rooms from four new hotels by next year. During a press conference at Marhaba Dhofar events, Al-Abri highlighted the significance of these projects in…