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tourism

MoT promotes Oman as winter destination – Oman

Ali Mohammed Jan 8, 2018 0

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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Dining Service Tax Scrap in Oman

Ali Mohammed Jan 10, 2017 0

Many diners used to find the eight per cent service tax / charge irritating, but now waiters and waitresses in restaurants will have to earn their tips as the Public Authority for Consumer Protection…
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Lifestyle

Master plan to give Muttrah major facelift

Ali Mohammed May 26, 2016 0

The ancient village of Muttrah will receive a major facelift which will bring in a comprehensive transformation to the living conditions as well as the tourism attractions and the way business is done…
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GCC single visa to boost tourism

Ali Mohammed May 6, 2016 0

A unified tourist visa for the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, similar to Europe’s Schengen visa system, should be prioritized by regional governments to lure international travelers…
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Tourism

Tourism sector in Oman to create 500,000 jobs by 2040

Ali Mohammed Mar 3, 2016 0

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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Tourism

The Great Arabian Adventure

Ali Mohammed Feb 28, 2016 0

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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Business

Muriya to invest $500m in two major tourism projects

Ali Mohammed Feb 16, 2016

Muriya plans to build three more hotels here to make it a critically-sized destination to be able to bring more and more air traffic. Muriya Tourism Development Company, the Sultanate’s leading…
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Oman tourism: A Romantic Getaway to Bandar Al Khayran

Ali Mohammed Feb 12, 2016

Romantic getaways aren’t limited to posh resorts, so this weekend why don’t you take your special someone on an adventure? Tucked between captivating sandy mountains 21-kilometres up hilly Qantab Road…
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