The venue of the conference will be the beautiful Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, just 15 minutes from downtown.
The Sultanate of Oman is located on the south eastern portion of the Arabian Peninsula, bordered by Saudia Arabia, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates. Its coastline overlooks the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman, the Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. It has a rich history with many cultural points of interest in addition to its natural beauty.
Muscat, the capital and largest city of Oman, lies on the Arabian Sea along the Gulf of Oman. It is linked to Port Sultan Qaboos by Muttrah Corniche where the visitor to Muscat can view a wonderful variety of nature scenes: golden beaches, mountainous heights, and golden sand dunes (Bawshar Sands).
As stated on the Ministry of Tourism website, “Perhaps what is striking about Muscat Governorate and its states is the breathtaking intermingling of ancient cultural heritage and modern style. You will see houses, gates, old markets, small shops, and winding roads redolent of authentic history, side by side with modern markets, shops, buildings, and streets stamped with modern architecture. This allows Oman to preserve its historic character, and at the same time enjoying its contemporary spirit. Muscat is renowned as one of the cleanest Arab capitals, and has gained the honour of winning the Cleanest Arab City Contest several consecutive times.”