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MARAEY, a true Paradise on Earth!

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Our misson

Legend has it that the Guarani Indians believed that in the East, where the sun rises from the Atlantic Ocean, they would find “Yvy Mara Ey” – “The Land Without Evil”, a place with endless resources where they could enjoy a state of spiritual and physical wellbeing; complete happiness.

Our mission is to make this legend come true and turn MARAEY into an example to the world of a development with an environmental conscience, striving for innovation and economic, cultural and social sustainability.

Our promise through MARAEY

MARAEY is the shared dream of many of converting a beautiful terrain located in the Municipality of Maricá, within the Metropolitan Area of Rio de Janeiro, in a global example of balance between environmental respect, society’s necessary economic development and the perfect inclusion of the environment’s diverse communities; all to turn this unique development into the Main Tourist Destination of Latin America, World Referent of Sustainable Tourism, Unique Model of Integral Hotel and Quality Training, the Most Attractive Real Estate Development of Brazil and Cluster of Innovation and Development of New Technologies.

Our Promise is to work with responsibility, commitment and enthusiasm to make the Mission of turning MARAEY into a true Paradise on Earth a reality.

MARAEY aims to become:

  • One of the top Tourist Destination of Latin América
  • Worldwide example of Sustainable Tourism
  • A unique model of Integrated and Quality Hospitality Training
  • The most stunning Real Estate Development in Brazil
  • Cluster of Innovation and New Technologies Development
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Ibrahim Osta

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ITIC Speaker
Ibrahim Osta
Chief of Party, USAID Developing Sustainable Tourism
Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ibrahim Osta is an international tourism development expert based in Sarajevo with experiences in international trade and investment promotion, youth entrepreneurship and tourism development. He has managed international development projects exceeding $140 million in scope with additional quarter billion dollars in leveraged funds from public, private and international institutions. Currently, he is chief of party of the USAID Developing Sustainable Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Earlier he was based in Washington, D.C. as Senior Economic Growth Advisor and Middle East & North Africa Region Director for Chemonics International. Between 2005 and 2017, he served as Chief of party of the $100 million USAID tourism development portfolio in Jordan which helped grow the tourism sector several billion dollars. He has led, advised and supported tourism development activities in various countries such as Nepal, Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Timor Leste, Egypt, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates and Lebanon.

Currently, he is member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Panel of Experts and served earlier on the Governing Body of United Nations Foundation World Heritage Alliance, where he co-designed the People Protecting Places campaign adopted by UNESCO to conserve World Heritage sites. With a background in finance and economics, Mr. Osta is a regular speaker in international tourism forums and co-led the UN International Year of Sustainable Tourism Global Forum with the World Bank, UNWTO and Government of Jamaica.

He advises on tourism development and economic impact strategies, destination resilience and experience design. He supported formulation of Egypt’s business reform agenda in 1999, the first of its kind since the Gamal Abdel Nasser socialist revolution and led creation of Injaz a youth entrepreneurship organization modeled after the US-based Junior Achievement International, that has now reached over three million children in over 12 Arab countries. In his early career, he was Executive Director of the US-based American Arab Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Osta holds a degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Michigan, A Masters of Tourism Administration from George Washington University and Postgraduate Diploma in International Business Law from the University of London.

YITI Tourism Integrated City

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Project Concept


The development vision is protected by a non-compromising approach towards preserving the environment, promoting social equality and fostering economic growth. Located 40 minutes away from Muscat International Airport and surrounded by dramatic vistas of mountains, wadis and coastlines, the development is envisioned to create a unique destination influencing the industry for years to come.

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Canal Bay Mussanah

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Project Concept


The site is located on the coast of Gulf of Oman, the concept is to form an interconnecting canal that will act as a spine running through the site, integrating different zones such as the sports facilities, mixed-use, retail and residential, with one another. Bringing the water in will also help create various activities and opportunities neighboring the canal.

Musandam Adventure Center

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Project Concept


To develop an leisure and adventure tourism project that targets different demographic segments while considering the various mixed-use developments and services. The project’s goal is to promote the Sultanate as a global adventure tourism destination and to highlight Musandam as the Middle East’s adventure capital. Currently, the first phase of the project is being implemented by constructing a road to the summit of the mountain, along with the Adventure Center and the 1.8 km dual zipline project.

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About OMRAN

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OMRAN is the executive arm of the Sultanate responsible for tourism development. The company was established by the Omani Government in 2005 to unlock the potential of the county as a global tourism destination by pioneering the country’s key anchor tourism projects and encouraging private investment in the sector.

OMRAN has, delivered world-class projects, creating new destinations and unique experiences, which along with its portfolio of hospitality and tourism assets, have significantly advanced the social and economic growth of the Sultanate..