Frequently Asked Questions

OMANMBD (Oman My Beautiful Destination) is a premium digital gateway and bilateral portal showcasing the investment, cultural, diplomatic, and travel landscapes of the Sultanate of Oman. We connect international businesses, travelers, and diplomatic missions to key opportunities and stories within the Sultanate.

You can submit a sourcing or collaboration inquiry through our Register Interest portal. Our team works as a bridge, connecting international investors, trade agencies, and brands with verified public authorities, private groups, and local sectors in Oman.

Oman Vision 2040 is the Sultanate's national blueprint for transitioning into a diversified, knowledge-based economy. It prioritizes digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), green energy, sustainable tourism, and smart logistics to build a highly competitive future.

Oman offers high political stability, a strategic global location outside the Strait of Hormuz, state-of-the-art logistics (deepwater ports in Salalah, Duqm, and Sohar), 100% foreign business ownership, and competitive tax exemptions in its special economic zones.

The Etlaq Space Launch Center is Oman’s pioneering space infrastructure project located in Duqm. Benefiting from a low latitude close to the equator, it is designed to host commercial satellite launches, orbital launch vehicles, and foster space research partnerships.

Managed by the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ), these tax-free hubs—such as Duqm, Sohar, and Salalah—provide global companies with corporate tax holidays, zero custom duties, and integrated logistics infrastructure to scale trade globally.

Citizens of over 100 countries are eligible for visa-free entry for tourist stays of up to 14 days. For longer visits, business travel, or specific visa categories, applications can be submitted online through the Royal Oman Police e-Visa platform.

The winter season (October to April) is ideal for exploring Muscat, deserts, and mountains, with pleasant temperatures averaging 20°C to 28°C. During summer (July to September), the Dhofar region in the south experiences the Khareef (monsoon season), bringing lush green landscapes and cool temperatures.

Harvested from the Boswellia sacra trees of Dhofar, Omani Hojari Frankincense is considered the highest quality in the world. Modern biochemistry confirms it is rich in anti-inflammatory boswellic acids, making it a cornerstone for joint care, respiratory therapy, and luxury skincare. Learn more on our Luban Page.

We host a dedicated Diplomacy portal archiving bilateral trade agreements, national day milestones, joint venture developments, and cultural exchanges, serving as a digital mirror for the foreign embassies established in Muscat.

Yes. International corporations regularly establish joint ventures with Omani conglomerates (such as the Sabco Group). Successful examples include the luxury fragrance house Amouage aligning with French beauty leaders like L'Oréal to expand global retail corridors.

Oman is rapidly emerging as a regional eSports hub through community development and tournaments hosted by partners like `@esportsmbd`. Projects include the upcoming Colosseum Arena and The Game Vault, designed to cultivate competitive talents and developer networks.