In two weeks SalamAir will begin flight operations between Muscat and Salalah as Oman’s first low cost carrier. Government projections show air traffic demand to increase 40% by 2019, making SalamAir’s emergence well timed. However,…
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In a couple weeks, British Airways will launch non-stop service to Muscat from Heathrow. This is great news for travelers for three reasons.…
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Oil and fuel prices are rising in Oman, since January 2016. At the pump today, an Omani resident will notice up to a 50% increase in the price of petrol. So how come fuel…
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The new Oman eVisa is now available! If you have ever obtained an Omani tourist visa-on-arrival you will applaud this new service to cut your immigration time. …
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The start of another month means revised petrol prices in the sultanate. The government of Oman is adjusting the market price on a monthly basis after deregulation, but a strange thing is happening.…
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So, It’s finally here. The America’s Cup World Series has reached the shores of Oman and is hosting some of the fastest sailors on the water for two days; Saturday, February 27th and Sunday, February 28th. …
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Oman is in the planning stages of introducing a ferry service to Chabahar, Iran. For some reason this excites me and I hope the service is introduced shortly. Three hours to Iran without the hassles of…