Oman to Give Visa-Free 10-Day Entry to 103 Countries to Boost Tourism

Oman last week said it would resume granting tourist visas to people visiting on trips arranged by hotels and travel companies. (AFP)
Oman last week said it would resume granting tourist visas to people visiting on trips arranged by hotels and travel companies. (AFP)
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Oman to Give Visa-Free 10-Day Entry to 103 Countries to Boost Tourism

Oman last week said it would resume granting tourist visas to people visiting on trips arranged by hotels and travel companies. (AFP)
Oman last week said it would resume granting tourist visas to people visiting on trips arranged by hotels and travel companies. (AFP)

Oman will exempt nationals of 103 counties from needing an entry visa for a stay of up to 10 days, police said on Wednesday, in a move to support tourism and shore up its struggling economy.

Visitors must have a confirmed hotel reservation, health insurance and a return ticket, Royal Oman Police said on its Twitter account.

“Nationals of 103 counties are exempted from entry visas into the Sultanate for a period of ten days,” it said.

Oman last week said it would resume granting tourist visas to people visiting on trips arranged by hotels and travel companies, after they were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Gulf state resumed international flights on Oct. 1, but only citizens and people holding valid existing residency and work visas could enter.

Oman, rated sub-investment grade by all major credit rating agencies, faces a widening deficit and large debt maturities in coming few years. It has recently embarked on a new fiscal plan to wean itself off its dependence on oil revenues.



27th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Lebanon

27th Saudi relief plane arrives in Lebanon. (SPA)
27th Saudi relief plane arrives in Lebanon. (SPA)
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27th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Lebanon

27th Saudi relief plane arrives in Lebanon. (SPA)
27th Saudi relief plane arrives in Lebanon. (SPA)

The 27th Saudi relief plane operated by King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), landed at Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport on Monday, the Saudi Press Agency said.
The plane carried essential supplies, including food, shelter equipment, and medical aid.
The assistance underscores Saudi Arabia's longstanding commitment to supporting the Lebanese people during times of crisis.