Tourism

Sunday 29/September/2019 12:12 PM

These islands are a haven for divers in Oman

Muscat: The Al Dimaniyat Islands stands out as a distinguished tourist destination in the Muscat governorate. It's pristine white sand beaches and blue...

Saturday 28/September/2019 21:53 PM

Barka Marina to create 1,500 jobs for Omanis

Muscat: Barka Marina, the upcoming charming seafront, will be a turning point for the country’s economy, tourism and marine projects in the Sultanate,...

Saturday 28/September/2019 20:06 PM

Travel Oman: Distillation of rose water in Jabal Akhdar

The Sultanate of Oman is truly a country of multiple facets, and to fully understand why it is called the' Essence of Arabia', one needs to...

Wednesday 25/September/2019 21:45 PM

More than 16,000 Omanis employed in tourism sector

Muscat: More than 16,000 Omani citizens are currently employed in the tourism sector in the Sultanate, the country’s Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has...

Wednesday 25/September/2019 19:31 PM

Travel Oman: Kahwa, a taste of Omani hospitality

Take a walk in any city, town, or even village in Oman, and you will surely come across the pleasant and invigorating smell of coffee infused with...

Tuesday 24/September/2019 19:27 PM

Travel Oman: Visit Oman's Currency Museum

Oman’s deep and rich history can also be perceived through different currencies that the Sultanate has used over the centuries, from the time it was an...

Tuesday 24/September/2019 12:18 PM

Oman tourism: Busy winter season for Khasab port this year

Muscat: More than 70 cruise ships are expected to visit Khasab port during the winter season of 2019-2020. The port of Khasab received 134,404 tourists...

Monday 23/September/2019 18:33 PM

Travel Oman: Enjoy the rustic life of Wakan village

With so many of us living in cities around the world, it is easy to forget the simplicity and tranquillity of rustic life offered by villages. The next time...

Sunday 22/September/2019 20:28 PM

Travel Oman: Showcasing traditional Omani jewellery

What better way to remember Oman than a fine piece of jewellery that represents craftsmanship refined and handed down from father to son over the...

Sunday 22/September/2019 09:20 AM

Oman gears up for camping season

Muscat: Oman is gearing up for camping season beginning in October in the two governorates - North and South Sharqiyah. As Oman’s Ministry of Tourism...