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Hydrogen Power Theoretical and Engineering Solutions International Symposium
HYPOTHESIS XVI Muscat 2021, Oman

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Important Information

 

  • Visa

Sultan Qaboos University will assist in issuing visas to all "Conference Speakers" coming from abroad to participate in the conference. Citizens from GCC countries do not need to apply for visas. To check eligibility and for more information, please visit the official website of Royal Oman Police.

  • Currency

Omani Rial is the currency of Oman. The currency code for the rial is OMR. It has a fixed exchange rate of $2.59 per 1 OMR. Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks or at currency exchange counters (The opening hours are generally 8.30am to 4.30pm). Please visit the Currency Converter page.

  • Tourism

Oman’s strategic location has played a major role in many campaigns and regional conflicts in this region. Oman overlooks the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Arabian Gulf. It also controls the Strait of Hormuz, which is one of the most important facilities in the region, linking the Sea of Oman with the Arabian Gulf. The Strait of Hormuz is a gateway to all ships coming from the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. Please visit the official website of the Ministry of Tourism, Oman.

  • Language

Arabic is the official language of Oman. Street names and generally most of the road and transport signs are in Arabic and English. All restaurants have menus in both Arabic and English. But if there is something you don’t understand, don’t be afraid to ask as Omani people are kind and will be happy to help you.

  • Transport

Oman has one of the most diverse environments in the Middle East with various tourist attractions and is particularly well known for cultural tourism. The capital of Oman, Muscat was named the second best city to visit in the world in 2012 by the travel guide publisher Lonely Planet. Muscat also was chosen as the Capital of Arab Tourism of 2012. Other than Muscat, Nizwa, Al-Hamra, Sur, Sohar, and Salalah are the major Omani cities. Please visit the official Oman Transport Site.

  • Climate

Oman’s strategic location has played a major role in many campaigns and regional conflicts in this region. Oman overlooks the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Arabian Gulf. It also controls the Strait of Hormuz, which is one of the most important facilities in the region, linking the Sea of Oman with the Arabian Gulf. The Strait of Hormuz is a gateway to all ships coming from the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. Please visit the official website of the Ministry of Tourism, Oman.

  • People

Omani people are warm and welcoming. It’s not unusual to be invited into a local’s home after a day touring the mountains or walking through the local souk. It’s considered polite to take a small gift for your host. When entering an Omani home, you’ll likely be greeted with the scents of frankincense and cardamom, and treated to Omani coffee, dates, and halwa – a local dessert made with saffron, dates, and rosewater. Coffee is served in small cups, which are refilled until the guest gives them a gentle shake to signal they’ve had enough.

  • Time Zone

Oman observes Gulf Standard Time all year. There are no Daylight Saving Time clock changes

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