Oman to Launch Inaugural Desert Tourism Forum 2024 in Bidiya

Muscat, The Gulf Observer: Oman is poised to host its inaugural Desert Tourism Forum 2024 in the wilayat of Bidiya, North Sharqiyah Governorate, with a focus on showcasing investment opportunities in the burgeoning field of desert tourism. The event, organized by the Tourism Committee of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) in North Sharqiyah, aims to bring attention to the economic and investment potential of the desert tourism sector.

Salah bin Salem al Hajri, Chairman of the Tourism Committee of OCCI in North Sharqiyah, emphasized that the forum is a pioneering initiative in the sultanate, concentrating on the distinctive tourism components, cultural heritage, and diverse tourism patterns of Oman’s deserts.

The Oman Desert Tourism Forum is set to unveil new initiatives in collaboration with various organizations, including the launch of specialized training courses in tourism media. These courses aim to enhance the skills of residents in North Sharqiyah working in the tourism sector.

Hamad bin Ali al Hajri, a member of the OCCI Board of Directors in North Sharqiyah, shared that the forum will feature presentations on investment opportunities in desert tourism, legislative frameworks, and the cultural and social dimensions of the sector.

A notable highlight of the event is the expected visit of a Saudi delegation, including officials from the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and representatives from various economic sectors. The delegation aims to strengthen economic and commercial ties between Oman and Saudi Arabia, exploring investment prospects, particularly in the field of desert tourism in North Sharqiyah.