Darbat Waterfalls: Popular destination for photographers
SALALAH -Darbat Valley in Dhofar is a popular tourist destination for its many attractions that include lakes, waterfalls, caves, mountains, and wildlife.The valley is home to Darbat and Teeq lakes...
Darbat Waterfalls are back
SALALAH: Darbat Valley in the Dhofar Governorate of Oman is a popular tourist destination for its many attractions that include lakes, waterfalls, caves, mountains, and wildlife.The valley is home to...
Environment Authority launches tree planting campaign
SALALAHThe Environment Authority (EA), represented by the Directorate General of Environment in Dhofar Governorate, has launched an ambitious campaign aimed at tree planting in Salalah.The campaign is...
Oman issues new regulations to strengthen anti-money laundering efforts
MUSCAT - The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) has issued new regulations to strengthen the country's anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of...
CDAA launches awareness exhibition in Dhofar
SALALAH: The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) inaugurated an awareness exhibition in Dhofar Governorate under the patronage Dr Abdullah bin Ali Al Amri, Chairman of Environment Authority...
Oman chairs GOIC meeting to review strategy
SALALAH: The Sultanate of Oman hosted the second regular session of the Executive Office of the Gulf Organisation for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) on Sunday, August 6, 2023. The meeting was chaired by...
Fourth Salalah International Islamic Finance Conference to address governance principles
SALALAH: The Fourth Salalah International Islamic Finance Conference will be held next Sunday, August 13, in a strategic partnership with the Muscat Stock Exchange. The conference, entitled...
Camel a symbol of tradition and environmental balance
Salalah: The traditional Omani profession of camel husbandry continues to hold a significant place, particularly in Dhofar Governorate.As one traverses the cities of Dhofar, it becomes evident that...
Diverse Khareef events ease traffic, spur tourism
Salalah: The Khareef Dhofar season stands tall as a beacon of Oman's tourism industry, beckoning visitors from near and far. A key draw of this season lies in the tapestry of diverse events woven...
Bank Dhofar withdraws takeover offer for Ahli Bank
Bank Dhofar SAOG announced on Thursday that it has decided to withdraw its takeover offer to acquire the entire issued share capital of Ahli Bank SAOG (ABO), following discussions with the Central...
Oman ranked 5th in Arab region in competitive industrial performance
The Sultanate of Oman achieved significant progress in its industrial performance, ranking 56th globally and 5th in the Arab world in the Competitive Industrial Performance Report for 2023. This...
Sharp growth in MSX trading volumes in July
Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) experienced significant growth during the month of July, with a trading volume of RO 67 million, marking a rise of over 26 per cent over the previous month. Trading volumes...
Oman’s mining sector opened up to strong investment inflows: MEM
The Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM) says it has taken significant measures to open up Oman’s promising mining sector to local and international investment. These efforts are reflected in the...
Dhofar Municipality takes action against illegal restaurants in Salalah
The Dhofar Municipality has launched a crackdown on illegal restaurants operating in the region during the fall of Dhofar Khareef. The municipality has undertaken an extensive campaign to ensure...
Launch of Bloom Hawana Salalah Festival adds excitement to khareef
SALALAH: ‘Bloom Hawana’ – a Festival of Flowers and Life – began on Thursday in Hawana Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, as part of the activities of the 2023 Khareef Season. The festival will run...
Book lovers flock to Logos Hope floating library at Salalah Port
SALALAH: Logos Hope, the world's largest floating book fair, began a weeklong port call at the Port of Salalah on Friday. Its landmark visit coincided with the Khareef season underway in Dhofar...
EV charging infrastructure rolled out in Dhofar
SALALAH: The journey towards carbon reduction and sustainability in Oman's Dhofar Governorate took a major leap with the rollout of Oman Oil Marketing Company’s Green Mobility Strategy in...
New infra enhancements add to Dhofar’s khareef appeal
New road and civil infrastructure projects undertaken in recent months by Dhofar Municipality have improved access to some of Dhofar Governorate’s most popular tourist attractions this Khareef...
HSBC Oman merger with Sohar International receives green light
In a major development in the Omani banking sector, Bank Sohar International has officially confirmed the successful completion of the merger process with HSBC Oman. The disclosure, made in a recent...
Ominvest-led consortium withdraws offer to acquire Ahli Bank
MUSCAT: The consortium led by Oman International Development and Investment Co SAOG (Ominvest) has decided to withdraw its offer to acquire 100 per cent of Ahli Bank SAOG's issued share capital.The...