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WE HAVE IT ON GOOD AUTHORITY
All over the world, those considered “in the know” are singing the praises of Oman.
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Oman's standing for Human Resources Development in the Arab region, according to the
UN Development Program's report. We landed 56th in
the global rankings covering 177 countries. The report lauds the significant advances made by Oman
in a number of areas, notably gender development, per capita growth, illiteracy eradication, enrollment
in education, and so on.
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Oman's Global Peace Index 2008
ranking for the 2nd year in a row as the most peaceful country in the Middle East and Africa and 25th among
140 countries - way ahead of most nations, including the U.S. which came in at 97. The factors considered
include: level of respect for human rights, relations with neighboring countries, political stability and
the nation's level of military expenditure.
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Oman's 2007 ranking in the Middle East as cited in the Global Index of Economic Freedom,
published in The Wall Street Journal. The freedom score
is graded on Oman's business, trade, labor, property rights and investment practices.
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Doing Business 2009's Ease of
Doing Business report positioning Oman as compared to the rest of the Middle Eastern and North African
countries. A high ranking in this index indicates that the regulatory environment is conducive to the
operation of business.
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The World Health Organization's ranking of
Oman among the world's health systems in a list of 190 countries. The U.S. came in at 37.
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Read more about what the experts have to say –
“In its list of The10 Must-See Destinations for 2008, www.concierge.com believes that Dubai might be the fastest-growing area in the Middle East and the main theater of operations for rival hotel groups, but Oman is becoming the destination of choice for the more eco-minded, adventurous and sophisticated traveler. The mix of beautiful beaches with sublime year-round weather, traditional cities that retain a genuine desert culture and one-of-a-kind hotels is unbeatable.”
Conde Nast Traveler
January 2008
“Oman is a destination that combines a remarkable past with the present to give a culturally complete feel to a paradise location. Like the Gulf States to its north, Oman offers the usual ‘Arabian Nights’ stopovers: Ride a camel, bash a dune, and sleep under the stars in a six-star tent. There are camping, trekking, surfing and diving, and just idling around the pool at luxury resorts. But beyond all that, there’s a history, a rich past colouring a bright future. You can’t miss Oman.”
Greg Lenthen,
The Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney, Australia
“The country of Oman, to its honor, seeks to enhance and uplift the level of equality and participation for women in all areas of Oman society. This includes involvement in the country’s developmental processes, and acknowledgment of women’s contributions to the social, economic, and cultural development of their homeland.”
www.tripadvisor.com
The Sunday Telegraph recently named Oman as one of the “Top Dozen Desirable Destinations”, and that Muscat, the capital of Oman “presents a gracious and accessible face of Islam. This destination that has done the most to give tourism a good name in the Middle East is undoubtedly Oman.”
Mark Jones
The Sunday Telegraph
London, UK
December 2007
“Oman: THE Destination for the New Year. A shining new alternative to Dubai, the state of Oman attracts the eco-tourist with its lush wadis, diverse markets, and rich culture. Unlike its better-known neighbour, it is relatively undiscovered, with a wonderful climate during our winter, glorious mountains, spectacular deserts, medieval cities and a thousand-odd miles of seaside. The Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, has turned Oman into a modern travel destination, combining the traditional values of an ancient and rich civilization with the attractions of up-to-date luxury.”
The Vogue Oracle
London, UK
January 2008
“The world remains fascinated by the beauty of the Sultanate and the warmth of its people as the Global Peace Index 2008 ranks Oman for the second year in a row the most peaceful country in the Middle East and Africa, and 25th among 140 countries – way ahead of a host of nations, including the U.S. which ranked 97. In the peaceful Sultanate, visitors will experience an enviable balance of deep-rooted traditional culture and welcome modern-day reality.”
HI! Weekly Magazine
Published by the Times of Oman
August 2008
“Oman is unspoiled, natural, and very accessible. This Arabian country with high mountains, palm tree oases, red deserts and stretched-out beaches, is easy to travel in and is waiting to be discovered…Rent a 4-Wheel Drive for unusual off-road experiences – throw your tent in the back of the truck for camping in the wilderness on what are some of the most beautiful sites imaginable and all because this is possible in this safe country.”
Columbus,
Dutch Travel Magazine
“Oman may seem an unlikely candidate for Tourist Hot Spot of 2006 – Saudi Arabia and Yemen are its next-door neighbors. But Oman is a peaceful wonderland of dramatic gorges, sweeping deserts and hidden villages, dotted with fairy-tale forts and castles. Europeans have already discovered this Middle East jewel, and more visitors are bound to follow.”
Tony Wheeler
Los Angeles Times
May 2006
“Our dear country possesses such splendid tourist assets such as its historic heritage, natural beauty, perfect environment, folklore and traditional industries. In addition, there is the security, stability, and the spirit of tolerance of the Omani citizens, thanks to God.”
His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said
