About Ministry
Ministry of Heritage and Tourism
In light of the prominent role of modern information and communication technology to facilitate the provision of services, information and interaction with the concerned authorities, the Ministry s e services portal was launched with the aim of bringing government services closer to investors and providing comprehensive information to the portals users as well as to specialists in the heritage and tourism sectors.
We hope that this portal will assist you in accessing the Ministry s electronic services easily and completing your transactions smoothly, in addition to the information and investment opportunities it provides. We also welcome your suggestions and your contributions through this portal and/or through the Ministry s accounts on social media, with the aim of contributing to improving the quality of information and services provided.
For the Sultanate of Oman to be among the leading countries in its national heritage, and one of the best sustainable tourist destinations that tourists visit to experience unique and diverse experiences
Promoting the heritage and tourism sectors by applying best practices and increasing the competitiveness of tourism destinations and experiences at the local, regional and international levels
Objective
To increase the level of employment of Omani nationals in the sector from the current 37% to 90% by the year 2010.
To achieve an average annual growth rate for the tourist income by about 7% for the period 2005-2010.
Brings substantial economic benefits to local communities and residents.
Conserves and protects the natural environment as well as assuring the respect of customs, traditions, and cultural heritage
Creates community awareness, understanding, and support for tourism development.
Promotes close cooperation between the government and the private sector.
To Increase Oman s Share of visitors to the GCC and increase its recognition as a high-quality tourism destination in its own right.