Tourism

20 December 2025

Omani Turkish Joint Committee reviews ways to enhance trade

The Committee reviewed key areas, including trade and investment, the status of bilateral trade and ways to diversify traded goods.

18 December 2025

Oman and India sign agreements

The signing included the Joint Maritime Vision document and four Memoranda of Understanding in various fields.

18 December 2025

Oman-India business forum explores economic partnership

The forum focused on reviewing promising investment opportunities within Oman and forging a stronger economic partnership with India.

15 December 2025

Oman marks 80th anniversary of founding of the United Nations

The event, attended by the UN Secretary General, reaffirmed Oman’s commitment to the principles of the UN Charter.

8 December 2025

Oman and Lebanon: developing bilateral relations

Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun’s official visit is expected to enhance the partnership between the two countries.

7 December 2025

Oman to exempt Philippines citizens from tourist visa requirements from 2026

This measure raises the number of exempt countries and reinforces Oman’s position as an open and attractive international destination.

3 December 2025

GCC Council praises Oman’s role in US-Ansar Allah ceasefire

The GCC Supreme Council final statement hails Oman’s efforts to safeguard international maritime navigation and trade.

2 December 2025

Manama Summit: advancing deeper Gulf cooperation and integration

The forty-sixth summit, hosted in Bahrain, is expected to discuss joint Gulf cooperation in political, economic and security fields.

1 December 2025

Oman working to boost tourism from China

The first direct Beijing Muscat flight touched down as the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism began workshops to attract Chinese tourists.

30 November 2025

Oman hosts first Arab Women Researchers Forum

The event reflects the central role of Arab women in supporting sustainable development through scientific research and innovation.

27 November 2025

Brunei: Embassy celebrates National Day

The Sultanate of Oman’s Embassy to Brunei Darussalam held a reception to mark National Day. In her address, Ambassador Erma Alkathiry, Oman’s Ambassador to Brunei, spoke about the profound significance of the National Day and Oman’s long history since the establishment of the Albusaidi state on 20 November 1744, when the founding Imam Ahmed bin Said Albusaidi unified the nation.

24 November 2025

United Kingdom: Oman renews scientific cooperation with Kew Gardens

The Sultanate of Oman signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to carry out joint scientific studies on Omani plants, document their diversity, publish research and develop specialised training programmes that build national expertise in environmental education and plant conservation.

19 November 2025

Kuwait: Oman guest of honour at International Book Fair

The 48th Kuwait International Book Fair was launched under the slogan “Capital of Culture, Homeland of the Books,” with the Sultanate of Oman as guest of honour for this year’s event. The Fair, which runs from November 19 to 29, is being held at the International Fairs Ground in the Mishref area. Dr Abdullah Nasser Al Harrasi, Minister of Information,

19 November 2025

100 national projects and achievements since launch of Oman Vision 2040

The past five years have witnessed the implementation of hundreds of projects, initiatives, programmes and national plans.

13 November 2025

Oman welcomes expansion of Cruise Arabia Alliance

Joining with Saudi Arabia and Qatar enhances the GCC cruise tourism sector.