Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts continues to invest in its expansion throughout the Middle East with the announcement of the brand’s first property in the Sultanate of Oman. A former yacht club and marina in Muscat will be renovated to form the core of the new property, which will feature 200 upscale rooms and suites […]
Ahmed bin Nasser Al Mahrizi, Minister of Tourism
H.E. Ahmed bin Nasser Al Mahrizi is Oman’s Minister of Tourism, a role he has held since 2012. He previously served the Sultanate of Oman in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as an ambassador to several countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe. H.E. Al Mahrizi has once again offered up his highly experienced viewpoints in […]
Oman’s historical economic ties to China on display at two-day conference in Muscat
It is no secret that China is expanding its influence around the world, including in Africa and the Middle East. And with China’s recent Belt and Road Initiative, the focus on strengthening ties between Asia’s largest economy and smaller, resource-rich countries around the globe is also growing. In this vein, Oman’s National Records and Archives […]
Salam Air adds new direct route to Sri Lanka
Low-cost isn’t a term normally associated with Middle Eastern air carriers, especially those based in Gulf and Gulf-adjacent countries. However, Oman’s Salam Air has rapidly grown from a wild idea in 2015 to a formal company in 2016 to a fully operational airline in 2017. Salam Air flew began first route domestically in January of […]
Oman steps up its luxury hotel game with a new W Hotel in Muscat
Muscat just got a lot trendier with the opening of Marriott International’s newest luxury property in Oman – the W Muscat. The 279-room hotel features all of W Hotels’ classic branded extras, including a pool deck named WET, a spa termed AWAY, and a gym called FIT. This particular W will also feature a rooftop […]
