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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...

SALALAH: A new sustainable city is planned for development east of Al Dahariz as part of the Greater Salalah master-plan in Dhofar Governorate.Brief insights into this new project were shared last...

SALALAH, aug 31The 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)...

SALALAH: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) signed on Tuesday, August 30, as many as 40 contracts worth RO 9 million in total investments to boost food security in the Sultanate of...

SALALAH: The General Secretariat of the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held a workshop on electrical and water rationalization, which began in Salalah here on August 30, 2023. The two-day...

SALALAH, AUG 29The first edition of the Dhofar 2023 Forum was launched at the Rotana Salalah hotel on August 29, 2023, under the auspices of His Highness Marwan bin Turki al Said, Governor of Dhofar....

Port of Salalah, one of the largest maritime ports in the Middle East, is set to introduce sea-air cargo connectivity in the near future. This new shipping method will combine the speed of air freight...

SALALAH, AUG 28A regional forum in sustainable green heritage opened in Salalah on Monday under the auspices of Eng Ibrahim bin Said bin Khalaf al Kharousi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Heritage...