About Oman
The Sultanate of Oman is a country in Southwest Asia, on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Known for its political stability as a result of the enlightened leadership of HM Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq, who has been supporting market-oriented strategies and the development of private and public sectors as an approach for growth and prosperity. However, Oman has become as one of the most developing countries in the world for its multimillions projects in infrastructure, tourism, agriculture, telecommunication, transport, etc.
Further, The Sultanate of Oman is also famous as a destination for tourists from around the world due to its white sandy beaches, cleanness of the country, rich heritage and culture, deserts, mountains, natural landscapes and friendly people. The country is divided into four governorates and five regions.
Governorates: Muscat - Musandam - Dhofar - Ash Sharqiyah - Al Wusta - Al Buraymi - Al Batinah -Ad Dhahirah - Ad Dakhiliyah | |
Basic Informations | |
Head of State | His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq Al Said |
Area | 309,500 sq. km. |
Capital | Muscat |
Official Language | Arabic and English |
Currency | Omani Rial (1OMR = 2.58 $ and 1.81 € approximately) |
Natural Resources | Oil, Natural Gas, Copper, Fishery, Agriculture |
National Day | 18th November |
Time difference | GMT + 4 hours |
Business Hours | Government: 07:30 – 14:30 |
Private Sector: 08:00 – 17:00 |
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