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New hiking, sports and tourism trail opens in Muscat’s Al Amerat ahead of Oman National Day

Marking Oman’s National Day, local volunteer and hiking teams - in partnership with Muscat Municipality and the Office of the Wali - have inaugurated a new landmark and eco-tourism trail in Aqabat Al Amerat under the Al Amerat Green initiative.

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Sunday, November 15, 2026

MUSCAT: The new sports, tourism and environmental trail in Al Amerat Heights brought together government institutions, volunteer groups and local residents to promote tourism and highlight the wilayat’s natural attractions.

The project was implemented by the Al Amerat Volunteer Team, represented by its Environment Committee, through a community camp that also saw the creation of a landmark representing Al Amerat.

The initiative was carried out in cooperation with the Office of the Wali of Al Amerat and Muscat Municipality, with the participation of several hiking and volunteer groups, alongside residents and volunteers from the wilayat.

Participating groups included the Al Amerat Hiking Team, Al Amerat Free Hike Team, Exploration Team, Dream Hiking, Wadi Al Mayh Free Hike, Al Hajer Free Hike and Al Mahaj Free Hike teams.

The project aims to highlight Al Amerat’s identity, make use of its natural landscape and strengthen its appeal as a destination for sports, tourism and environmental activities.

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