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Head stories Weekend 

Closer to home!

28/08/2020 Kabeer Yousuf Oman, Oman TOurism

Oman’s domestic tourism is all set to receive a major fillip as the lockdown days are over and more and

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Local Main 

Oman to tap tourists from new markets, including US

22/06/202022/06/2020 Oman Observer Oman TOurism

Muscat: Oman Tourism will focus on tapping tourists from new source markets, including USA this year, said the Implementation Support

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Local Main 

An iconic landmark planned in Oman?

18/06/202018/06/2020 Oman Observer Oman TOurism

As part of the efforts to make Oman an international tourism destination, the government is working on is initiative to

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Business 

Oman hotel revenue Falls 24% in March 2020

06/06/202006/06/2020 Oman Observer Oman TOurism

The total revenue of the Omani hotels in the three-to-five-star category fell by 24 percent to RO54.2 million until the

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Local Main 

690,000 visitors until February this year

25/04/202025/04/2020 Oman Observer Oman TOurism

Muscat: The National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) has released the number of visitors to the Sultanate, hotel guests

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CORONAVIRUS Local Main 

Hotel owners urged to provide free rooms for COVID-19 measures

24/03/202025/03/2020 Oman Observer Oman TOurism

Muscat: The Ministry of Tourism has called on all owners of hotel establishments in Oman across various classifications to cooperate

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Main 

Arabian Travel Market postponed to June

10/03/202010/03/2020 Oman Observer Arabian Travel Market, Oman TOurism

Dubai: Reed Travel Exhibitions has postponed Arabian Travel Market (ATM) to June 28 – July 1, 2020, from next month.

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Front Stories 

Tourism sector told to take preventive measures

01/03/202001/03/2020 Oman Observer Italy, Muscat, Oman TOurism

The ministry was responding to social media posts that raised concerns over the preventive measures in place as Salalah has been scheduled to get direct flights from Italy.

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Head stories Main 

4% tax for restaurants in tourist locations

22/12/201923/12/2019 Oman Observer Oman TOurism

MUSCAT, DEC 22 – Hotels, restaurants and cafes located in tourist areas and managed through franchise contracts will collect 4

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Front Stories 

Tourism tax on franchised restaurants from Jan 1

22/12/201922/12/2019 Oman Observer Oman TOurism

Based on the ministerial decision, the restaurants will deposit the money to the ministry on a quarterly basis in accordance with the rules stipulated in the decision.

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Main 

Hotels in Oman report full occupancy for long weekend

26/11/201926/11/2019 Oman Observer Oman TOurism

On the occasion of 49th National Day celebrations, November 27 -28 are holidays for both public and private sectors in Oman.

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Local 

Hotels occupancy rates drop by 7.6%: Report

19/10/201919/10/2019 Oman Observer Oman TOurism

Muscat: The total revenues of the Sultanate’s hotels in the three-to-five-star category rose by 8.2 percent to RO141,329 million till

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Local Main 

Fibre optic network to be lauched in Al Jabal Al Akhdhar

21/09/2019 Oman Observer Al Jabal Al Akhdhar, Oman TOurism

Oman Broadband Company (OBC) will celebrate on Sunday’ the opening of fibre optic network in Al Jabal Al Akhdhar with

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Local Main 

Number of inbound visitors sees increase in July

03/09/2019 Oman Observer Oman TOurism

Muscat: There was an increase of 4.8 per cent in the number of inbound visitors in July compared to the same

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Front Stories Local Main 

Over 160% jump in tourist arrivals from Russia

28/08/201928/08/2019 Oman Observer Oman TOurism, Russia

Muscat: Continuing its efforts to boost tourist arrivals and promote the breath-taking tourism destinations and hospitality capabilities, the Ministry of

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Local 

Wadi Bani Khalid receives 10,521 visitors during holidays

18/08/201918/08/2019 Oman Observer Muscat, Oman TOurism, Wadi Bani Khalid

Muscat: The popular tourist destination of Wadi Bani Khalid received 10,521 visitors during the Eid Al-Adha holidays between August 11

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Culture Exploring Oman Local Oman 

Mirbat Castle narrates culture of Sultanate

30/07/201931/07/2019 Lakshmi Kothaneth culture, destination, Dhofar, Mirbat, Oman, Oman TOurism, Salalah Festival, tourism

Muscat, July 30 – The Mirbat Fort is strategically located facing the sea and looking out to the harbour. The

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Local Main 

Visitors to Salalah prefer road over air

18/07/201918/07/2019 Oman Observer Muscat, Oman TOurism, Salalah

Muscat: Around 68 percent of 88,231 visitors to Salalah (as of July 16, 2019) arrived by road, according to official statistics.

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Local Uncategorized 

In Pics: 10 new projects coming up in hospitality sector

05/05/201905/05/2019 Oman Observer Oman TOurism

Muscat: Ten new projects are coming up in the tourism sector with massive investments for establishment of hotels, hotel apartments,

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Local Main 

Oman attracts 1.4 million tourists from GCC in 2018

29/04/2019 Oman Observer Oman TOurism

Muscat: The Sultanate attracted over three million tourists in 2018, of which 1.4 million were from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries,

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Main Oman 

Two cruise ships anchor at Khasab Port

18/04/2019 Oman Observer Cruise Ship, Khasab port, Oman TOurism, omanobserver

Khasab: Tow cruise ships “MSC Magnifica” and “Marella Discovery” arrived in Port of Khasab, Governorate of Mussandam on Thursday. A

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Worried about climate change? There’s a book for that.
Books 

Worried about climate change? There’s a book for that.

30/03/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Worried about climate change? There’s a book for that.
Adventures with Divot & Swish Promotes Positive Impact of Sports
Books Features 

Adventures with Divot & Swish Promotes Positive Impact of Sports

23/02/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Adventures with Divot & Swish Promotes Positive Impact of Sports
Can we find joy in going nowhere?
Blogs Books Main 

Can we find joy in going nowhere?

22/08/2020 Oman Observer Comments Off on Can we find joy in going nowhere?
Feeling bored or sad ? Read this book
Blogs Books Main Weekend 

Feeling bored or sad ? Read this book

10/07/2020 Oman Observer Comments Off on Feeling bored or sad ? Read this book
A peep into the world of wolves
Blogs Books 

A peep into the world of wolves

16/05/2020 Rasha al Raisi Comments Off on A peep into the world of wolves

EnvironmentView All

Oman territorial waters free of ‘oil slick’ pollution: EA
Environment Head stories Main 

Oman territorial waters free of ‘oil slick’ pollution: EA

11/04/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Oman territorial waters free of ‘oil slick’ pollution: EA
Pollution high in 2020 despite lockdowns: report
Environment Main World 

Pollution high in 2020 despite lockdowns: report

16/03/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Pollution high in 2020 despite lockdowns: report
Artificial reef transforms marine life in Muscat
Environment Local Main 

Artificial reef transforms marine life in Muscat

02/03/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Artificial reef transforms marine life in Muscat
Sand cat spotted in Dhofar
Environment Local Main 

Sand cat spotted in Dhofar

07/02/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Sand cat spotted in Dhofar
Oman Stranding Network rescues Arabian Sea humpback whale
Environment Main 

Oman Stranding Network rescues Arabian Sea humpback whale

02/02/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Oman Stranding Network rescues Arabian Sea humpback whale

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HealthView All

40% of people with insomnia have mental disorders
Front Stories Health Local Main 

40% of people with insomnia have mental disorders

05/04/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on 40% of people with insomnia have mental disorders
World sleep awareness month: Why is sleep so important?
Health World 

World sleep awareness month: Why is sleep so important?

15/03/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on World sleep awareness month: Why is sleep so important?
Spotlight: 10 misconceptions about mental illness
Editor's choice Health Local 

Spotlight: 10 misconceptions about mental illness

14/03/2021 Lakshmi Kothaneth Comments Off on Spotlight: 10 misconceptions about mental illness
1 in 4 people projected to have hearing problems by 2050
Health Main World 

1 in 4 people projected to have hearing problems by 2050

02/03/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on 1 in 4 people projected to have hearing problems by 2050
Spotlight: Drink enough water to boost concentration
Editor's choice Health Local 

Spotlight: Drink enough water to boost concentration

10/02/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Spotlight: Drink enough water to boost concentration

Auto

California to ban new gasoline-powered vehicles from 2035
Auto Environment World 

California to ban new gasoline-powered vehicles from 2035

24/09/2020 Oman Observer Comments Off on California to ban new gasoline-powered vehicles from 2035
Toyota to offer cars in India on lease, subscription
Auto 

Toyota to offer cars in India on lease, subscription

20/08/2020 Oman Observer Comments Off on Toyota to offer cars in India on lease, subscription
Ensure roadworthiness of  vehicles, avoid accidents
Auto 

Ensure roadworthiness of vehicles, avoid accidents

07/04/2020 Oman Observer Comments Off on Ensure roadworthiness of vehicles, avoid accidents
Pre-owned vehicles: Coming of age in Oman
Auto Editor's choice Local 

Pre-owned vehicles: Coming of age in Oman

05/01/2020 Oman Observer Comments Off on Pre-owned vehicles: Coming of age in Oman
Hyundai Motor 2017 net profit sinks
Auto Business 

Hyundai Motor 2017 net profit sinks

25/01/2018 Oman Observer Comments Off on Hyundai Motor 2017 net profit sinks

Gourmet

Where to find gourmet or high end food in Oman if it’s not in your supermarket
Features Gourmet 

Where to find gourmet or high end food in Oman if it’s not in your supermarket

14/03/2021 Yeru Ebuen Comments Off on Where to find gourmet or high end food in Oman if it’s not in your supermarket
Setting up your own farm at home by hydroponics
Features Gourmet 

Setting up your own farm at home by hydroponics

09/03/2021 MAZOUN AL GHAILANI Comments Off on Setting up your own farm at home by hydroponics
Forbidden fruit: Taiwan urges people to eat more pineapples after China ban
Features Gourmet 

Forbidden fruit: Taiwan urges people to eat more pineapples after China ban

06/03/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Forbidden fruit: Taiwan urges people to eat more pineapples after China ban
Korean culture exchanged through traditional cuisine called Hansik
Features Gourmet 

Korean culture exchanged through traditional cuisine called Hansik

22/11/2020 Kabeer Yousuf Comments Off on Korean culture exchanged through traditional cuisine called Hansik

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