ADJUSTING REGULATIONS: In addition to planning extra events, the authorities instituted legal changes to make visiting the sultanate simpler. On February 20, 2012, the Ministry of Tourism announced new, less costly visa options for short-term travellers. These options include a 10-day...
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Articles & Analysis | Route causes: Investment in Musandam’s connectivity is set to boost visitor numbers from The Report: Oman 2013
Steeped in history but with an eye to the future, the northernmost governorate of Musandam is on a development path that will entice both discerning tourists and investors seeking access to the Gulf. In line with the Sultan’s directive to provide essential services infrastructure to all regions, several projects have been initiated in the...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Ahmed bin Nasser Al Mahrizi, Minister of Tourism from The Report: Oman 2013
How is the ministry promoting balanced and diversified development of tourism infrastructure?
Articles & Analysis | Building up: A long list of hotel and infrastructure projects is set to boost capacity from The Report: Oman 2013
As the authorities in Oman ramp up efforts to expand the country’s tourism sector, a combination of government and private investment is flowing in to build necessities like accommodation and infrastructure. There were $2bn worth of tourism projects in the pipeline in March 2012, according to the state-backed tourism investment firm Omran, with projects ranging from five...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Wael bin Ahmed Al Lawati, CEO, Omran from The Report: Oman 2013
How can meaningful work opportunities for nationals be created through Oman’s tourism sector?
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Said bin Hamdoon Al Harthi, Undersecretary for Ports & Maritime Affairs, Ministry of Transport & Communications from The Report: Oman 2013
What synergies exist across Oman’s major industrial, light manufacturing, logistics and tourism ports?