Dhofar reviews preparations for khareef season
Published: 06:05 PM,May 22,2025 | EDITED : 10:05 PM,May 22,2025
Dhofar Municipality presented a visual display outlining its plans.
SALALAH: A meeting held at the Millennium Resort Salalah assessed the readiness of government and private sector entities in Dhofar Governorate to welcome the 2025 Khareef Dhofar Season. The meeting was chaired by HH Sayyid Marwan bin Turki al Said, Governor of Dhofar.
During the meeting, attended by Salim bin Mohammed al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism, and Dr Ahmed bin Mohsin al Ghassani, Chairman of Dhofar Municipality, the governor stressed the importance of integrated efforts for the success of the season by ensuring preparedness among all relevant entities, each within its jurisdiction, to achieve a successful and exemplary khareef season.
Dhofar Municipality presented a visual display outlining its plan and readiness to improve services across all areas under its purview. These included an evaluation of performance during the previous season, traffic management plans, inspection and oversight measures, coordination with other entities, internal road conditions, and the readiness of proposed sites to host events and activities accompanying the tourist season across various wilayats.
The Dhofar Governorate Police Command presented its plan for the khareef season, focusing on managing the influx of tourists, ensuring smooth traffic flow in high-density areas, distributing security checkpoints and outlining rescue operations, among other measures.
The Directorate-General of Information in Dhofar Governorate presented its plans for broadcasting media programmes during the khareef season through a comprehensive media strategy. These include a range of radio and television programmes, news reports, press coverage and diverse digital content tailored for social media platforms.
Discussions also covered the readiness of Salalah Airport, proactive services and procedures, medical and ambulance services, heritage and tourism preparedness, accommodation facilities and the required level of tourist services for the season.
Additionally, the meeting addressed enhancing telecommunications services, strengthening coverage in certain areas, ensuring the provision of electricity and water resources to meet increased seasonal demand, and other relevant aspects related to the khareef season. The meeting was attended by some walis and officials from government and private institutions in the governorate. - ONA
During the meeting, attended by Salim bin Mohammed al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism, and Dr Ahmed bin Mohsin al Ghassani, Chairman of Dhofar Municipality, the governor stressed the importance of integrated efforts for the success of the season by ensuring preparedness among all relevant entities, each within its jurisdiction, to achieve a successful and exemplary khareef season.
Dhofar Municipality presented a visual display outlining its plan and readiness to improve services across all areas under its purview. These included an evaluation of performance during the previous season, traffic management plans, inspection and oversight measures, coordination with other entities, internal road conditions, and the readiness of proposed sites to host events and activities accompanying the tourist season across various wilayats.
The Dhofar Governorate Police Command presented its plan for the khareef season, focusing on managing the influx of tourists, ensuring smooth traffic flow in high-density areas, distributing security checkpoints and outlining rescue operations, among other measures.
The Directorate-General of Information in Dhofar Governorate presented its plans for broadcasting media programmes during the khareef season through a comprehensive media strategy. These include a range of radio and television programmes, news reports, press coverage and diverse digital content tailored for social media platforms.
Discussions also covered the readiness of Salalah Airport, proactive services and procedures, medical and ambulance services, heritage and tourism preparedness, accommodation facilities and the required level of tourist services for the season.
Additionally, the meeting addressed enhancing telecommunications services, strengthening coverage in certain areas, ensuring the provision of electricity and water resources to meet increased seasonal demand, and other relevant aspects related to the khareef season. The meeting was attended by some walis and officials from government and private institutions in the governorate. - ONA