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Oman to Continue With Tourism Projects
Close on the heels of
Dr Rajiha bint Abdulameer binAli, the Minister of Tourism, said “The current financial crisis will have noimpact on tourism projects in the Sultanate,” She further added thatagreements for all major projects were signed before the meltdown started.
Source: Khaleej Times
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