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Welcome to Oman!
Oman- A MICE Destination
Oman is a tranquil destination offering diverse cultural, nature and adventure activities. The capital city, Muscat, is nestled between the Al Hajar Mountains and Gulf of Oman allowing endless possibilities of mixing business meetings with nature and adventure activities. Often referred to as “Middle East’s best kept secret tourism destination”, Oman is a blend of modern and the traditional, with its world charm still intact.
Capital: Muscat
Official Language: Arabic
Area: 309,500 km2
Currency: Rial (OMR)
Time Zone: GST (UTC+4)
Climate: Summer temperatures in Muscat & northern Oman averaging 30 °C (86.0 °F) to 40 °C (104.0 °F), Annual rainfall in Muscat averaging 100 mm (3.9 in), falling mostly in January, Summer temperatures in Salalah range from 20 °C (68.0 °F) to 30 °C (86.0 °F)
Business Hours
Government Offices: Sunday to Thursday, 7am-2.30pm
Private Sector: Sunday to Thursday, 8am-1pm, 2-6pm
Banks: Sunday to Thursday, 8am-2pm
The working week in Oman tends to vary between 40 and 48 hours, depending on company policy. Office hours are usually from 8.30 or 9.00 am to 5.30 or 6.00 pm. There are no differences in timekeeping between summer and winter.
