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        <title><![CDATA[Al Batinah South&#039;s mountain villages emerge as a new tourism investment hub]]></title>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman sets 60-day deadline for tourism license approvals under new regulations]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism issued updated Executive Regulations of the Tourism Law, which aim to support the growth of the tourism sector in Oman, in line with Om...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:39:34 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[A lifelong bond with Oman]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[What began as a childhood image in a geography book has evolved into a lifelong relationship with Oman for UK governance and organisational development expert Clive Curtis. He now...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:28:05 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[GCC to continue with joint tourism initiatives]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tourism ministers held a meeting via video conference recently to follow up on the latest developments in the region and review the reper...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:32:56 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman sees a growth in visitors in 2026, before the war]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman saw an increase of 12.6 percent in visitors in the first two months of 2026.It may be noted that the Iran-US/Israel war started on February 28, which...]]></description>
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                        <author>vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) </author>
                <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:03:18 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Roses brighten local economy]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[AL JABAL AL AKHDHAR: The spring rose harvest season in the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdhar, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, is witnessing growing visitor turnout, reaffirming its status...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:38:10 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Meeting reviews readiness for Khareef Dhofar season]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ SALALAH: HH Sayyid Marwan bin Turki al Said, Governor of Dhofar, held a meeting with representatives of public and private sector organizations to assess preparedness for the 2026...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:42:16 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman’s historic neighbourhoods revived as vibrant tourist destinations]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[NIZWA: Omani heritage is coming alive as historic neighbourhoods across the Sultanate of Oman are being restored and developed into vibrant tourist destinations that blend authenti...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:25:07 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Campaign to promote domestic tourism during Eid holiday]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Eid Al Fitr holiday offers a suitable opportunity for members of society and residents in the Sultanate of Oman to explore the country’s natural diversity through visits to...]]></description>
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            <media:text>The campaign aims to activate the national economy.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:53:07 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Domestic tourism set to boom during Eid Al Fitr holidays amid regional tensions]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: As Omanis and residents prepare for the Eid holidays, the weather is getting warmer but still suitable for outdoor celebrations. However, it is the ongoing regional war tha...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:51:48 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Bids invited for adventure park development in Wadi Shab]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) has invited bids for the master planning, detailed design, and construction supervision services for Wadi Shab Adventure Deve...]]></description>
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                        <author>vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) </author>
                <pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:40:54 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[&#039;Aroya&#039; cruise ship calls at Muscat, Khasab ports]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185019/oman/tourism/aroya-cruise-ship-calls-at-muscat-khasab-ports]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) celebrated the arrival of the cruise ship Aroya on its first visit to the Sultanate of Oman. The ship visited the Port Sultan Qab...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:56:23 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Over 1,300 licenses issued to tourist guides: MHT]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184971/oman/tourism/over-1300-licenses-issued-to-tourist-guides-mht]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Sultanate of Oman joined the world in celebrating World Tourist Guide Day in recognition of the vital role played by tourist guides in providing historical, cultural, and touri...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:33:26 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Over 137,000 cruise tourists visit Oman in 2025]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) said that 137,330 tourists visited the Sultanate of Oman on board cruise ships and yachts in 2025.The Ministry explained that efforts wi...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:56:00 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman Across Ages Museum receives 940,000 visitors in 3 years]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Manah - The Oman Across Ages Museum (OAAM) received around 940,000 visitors since its opening on March 13, 2023 until the end of January of this year, 2026.According to official st...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:58:11 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[OCEC announces partnership for events, conferences]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OEC) signed a strategic partnership with the KIT Group for organizing conferences and managing associations.This partnership comes as par...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:59:44 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[RO 31 million projects in Jabal Shams to boost tourism]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[AL HAMRA: Jabal Shams in the Wilayat of Al Hamra is witnessing the implementation of a package of integrated development projects at a cost exceeding RO 31 million. These projects,...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The projects are aimed at enhancing tourism and investment readiness</media:title>
            <media:text>The projects are aimed at enhancing tourism and investment readiness</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:36:25 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Omanis get visa-free entry to Azerbaijan: Foreign Ministry]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Foreign Ministry has announced that the Republic of Azerbaijan has exempted citizens of the Sultanate of Oman from entry visa requirements, effective from February 15,...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:51:10 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Mira Developments launches Mira Explorer, a global series of outdoor mountain expeditions]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184503/oman/tourism/mira-developments-launches-mira-explorer-a-global-series-of-outdoor-mountain-expeditions]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Jabal Shams: Mira Developments announces the launch of Mira Explorer, a new sports and lifestyle initiative designed to recognise top-performing partners and brokers through immers...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:48:49 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[UAE, Saudi Arabia, India top travel destinations for Omanis]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The top outbound countries visited by Omani travelers in 2024 are the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, India, Iran, Thailand and Türkiye.Of these, the UAE topped t...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:05:54 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Armenia announces temporary visa exemption for GCC residents]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Yerevan, Armenia - The Republic of Armenia has announced a temporary visa exemption for eligible foreign nationals, making travel to the country easier than ever for residents of 1...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:08:13 +0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[A delegation of young professionals and university students from the UK and beyond recently visited Oman to explore its cultural heritage, strategic diplomacy and ambitious develop...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:55:39 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman launches one-stop digital platform for tourism packages]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has launched a dedicated digital platform for booking tourism packages through its promotional website, Experience Oman.The platform acts as a...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:41:55 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Aida in Oman to host Nickelodeon Hotels]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[DarGlobal, the London-listed luxury real estate developer, has unveiled the anticipated Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts at its AIDA project in Oman. DarGlobal's collaboration with Nic...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:06:14 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman welcomes 3.9 m visitors as tourism momentum builds]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184143/oman/tourism/oman-welcomes-39-m-visitors-as-tourism-momentum-builds]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Oman’s tourism sector continues to demonstrate steady recovery and sustained growth, reinforcing its expanding role in national development. Recent 2025 estimates indicate...]]></description>
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            <media:title>This aerial photo shows a view of the Mutrah Corniche in Muscat on February 4, 2026. Iran and the US said on February 4 they were going ahead with nuclear talks in Oman later this week, even as President Donald Trump piled pressure on Tehran&#039;s supreme leader by saying he should be "very worried." (Photo by Haitham AL-SHUKAIRI / AFP)</media:title>
            <media:text>This aerial photo shows a view of the Mutrah Corniche in Muscat on February 4, 2026. Iran and the US said on February 4 they were going ahead with nuclear talks in Oman later this week, even as President Donald Trump piled pressure on Tehran&#039;s supreme leader by saying he should be "very worried." (Photo by Haitham AL-SHUKAIRI / AFP)</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:44:44 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman among key drivers of short-term rental market: Report]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184103/oman/tourism/oman-among-key-drivers-of-short-term-rental-market-report]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Middle East’s short-term rental market is projected to reach $8.7 billion by 2030, driven by tourism growth, regulatory reform, and shifting traveller preferences, according to...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:42:42 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[WINTER BLOOM BOOSTS VISITORS]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[NAKHAL: Wakan Village in the Wilayat of Nakhal, Al Batinah South Governorate, welcomed 39,976 visitors in 2025, marking a steady rise from 36,759 visitors in 2024 and 35,302 in 202...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 17:12:39 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Stage set for Muscat Classic, Tour of Oman]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183642/oman/tourism/stage-set-for-muscat-classic-tour-of-oman]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[The fourth edition of the Muscat Classic will take place on February 6.The peloton will include 18 teams, among them 11 WorldTeams, two more than in 2025, highlighting the growing...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 07:32:32 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[RO 3m Raysut fishing port project nears completion]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183494/oman/tourism/ro-3m-raysut-fishing-port-project-nears-completion]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The completion rate of the development project for the fishing port in Raysut, Wilayat of Salalah, has reached approximately 81 per cent, with a total cost of nearly RO 3 million....]]></description>
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The fishing port in Raysut, Wilayat of Salalah, is being built with a total cost of nearly RO 3 million. </media:title>
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The fishing port in Raysut, Wilayat of Salalah, is being built with a total cost of nearly RO 3 million. </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:45:58 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Emiratis, Indians among top foreign visitors to Oman]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1182925/oman/tourism/emiratis-indians-among-top-foreign-visitors-to-oman]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[The top nationalities visiting the Sultanate of Oman until the end of November 25 were Emiratis and Indians, among others, as the country recorded a 0.4 percent increase to 3.51 mi...]]></description>
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            <media:title>An AI-Generated Image</media:title>
            <media:text>An AI-Generated Image</media:text>
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                        <author>vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) </author>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:24:56 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Jabal Akhdar receives 222,000 visitors in 2025]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1182855/oman/tourism/jabal-akhdar-receives-222000-visitors-in-2025]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[The number of visitors to the Wilayat of Al Jabal al Akhdar in the Governorate of Al Dakhiliyah, during the period from January until the end of December of the year 2025, was 222,...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:53:45 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Bayt Al Greiza opens at National Museum]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: In celebration of the sixth anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s accession, the National Museum officially opened Bayt Al Greiza on a trial basis on Monday...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Bayt Al Greiza welcomes visitors daily with affordable entry fees for the general public.</media:title>
            <media:text>Bayt Al Greiza welcomes visitors daily with affordable entry fees for the general public.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:36:14 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Hotels in Oman see a 10.9% increase in guests]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat - The tourism sector in the Sultanate of Oman at the end of November 2025 showed an increase in the number of guests in hotels classified from 3 to 5 stars by 10.9 percent t...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:51:12 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Registration opens for Chinese, Spanish-speaking tourist guide programme]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181838/oman/tourism/registration-opens-for-chinese-spanish-speaking-tourist-guide-programme]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism  (MHT) announced the opening of registration for a specialised tourist guiding programme targeting Omani nationals fluent in Chinese or...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:40:26 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Detailed study planned for preservation of Oasis Wall of Bahla]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181836/oman/tourism/detailed-study-planned-for-preservation-of-oasis-wall-of-bahla]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism will appoint a specialized consultancy firm to conduct a comprehensive engineering study of the Oasis Wall of the Bahla Fort Archaeological Sit...]]></description>
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            <media:title>From our archives</media:title>
            <media:text>From our archives</media:text>
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                        <author>vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) </author>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:05:48 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Jabal Al Akhdar witnesses RO9 million development projects]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181778/oman/tourism/jabal-al-akhdar-witnesses-ro9-million-development-projects]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar is witnessing the implementation of a package of development, service and tourism projects being carried out by Al Dakhiliyah Governorate at a tot...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:06:30 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Ministry plans to develop a mountain biking trail]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181776/oman/tourism/ministry-plans-to-develop-a-mountain-biking-trail]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat - As part of the efforts to give a unique tourism experience, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) has unveiled plans to design and develop a dedicated mountain biking...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:59:28 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Salalah receives first direct Oman Air flight from Moscow]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181716/oman/tourism/salalah-receives-first-direct-oman-air-flight-from-moscow]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Salalah -Salalah Airport in the Dhofar Governorate today received the first direct flight of Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, from the Russian capital, Mosc...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:39:50 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[GCC outbound tourism market to hit $138.06 billion by 2033]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181710/oman/tourism/gcc-outbound-tourism-market-to-hit-13806-billion-by-2033]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[The GCC outbound travel and tourism market size was valued at $70.46 billion in 2024. The IMARC Group's latest research publication, "GCC Outbound Travel and Tourism Market Size, S...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 06:29:10 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Ministry warns against Tanuf Arch rope swings]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181557/oman/tourism/ministry-warns-against-tanuf-arch-rope-swings]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has advised against using rope swings at the Tanuf Arch in the Wilayat of Nizwa, due to the significant danger they pose to visitors because of...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:20:26 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Hotels in Oman see 10.3% increase in occupancy]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181396/oman/tourism/hotels-in-oman-see-103-increase-in-occupancy]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat- Hotels with a rating of 3-5 stars in the Sultanate of Oman witnessed an increase in the number of guests by 10.3 percent until the end of October 2025, reaching 1,895,159 g...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 11:35:42 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Ministry calls for adherence to  adventure tourism guidelines]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181327/oman/tourism/ministry-calls-for-adherence-to-adventure-tourism-guidelines]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has called on all companies, institutions and individuals to strictly adhere to the principles of responsible tourism when carrying out...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:46:34 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MHT urges suspension of adventure tourism activities amid weather conditions]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181323/oman/tourism/mht-urges-suspension-of-adventure-tourism-activities-amid-weather-conditions]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has urged specialised companies organising adventure tourism trips and activities to closely monitor weather bulletins issued by the Ci...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:53:41 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Governors inspect projects in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181239/oman/tourism/governors-inspect-projects-in-al-dakhiliyah-governorate]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[On the second day of the fourth periodic meeting of governors, hosted by the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, the governors reviewed a number of development and strategic projects under...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:05:58 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman Botanic Garden handed over to Muscat Municipality]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[For Sandra Cahill, National Sales Manager from Sydney, Oman has never been just another stamp in her passport. It is a place that wraps itself around her senses, a land she unfaili...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:13:47 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[&quot;Oman is the region’s most culturally grounded destination.&quot;]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has positioned itself for many years as the 'Gem of the Gulf' with its own identity, its own vision based on culture, heritage, natural beauty, and ge...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:48:43 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Heavyweight Champion Anthony is Oman’s priciest penthouse buyer]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The mystery surrounding the most expensive penthouse sold in Oman has been solved, with Yenaier Residences confirming that two-time unified World Heavyweight Champion Antho...]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman Air, Fun &amp; Sun pact for Moscow-Salalah connectivity]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Oman Air today hosted an official signing ceremony with Fun & Sun, a leading tour operator, to formalise their new strategic partnership aimed at expanding direct access between Mo...]]></description>
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