Oman celebrates its 53rd National Day – A long weekend holiday announced
Oman marked its 53rd National Day on November 18th, 2023, commemorating the country’s independence from Portuguese control. In light of the occasion, the government declared…
Salalah Tourism Festival – The best time to visit Oman
For a splendid time in Oman, the recommended time period to visit would be from July to August when the weather is cool allowing visitors…
Oman Is Ready for Salalah Festival 2023 – Celebrate Tradition, Culture, and Unity
Oman’s most awaited event, Salalah Festival is happening from the 15th to the 31st of August. The festivities will include traditional performances, Omani cuisines, handicrafts,…
Oman Airports See Surge in Arrivals in 2022 – Positive Signs Ahead for 2023
As highlighted on the Simple Flying website on 12th December 2022, airports in Oman marked a remarkable increase in arrivals last year. For example, between…
Tourist Sites in Oman Reopened Following Unforeseeable Weather Conditions
Due to unforeseeable weather conditions, many tourist sites in Oman were forced to be closed down, following an announcement made by the Civil Defence and…
The Khareef Season Becomes a Reason for Tourist Arrivals in Salalah
As published on Onmanorama on the 19th of July 2022, hotels in Salalah like Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara witnessed an upsurge in tourist arrivals as the…
Tourist Sites Open to Public Again – Oman’s Tourism Is Back on Track!
The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) has announced that certain tourist locations in Oman that were closed due to extreme weather conditions are reopened…
The Land of Frankincense Sites in Oman Continue to Draw Many Visitors
The Land of Frankincense sites in Oman, collectively designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been continuing to attract many visitors this year; this…
Salalah Tourism Festival to Go Ahead – Events to Be Hosted in Various Locations
Despite social media reports saying that this year’s Salalah Tourism Festival in Oman will be cancelled, the Dhofar Municipality has clarified that it will take…
Oman Updates COVID-19 Travel Guidelines for Tourists – Quarantine-free Entry on Offer
On 1st September 2021, Oman updated its COVID-19-related guidelines for travellers which included lifting its previous travel ban and offering quarantine-free entry for tourists. However,…