A tourist boat carrying 25 French nationals capsized near Muscat, killing three and injuring two, as Oman investigates the incident.
MUSCAT: A tourist boat carrying French nationals capsized off the coast of Oman, killing three people and injuring two others.
Omani police said the vessel overturned 2.5 nautical miles from Sultan Qaboos Port in the capital Muscat.
The boat was carrying a group of 25 French tourists including the tour guide and boat captain, resulting in the death of three tourists and injuries to two others.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident.
Oman is increasingly attracting international travellers, especially nature lovers drawn to its mountains and coastline.
The country welcomed nearly four million visitors in 2024.
The government aims to triple that figure by 2040 by focusing on sustainable tourism.
