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...
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Articles & Analysis | Building up: A long list of hotel and infrastructure projects is set to boost capacity from The Report: Oman 2013
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?
Articles & Analysis | A climate for growth: Cool summer temperatures draw regional and local visitors to Dhofar from The Report: Oman 2013
Summers in Dhofar are unique for the Gulf region. In mid-summer, the south-east monsoon, known as the khareef, flows in from the east on seasonal winds coming off of the Indian Ocean. A moist white haze settles across the city of Salalah and the surrounding area, tempering...
Articles & Analysis | A broad push: Efforts are under way to expand offerings in segments ranging from MICE to golf from The Report: Oman 2013
While Doha, Dubai, Kuwait, Manama and other port cities in the Gulf developed on relatively flat, sandy terrain, the ancient port settlement of Muscat grew around several peaks, which continue to define the city’s unique appearance. The country’s interior is ever more rugged. To the north, the Hajjar Mountains, which separate Oman from the UAE, dwarf the peaks of Muscat...
Articles & Analysis | Active engagement: Enhancing sporting infrastructure and investing in cultural activity from The Report: Oman 2013
Oman’s cultural heritage is renowned throughout the region and beyond, and much of the government’s effort in relation to it has been exerted on its preservation and ensuring that the sultanate’s young population is imbued with the richness of its past. The nation’s youth are also the principal target of a drive to enhance Oman’s sporting...