Oman Tourism Association Announces New Board of Directors: What This Means for Investors and Entrepreneurs in Oman’s Tourism Sector

• By Observer Web Team
• May 18, 2025July 30, 2025
• Board of Directors Oman tourism Tourism Development
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Muscat – The Oman Tourism Association has announced the formation of its first-ever Board of Directors for the 2025–2026 term, following its official establishment under Ministerial Decision No. 397/2024, issued on 18 December 2024 by the Ministry of Social Development.

The newly appointed Board features a distinguished group of Omani professionals and industry experts. Abdulrahman Awadh Burham Ba Omar will serve as Chairman, with Hadi Ali Al Sarhani as Vice Chairman, Issa Sultan Al Ismaili as Secretary, and Jamal Saif Al Azki as Treasurer.

Board members include Moath Salim Al Ghazali, Shabib Mohammed Al Maamari, Khamis Said Al Wahaibi, Said Salim Al Shanfari, and Zahir Hamad Al Rashdi.

The Association is dedicated to supporting the development and regulation of tourism services throughout the Sultanate, operating in full compliance with national laws and policies. In close collaboration with key stakeholders, particularly the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, it aims to play a proactive role in shaping the future of Oman’s tourism sector.

Central to the Association’s mission is the promotion of Oman as a world-class, culturally rich tourism destination. By fostering partnerships between public and private entities, the Association strives to highlight the Sultanate’s unique natural and cultural heritage.

Additionally, the Association focuses on building synergy among its members, advocating industry best practices, and empowering startups and SMEs to thrive in an increasingly competitive environment.

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The establishment of the Oman Tourism Association’s inaugural Board signals a strategic commitment to elevating Oman’s tourism sector through enhanced regulation, collaboration, and innovation. For businesses, this creates opportunities to leverage public-private partnerships and industry best practices to capture a growing market focused on cultural and natural tourism experiences. Smart investors and entrepreneurs should consider aligning with the Association’s initiatives to access support, drive sustainable growth, and capitalize on the Sultanate’s emerging global tourism profile.