The race was rated as a category 2.Pro event on the 2022 UCI ProSeries calendar and was the 11th edition of the Tour of Oman.

[1][2] The race returned after a two-year hiatus and made its inaugural appearance in the UCI ProSeries.

The 2020 edition was cancelled due to a national mourning period following the death of Sultan Qaboos bin Said,[3] while the 2021 edition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

With one non-starter each, Bingoal Pauwels Sauces WB was reduced to six riders, while Uno-X Pro Cycling Team was reduced to four.

In total, 100 riders started the race,[6] of which 86 finished.