Tourism

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.

12 March 2026

Russia: Oman at Moscow International Tourism Exhibition

The Sultanate of Oman has begun its participation in the Moscow International Travel and Tourism Exhibition 2026 as the official partner, with a presence that reflects Oman’s interest in strengthening its presence in the Russian market and expanding its network of relations with travel and tourism partners in Russia. Oman’s participation saw a programme of meetings with travel and tourism

3 March 2026

Agreement signed to establish integrated tourism complex in Al Qurum, Muscat

The project supports investment in the tourism sector and added value in Muscat Governorate.

18 February 2026

Oman Air to open new direct route to Sochi in Russia

The new service responds to the increasing demand from Russian travellers wishing to visit Oman.

9 February 2026

Oman and Philippines Foreign Ministries issue joint statement

The statement was issued on the occasion of the second Oman-Cebu Investment Forum.

9 February 2026

Foreign Minister’s remarks at Oman–Cebu Investment Forum

The Minister said the Forum is an important bridge; convening governments, businesses, and communities to transform aspirations into tangible opportunities.

9 February 2026

Oman hosts Oman–Cebu Investment Forum

The Forum saw the two foreign ministries announcing they will continue strengthening economic and investment cooperation.

8 February 2026

Oman-Cebu Investment Forum to build strategic partnerships

The Forum serves as a joint economic platform between the Sultanate of Oman and the Philippines.