The Guide
From The Report: Oman 2015
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The guide contains listings of some of the leading hotels and resorts in Oman and contacts for important government offices and services. It also contains useful tips and information for first-time visitors.

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Professional and casual sports are thriving in Oman
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Oman’s 2092 km of coastline, rugged mountains rising to 2980 metres, and sandy deserts set the stage for a myriad of sport and adventure tourism opportunities. The landscape is unique to the GCC and offers something for everyone, whether a weekend adventurer, thrill seeker or professional athlete. Sailboost Racing Traditional sports such as dhow racing, horse racing, camel racing, bull fighting and falconry are still part of Oman’s rich heritage, however in recent years Oman has played host…

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Oman hotel listings
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MUSCAT RAMADA MUSCAT HOTEL P.O. Box 1011, PC 112, Al Sarooj Street Shatti Al Qurum T: +968 2460 7073 F: +968 2469 4500 www.ramadamuscat.com info@ramadamuscat.com Rooms: 86 room, including executive rooms, 1 bedroom junior suites and 2-bedroom executive suites. Business & Conference Facilities: Professionally designed state-of-the-art facilities, 4 meeting rooms that could accommodate from 5 to 100 pax in various meeting styles. Complimentary internet facilities and access to a business…

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Useful information for business and leisure travellers
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Language Arabic is the official language, although English is widely spoken and understood. Business meetings can conducted in English, and road signs usually are in both Arabic and English. English is also often taught in schools as a second language. Local Omanis who still have ties to East Africa, particularly Zanzibar, also speak Swahili. Due to the large expatriate population from the south Asian subcontinent, Hindu and Urdu are also widely spoken. Using English to get around, especially in…

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Useful information for business and leisure travellers
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Language Arabic is the official language, although English is widely spoken and understood. Business meetings can conducted in English, and road signs usually are in both Arabic and English. English is also often taught in schools as a second language. Local Omanis who still have ties to East Africa, particularly Zanzibar, also speak Swahili. Due to the large expatriate population from the south Asian subcontinent, Hindu and Urdu are also widely spoken. Using English to get around, especially in…