Oman planning museum in Jebel Akhdar
Published 29 Nov,2020 via Muscat Daily - To stimulate domestic tourism and to attract tourists from different countries of the world, authorities in Oman are looking into developing a natural history museum in Jebel Akhdar.
Responding to several tweets regarding such a project, H E Salim bin Mohammed bin Said al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism, confirmed through Twitter that it will be among the components of the tourism and urban development plan of the ministry.
He said, “Jebel Akhdar is witnessing development of specific projects adding to the options that enhance its position as a distinct year-round tourist destination. The coronavirus pandemic has proved that domestic tourism is an important factor for the economy. The occupancy rate at tourist facilities reached more than 95 per cent (during the holidays).”
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