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ANNOUNCEMENT

CONGRATULATIONS ON GETTING A SPOT!

Oman Automobile Associaon connues to be at the forefront of running professional and

successful Karng events in the enre MENA region and our passion and enthusiasm for karng

have led us to a new and thrilling journey, we are thrilled to announce the "MENA Internaonal

Trophy." taking place from 6th to 9th March 2024 – at the Muscat Speedway Karng Circuit.

Our core values for Karng remain unchanged, maintaining standards of intense compeon,

sportsmanship, and thrilling Karng acon which embodies the spirit of compeon,

camaraderie, and the Racing Experience.

Let’s celebrate this remarkable championship as we blend the stories of the past, present, and

future of karng excellence in the MENA Internaonal Trophy’s First Edion and have a chance

to secure a cket to the RMC Grand Finals (RMCGF) 2024.

As we prepare for another unforgeable Karng Experience, please stay connected with all our

social media plaorms and always tune in on our website: hp://www.omanauto.org for the

latest updates towards the MENA Internaonal Trophy.

The karng disciplines available for drivers at the MENA Internaonal Trophy 2024 are:

1) MIT MENA Rotax MAX Challenge

2) MIT MENA RD1 ELITE Endurance

3) MIT MENA RD1 ELITE Sprint

4) INTERNATIONAL TEAM’S TROPHY*

* Kart compeon license holders only open to all Internaonal & MENA Drivers

Maximum Number is noted in the Sporng Regulaons MENA Internaonal Trophy 2024

Regulaons

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MENA ASNs COMPLIMENTARY ENTRIES

1. Each MENA ASN is entled to 6 complimentary MIT RMC entries, ONE ENTRY PER CLASS.

It is important to note that each MENA ASN is restricted to entering a single driver per

class under the complimentary seats; any addional ASN entry in the same category is

chargeable as per below:

1.1 Six (6) Entries for MIT RMC Classes (One in each Class)

(MIT RMC: Micro, Mini, Junior, Senior, DD2, DD2 Master)

Entry Fee:

50 OMR - Per MENA ASN Entry (complimentary)

1500 OMR - For addional Entry within the prescribed limit or MENA ASN Entry

of the same class

1.2 MIT RD1 Elite:

Up to two (2) Teams for MIT RD1 Elite Endurance

Entry Fee:

OMR 50 - per MENA ASN Team Entry – (complimentary)

OMR 250 For addional Team Entry within the prescribed limit

1.3 Up 3 drivers for MIT RD1 Elite Sprint

Entry Fee:

OMR 25 - per MENA ASN Driver Enty (complimentary)

125 OMR - For addional Driver within the prescribed limit

Note: Complimentary entries are only provided to MENA ASNs, and can send entries as many as

preferred. MENA ASN may add addional drivers (mix of MENA Naonal & MENA Residents) beyond the

prescribed limit on a rst-come-rst-served basis, subject to availability and organizer approval.

MIT STANDARD RACE FEES :

2.1 Entry Fee: 1500 OMR (MIT RMC) per class

2.2 Entry Fee: 250 OMR RD1 Elite Endurance per Team

2.3 Entry Fee: 125 OMR RD1 Elite Endurance per Driver

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(1) MENA ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE (RMC)

MIT RMC registraon is open to people who hold either a Kart Naonal or Kart Internaonal

License and Kart Residents issued by a recognized ASN of a country. Drivers should be

nominated by their ASN.

All MIT Rotax MAX categories are available (Micro MAX, Mini MAX Junior MAX, Senior MAX and

DD2 and DD2 Master), covering all age ranges from 8yrs and upwards.

Registraon is open to internaonal drivers, MENA Naonals & MENA Residents (delegates

must hold an original passport issued by the MENA country they are represenng & MENA

Residents has to provide proof of Residency).

Only MENA Naonals will be eligible to score “INTERNATIONAL TEAM’S TROPHY” points in the

MENA Internaonal Trophy Rotax Max Challenge categories.

With limited spaces available, entries will be accepted on a rst-come-rst-serve basis.

(2) MIT RD1 ELITE ENDURANCE (TEAM COMPETITION)

This is a team format for both license-holders and non-license holders. Parcipants can register

under the internaonal category, or MENA Naonals or MENA Residents, and will be nominated

by their respecve ASNs.

Karng (or motorsport) experience is required as the karts are of premium performance.

Drivers must be a minimum of 15 years of age and a minimum weight of

55kg.Competors aged 14 are eligible to compete if they (1) weigh a minimum of 55kg and (2)

are in possession of a valid Naonal or Internaonal Kart License issued by a recognized ASN.

Only MENA Naonals (with proof of cizenship) are eligible to score “MENA Naons Cup” points

in the RD1 ELITE SPRINT. For RD1 ELITE ENDURANCE, at least one driver per team must hold a

valid passport issued by the country of representaon.

RD1 ELITE karts will be made available on both (DATES: TBA) according to demand. These

pracce sessions are oponal and can be booked and paid for separately.

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(1) MENA ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE (RMC)

MIT RMC registraon is open to people who hold either a Kart Naonal or Kart Internaonal

License and Kart Residents issued by a recognized ASN of a country. Drivers should be

nominated by their ASN.

All MIT Rotax MAX categories are available (Micro MAX, Mini MAX Junior MAX, Senior MAX and

DD2 and DD2 Master), covering all age ranges from 8yrs and upwards.

Registraon is open to internaonal drivers, MENA Naonals & MENA Residents (delegates

must hold an original passport issued by the MENA country they are represenng & MENA

Residents has to provide proof of Residency).

Only MENA Naonals will be eligible to score “INTERNATIONAL TEAM’S TROPHY” points in the

MENA Internaonal Trophy Rotax Max Challenge categories.

With limited spaces available, entries will be accepted on a rst-come-rst-serve basis.

(2) MIT RD1 ELITE ENDURANCE (TEAM COMPETITION)

This is a team format for both license-holders and non-license holders. Parcipants can register

under the internaonal category, or MENA Naonals or MENA Residents, and will be nominated

by their respecve ASNs.

Karng (or motorsport) experience is required as the karts are of premium performance.

Drivers must be a minimum of 15 years of age and a minimum weight of

55kg.Competors aged 14 are eligible to compete if they (1) weigh a minimum of 55kg and (2)

are in possession of a valid Naonal or Internaonal Kart License issued by a recognized ASN.

Only MENA Naonals (with proof of cizenship) are eligible to score “MENA Naons Cup” points

in the RD1 ELITE SPRINT. For RD1 ELITE ENDURANCE, at least one driver per team must hold a

valid passport issued by the country of representaon.

RD1 ELITE karts will be made available on both (DATES: TBA) according to demand. These

pracce sessions are oponal and can be booked and paid for separately.

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Parcipants must be present for the ocial Welcome Ceremony

on (DATE AND TIME : TBA)

The MENA RD1 ELITE ENDURANCE will be incorporated into Race (DATE: TBA) and will consist

of:

• Registraon and weighing

• Driver and Team Brieng

• Pracce/Qualifying session (20 mins approx.)

• 2 HR Endurance Race

The number of drivers per team can be 2 or 3. Team helpers/support crew is open and at the

discreon of each team.

All team drivers will be required to complete pracce laps during the alloed pracce window.

Start posions for the Endurance race will be decided by the best lap mes achieved during the

pracce session.

The Endurance race will be run over a xed 2-hour period with teams having to manage change

in drivers and fuel stops throughout this me, implemenng a strategy so as to maximize the

driving distance over the race duraon.

The nal result will be based on the total number of laps completed by each team within that

period.

Teams will be ranked according to nishing posions with the top 3 teams receiving trophies at

the Awards Presentaon on Saturday 9

March 2024.

The maximum number of teams is 20. Entries will be accepted on a rst-come-rst-served basis.

(3) MIT RD1 ELITE SPRINT (INDIVIDUAL)

This is an individual format for both license-holders and non-licence holders. Parcipants can

either be Internaonal drivers, MENA Naonals or Residents.

Drivers must be a minimum of 15 years of age and a minimum weight of

55kg.Competors aged 14 are eligible to compete if they (1) weigh a minimum of 55kg and (2)

are in possession of a valid Naonal or Internaonal Kart License issued by a recognized ASN.

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Only MENA Naonals are eligible to score “INTERNATIONAL

TEAM’S TROPHY” points in RD1 ELITE SPRINT and ENDURANCE (to score points in ENDURANCE

ALL team drivers must hold a valid passport issued by the country of representaon).

Karng (or motorsport) experience is required as the karts are of premium performance.

RD1 ELITE karts will be made available on both (DATE & TIME: TBA) according to demand. These

pracce sessions are oponal and can be booked and paid for separately.

Parcipants must be present for the ocial Welcome Ceremony on (DATE& TIME: TBA)

The MIT RD1 ELITE SPRINT will be incorporated into Race Day 2 on Saturday 17thDecember

2024 and will consist of:

• Registraon and weighing

• Driver Brieng

• Pracce session (10 mins approx.)

• Qualifying session (10 mins approx.)

• RD1 ELITE Sprint Pre-Final (15 mins approx.)

• RD1 ELITE Sprint Final (20 mins approx.)

IMPORTANT: REQUIRED REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS

MIT ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE CATEGORIES

A) KART COMPETITION LICENSE [MANDATORY]

Competors must be in possession of a valid Naonal or Internaonal license issued by their

Naonal Sporng Authority (ASN). A clear copy must be uploaded in the Online Registraon

Portal (Rotax App) as part of the pre-registraon. The ORIGINAL license must be presented to

the registraon oce on site.

B) ENTRANT LICENSE [OPTIONAL]

A naonal/ internaonal entrant license can be issued by your Naonal Sporng Authority

(ASN). If used, a copy must be uploaded in the Online Registraon Portal (Rotax App) with the

Signed Entry Form as part of the pre- registraon and the original must be presented to the

registraon oce on site.

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C) STARTING PERMISSION [MANDATORY]

Competors with licenses issued outside of Oman must obtain an ocial Starng Permission

signed and stamped by their Naonal Sporng Authority (ASN). A copy must be uploaded in

the Online Registraon Portal (Rotax App) with the Signed Entry Form as part of the event pre-

registraon. It has to be brought as an original to the registraon oce on-site.

D) DRIVER PHOTO [MANDATORY]

A clear passport-sized photo of the competor must be uploaded in the Online Registraon

Portal (Rotax App) with the Entry Form as part of pre-registraon.

E) ORIGINAL PASSPORT

A clear copy of the competor’s passport must be sent by email to events@omanauto.org the

Entry Form as part of the pre-registraon. The original passport must be presented to the

registraon oce on-site.

F) PARENTAL AUTHORISATION FORM

Drivers under 18 years of age that will not be accompanied by a parent must complete a

Parental Authorizaon Form to enable another individual (over 18 years) to become legally

responsible for the competor during the event.

A signed copy of this form must be events@omanauto.org with the Entry Form as part of the

pre-registraon. The original must be presented to the registraon oce on-site.

H) ENTRY FORM

The ocial MENA Rotax MAX Challenge Entry Form must be Complete & Signed thru the

ONLINE REGISTRATION PORTAL (ROTAX App) This must be completed in full and submied

along with copies of (A) to (I)as applicable.

I) LOAN of KART FOR MENA INTERNATIONAL TROPHY 2024 – TERMS OF AGREEMENT –

ASSIGNED EQUIPMENT

This form must be signed by either the Driver, Guardian or Parents and ASN all pages must have

signed inials of the signatories and the last page must have a full signature and details of all

the signatories. All Originals must be submied during the on-site registraon. – copies can be

sent to events@omanauto.org

For claricaon, the above ORIGINAL documents must be presented to the registraon oce

on site during event registraon with copies sent by email in advance to events@omanauto.org

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MIT RD1 ELITE ENDURANCE & MIT RD1 ELITE SPRINT

A) ORIGINAL PASSPORT

A clear copy of EACH competor’s passport must be sent with the Entry Form as part of the pre-

registraon. The original passport must be presented to the registraon oce on-site.

B) DRIVER PHOTO

A clear passport-sized photo of EACH competor must be sent along with the Entry Form as

part of pre-registraon.

C) PARENTAL AUTHORISATION FORM

Drivers under 18 years of age that will not be accompanied by a parent must complete a

Parental Authorizaon Form to enable another individual (over 18 years) to become legally

responsible for the competor during the event.

A copy of this form must be sent with the Entry Form as part of the pre-registraon. The original

must be presented to the registraon oce on-site.

D) ENTRY FORM

The ocial Entry Forms can be downloaded by clicking on the relevant link below:

MENA RD1 ELITE ENDURANCE (TEAM) – one form per Team

MENA RD1 ELITE SPRINT (INDIVIDUAL)

Forms must be completed in full and submied along with copies of (A) to (G) for EACH driver

as applicable.

For claricaon, the above ORIGINAL documents must be presented to the registraon oce

on site during event registraon with copies sent by email in advance to events@omanauto.org

MIT RD1ELITEENDURANCE DATE & TIME : TBA

MIT RD1ELITESPRINT DATE & TIME: TBA

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ON SITE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION

Before proceeding to the registraon oce, please ensure that you have all original

documents with you.

If you have a serious irresolvable problem to arrive in me, please advise events@omanauto.org

at the earliest possible opportunity.

Class dependent document requirements

DRIVER LICENSE

125 MICRO MAX / 125 MINI MAX

Drivers must hold a valid naonal license, issued by their naonal karng federaon. 125

JUNIOR MAX

Drivers must hold a valid naonal or internaonal license grade C Junior, issued by their naonal

karng federaon.

125 SENIOR MAX

Drivers must hold a valid naonal or internaonal license grade C Restricted or internaonal

license grade C Senior, issued by their naonal karng federaon. 125 MAX DD2 / 125 MAX DD2

MASTER**

Drivers must hold a valid naonal or internaonal license grade C Senior, issued by their naonal

karng federaon.

**The MENA Internaonal Trophy considers DD2 as one category only. Of course, ASNs should

feel free to nominate drivers that are of ‘Masters’ age but they will be ranked as DD2 overall

rather than having a separate classicaon.

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EQUIPMENT – MIT ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE COMPETITORS

What will be provided for the Event?

EVERY DRIVER WILL RECEIVE FREE OF CHARGE

(AT REGISTRATION ON SITE)

• 1 x driver ID card + lanyard

• 1 x mechanic ID card + lanyard

o Driver and Mechanic ID CARD must be retained at all mes and presented for access to

Briengs, and Track access respecvely. In the case that ID card has been misplaced or lost an

amount of OMR 6 to re-produce will be charged.

• 1 x Scker kit for the race kart

• 1 x Race Programme

DRIVERS WILL RECEIVE FREE OF CHARGE

(IN THE PADDOCK)

• Assigned spot in the driver’s tent, marked with a personal driver board

• Access to a working table and 2 chairs

• One connecon to electricity which must not be placed on the oor.

• Fuel container

EVERY DRIVER WILL HAVE ACCESS TO

(IN THE PADDOCK OR SERVICE AREA)

• Compressed air to inate the tyres

• Tyre bead breaker

• Containers with water for tyre leakage test

DRIVERS WILL RECEIVE FREE OF CHARGE, ON A LOAN BASIS

(FOR THE EVENT PERIOD)

• Complete chassis with engine and accessories (including seat)

• Kart Trolley

• Baery charger with connector for local electrical network

• Set of tyres (2 sets) * please refer to Sporng regulaons Arcle 4.1.2 for further

explanaon.

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RETURN OF EQUIPMENT AT THE END OF THE EVENT

• All equipment provided for the event on a loan basis must be returned in an appropriate and

clean condion (except used tyres).

• Chassis with engine, trolley, baery charger and oponal gear raos must be returned according

to the “Return Instrucon” of the organiser.

• Radiator must be drained from water.

• Carbureor must be drained from fuel. - Please use the designated fuel containers (marked)

located in the parc fermé and to empty the carbureor.

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED BY THE DRIVER

• Personal race gear, race suit (preferably in the respecve country colours), helmet, race boots

and gloves must comply with actual FIA Karng Technical Regulaons requirements (see FIA Karng

Technical Regulaons, item 3.2 Equipment Safety).

• Personal transponder with mounng bracket. The transponder ID is required for registraon.

The mounng posion is dened in the event regulaons.

The driver is responsible for the mely charging of the transponder to assure a faultless

funcon during the event.

Transponders are available for hire in limited numbers on a rst-come-rst- served basis

from the organizaon. Hire fee is OMR 13 for the enre event. The driver/entrant is liable

for the full cost of the transponder (total OMR 210) in the event of any loss or damage

sustained during the hire period.

• Personal data acquision system (data logger with sensors)

• Personal tyre pressure gauge

• Basic tools to carry out general kart maintenance work and also specialized tools (e.g.

wheel alignment gauge, xaon tool for the starter gear, etc.).

• Go Pro cameras (oponal) should be submied to the race administraon during

registraon. The unit should be fully charged, labelled indelibly with the competor’s

race number and must be equipped with charging cable(s) and SD card [which will be

fully formaed before use].

Cameras will be ed on the Pre-Grid and removed in Parc

Fermé. All footage will remain the intellectual property of the organizaon.

• Floor Mats (or suitable equivalent oor covering) beneath karts when work is being

carried out is mandatory throughout pracce and race days.

• Personal mechanic (and/or support crew) and addional equipment as required, just

as in any Naonal/Regional/Internaonal event.

MIT RD1 ELITE COMPETITORS

WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE EVENT?

RD1 ELITE karts will be provided to the drivers for both Endurance (DATE TBA) and Sprint (DATE: TBA)

formats.

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TRACK INFORMATION

MUSCAT SPEEDWAY CIRCUIT

A world class karng facility, Muscat Speedway is located in Muscat, the heart and capital of

Oman. The facility's history dates back to the year 1979 and the track itself has undergone

signicant changes in maintenance and development in the recent years in order to bring it up

to the latest standards of safety.

Muscat Speedway currently hosts various categories of races and endurance championships.

The picturesque Internaonal Circuit conguraon is the venue’s longest layout at 1,153

metres, which includes mulple elevaon changes and a mixture of slow and fast corners that

challenge the drivers.

Length: 1,153 metres

Locaon: Oman Automobile Associaon, Ground Level

Opening Hours: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]/karngrecepon@omanauto.org

Contact No: +968 96590300 / +968 24510239

GPS: 23°34'58.3"N 58°19'15.0"E

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TRAVEL INFORMATION

Country Informaon

State name: The Sultanate of Oman Capital: Muscat

Other main cies:(Salalah, Nizwa,Sohar, Al Rustaq, Sur, Al Buraimi,Musandam)

Ocial Language: Arabic & widespread use of English Religion: Islam

Time Zone:Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4)

Climate: Oman can be described as a subtropical dry country, with its hot desert climate and

low annual rainfall, very high temperatures in summer and an increasing dierence between

high and low temperatures, especially in the inland areas.

Summer, from June through to September has very low rainfall.

Daily maximum temperatures can easily reach 40°C or more. Winter is cooler with the

occasional rainfall. Spring and autumn are warm, mostly dry and pleasant, with maximum

temperatures between 25°C and 35°C and cooler night Temperatures between 15 and 22°C.

A hot, dust-laden wind, known as the Shamal, blows in the spring and summer-period, from

March ll August. Somemes these winds can be very strong, causing sandstorms, which can

occur throughout the year. Most rainfallshappen during the winter months in sudden, short but

heavy cloudbursts and thunderstorms.

Currency: Omani Rial

Electricity:The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. The power plugs

in Oman are of type G. If the standard voltage in your country is in between 220 - 240 V (as is

in the UK, Europe, Australia and most of Asia and Africa) you can use your electrical appliances

in Oman. If the standard voltage in your country is in the range of 100 V - 127 V (as is in the US,

Canada and most South American countries), you need a voltage converter in Oman. You can

also consider a combined

Power plug adapter/voltage converter.

Things to know: Muslims are forbidden to drink alcohol, but most of the hotel bars and

restaurants have a bar for guests. Visitors are only allowed to drink alcohol if they purchase

drinks from licensed hotels and restaurants.

INTERNET & MOBILE NETWORKS

The following telecommunicaon providers, Omantel, Ooredoo and reseller Renna, have 24-

hour service booths in the Arrivals Hall at Muscat Internaonal Airport, making it easy for

travellers to buy a SIM card before they even set foot in the country. To sign up, you will need

your passport.

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EAT & DRINK

As a state Oman has a long history through which it has made a

great contribuon to civilizaons around the world. At one me Oman was an inuenal

seafaring naon whose foreign relaonships extended as far as China, the USA, Britain and

France. Omani ambassadors have been presenng their credenals in the capital cies of these

countries for about 200 years.

The cuisine of Oman recalls its role as a key trading post between the east and west. Muscat is

the dining centre of Oman and the recommended region to start from to enjoy a variety of

interesng dishes of the Sultanate, including spectacular rich seafood hauled fresh from the

Arabian Sea. Some of the tasest dishes are reserved for the big religious fesvals such as Eid-

ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. Locals abstain from alcohol in favour of the Omani strong coee,

avoured with cardamom and served with dates, halwa, and other delicious sweet treats.

WHAT TO SEE

With its natural breath-taking beauty, the Sultanate of Oman is known to be the oldest

independent state in the Arab World. It has embraced modernizaon and developing progress

while retaining the core aspects of its culture and heritage – making it theperfect travel

desnaon for those seeking an authenc Arabian experience.

Muscat is the modern capital of Oman and oers visitors a stunning combinaon of the oldand

new culture. From the architectural masterpiece that is the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, to

its mountain backdrop and breath-taking beaches, this city never fails to entertain and inspire.

There are ve UNESCO heritage sites in Oman, all of which are worth vising. Bahla Fort was

declared as the World Heritage Site in 1987 and has since been beaufully restored. The fort

reopened to the public in late 2012.

Muscat is the modern capital of Oman and oers visitors a stunning combinaon of the old and

new culture. From the architectural masterpiece that is the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, to

its mountain backdrop and breath-taking beaches, this city never fails to entertain and inspire.

Credited to the Bronze Age (3rd millennium B.C.), the archaeological sites of Bat, Al Khutm and

Al Ayn in Ad Dhahirah make up for the world’s most complete collecon of beehive tombs.

This ancient watering system is deeply rooted in Oman’s heritage, with over 3000 aaj – or

irrigaon systems – sll in use today. Using gravity to transport water from springs, the fair

management

of these waterways plays an important role in communies around the country. Falaj Daris in

Nizwa, one of Oman’s longest falaj, is sll in use even today.

The Ancient city of Qalhat in Sur is a site that has an exceponal standard in internaonal value

with trading between Oman and a number of other countries in the ancient mes. It is

considered as a disncve example of architecture and planning of acve port cies in the

Middle Ages.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

HOW TO GET THERE

Oman is just a seven-hour direct ight from many European and Asian cies, and ight scan

also be taken directly from North and South America, Australia and Africa or through short

transfers from neighbouring Gulf States.

There are three Airports in use in Oman which are: Khasab Airport, Muscat Internaonal Airport

and Salalah Airport.

Oman Air is the naonal carrier of the Sultanate and is based at Muscat Internaonal Airport.

In addion, there are several other airlines that operate direct ights to Oman on a daily basis.

Distance of the race track to Muscat Internaonal Airport:

Upon arrival in Muscat Internaonal Airport, it takes approximately 13.6 km or 14mins travel

me to get to the race track. Car rental is an easily accessible opon to benet the maximum

from your stay in the country; Airport Taxis are also available for transport.

DRIVING IN OMAN

Driving is on the right-hand side of the road.

Trac signs in Oman are typical and nothing drascally dierent to majority countries. The

trac laws in Oman are comprehensive and strictly imposed. Speed cameras are placed every

1.2 miles (2km) in Muscat. Speed is measured in km/h, and signs are according to the ISO

(European) system. Some basic pointers and consideraons to think about

when driving in Oman: The speed limits are 120km/h on motorways, 90km/h on open roads

and between 40km/h and 80km/h in cies/urban areas.

The numbers on the signs are in dual language with Arabic numbers at the top and English at

the boom. There is zero tolerance for driving while inebriated. It is illegal to use your phone

while driving. Beware of stray animals on the road – rogue camels, random goats, etc.

In order to rent a car in Oman, you must have an internaonal driving license. To register for

one, you will need to present a form of idencaon such as your passport. The minimum age

for renng a car in Oman is 21, although this varies from one company to another and some

rental companies set their minimum age as 25. You must have had your license for at least one

year before being permied to drive in Oman.