🎓 For Students:

• Top Universities: Sultan Qaboos University, University of Nizwa, Middle East College.
• Popular Fields: Engineering, Business, IT, Marine Sciences, Healthcare.
• Affordable tuition and modern campus facilities.

✈️ For Visitors:

• Visa: Many nationalities eligible for eVisa or visa-free entry.
• Popular Destinations: Muscat, Salalah, Nizwa Fort, Wahiba Sands, Jebel Akhdar, Mutrah Corniche.
• Best Time to Visit: October–March (cool season).
• Transportation: Taxis, buses, rental cars, and domestic flights.

💼 For Professionals & Expats:

• Work Visa: Requires employer sponsorship.
• Key Sectors: Oil & Gas, Tourism, Logistics, Healthcare, Construction.
• Cost of Living: Moderate; Muscat is the most expensive city.
• Business Etiquette: Formal greetings, respect for local culture, punctuality valued.

🏞️ Tourism & Culture:

• Famous for mountains, desert, beaches, and forts.
• Rich maritime history and traditional Omani hospitality.
• Major Festivals: National Day, Muscat Festival, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha.
• UNESCO Sites: Bahla Fort, Aflaj Irrigation Systems, Land of Frankincense.

📌 Quick Tips:

• Currency: Omani Rial (OMR).
• Timezone: GST (UTC+04:00) — no DST.
• Emergency Numbers: 9999 (Police), 998 (Ambulance), 9999 (Fire).
• Electricity: 240V, 50Hz; plug type G.