Muscat – For 3 days, from October 23 to 25, a convoy of 47 traditional vehicles took a scenic journey throughout eight governorates in Oman, masking 1,400km.

This rally, initiated by the Oman Car Affiliation and the Sabq Previous Automobiles Endurance Organisation, aimed to focus on the sultanate’s wealthy vacationer and heritage websites. Authorities sponsorship got here from the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in addition to the Ministry of Tradition, Sports activities and Youth.

Kicking off in Buraimi, the rally navigated by means of Dhahirah, Dakhiliyah, North and South Sharqiyah, Muscat, South Batinah, earlier than lastly crossing the end line in North Batinah. Alongside the way in which, contributors visited numerous heritage and vacationer landmarks, showcasing Oman’s various points of interest.

“This occasion serves a number of functions, primarily highlighting Oman as a vacationer vacation spot whereas providing a novel platform to classic automotive lovers,” stated Sulaiman bin Abdullah bin Ali al Rawahi, Director Common of the Oman Car Affiliation.

He emphasised that such occasions contribute considerably to the nation’s tourism sector and play a significant position in selling motor sports activities.

Not only a leisurely drive, the rally had broader ambitions. It aimed to introduce vacationers to the cultural and historic cloth of Oman.

Occasions like these are integral to the sultanate, providing financial, cultural, and social advantages, whereas additionally selling a way of shared heritage amongst contributors and spectators alike, added Rawahi.

Its value noting that the rally started in Jordan and handed by means of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates earlier than making its grand entrance into the sultanate.