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Salalah, July 2This year, the Modern Promenade at Ateen Plain will be at the heart of Khareef Dhofar 2025, offering a vibrant programme of interactive experiences curated by Dhofar Municipality. Set...

SALALAH, JULY 1As the first light rains of the khareef season sweep across Dhofar Governorate, a new environmental initiative is sounding the alarm on a hidden hazard: dangerously slippery roads.The...

SALALAH, June 30Wadi Darbat, one of Dhofar Governorate’s most iconic natural destinations, is set to receive a major upgrade with the installation of a 6-kilometre LED lighting system, aimed at...

MUSCAT, JUNE 30The number of expatriate workers in Oman edged up to 1,810,354 in May 2025, compared with 1,808,940 in April, according to the latest figures released by the National Centre for...

Oman has made clear that investment is central to its future. Through Vision 2040, the country has set an ambitious goal: to grow a stronger, more diverse economy that creates jobs, brings in new...

TAQAH: The Wilayat of Taqah in Dhofar Governorate hosted the second edition of the Agricultural Forum on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, bringing together farmers, agricultural experts, government officials,...

SALALAH: The Second Agricultural Forum has officially opened today in the Wilayat of Taqah, located in Dhofar Governorate.The two-day event brings together agricultural experts, farmers, government...

MUSCAT, JUNE 21Oman’s labour market remained broadly stable in the first quarter of 2025, with the total number of workers reaching 1,808,451, reflecting a marginal increase of 0.2 per cent compared...

Each year, as the summer monsoon cloaks Dhofar in mist and greenery, the governorate emerges as one of Oman’s most iconic seasonal attractions. The Khareef, a three-month period stretching from June...

SALALAH, June 20The Sultanate of Oman officially welcomes the start of its annual Khareef Dhofar Season in Dhofar Governorate today — a unique climate phenomenon in the Arabian Peninsula that...

Salalah, June 18As much of the Arabian Peninsula sizzles amidst soaring summer temperatures, the southern Omani governorate of Dhofar is witnessing an entirely different phenomenon: light rains,...

SALALAH, June 17In a celebration of ancient desert traditions, the Wilayat of Taqah in Dhofar Governorate is preparing to host its first-ever camel milking competition, scheduled to take place from...

Oman has commenced the final construction phases of the dualisation of Sultan Said bin Taimour Road, a strategic highway that, once completed, will become the longest dual carriageway in the country....

SALALAH: For the first time, presenters from Arab countries outside the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will participate in the live media coverage of Khareef Dhofar Season. The initiative is part of a...

MUSCAT, JUNE 16Hostilities between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Israel have intensified in recent days, drawing heightened international attention to the potential implications for...

SALALAH: Dhofar is gearing up for a bold relaunch of its renowned Khareef Dhofar Season, with visitor numbers projected to increase by 10 to 15 per cent. The surge is set to be driven not only by...

Oman stands at a pivotal juncture in its fiscal evolution—where traditional oil revenues alone can no longer guarantee long-term sustainability, and where new financial tools are needed to anchor...

MUSCAT: Rising tensions between Iran and Israel are fuelling fresh concerns in global energy markets, with economists warning that any disruption to Iranian oil exports could trigger a sharp rise in...

MUSCAT: Oman’s Ministry of Economy has revealed that total development allocations under the Tenth Five-Year Plan (2021–2025) reached RO 11.009 billion by the end of March 2025.This reflects a 72%...

Muscat: Oman has eliminated extreme poverty and achieved near-universal access to electricity, safe drinking water, and essential healthcare, marking a major milestone in its pursuit of the UN...