First Section

Climate

Oman is pleasantly warm for eight months of the year. From October to April, the temperature rarely dip to 20 °C. the hottest months are from May to September. In June and July, the temperature often sours to 40 °C. The coast can be humid, but most of the country remains arid all year. The exception is Salalah in the south, where the khareef, a mosoon, brings cooling rain between June and August. Some areas in the Wusta and Sharqiya region also remain cool in the summer month.

Time Zone
GMT+ 4 hours.

Dress Code
Oman is a Muslim country and respect for local customs is recommended. Omanis are not obliged
cover up fully in public, but most wear long, loose, modest clothing and visitors are advised do the
same. women should cover their head with a light shawl when visiting the Sultan Qaboos Grand
Mosque or traditional rural communities. Things are generally more relaxed in tourist resorts.

Official language
Oman’s official and national language is Arabic, although most people will have a good understanding
of English, particularly in more urban and tourist areas. English is widely spoken and used in the
business sectors.

Electricity
You can use your electric appliances in Oman, if the standard voltage in your country is in between
220 - 240 V.

Mobile phones
Oman has a good mobile network. Visitors can avoid roaming charges by buying a local SIM from
outlets at the airports or shops. Free Wi-Fi is available at Omani airports and a growing numbers of
hotels, banks and urban café.

Local Currency and exchange rate
The Omani Rial (OMR) is pegged to the US dollar at RO 1 = US$ 2.6. There are 1,000 Baisas in an Omani Rial. ATMs are widely available and major credit cards are accepted in larger hotels, restaurants and shops. In markets and small businesses, cash is preferred.

Business and banking hours
Weekdays are from Sunday to Thursday. Friday and Saturday are weekend holidays.
Government Offices : Sunday to Thursday, 7am-2.30pm. Friday & Saturday weekend Holidays.
Private Sector: Sunday to Thursday, 8am-1pm, 2-6pm, Friday & Saturday weekend Holidays.
Banks : Sunday to Thursday ,8am-2pm Friday & Saturday Weekend Holidays
The working week in Oman tends to vary between 40 and 48 hours.

ATM
Travelers who carry internationally recogninzed credit cards get cash out in local currency at ATMs which are available at most of the stores,gasoline stations and main streets.

Health requirements
The delegates are not required to get travel insurance before entering the Sultanate.
No vaccination is required to enter the Sultanate of Oman

Local Transport information
In Oman the local transportation is facilitated by Mwasalat City Bus transport which is used easily along with the motor taxi which is very common.
Mwasalat – City Bus in Muscat, Oman, you could visit the website to find the timetable of the bus
services : www.mwasalat.om

Airport Taxis
Taking a taxi from the airport: Taxis from Muscat International Airport are available to all destinations in Muscat and beyond.
For any further enquiries, contact the Taxi Counter on telephone (+968-24341297) or email
taxi@omanairports.com
Marhaba Taxi: www.marhaba.taxi

Emergency contacts

Insurance

Insurance is not compulsory to enter the Sultanate; however, it is recommended for the travelers to have personal international travel insurance.

Personal Security Guidelines

Sultanate of Oman has maintained its reputation as being one of the safest countries for tourists. Travelling in the Sultanate is usually easy and safe at any given time and place. The Omani society is known for their generous hospitality, with the country’s nationals living in perfect harmony with other cultures and nationalities from around the world.