Oman has announced the construction of Sultan Haitham City, a visionary urban development located in the Wilayat of A'Seeb, outside Muscat.
The city, aligned with Oman Vision 2040, will accommodate 100,000 people in 20,000 homes across 19 integrated residential neighborhoods. It will feature a range of housing options and essential amenities such as health facilities, schools, and recreational spaces and mosques. With a focus on sustainability, the city incorporates green spaces, renewable energy, water conservation measures, and efficient transportation networks. Sultan Haitham City aims to provide a high quality of life, foster community interaction, and respect the natural surroundings through innovative urban planning.
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In a move to reduce air ticket costs and boost travel and tourism in Dhofar Governorate, the Sultan of Oman has directed the subsidization of fuel prices at Salalah Airport.
The cabinet meeting instructed authorities to provide direct subsidies, aligning the fuel prices at Salalah Airport with those at Muscat International Airport. This initiative is expected to encourage more flights to and from Dhofar Governorate, ultimately leading to reduced ticket prices and promoting growth in the travel and tourism sector. The Chinese Embassy in Oman hosted a ceremony in Salalah to unveil the Zheng He Monument, honoring the famous Chinese explorer and symbolizing the enduring friendship between China and Oman.
Designed by the Beijing Institute of Architectural Design and constructed using advanced 3D printing, the monument represents the ocean waves and a ship's bow. It signifies the deepening friendship and mutual development between the two countries, fostering further exchanges and strengthening bilateral relations under the Belt and Road Initiative. In an exhilarating final held in Salalah, Oman, the Indian hockey team emerged victorious with a 2-1 win against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Men's Junior Asia Cup 2023.
The resilient Indian team successfully defended their title, securing their fourth Men's Junior Asia Cup championship. The tournament, held after an eight-year gap, witnessed India and Pakistan's unbeaten performances in the group stage, with India finishing on top. Link to olympics.com SalamAir, a popular low-cost airline in Oman, has exciting news for travelers. They are starting new direct flights between Salalah and Bahrain during the much-awaited Khareef season. This means you can now fly straight from Salalah to Bahrain without any layovers.
The decision to offer this route was made because many people want to travel conveniently between these two places. SalamAir's CEO, Captain Mohamed Ahmed, explained that the flights were made possible thanks to subsidies on fuel prices at Salalah Airport. This move will help boost tourism in Oman and contribute to the country's Vision 2040 plan. Oman Airports Company, responsible for Salalah Airport, has revealed its plans for Khareef Season 2023. They announced that Salalah Airport will cater to a total of 2,679 scheduled flights from June 21 to September 21, marking an exciting period of increased air traffic.
These flights will consist of 1,456 domestic flights and 1,223 international flights, showcasing the airport's significance as a hub for both local and global connectivity. Oman Airports Company has diligently prepared to handle this surge in flights to ensure a smooth travel experience for passengers during this vibrant season. Oman's steady economic growth in recent years has caught the attention of Fitch Ratings, which has given a positive assessment of the country's ability to meet its long-term financial obligations.
Thanks to its high oil and gas revenues, Oman has been able to reduce its public debt and fiscal deficit through fiscal adjustment measures such as spending cuts, subsidy reductions, and taxes. Fitch Ratings has upgraded Oman's sovereign credit outlook from stable to positive, reflecting an improvement in its public finances. Salalah Port has seen the arrival of three cruise ships on April 20th, 2023:
- Seven Seas Manner - Aida Cosma - MSC Magnifica The three cruise ships were carrying a total of 9095 passengers. Salalah is slowly becoming a very popular destination for travellers, from near and far. As part of its tourism program to various ports worldwide, the Port of Salalah welcomed the Italian cruise ship 'Costa Toscana', which carried 3,179 passengers, including 1,653 tourists.
The program for passengers arriving from Port Sultan Qaboos in the Governorate of Muscat on the Italian cruise ship encompassed visits to archaeological, tourist, and historical monuments famous in the Governorate of Dhofar, in addition to exploring the beaches and traditional markets in the city of Salalah. It's worth noting that the Sultanate of Oman draws numerous cruise ships each year, thanks to its exceptional marine location, overlooking the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea, and the Sea of Oman. There are 27 expected cruise ship arrivals in Salalah Port between January 2023 and December 2023. The total number of passengers on these ships is estimated to be 41,232. Here is a breakdown of the number of passengers by ship:
As part of its summer schedule, Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has increased its frequency of flights to Moscow. The airline will now operate daily flights using its popular Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft.
So far, we have no information about direct flights from Russia to Salalah. |
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