Muscat is one of the oldest cities in the Middle East - known since 2nd Centuary AD
PDO (Petroleum Development Oman) has played a critical role in Oman's development since at least 1962 and is the country's second largest employer after the government
The population of Oman constitutes about 60% Omanis and 40% expatriates
Nizwa and the neighbouring town of Bhala are rumoured to have people practising witchcraft and magic living there. The most popular claim is that people travel by drawing a line in the sand and when they cross it, they appear in the specified place
Bhala houses the oldest fort in Oman - Bhala Fort - with a 12km wall. This site is included on the list of UNESCO's World Heritage sites
The Port of Salalah:
is the biggest company in Dhofar and employs more than 1,700 people locally
has its own training centre to ensure we meet the challenges of a dynamic and vibrant environment and enhance employee skills. The Training Centre reflects our aim to be a responsible corporate citizen, merging the company’s needs with the community’s expectations
has with opening of berth 5 increased the Ports capacity to 3.6 million TEU with a berth length of 1,756 meter quay
continues its expansions with berth 6 completed second quarter of 2008 and three additional berths approved and already on the design stage
is build and equipped to handle the world’s largest vessels
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Five Facts about Oman
The Hajar mountain range covers about one sixth of Oman's total 300,000 square kilometers
A major engineering feat - building the falaj system - first occured about 2,500 years ago. These tunnels were dug by hand with simple tools. Some of the underground tunnels were more than 12 kilometers long
James Buckingham, and English traveller in the last century said that Omani's are "the cleanest, neatest, best dressed and most gentlemanly of all the Arabs"
Until the late 1950's there were rarely more than 30 Westerners in Muscat and Muttrah and only the doctor was allowed into the interior
In 1970 HM Sultan Qaboos visited Muscat for the first time as ruler of the Country. The town was completely surrounded by an ancient wall with three gateway that were closed at night
Five Facts about Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah
The Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah is situated in 45 acres of lush tropical garden, overlooking the Indian Ocean and on a long stretch of pristine white sandy beach
Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah is just 10 minutes drive from the Salalah International Airport, 8 minutes from the city center and 20 minutes from the Port of Salalah
Hotel amenities include the private beach, 4 pools, kids’ interactive fountain playground, Al Luban Restaurant/Night Club, Darbat Restaurant (with views of the Arabian Sea), Al Khareef Pub (in the style of a traditional Irish Pub), Birds Lounge, and Splash Pool Bar
For the serious athlete, the hotel offers a state of the art fitness center including gym room, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room and squash court
All rooms feature high-speed internet access, interactive TVs (with games, music, and movies), bathrobes, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards, coffeemakers, minibars, safes, and individual climate control
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Five Facts about Oman
Salalah is known as the 'second city' of the Sultanate probably due to the fact that it is the birthplace of Sultan Qaboos
The Jibbali (Arabic: those of the mountains) tribes speak a different language to the Arabic spoken in the region
Raykut is a small fishing village on the other side of Mughsayl. This is where the rare green turtle breeds between July and September
A mausoleum is a free-standing structure built as a monument enclosing the burial place of a person / people. It may be considered a type of tomb. A Christian mausoleum may include a chapel
Considring the size of Oman, it has a record number of 3 UNESCO world Heitage Sites - Bat (with tombs dating back 3000 years), Fort of Bahla and the FranKincence Route
Five Facts about Woodlands Salalah
EXCLUSIVE LOCATION: Conveniently located at the Salalah Airport, an ideal venue for travelling passengers as well as residents of Salalah to easily access the restaurant
PARKING FACILITY: There is ample parking space available at the Salalah Airport, free of charge
FULLY LICENSED: Woodlands Salalah is the only licensed restaurant in Salalah
INDIAN SPECIALTY RESTAURANT: Woodlands at Salalah is the only Indian Specialty Restaurant that serves a combination of both North & South Indian specialty food/s
PARTY AREA AVAILABILITY: There is a separate party area available for hosting Official luncheon meeting or dinner get together for events/birthday party etc. This can accommodate up to 40 guests. An exclusive table d'hote (set) menu/buffet arrangement can be made
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Five Facts about Oman
The Salalah climate is quite similar to East Africa and thus supports wildlife like leopards and hyenas
Queen of Sheba was the ruler of Sheba and is said to have lived in the 10th Centuary BC. The ruins of a Palace reputed to have belonged to this Queen is found in the Dhofar region at Khor Rouri
Oman lies on the Tropic of Cancer in the extreme southeast corner of the Arabian Peninsula
The three colours of the Omani flag: white symbolises peace and prosperity, red symbolises the battles fought by the Omani people to expel foreign invaders during their long history, and green represents the country's fertility and agriculture
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Complex (covering 416,000 square meters) is situated between Seeb and Muscat and was built in six years - between 1995 and 2001
Five Facts about Oman International Group
OIG is a quality service company offering cleaning, pest control, gardening,catering, waste disposal, skip hire and machinery and chemical supply services
OIG has been operating in Oman for over 28 years, with a three and a half thousand strong multinational workforce and management covering the whole of the country
The Portuguese occupied Muscat for a 140-year period (1508–1648), arriving a decade after Vasco da Gama discovered the seaway to India
The Ottomans drove out the Portuguese, but were pushed out themselves about a century later (1741) by the leader of a Yemeni tribe, who began the current line of ruling sultans
The country today has three women ministers. H.E. Dr. Rawiyah bint Saud al Busaidiyah - Minister of Higher Education, H.E. Dr. Sharifa bint Khalfan al Yahya'eyah - Minister of Social Development and H.E. Dr. Rajiha bint Abdulamir bin Ali - Minister of Tourism
Oman is one of the few countries with no National Red Crescent or Red Cross Society
In Oman, about 50% of the population lives in Muscat and the Batinah coastal plain northwest of the capital
Five Facts about Candour Consultancy
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