Muscat - Oman
The state of Jabal Al Akhdar in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate was chosen as the capital of Gulf tourism for the year 2027, beginning a new phase in its journey as one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the region, with its exceptional nature, unique cultural and agricultural heritage, and experiences that combine adventure, relaxation, and authentic Omani hospitality.

An integrated nomination file and a ministerial meeting in Bahrain

The announcement came during the Sultanate of Oman’s participation in the tenth meeting of Their Excellencies the Ministers Responsible for Tourism in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries in the Kingdom of Bahrain, after the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism prepared an integrated nomination file that reviewed the natural, environmental, cultural and heritage components and investment opportunities for the state.

Al Busaidi: The culmination of efforts to develop the destination
His Excellency Sayyid Ibrahim bin Saeed Al Busaidi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism, stressed that the selection represents the culmination of the continuous efforts to develop the state and enhance its readiness as an integrated tourist destination, and reflects the ministry’s interest in cooperating with its partners in developing Omani destinations and highlighting their competitive capabilities regionally and internationally, pointing to the state’s complementarity between the mountainous nature and the moderate climate, as he said:

Choosing the state of Jabal Al Akhdar as the capital of Gulf tourism for the year 2027 AD represents the culmination of the continuous efforts to develop the state and enhance its readiness as an integrated tourist destination, and reflects the ministry’s interest in cooperating with its partners in developing Omani tourist destinations and highlighting their competitive capabilities regionally and internationally.

Executive program extending throughout 2027
For his part, His Excellency Azzan bin Qasim Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism for Tourism, explained that the selection represents the beginning of a new executive phase during which the Ministry will work in coordination with its partners to transform the title into an integrated tourism program extending throughout the year 2027, combining qualitative events, seasonal experiences, and promotional campaigns directed at the Gulf and regional markets, while investing the event in developing products, stimulating qualitative investments, and supporting small and medium enterprises.

Sustainable economic impact and events calendar

It is expected that the year 2027 will witness the implementation of a package of activities and initiatives that are commensurate with the importance of introducing the state and its components, attracting more visitors and investments, and transforming hosting into sustainable programs and projects that maximize the economic impact of the sector and consolidate the position of Al Jabal Al Akhdar on the Gulf and regional tourism map.