Over 7,000 attend Musandam Carnival on first day
Published: 05:04 PM,Apr 28,2023 | EDITED : 09:04 PM,Apr 28,2023
KHASAB: As part of the activities of Musandam Carnival, Bassa Beach in the Wilayat of Khasab, Musandam Governorate, has been witnessing various musical performances and competitions.
According to official estimates, 7,100 visitors to the Musandam Carnival on the first day. Mana Abdullah al Shehhi, Director of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Department, Musandam Governorate, said, 'The participation of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority will expose local craftsmen, who will get to interact with visitors at the carnival.'
Within the framework of developing the tourism sector, Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) has celebrated the official opening of the dual Zipline project in Khasab on April 26.
The Zipline, spanning over 1,800 metres, has officially broken the Guinness World Record for ‘The world’s longest Zipline over water’.
The Zipline project is the first activity and a key component of Oman Adventures Centre, which will serve as an integrated platform that offers exciting and tourism experiences for adventure enthusiasts visiting the governorate. This project will help enhancing the governorate’s position as a prime destination for adventure seekers from within and outside Oman.
Daoud bin Sulaiman al Rashdi, Director of Product Development, and Tourism Experiences, at the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism said, “The entry of the Zipline project into the Guinness World Records was a notable achievement. However, it is just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting lineup of activities and attractions coming to the centre. These efforts positively impact economic growth in the Governorate of Musandam through the tourism sector.”
Noura bint Mohammed al Dhahouriyah, Planning and Investment Director, at the Musandam Governor’s Office, says, 'we believe the project will contribute to tourism growth and will bring an increased number of visitors while also creating numerous direct and indirect job opportunities for the local community.'
According to official estimates, 7,100 visitors to the Musandam Carnival on the first day. Mana Abdullah al Shehhi, Director of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Department, Musandam Governorate, said, 'The participation of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority will expose local craftsmen, who will get to interact with visitors at the carnival.'
Within the framework of developing the tourism sector, Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) has celebrated the official opening of the dual Zipline project in Khasab on April 26.
The Zipline, spanning over 1,800 metres, has officially broken the Guinness World Record for ‘The world’s longest Zipline over water’.
The Zipline project is the first activity and a key component of Oman Adventures Centre, which will serve as an integrated platform that offers exciting and tourism experiences for adventure enthusiasts visiting the governorate. This project will help enhancing the governorate’s position as a prime destination for adventure seekers from within and outside Oman.
Daoud bin Sulaiman al Rashdi, Director of Product Development, and Tourism Experiences, at the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism said, “The entry of the Zipline project into the Guinness World Records was a notable achievement. However, it is just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting lineup of activities and attractions coming to the centre. These efforts positively impact economic growth in the Governorate of Musandam through the tourism sector.”
Noura bint Mohammed al Dhahouriyah, Planning and Investment Director, at the Musandam Governor’s Office, says, 'we believe the project will contribute to tourism growth and will bring an increased number of visitors while also creating numerous direct and indirect job opportunities for the local community.'