AL JABAL AL AKHDHAR: The number of visitors to the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdhar in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate from January to the end of June 2025 reached 89,780, compared to 84,869 visitors during the same period in 2024, marking an increase of 5.8 per cent, according to statistics released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information.
This rise in visitors during the first half of 2025 is attributed to the organisation of several events, such as the "Spring of the Mountain" event, which coincided with the rose harvest season. This is one of the most prominent annual events that contributed to attracting visitors and tourists from within and outside the Sultanate of Oman.
The events, organised in collaboration between Al Dakhiliyah Governorate Office, the Department of Heritage and Tourism, and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Department in the governorate, helped boost tourism and introduce visitors to the value of Omani roses, their associated agricultural practices and traditional industries, as well as highlighting the cultural and natural heritage of Al Jabal Al Akhdhar. Other notable events, such as the "Rumana" event, also played a role.
Statistics revealed that the number of Omani visitors to Al Jabal Al Akhdhar in the first half of 2025 reached 26,605, while visitors from GCC countries exceeded 6,000.
The data issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information also showed that the number of visitors from other Arab nationalities reached 4,998, while foreign nationals accounted for the largest share of visitors at 51,710.
It is worth noting that Al Jabal Al Akhdhar is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Sultanate of Oman, known for its moderate summer climate. The availability of numerous hotel facilities, rest houses and tourist lodges, along with the hosting of various events, has contributed to attracting tourists.
Al Jabal Al Akhdhar is also considered one of the most important destinations for ecotourism and adventure tourism. Visitors can enjoy various activities such as hiking through valleys, exploring caves and mountain climbing, which also provide opportunities to experience the local culture. - ONA
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