Archive for the ‘Oman’ Category
Oman to promote cruise tourism
By Aftab H. Kola MUSCAT, Oman (eTN) — Opening of the cruise terminal at the Port Sultan Qaboos by the first quarter of next year will be another milestone to promote tourism and related activities, said the president of the Oman Professional Group of Shipping Agents in Oman at the annual awards-presentation of the Port [...]
November 20, 2006
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‘Wings of Oman' unfolds fascinating tourist spots
By Times of Oman MUSCAT — The fourth volume/2006 of Wings of Oman, Oman Air's in-flight magazine, has been released. It unfolds many interesting and pleasurable articles which are of great significance to the variety of tourist spots such as Salalah, a wonderful city in Oman; everlasting Omani heritage, famed historical places, and also a [...]
July 31, 2006
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Oman's geological treasure trove will appeal tourists
By Aftab H. Kola l eTN Middle East The Geological Society of Oman (GSO) has embarked on a new initiative that aims to shine an international spotlight on the sultanate's world-class geological wonders. Dubbed ‘GeoWonders,' the project involves a major marketing campaign and exhibition focusing on the rich diversity of the country's geological wealth. Eight [...]
June 5, 2006
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Catamaran ferries to boost tourism in Oman
By Aftab H. Kola MUSCAT, Oman (eTN) — Oman signed a contract with a leading Australian shipbuilding firm for the supply of two multipurpose passenger-vehicle catamaran ferries. The ferries are to provide a new tourism service to Oman's ruggedly spectacular northern coastline and will be the flagship vessels in the Sultanate's expanded marine transport network.
May 18, 2006
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Oman-Saudi travel made easy
By Aftab H. Kola l eTN Middle East RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (eTN) — Saudi Arabia signed a joint statement here allowing the two countries' citizens to travel by land, sea and air using their respective identity cards. The decision will take effect from June 6. Col Amir bin Said al Hajri, director-general of Passports and [...]
May 15, 2006
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Wusta airstrip project in Oman to take off shortly
Construction work is due to commence shortly on a major airstrip in the heart of Oman's Wusta desert. The 3.5 kilometer airstrip, capable of handling aircraft as large as a Boeing 747, is one of several airfields planned at key places around the Sultanate.
March 9, 2006
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World Heritage site in Oman under threat of extinction
By Aftab H. Kola MUSCAT, Oman (eTurboNews) — Heritages sites are victims of progressive decay, neglect, and even abandonment but a premier heritage site in Oman is under threats from people who have started using the material of these sites for their own use.
February 22, 2006
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Oman Travel Market in progress
Oman Travel Market, a tourism exhibition, opened here yesterday. The exhibition, an effort towards the promotion of tourism in and around Oman, was inaugurated by the Ministry of Sports Affairs undersecretary, Rashaad Bin Ahmed Al Hanai, in the presence various senior government officials and dignitaries such as Mohammed bin Hamoud Al Tobi, undersecretary at the [...]
February 2, 2006
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Oman waives visa requirement for cruise liners
In a move to boost cruise tourism, Oman has waived visa charges for passengers of cruise liners disembarking at Omani ports on visits not exceeding 24 hours.
October 19, 2005
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New resort to open in Oman
As tourists started to trickle in Oman is gearing up to welcome visitors for the winter season. The tourist season in Oman starts from October and continue until April when the weather is fine.
September 12, 2005
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