Dear Omagine Investors,

The Bharat Book Bureau posted this brief piece today, Tourism Report Oman:

Bharat Book Bureau: Tourism Report Oman

Oct 16, 2009 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) --

The tourism industry in Oman is comparatively new and a relatively small part of the total economy but has been growing quite rapidly. The majority of tourists arrive in Oman from other GCC countries and therefore has reason to think it will be impacted less by the global financial crisis than most other destinations.

According to Rajha Abdulamir, Oman's Tourism Minister, foreign investors have given assurances they would push on with tourism projects in Oman despite the global credit turmoil. "All foreign investors, who are building resorts or planning to do so, have pledged to continue with their projects despite the international financial crisis," Abdulamir told newswire Reuters. "These projects are important as to their contribution to our economy and the government is committed to give its support," she added.

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Regards,
AGORACOM