The Oman Budget for 2021 has been announced.
The figures are based Continue reading “Oman Budget 2021”
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Oman’s built history stretches back 5,000 years, its one of the Arab world’s most enduring cultures. Today its a modern economy with a hospitable population .
OMAN’S TRAVEL REGULATIONS IN WINTER 2020/2021
Oman’s Travel Regulations in Winter 2020/2021
to help understand the rapidly changing rules for Oman Visa 2020/2021 .
Visa Entry & Exit stamps UAE & Oman
Always check on Oman government websites & with your airline before travelling to get the latest update.
Arrivals should have hotel reservation, health insurance, return ticket, passport validity of at least six months on arrival date, and Continue reading “OMAN’S TRAVEL REGULATIONS IN WINTER 2020/2021”
New Government Ministries and Ministers in Oman created by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said has made many Royal Decrees about Government Ministries (see below) and under Royal Decree No. 111/2020 created New Ministers in Oman.
Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi is appointed Continue reading “New Government Ministries and Ministers in Oman created by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said“
Oman’s arrival requirements for when commercial flights start
Oman’s arrival requirements for when commercial flights start in the country following reopening after Covid-19.
Key points Continue reading “Oman’s arrival requirements for when commercial flights start”
Jews in Sohar Oman
Records of the Jews in Sohar Oman stretch back to as early as AD 950 when Buzurq ibn Shahriyar wrote about the Jewish merchant Ishaq bin Yahuda in his book “Book of the Wonders of India.” According to this text, Ishaq bin Yahuda traded between Sohar and China some 50 years earlier, where on a visit to Sohar he apparently had goods valued in excess of 3 million Dinars.
Bertram Thomas describes Jews living west of Sohar during the initial period of Islam, one of whom met Amr bin Al As, the Prophet’s representative to Oman.
Wellstead described the Jews arriving in Muscat in 1828, from the ‘exactions and tyranny of Continue reading “Jews in Sohar Oman”
Oman’s New Tourism Regulations includes mandatory Insurance policy by the tourist
Oman’s New Tourism Regulations have been issued by Oman’s Ministry of Tourism for the return of in-bound tourism to Oman.
In addition to following the preventive measures needed by the Supreme Committee on COVID-19 at their offices, the ministry said the operators must ensure that travellers have a medical certificate or required permits issued before travelling.
All reservations should be made through the internet, preferable with on-line or contactless payments.
Tours for groups should not exceed 15 people – and while on tour physical distancing should be observed with signed reminders.
Medical coverage insurance will be compulsory for all travellers before finalising any booking.
When a tourist arrives the following procedures should be followed.
The number of people entering the hotel reception area to be limited.
Social distancing requirements should be observed and clean waiting areas with water bottles are to be provided.
At hotel check-in, online registration is prefered and where a physical document is required separate pens should be used for each guest.
An a-la-carte menu is to be offered in hotels and restaurants.not a buffet.
Tour guides should have a digital thermometer to drivers for temperature checks of the guests.
Oman to Close Critical Customs Clearance Offices to reduce COVID19 spread
Oman will close its Customs Clearance Offices on the main border with the UAE at Hatta / Al Wajajah – in favour of online clearance.
Closure of Customs Clearance Offices at Al Wajajah Border Post#عمان_تواجه_كورونا pic.twitter.com/nt29gVrdF8
— Oman VS Covid19 – عمان تواجه كورونا (@OmanVSCovid19) May 5, 2020
Making an Omani Khanjar and what its used for today
The Khanjar is a symbol of Oman, here is a short video on making an Omani Khanjar
Driving through Ash Sharqiyyah Expressway Tunnel Oman
Take a drive through Oman’s longest tunnel in the video below.
At Continue reading “Driving through Ash Sharqiyyah Expressway Tunnel Oman”
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said
Haitham bin Tariq Al Said has been announced as Sultan of Oman.
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said was born on Continue reading “Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said”
Succession in Oman after the death of Sultan Qaboos
The much mourned death of Sultan Qaboos now means that Oman’s law of succession comes into force.
Sultan Qaboos, who has ruled Oman since 1970, drew up Continue reading “Succession in Oman after the death of Sultan Qaboos”
Sultan Qaboos died 10th of January 2020 – an Obituary of Sultan Qaboos
The very sad news that H.M. Sultan Qaboos died on 10th January 2020, has been announced. There will be an official period of three days mourning, and all flags in Oman will be flown at half mast for 40days.
Born on 18th November 1940, Qaboos bin Said bin Taimur Al Said was the 14th Al Said ruler of Oman. His father Sultan Said ruled Oman from 1932 to 1970 when, during a civil war in Oman’s southern province of Dhofar, Sultan Qaboos became ruler aged 29.
Sultan Qaboos, the only son of Sultan Said, was Continue reading “Sultan Qaboos died 10th of January 2020 – an Obituary of Sultan Qaboos”
Dr Noel Guckian has died
Dr Noel Guckian, the former British Ambassador to Oman has died.
He was ambassador to Oman between Continue reading “Dr Noel Guckian has died“
Prince William visits Oman for a short visit after arriving from Kuwait
Prince William flew in from Kuwait to visit Oman in early December 2019. Sultan Qaboos met with him in Bait Al Baraka.
On Prince William’s arrival he first went to Khasab where he was received by Sayyid Ibrahim bin Said al Busaidy Governor of Musandam.
Then he flew into Muscat Continue reading “Prince William visits Oman for a short visit after arriving from Kuwait“
Small Group Tour of Oman exploring this ancient sultanate
Oman’s charms worked their magic on a Small Group Tour of Oman I lead on a tour through the Sultanate, to delve into some of its well-known and not so well known features.
In Muscat we were based at The Chedi Continue reading “Small Group Tour of Oman exploring this ancient sultanate“