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SALALAH: Nakheel Oman Development Company, an affiliate of Oman Food Investment Holding Co (Nitaj), has firmly established its presence in Dhofar Governorate, with a range of ongoing operations and...

SALALAH: The 56th meeting of the Technical Council of Heads of Standardisation Bodies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was held in Salalah on September 10, 2023. The meeting was chaired by Dr...

SALALAH: With the khareef season having all but receded in Dhofar Governorate, authorities are cautioning local residents and tourists alike about the risk of bushfires triggered by barbecue sessions,...

Salalah - Jibjat, a village in the Wilayat of Taqah in Dhofar Governorate, is transformed into a picturesque locale in the aftermath of the khareef. This delightful village can be reached by road from...

QASIM AL MAASHANISALALAH, Sept 8Integrated logistics giant A P Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has billed Thursday’s landmark pilot of a first ever sea-air link service as a further milestone for the...

The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Finance, is implementing a Treasury Single Account (TSA) project to improve the management of government cash resources. The project is being...

SALALAH: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MoAFWR) has declared Dhofar Governorate an agricultural quarantine area in an effort to combat the Parthenium hysterophorus...

SALALAH: The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) in Dhofar Governorate has raised awareness for risk assessment through a symposium on vital facilities and a three-day seminar on the security...

SALALAH, SEPT 6Trade and Industry Ministry representatives of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) convened the 57th preparatory meeting of the Trade Cooperation Committee and the 43rd preparatory...

SALALAH, SEPT 6A local Omani company has been winning plaudits from both government officials and private citizenry for embedding sustainability and circularity in its commercial operations.Al Jabal...

SALALAH: In a remarkable step towards promoting inclusivity and upholding the rights of individuals with disabilities, the Ministry of Social Development has announced that a comprehensive revamp of...

SALALAH, SEPT 5The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) held a workshop on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on society in Dhofar...

PHOTOS BY Mohammed Amer Ali Al-MashaniFrom September to December, a delightful spring season is known locally as ‘Serab ’ in the Dhofar Governorate. The weather takes a pleasant turn with sunny...

SALALAH: Since its restoration and reopening, Taqah Castle, a historical gem located in Dhofar’s Wilayat of Taqah, has been pulling in significant numbers of visitors eager to enjoy its distinctive...

SALALAH, SEPT 4Nestled in the heart of Salalah, the sprawling Iteen Nature Park is one of Dhofar’s most popular settings for social and cultural events, and informal family get-togethers as...

SALALAH, SEPT 4The Institution for Security and Safety Services is hosting a three-day seminar on the security of vital facilities from September 4 to 6, 2023, at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for...

SALALAH: Dhofar University hosted the second international frankincense forum on Sunday. The two-day forum brought together scientists and researchers from more than 13 countries to discuss the latest...

SALALAH: The 2nd Engineering Forum on Arab Architecture opened here yesterday, September 3, affording a pivotal platform in advancing the role of architecture in sustainable development.The two-day...

SALALAH: A comprehensive survey was conducted from July 15 to August 15 to assess the satisfaction levels of beneficiaries of municipal services in the Governorate of Dhofar. The survey aimed to gauge...

SALALAH: The second report on the prospects for the implementation and monitoring of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries...