Omani tourism ministry created

10 June 2004
Sultan Qaboos issued a decree on 9 June creating a Tourism Ministry and appointed Rajiha bint Abdul Emir bin Ali as Minister of Tourism.

The establishment of a dedicated ministry reflects the centrality of tourism development to Muscat's diversification plans. Bin Ali is the second woman to join the Omani cabinet.

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