At a recent event called the Eastern Economic Forum, a Russian official named Maxim Reshetnikov talked about an idea. He said Russia wants people from Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia to be able to visit Russia without needing a visa. Right now, they need visas to go there. Russia is thinking about this change, especially for visitors from countries in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. They believe this could bring more tourists to Russia, especially those who like to travel in style.
Oman has also done something to encourage tourism. They now allow people from 103 different countries to visit Oman without needing a visa for up to 14 days. This list includes many countries like Russia, Portugal, Sweden, and the United States. Oman hopes this will make more people want to visit their country and explore its beauty.