The international visitors to Oman will soon be able to obtain their visas via a mobile app, national daily Times of Oman reported, citing the Royal Oman Police (ROP).     Currently the people planning to visit Oman can either …

The Al Khaboura Fort in the Governorate of North Batinah has been reopened for the tourists. The fort, according to officials, was earlier closed due to maintenance work.     In a statement online, the Ministry of Tourism said that …

Horse and camel Ardhah, Oman’s traditional racing event, has been awarded Intangible Cultural Heritage status by UNESCO.       In Arabic, Ardhah means ‘to perform’. Horse and camel Ardhah is a fantastic performance that takes place during religious and …

Winter Village to be held at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) in Muscat from 22nd November to 1st December 2018 will be a one-of-a-kind family event.     Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN) curated the event last year as …

In Western Asia, Oman is one of the most biodiverse-rich nations with its lofty mountain ranges, valleys, plains, cliffs, rocky hills and coastal areas. It is known for its magnificent green, red turtles, sharks, dolphins, whales, and prey birds like …

Oman is grabbing the spotlight from visitors and exhibitors at the ongoing Arabian Travel Market 2018, which is being held at the Dubai World Trade Center.   Oman is highlighting the exceptional tourist attractions of the Sultanate as one of …

The Ministry of Tourism and ITB Berlin have announced that the Sultanate of Oman is to be the Official Partner Country of the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show in 2020.   Tourism Minister, H.E. Mr. Ahmed bin Nasser Al Mahrizi …

The Sultanate of Oman have many important characteristics of a leading tourist destination with an exotic environment, undamaged coastlines, magnificent mountains and a wealth of historical attractions with number with UNESCO World Heritage sites, all of which will assist to …

Spearheaded by the Ministry of Tourism, the Sultanate of Oman is participating in the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show – ITB Berlin, which will take place in the German capital from the 7th to 11th of March. The Sultanate’s delegation …

The United Arab Emirates have introduced value added tax (VAT) for the first time.     It has already introduced road tolls and a tourism tax and it will apply for services such as vehicle registration. According to the economists, …