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Zawya
02-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman Air celebrates inaugural flight to Amsterdam
Muscat: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, today celebrated the launch of its inaugural flight to Amsterdam, marking a significant addition to its growing European network and reinforcing the airline's commitment to connecting Oman with key global markets. The four-weekly service, the first direct connection between Oman and the Netherlands, was officially inaugurated in a ceremony held at Muscat International Airport. The event was attended by His Excellency Azzan Qassim Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, H.H Dr. Faris Al Said, Member of the Technical Team for Oman Promotional Brand, Her Excellency Stella Kloth, Dutch Ambassador to Oman, senior officials from Oman Air, government representatives, airport stakeholders, and media partners. H.E. Azzan Qassim Al Busaidi said, 'The launch of direct flights between Muscat and Amsterdam marks another step in strengthening Oman's position as a high-quality, accessible tourism destination. The Netherlands is a key source market for us, and this new route enhances our ability to welcome more visitors to experience Oman's landscapes, heritage, and hospitality. We congratulate Oman Air on this milestone and look forward to the opportunities it will bring for tourism, trade and investment.' Con Korfiatis, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air, added, 'We are delighted to launch services to Amsterdam, a vibrant European gateway and a strategic addition to our network. This route not only connects two dynamic cities, but also opens new possibilities for travellers across the world. Coming just one day after our official entry into oneworld, today's launch symbolises the momentum we're building for our airline, for Oman, and for our guests.' The launch comes just one day after Oman Air's official integration into the oneworld alliance, making Amsterdam the first new destination to join the airline's network under the oneworld banner. Through oneworld, Oman Air guests will now benefit from seamless connectivity to over 900 destinations around the world, while travellers from across Europe can more easily access the beauty, culture, and hospitality of Oman. Amsterdam becomes Oman Air's 11th destination in Europe, joining Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Milan, Rome, Zurich, Istanbul, Trabzon, Moscow, and London, which the airline will increase to double daily in October. The new route supports Oman's broader tourism strategy and Vision 2040 goals by improving accessibility to the country and expanding its international footprint. © Muscat Media Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Times of Oman
01-07-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Oman Air celebrates inaugural flight to Amsterdam
Muscat: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, today celebrated the launch of its inaugural flight to Amsterdam, marking a significant addition to its growing European network and reinforcing the airline's commitment to connecting Oman with key global markets. The four-weekly service, the first direct connection between Oman and the Netherlands, was officially inaugurated in a ceremony held at Muscat International Airport. The event was attended by His Excellency Azzan Qassim Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, H.H Dr. Faris Al Said, Member of the Technical Team for Oman Promotional Brand, Her Excellency Stella Kloth, Dutch Ambassador to Oman, senior officials from Oman Air, government representatives, airport stakeholders, and media partners. H.E. Azzan Qassim Al Busaidi said, 'The launch of direct flights between Muscat and Amsterdam marks another step in strengthening Oman's position as a high-quality, accessible tourism destination. The Netherlands is a key source market for us, and this new route enhances our ability to welcome more visitors to experience Oman's landscapes, heritage, and hospitality. We congratulate Oman Air on this milestone and look forward to the opportunities it will bring for tourism, trade and investment.' Con Korfiatis, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air, added, 'We are delighted to launch services to Amsterdam, a vibrant European gateway and a strategic addition to our network. This route not only connects two dynamic cities, but also opens new possibilities for travellers across the world. Coming just one day after our official entry into oneworld, today's launch symbolises the momentum we're building for our airline, for Oman, and for our guests.' The launch comes just one day after Oman Air's official integration into the oneworld alliance, making Amsterdam the first new destination to join the airline's network under the oneworld banner. Through oneworld, Oman Air guests will now benefit from seamless connectivity to over 900 destinations around the world, while travellers from across Europe can more easily access the beauty, culture, and hospitality of Oman. Amsterdam becomes Oman Air's 11th destination in Europe, joining Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Milan, Rome, Zurich, Istanbul, Trabzon, Moscow, and London, which the airline will increase to double daily in October. The new route supports Oman's broader tourism strategy and Vision 2040 goals by improving accessibility to the country and expanding its international footprint.
Times of Oman
18-06-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Creation of new job opportunities for citizens in tourism sector discussed
Muscat: The Media, Tourism, and Culture Committee of the Shura Council held its seventh meeting of the second annual session (2024–2025) of the tenth term on, chaired by Abdullah Hamad Al-Harthy. The session hosted Azzan Qassim Al Busaidi, Undersecretary for Tourism at the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, along with ministry officials, to discuss strategies for enhancing job localisation in the tourism sector and the establishment of integrated tourism cities and service stations for mobile homes. Al-Harthy welcomed the ministry representatives, highlighting the value of direct engagement with government bodies to exchange ideas and advance the tourism sector—one of Oman's key pillars for economic diversification under Vision 2040. The Undersecretary gave a detailed presentation on the tourism sector's latest performance indicators, including its contribution to GDP, growth in local and foreign investments, and the expansion of hospitality infrastructure. He also outlined future development plans, ongoing inter-agency coordination efforts, and challenges facing the sector. He emphasised the link between expanding tourism projects and creating new job opportunities for Omanis. The members raised questions regarding the ministry's job creation efforts, particularly in replacing expatriates in supervisory and managerial roles. They stressed the need for phased Omanisation targets in the hospitality sector that preserve service quality. Discussions also touched on establishing integrated service stations for mobile homes to support adventure and desert tourism, ensuring high standards of safety and accessibility. The concept of fully integrated tourism cities—with hotels, entertainment, retail, and services—was also explored as a means of attracting domestic and foreign investment. The committee praised the ministry's efforts in promoting tourism and local employment. It underscored the importance of cross-sector coordination, leveraging global best practices, and maximising Oman's unique cultural, natural, and heritage assets to strengthen the country's regional and international tourism competitiveness.
