241.OMRAN Group and SMEs Development Authority Sign MOU to Create Opportunities in the Tourism Sector

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Taking a collaborative approach towards boosting In-Country Value (ICV), the SMEs Development Authority recently signed an MoU with Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group). The strategic collaboration aims at enhancing the joint efforts to provide further opportunities to SMEs working in the tourism sector, through various programmes and initiatives. The agreement was signed by H.E. Halima bint Rashid Al Zari,

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242.Tariq Ali Al Sahlani Named Cluster GM for Atana Hotels and Resorts

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Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Tariq Ali Al Sahlani as the new Cluster General Manager for its own hospitality brand “Atana Hotels and Resorts” – Musandam. Al Sahlani is the first Omani to hold the position of Cluster General Manager for Atana Hotels & Resorts in Musandam, which include Atana Musandam

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243.OMRAN Group Unveils the Brand Identity & Urban Masterplan of Yiti Integrated Tourism Development

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With a vision to transform the tourism and real estate sector in the Sultanate in accordance with Oman Vision 2040, Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) has revealed the Masterplan and brand identity of ‘Yiti’ – one of the largest integrated tourism developments in Oman. The new master-planned Development sets a new model for urbanisation, as it connects and extends

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244.Ras Al Hadd Development

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About Ras Al Hadd Development

Ras Al Hadd development is located in Sur, 150 Km away from Muscat; a city that is famous for marine industries and life. This eco-themed project delivers a number of unique tourist attractions within the master plan, as well as the heritage village which will celebrate the rich history of Omani culture.

The resort and residential developments, as well as the attractions, firmly adhere to the core themes of sustainability and responsible tourism management. In addition, Ras Al Hadd caters to emerging trends in the tourism sector globally, and when complete will provide tourists and visitors with a stunning insight into the unique wildlife in the region, as well as generate broader economic opportunities for the tourism sector in the Sultanate.

PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN

Our Partner: Qatari Diar

Qatari Diar Real Estate Company was established in 2005 by the Qatar Investment Authority, the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar. Headquartered northeast of capital Doha on the coast of the Arabian Gulf. Qatari Diar was entrusted to support Qatar’s growing economy and to coordinate the country’s real estate development priorities.

The company’s flagship project, Lusail City, was launched in December 2005 and quickly went on to gain tremendous praise for its innovative approach to real estate. The progressive self-contained city is the largest single development to be undertaken in the State of Qatar and although it is currently under construction, Lusail already signifies Qatar’s progress on a grand scale, reflecting the vision and quality that have become synonymous with Qatari Diar.

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245.Our Portfolio

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Our Portfolio

With the aim to fulfil Oman Vision 2040 and the National Tourism Strategy, our diversified portfolio reflects our pioneering role in establishing the country’s key anchor tourism developments, managing a world-class array of hotels across the country, and working with leading regional and international investors to foster strategic partnerships that create multiple socio-economic advantages for the Sultanate.

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Master Developments

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Hospitality Assets

8

Strategic Partnerships

5

Nature & Heritage Attractions

5

Subsidiaries

4,102+

Employees

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246.Madinat Al Irfan

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Madinat Al Irfan

The biggest mixed-use urban development project conceptualised, created and managed by OMRAN Group, Madinat Al Irfan is in line with the country’s vision to promote sustainable urban destinations. OMRAN Group has devised a highly detailed masterplan framework for the city to create a catalyst for progressive change, offering a visionary urban layout inspired from Oman’s rich cultural heritage and architecture. The 7.4 million sqm masterplan promotes placemaking and social sustainability– fulfilling the aspiration for the new destination to be a catalyst for change and a model for long-term resilience at the heart of Muscat.

Madinat Al Irfan consists of two major components; the vibrant Madinat Al Irfan East with a total area of 1.6 million sqm, reflects the pioneering role of OMRAN Group in placing the foundations of Madinat Al Irfan through the establishment of Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre and supporting hospitality components and business park. In addition to this is the upcoming Madinat Al Irfan West with a total area of 4.9 million sqm – a mixed-use strategic urban development project being established through a 50-50 development partnership between OMRAN Group and Majid Al Futtaim Group.

Destined to boost economic diversification in the future, Madinat Al Irfan is founded on creativity, innovation and ambition and designed as a place where companies, families, and travelers seeking quality experiences and activities come together.

Madinat Al Irfan is the Sultanate’s largest urban development project that reflects the government’s vision to establish sustainable urban destinations that create solid foundations for future economic diversification and prosperity of Oman.

7.4 MILLION SQM

Total area of Madinat Al Irfan

5.7 MILLION SQM

Total Built-Up area – Phase One

4.9 MILLION SQM

Partnership in Tilal Al Irfan with Majid Al Futtaim

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247.OMRAN Group Signs Yiti-Yenkit Development Agreement with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism

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Continuing to maximise the potential of Oman’s promising tourism landscape and the national economy, Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) – the executive arm of the Sultanate for tourism development – has signed a development agreement with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism to establish Yiti- Yenkit development in the Governorate of Muscat. The development agreement was signed by

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248.OMRAN Group launches ‘Creatourism’ Programme with a competition to manage the art space at InterContinental Muscat

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With the belief that the Omani youth reserves the creativity, zeal and passion to contribute effectively to the tourism sector in Oman, Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) – the executive arm of the Sultanate for tourism development – announced the launch of its new “Creatourism” programme. The introduction of this programme comes within the Group’s initiatives to promote art,

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249.OMRAN Group signs a series of MoUs with TRANSOM Handling

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Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) – the executive arm of the Sultanate for tourism development – signed today a series of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Oman Ground Handling (TRANSOM Handling), a subsidiary of Oman Airports, with the aim of strengthening the partnership between OMRAN Group and the Aviation sector. The agreements will serve the travel and tourism value

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250.OMRAN Group Concludes the interviews and evaluation stage of ‘Midhyaf’

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Following the remarkable turnout witnessed by ‘Midhyaf’ programme in the registration phase with 2,031 applicants, Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group), the executive arm of the Sultanate for tourism development, concluded the interviews and evaluation phase of the programme at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. In the coming weeks, 300 people will be nominated for the final evaluation phase, and

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