Second
Phase of “Street View” Launched in Oman

Muscat,
13 Jan 2026 (ONA) — The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information
Technology, in cooperation with the National Survey and Geospatial Information
Authority (NSGIA) and Google, launched the second phase of the
“Street View” feature project. This enables users inside and outside
the Sultanate of Oman to explore natural landscapes, historical landmarks, and
modern infrastructure through 360-degree panoramic images via the Street View
feature on Google Maps.

The
second phase was launched through an official update on the application, a step
that contributes to enhancing the digital presence of the Sultanate of Oman and
facilitating access to its locations. The project is expected to have an impact
on multiple sectors, foremost among them tourism and the development of
services and businesses.

The
new coverage included various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman,
encompassing routes and landmarks not covered in the first phase, as part of an
orientation to expand the scope of imaging during 2025. The targeted coverage
distance for this phase reached 27,000 kilometers, with images captured using
special “Trekker” devices developed by Google.

The
launch of this phase reflects the Sultanate of Oman’s commitment to supporting
innovation, enhancing digital access, and solidifying its position as a tourist
destination rich in cultural and natural diversity. Users can view the images
via the Google Maps application by activating the “Street View”
option within the display settings.

It
is worth noting that the first phase included a selected group of sites, among
them Khor Rori, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The coverage
distance at that time was approximately 36,000 kilometers. Thus, the total
coverage distance for the first and second phases combined reaches about 63,000
kilometers to date. The project is set to continue with a third phase during
2026 to update and review a number of routes covered previously, in order to
present an updated image that reflects Oman’s beauty and the diversity of its
terrain.

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