Sohar International Balloon launched

Cappadocia - A celebration was held in the Turkish city of Cappadocia to mark the joining of Sohar International Balloon to the Oman Balloon Project.
The partnership aims to enhance the Sultanate of Oman's position as a global adventure and air tourism destination.

The new balloon, bearing the Sohar International logo and identity, was launched in an atmosphere that reflected the depth of cooperation between the partners and their role in supporting tourism and the national economy.

This addition represents an important step in the 'Oman Hot Air Balloons' project, which aims to provide a unique tourism experience in the Sultanate of Oman, particularly in the Wilayat of Bidiya in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate, through daily hot air balloon flights during the tourist season, which extends between October and May each year.

The Civil Aviation Authority contributed to this project through technical and regulatory oversight, as well as providing all necessary permits and procedures to ensure the safety of air operations. This is part of efforts to localize this industry and transfer global expertise to Omani talent, enhancing the safety and security of the hot air balloon experience within the Sultanate of Oman.

The Sohar International Balloon Float will promote tourism in the Sultanate of Oman, open new horizons for investment in air tourism, provide job opportunities for Omani youth, and transfer knowledge in the field of balloon manufacturing, operation, and maintenance.

The launch of the Sohar International Balloon represents a new phase in the journey of the Oman Balloons project, which aims to make the Sultanate of Oman a regional hub for balloons in the Middle East and Africa, similar to global experiences such as Cappadocia in Turkey.

The ceremony was attended by representatives of Oman Balloons Company and its strategic partners, including the Turkish company Pasha Balloons, one of the world's largest companies in the manufacture and operation of hot air balloons.