2024:Travel

Sultanate of Oman
Timezone	UTC +4
Currency	Omani Rial USD 1 = OMR 0.38 Currency converter
Driving side	Left
Phone country code	+968
Dominant religion	Islam
Electricity	240 volts, 50 Hz (adapaters may be necessary) Plug Type G
Emergency contact	9999
Main mobile carriers	Ooredoo, Omantel
Ride hailing	Oman Taxi, Careem, Uber

For a SIM card, consider these reputable providers:

Oman Telecommunications Companies:

• Ooredoo Oman
• Vodafone Oman

Arrive via Muscat International Airport or by land from neighboring countries. For convenient city travel, use the OTAXI app.

• The Omani Rial is the local currency. Credit cards are widely accepted.
• To exchange currency, visit local foreign currency exchange centers:

1. Muscat Airport, Travelex & Co.
2. City Center Muscat, Al Jadeed Exchange

The Hormuz Grand Muscat Hotel is the official event venue and offers accommodations for scholarship recipients. If you're covering your own expenses, consider the same hotel or these nearby options:

• Mysk Al Mouj: 12 minutes away
• Grand Millennium Muscat: 16 minutes away
• Grand Hyatt Muscat: 19 minutes away

• While Oman is generally tolerant of tourists, it's important to dress modestly as Oman is a conservative country, especially when visiting religious sites or conservative areas.

• Be aware of local laws and customs, especially regarding alcohol consumption and public displays of affection.

A: Unfortunately, all conference rooms for scholarship recipients recipients are double rooms.Should you prefer a single room the procedure will be different to book your room.

A: No, scholarship recipients recipients cannot host additional individuals in their double rooms due to the nature of the scholarship recipients. However, they can book additional rooms at their own expense or request for a single room.

A: No, these costs are the responsibility of the guests

A: The COT is not responsible for the flights and tickets. refer back to your email where you will be contacted by AMEX (Wikimedia Foundation Travel Agency)

A: COT is not responsible for any additional costs resulting from canceling or missing the flight.

A: Yes, the COT provides a free shuttle service.

A: COT will not bare any additional costs resulting from missing the car and/or flight or booking a new ticket. This will be borne by the Scholarship recipients recipient.

A: Unfortunately, it can be difficult to change your flight date after confirming the booking with AMEX. We strongly recommend double-checking all details, including the flight date, in the initial email sent by AMEX before confirming your booking. If you need to make a change, please contact AMEX directly as soon as possible. Please note that changes are not guaranteed, and there may be associated fees.

A: Any personal expenses are the responsibility of the scholarship recipients.

A: Any additional hotel services must be paid by the guest upon checking out.