• It is the delegate’s responsibility to obtain their own travel visa where applicable. SPE cannot issue visas, nor can we guarantee they will be obtained. An automated visa invitation letter link will be available in the confirmation email once the delegate completes the registration. 
• Various nationalities can obtain an e-visa to Oman. Please visit the following link to apply and confirm eligibility https://evisa.rop.gov.om/.
• To determine which visa type to apply for, visit: https://evisa.rop.gov.om/visa-eligibility. 

This is a non-residential workshop. Hotel accommodation is not included in your registration fee. Discounted room rates for workshop attendees are available at Crowne Plaza Muscat from 21-25 October 2024.

To avail of this rate, a booking link will be shared in the confirmation of your registration to the workshop.

Rooms are available on a first-come first-serve basis so please book by 15 September 2024  to avoid disappointment. 

​​​​​​SPE Event Standard Safety Guidelines
SPE adheres to the safety regulations issued by local authorities in Oman. Those measures are subject to change in alignment with Oman Authorities. 

Are face masks mandatory?
No, wearing a face mask is now optional. 

Ticketing and Registration Process
Admission is strictly by advance registration only. The registration service desk will only be open to print and provide name badges to registered delegates. 

Additional Information
For updated Oman entry procedures, please visit: https://www.experienceoman.om/

History of the Area:
Muscat, Oman’s port capital, sits on the Gulf of Oman surrounded by mountains and desert. Today more than 800,000 people live in the Greater Muscat Area, which includes various neighbouring cities, such as Ruwi and Matrah. Visit Experience Oman to find out more. 

Weather:
The Climate of Oman can be described as subtropical dry, hot desert climate with low annual rainfall, very high temperatures in summer and a big difference between maximum and minimum temperatures, especially in the inland areas. Summer (June to September) is very low rainfall. Daily maximum temperatures can reach easily 40°C or more. Winter is cooler with occasional rainfall.

Time Zone:
Oman is 4 hours ahead of GMT (+4 GMT), UTC +4 (Standard Time)

Currency:
The official currency of Oman is the Omani Rial (OMR). Equivalent to USD 2.597 pegged. Each Rial is divided into 1000 baisa (also written baiza). Currency exchange houses are open until late in the evening. All international credit and debit cards are widely accepted. Currency Converter

Business Hours:
Oman’s official business week is Sunday—Thursday, with the weekend being Friday and Saturday. Banks, Embassies, and Consulates are generally open from 8 am–12 noon.

Electricity:
220/240 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. Standard British-type 13-amp square three-pin plugs are used throughout the country. European or US-made appliances may need a plug adapter.

Dress:
As in all Middle Eastern countries, respect for the local customs and sensibilities is recommended. Short, revealing or tight clothing can be worn, but it will attract attention. Lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but something slightly warmer may be needed in the evening for the winter months.

Language:
While Arabic is the official language, English is very widely spoken, especially in business. Several other languages are also used in everyday life, headed by Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Malayalam and Tulu.