Oman the Jewel of Arabia
Filled with culture and charm, Oman is a place where you always want to stay a little longer. With its rich heritage, hospitable people and natural beauty, the Sultanate is truly one of the best-kept treasures of the Arab region. A place where nature and development co-exist in perfect unison, Oman embraces modernity without losing its traditional charm and appeal.
Oman, with a population of over 3.5 million, is strategically situated in the middle of the East-West trade routes, ensuring easy access to markets in the Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, Africa and Europe.
Being one of the most politically stable countries in the Middle East, its economy is mainly driven by oil revenue, followed by agriculture, fishing and tourism. With a coastline stretching for a distance of more than 3,000 kilometres, it was named the ‘Arab Tourism Capital’ for 2012; projecting the strongest global growth rate in tourism sector for the coming years.