The Sultanate of Oman’s Ministry of Tourism has announced that it will hold Oman World Fireworks Championship 2010 from December 6 to 8, 2010, as part of Oman’s 40th National Day celebrations. The event will bring together six of the best pyrotechnic companies from Europe, Asia, Australia and USA for the largest fireworks competition in the Middle East, which will take place at the Al Qurum Natural Park, in Muscat, Oman.


The six participants are Howard and Sons (Australia), Merlin (UK), Lacroix-Ruggieri (France), Panzera (Italy), Vulcan (Hong Kong) and Zambelli Internationale (USA). The Ministry of Tourism further revealed that the championship will help boost Oman’s tourism growth prospects as it serves as an ideal platform for Oman to showcase its competitive edge as a prime tourism destination.

Salem Al Mamari, Director General of Tourism Promotions, Oman Ministry of Tourism, said: “Oman World Fireworks Championship 2010 will provide us with another opportunity to showcase Oman’s extensive tourism offerings, which reaffirms the country’s competitive lead as a fast-emerging business tourism destination. Events such as this further bolster the reputation of our country as a fireworks world-class leader in providing unique and exciting tourism and travel offerings. We appreciate the support given to us by the prestigious organisations that are participating in the competition.”

Oman has been recognised for its extensive range of popular tourist activities such as different kinds of water sports, rock climbing, sand skiing in the desert, trekking, cave exploration, bull fighting, dolphin shows, fishing charters and camel races. The country also features hundreds of forts and castles, which are among numerous cultural landmarks that give the country its unique character and age-old charm.