Tourism

9 June 2026

Future Fund Oman signs package of new project agreements

The projects aim to strengthen economic growth, stimulate investment and attract foreign capital to Oman.

1 June 2026

Kuwait: Embassy holds press conference to promote Khareef Dhofar for 2026

The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in the sisterly State of Kuwait, in coordination with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, held a press conference to promote the 2026 Dhofar Khareef season. Dr Saleh Amer Alkharusi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the State of Kuwait, together with representatives of the Ministry, highlighted Oman’s diverse tourism attractions and

22 May 2026

Bangladesh: Ambassador receives representatives of VFS Global

Jameel Albalushi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, met at the embassy in Dhaka with representatives of VFS Global. The meeting discussed existing cooperation in electronic attestation services and reviewed mechanisms for organising the processing of visa exempt applications for business and tourism categories, in a way that enhances procedures, improves the quality of

21 May 2026

UAE: Ambassador at launch of direct flights to Salalah

Sayyid Dr Ahmed Albusaidi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Arab Emirates, attended the launch by Etihad Airways of direct flights from Zayed International Airport to Salalah Airport in Dhofar.

13 May 2026

Joint statement between Oman and Canada on the occasion of the visit of the Canadian Foreign Minister

The Ministers exchanged views on the conflict in the region and signed an agreement on political consultations.

7 May 2026

Oman and UAE discuss economic cooperation

The meetings discussed cooperation in Special Economic Zones and Free Zones.

30 April 2026

Minister receives Russian Deputy Foreign Minister

The meeting discussed developing cooperation and regional and international developments.

30 April 2026

Oman Logistics Day marked by investment agreements and initiatives

A Ministry of Transport event demonstrated that logistics is a key pillar of the national economy.

28 April 2026

Growth of economic relations between Oman and Russia

Bilateral trade quadrupled during the first months of 2026, while Russian exports to Oman increased tenfold.

26 April 2026

The UNESCO–Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Award for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage

The award reflects the high attention given by His Majesty to cultural heritage as a symbol of human identity.

22 April 2026

Oman–UAE railway link 40% complete

Construction is progressing rapidly across several strategic locations along the project route.

21 April 2026

His Majesty awarded medal by the Arab Tourism Organisation

The decoration was received in Jeddah by Oman’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

1 April 2026

Oman-Belarus Business Forum to strengthen economic and trade cooperation

The Forum will explore joint investment opportunities in several key sectors.

31 March 2026

Thailand: Ambassador receives Deputy Chief of Thai Tourist Police

Issa bin Abdullah Alalawi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Kingdom of Thailand, received Major General Pong Siam Mee Khan Thong, Deputy Commissioner of the Thai Tourist Police. The meeting discussed strengthening cooperation between Oman and Thailand in the security and tourism sectors.  

18 March 2026

Agreement signed on astronomical observatories

The project involves hosting astronomical observatories and ground stations dedicated to space communications and satellite tracking.