Khareef visitors near half a million
SALALAH: The number of Khareef Dhofar Season visitors records a 6.9 per cent increase during the period from June 21 to July 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, bringing the total number of visitors to 472,449, compared to 442,100 visitors during the corresponding period last year. This data is according to preliminary estimates of Khareef Dhofar Season 2026 visitor numbers issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The estimated data showed that Omani...
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