Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Oman, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Population
A national census is taken every 10 years and the last one was held in December 2003. The Ministry of National Economy put the population of Oman at 2,340,815, of which 76.1% are Omanis... read more
National Flag
The flag of Oman comprises three equal horizontal bands of white (top), red (middle) and green (bottom) with a thicker vertical red band on the hoist side. White stands for peace and... read more
Local Time
The Sultanate of Oman is four hours ahead of UCT (Universal Coordinated Time, formerly known as GMT), and there is no summer time saving. Hence, when it is 12:00 midday in Muscat it is... read more
Social & Business Hours
Social hours vary in Oman – some people get up early, some stay up late, and some do both! Some businesses still close for a long afternoon break – this is known as ‘split shift’.... read more
Public Holidays
The Islamic calendar starts from the year 622AD, the year of the Prophet Mohammed’s migration (Hijra) from Mecca to Al-Madinah. Hence the Islamic year is called the Hijra year and dates... read more
