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Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) has successfully concluded the “Future Investment Pioneers” program, a pioneering initiative aimed at equipping a select group of Omani students with the skills and knowledge needed to understand investment dynamics in the tourism sector. The 12-week program brought together 16 students from six leading academic institutions, including Sultan Qaboos University, and offered them a rich learning experience through interactive workshops, mentorship sessions, and hands-on activities. By nurturing their entrepreneurial mindset and innovative thinking, the program supports the broader vision of building a national talent pool capable of shaping the future of Oman’s tourism industry. Participants developed practical skills in product development, entrepreneurial thinking, and professional communication, while also exploring key topics such as investment analyzing and attraction, mechanisms of entering strategic partnerships, tourism product innovation, and return on investment analysis from an investor’s perspective. Commenting on the program, Mundher Al Moosawi, Director of Business Development at OMRAN Group, said: “This program reflects our commitment to nurturing future tourism leaders by offering a comprehensive experience that blends practical learning with investment thinking. We strive to inspire and empower youth to actively contribute to the sector’s sustainable growth and position Oman as a promising investment destination.” The program concluded with a thought-provoking panel discussion that brought together experts from tourism, investment, and academia to explore opportunities for innovation in the sector, the importance of aligning education with market needs, and the critical role of young investors in shaping Oman’s economic future. As part of the closing ceremony, the winners of the program’s accompanying competitions were honored in recognition of student projects that stood out for their spirit of innovation and healthy competition. The winning participants received …

The Philippines, home to lovely beaches and picturesque mountain vistas, has a lot more to offer to the visitors. The cities of the Philippines offer fun and unique activities that can be toured in a single day, with a cosmopolitan vibe. Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, is alive with sights and sounds of urban life at its busiest. It is also a contrast of the old and the new, with a mix of skyscrapers and heritage houses, and cars share the road with colorful jeepneys and horse-drawn calesas. One tourist stop in Manila should be the Walled City of Intramuros, built by the Spanish colonizers 500 years ago. Its stone ramparts are still intact, along with the other defenses such as its moats and cannons that protected the fort from both natural disasters and invaders. Visit the Casa Manila Museum to get a feel of life during the Spanish era and take a walking tour to the centuries-old churches Manila Cathedral and San Agustin Church to appreciate their architecture. Fort Santiago holds historic significance as the prison where the Philippine National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal was held before his execution in Bagumbayan. Other structures to check out nearby are the Manila Central Post Office, a neoclassical building that has been declared as an Important Cultural Property by the National Museum, the Cultural Center of the Philippines which is home to world-class performances by Filipino artists. Immerse yourself in art at the National Museum of the Philippines that houses the country’s largest and perhaps most iconic painting, the Spoliarium by Juan Luna, the National Museum of Natural History that showcases Philippine flora and fauna, and the National Museum of …