The Sultanate of Oman is an Islamic Country, with an area of 309,500 sq. kms.  The Sultanate is bordered by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on the west; the Republic of Yemen on the South; the Strait of Hormuz on the north and the Arabian Sea on the east.
The population of Oman is currently estimated to be 2.3 million. The official Language of the Country is Arabic.  English is also widely spoken and understood by the business community. 

Time : GMT +4 Hours.

Currency : Omani Rial is divided into 1,000 Baizas. RO 1/- = US$ 2.58. Currency notes are available in denominations of RO 50, 20, 10, 1.

Office Hours in Oman are as follows:

* Ministries and Government Establishments
       7.30 am to 2.30 pm Saturday to Wednesday
       Thursday & Friday - Official Holidays

*Private Sector Companies
      8.00 am to 1.00 pm
      4.00 pm to 7.00 pm
     Many private sector companies work non-break shift schedules.

* Markets
    8.00 am to 1.00 pm
    4.00 pm to 9.00 pm
    except Muttrah Market which closes at 7.30 pm

* Banks
    8.00 am to 12.30 pm
 

* Museums
   8.00 am to 1.00 pm, except Fridays and Official Holidays.