• Register Online: All attendees will need to register online. Click the link to register
• Check if applying for a visa in advance is required. Click this link for full details.
• Book your hotel accommodation.
• Know more about the country.

This is a non-residential workshop. Hotel accommodation is not included in your registration fee. SPE has negotiated a discounted room rate with Grand Millennium Muscat for this workshop that you can take advantage of.  Discounted room rates are subject to hotel room availability. 

Rooms are available for booking at a discounted rate from 5-11 December 2026, on a first-come first-served basis.

Occupancy	Rate
Single	OMR 54
Double	OMR 60

• Quoted rates are inclusive of breakfast and all applicable taxes, service charge and VAT.
• For reservations, please send an email to: reservation1.gmm@millenniumhotels.com; reservation2.gmm@millenniumhotels.com.
• For additional nights, please contact the hotel directly.
• Kindly book on or before 15 November 2026 to avail the discounted room rate.

Hotel Address:
Grand Millennium Muscat
Dohat Al Adab Street, P.O. Box 158
Al Khuwair, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

• It is the delegate’s responsibility to obtain their own travel visa where applicable. SPE cannot issue visas, nor can we guarantee they will be obtained. An automated visa invitation letter link will be available in the confirmation email once the delegate completes the registration. 
• Various nationalities can obtain an e-visa to Oman. Please visit the following link to apply and confirm eligibility https://evisa.rop.gov.om/.
• To determine which visa type to apply for, visit: https://evisa.rop.gov.om/visa-eligibility. 

History of the Area:
Muscat, Oman’s port capital, sits on the Gulf of Oman surrounded by mountains and desert. Today more than 800,000 people live in the Greater Muscat Area, which includes various neighbouring cities, such as Ruwi and Matrah. Visit Experience Oman to find out more. 

Weather:
The Climate of Oman can be described as subtropical dry, hot desert climate with low annual rainfall, very high temperatures in summer and a big difference between maximum and minimum temperatures, especially in the inland areas. Summer (June to September) is very low rainfall. Daily maximum temperatures can reach easily 40°C or more. Winter is cooler with occasional rainfall.

Time Zone:
Oman is 4 hours ahead of GMT (+4 GMT), UTC +4 (Standard Time)

Currency:
The official currency of Oman is the Omani Rial (OMR). Equivalent to USD 2.597 pegged. Each Rial is divided into 1000 baisa (also written baiza). Currency exchange houses are open until late in the evening. All international credit and debit cards are widely accepted. Currency Converter

Business Hours:
Oman’s official business week is Sunday—Thursday, with the weekend being Friday and Saturday. Banks, Embassies, and Consulates are generally open from 8 am–12 noon.

Electricity:
220/240 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. Standard British-type 13-amp square three-pin plugs are used throughout the country. European or US-made appliances may need a plug adapter.

Dress:
As in all Middle Eastern countries, respect for the local customs and sensibilities is recommended. Short, revealing or tight clothing can be worn, but it will attract attention. Lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but something slightly warmer may be needed in the evening for the winter months.

Language:
While Arabic is the official language, English is very widely spoken, especially in business. Several other languages are also used in everyday life, headed by Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Malayalam and Tulu.