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10 of the most beautiful places to visit in Oman
I still wonder how I ended up traveling to Oman in the first place. Probably a mix of lust for adventure, attraction for warm destination and a dash of last minute-decision.
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Municipality to introduce more tourist-friendly facilities in Muttrah
The civic body plans to set up more toilets, signboards and an interactive map, in the area that is popular not just among tourists but also with citizens and residents. “Muttrah is a prominent…
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MoT promotes Oman as winter destination – Oman
Whether it is the spectacular marine life, the wildlife or the exotic migratory birds, Oman is a one-stop travel destination that can fit in every travel requirement. Trekking in Muttrah Muttrah’s…
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New Cave Discovered in Jebel Akhdar
An Omani geologist and his team has found a 50m deep cave in the mountains of Jebel Akhdar. Called Khasilat al Jubul, the 140m long and 3m wide cave is located between the two wadis. Dr Mohammed bin…
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Khareef season will start tomorrow
Khareef season (monsoon) will start tomorrow (Tuesday) in Dhofar governorate and will continue until September 21. The number of visitors to the southern governorate during last monsoon stood at…
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Al Sawadi Beach Resort closed; salaries unpaid, employees struggle to survive
Twenty-seven staff members of the now-closed Al Sawadi Beach Resort and Spa say they have been leading a hand-to-mouth existence for the last three months due to unpaid salaries. The staff members,…
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Tourism sector in Oman to create 500,000 jobs by 2040
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) had forecast the creation of 120,000 direct and indirect jobs by 2025. Half a million jobs are to be created by the tourism industry by 2040, said Asma Al…
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The Great Arabian Adventure
Explorer, author and motivational speaker Mark Evans recently made headlines for his 60-day trek across the Empty Quarter - one of the most inhospitable places on Earth. In an exclusive interview with…
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