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His Majesty exchanges Ramadan greetings

MUSCAT: On the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has exchanged cables of greetings with leaders of the sisterly and friendly Arab and Islamic countries. His Majesty wished the leaders good health and a long life and the people of their countries further progress and prosperity. His Majesty prayed to the Almighty to bestow His blessings and bounties on all Muslims and endow them with good faith, security, peace and stability to prevail over all Muslim countries. The leaders expressed their warm greetings to His Majesty the Sultan, praying to the Almighty to protect him and endow him with good health, happiness and a long life. They wished the Omani people further progress and prosperity under His Majesty's wise leadership and the Arab world and the Islamic Nation bounties and blessings.

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Ramadan working hours announced

MUSCAT: Sayyid Ali bin Hamoud bin Ali Al Busaidi, minister of the Diwan of Royal Court and chairman of the Civil Service Council yesterday issued a decision declaring that the official working hours at ministries, public authorities and other departments of the state administrative apparatus during the holy month of Ramadan for the year 1431 AH would be from 9am to 2pm.

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Ramadan tomorrow

MUSCAT: The Ramadan Moon-Sighting Committee for 1431 AH announced yesterday evening that the holy month of Ramadan moon was not sighted; therefore today will be the completion of Sha'ban and tomorrow will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan. - ONA

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More screens for City Cinema

MUSCAT: There is lots of good news for cinema lovers in Oman. There will be more City Cinemas across the country with its parent company Oman Arab Cinema Company, part of the Jawad Sultan Group of Companies' planning to come with 12 more screens across the Sultanate within 18 months.

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WELCOME TO ARABIA TOURISM / OMAN

WELCOME TO  ARABIA TOURISM / OMAN

Oman’s deep and rich culture extends back for thousands of years, embracing such popular legends. Oman’s history goes back to the time early civilization in the region known as the Fertile Crescent. Sultanate of Oman

Prehistoric writing on tablets from Mesopotamian mention a mountain rich in copper in a land called Majan, which is believed to be somewhere near the modern day city of Sohar in Oman.

Oman is full of character and we have taken the time to show you exactly that. Whether intended for leisure or corporate visitors, whether you are looking for an action packed scuba diving, climbing, trekking Oman Viewsor mountain biking adventure or a romantic escape, with the beautiful diverse contrasts the Sultanate offers as a holiday destination, Oman has to be experienced.

Oman has one of the world's most rigorous green surroundings and a fascinating range of animals that flourish in these green protected areas. Sanctuaries have been set aside for rare Arabian Oryx, giant sea turtles which come to Oman to breed, the Arabian tahr, which is a wild goat is now thriving after having the scFalaj Daresare of becoming extinct. So in conclusion a stunning contrast of deserts, mountains, beaches with all the comforts of a bustling, modern metropolis. Are you now in the making for this vacation? Oman here we come!

Shopping

Oman Shopping

Oman has come a long way from the simple old souks to the bustling , ultra modern shopping complexes that have sprung up in the city in recent times

Travel

Oman Travel

Oman offers many modes of transport. Weather your traveling by car or using the local bus service your sure to be intrigued by their local infrastructure of transport.

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Muscat, Oman

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