The launch occasion of the commemorative stamps was held beneath the patronage of Sayyid Adil al Mardas al Busaidi, advisor of Tourism Affairs in the Ministry of Tourism. Offering an augmented reality expertise, the stamps highlight crucial places across Oman.
Each stamp depicts a distinct place and expertise. The very first consists of a view of the serene Ayja location in Sur, whilst the second attributes the lush Balad Sayt in Rustaq. The third contains the mighty Rustaq Castle and the fourth puts the extraordinary landscape of Musandam beneath spotlight.
Abdulmalik al Balushi, CEO of Oman Post, “Oman’s uniqueness stems from the diversity in what it offers to tourists. The sultanate is known for its distinctive landscapes from wadis to beaches to mountains, but I also believe, its most important proposition is its rich culture, heritage and history. In addition to promoting our country, our main goal at Oman Post was to harness the power of our local treasures and infuse Oman’s character into these commemorative stamps.”
The new stamps leverage the sultanate’s special assets associated to geography, history, architecture, traditions and folks.
The stamps can now be reserved by emailing Oman Post on: philatelic@ omanpost.om. By scanning the stamps on their smartphones by means of the Oman Stamps App obtainable on Google Play or Apple Store, clients can expertise a video showcasing what Oman has to supply to vacationers.
Information Source: Muscat Daily