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        <title><![CDATA[SalamAir launches lights to Erbil, Damascus]]></title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:43:18 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman Air signs MoU to bring 30,000 Indonesian visitors to Salalah]]></title>
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        <title><![CDATA[SalamAir expands Stopover Programme to Indonesian market]]></title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:37:27 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Philippines introduces e-visa system for Omani travellers]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Oman’s Foreign Ministry has informed citizens travelling to the Philippines that the country introduced an electronic visa system on October 5, 2026, allowing holders of ap...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:33:14 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman offers unique tourism experience, says Italian media]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ROME: Italian tourism media outlets highlighted the Sultanate of Oman’s attractions, development projects, and diverse tourism experiences in their coverage of the visit of Sayyid...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The Sultanate of Oman is focusing on developing a sustainable tourism sector.</media:title>
            <media:text>The Sultanate of Oman is focusing on developing a sustainable tourism sector.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:48:59 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[See Muttrah from sea to mountain]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Muttrah is set to enhance its tourism landscape through the Muttrah Cable Car project, connecting the port with mountain heights and Hay Al Ward Park along a 3-kilometre ro...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:20:30 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ITC license agreement signed for Sultan Qaboos Port Waterfront project]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) has signed an Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC) agreement with Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) for the development...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:04:56 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman sees 7% increase in tourist visa arrivals]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[On the occasion of World Tourism Day, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) stressed that it will be focusing on air connectivity, investment, quality of products and services...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:45:19 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman figures in Lonely Planet&#039;s 50 best places]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman figures in Lonely Planet's 50  Best in Travel 2027 list, which according to the publication is compiled from the experience of its writers and editors...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:40:51 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman to get 700 new hotel rooms by year-end: Report]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Sultanate of Oman is set to deliver 700 new hotel rooms between now and the end of 2026, taking total inventory to 40,800 keys, according to leading real estate advisory and ho...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:35:17 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Dhofar welcomes &#039;Sarb&#039; season with scenic landscapes]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Salalah: Dhofar Governorate is welcoming the 'Sarb' season, a distinctive period that follows the Khareef season and brings renewed natural landscapes, milder weather and continued...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:51:04 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sayyid Tarik bin Taimur Cultural Complex to receive commissioned artworks]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth (MCSY) has issued invitation to received commissioned artworks for the Sayyid Tarik bin Taimur Cultural Complex.The invitation is for arti...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:49:07 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Muttrah Cable Car completes key safety inspection ahead of launch]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The much-anticipated Muttrah Cable Car project has successfully completed a major international safety inspection and certification process, bringing it closer to operation...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:43:00 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Khareef Dhofar receives over 1.1 million visitors, up 8.6%]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196001/oman/tourism/khareef-dhofar-receives-over-11-million-visitors-up-86]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The number of visitors to the Khareef Dhofar between June 21 and August 31, 2026, rose by 8.6 percent to reach 1,116,051, compared to 1,027,255 visitors during the same per...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:38:06 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman&#039;s inbound tourists spend over RO1 billion in 2025]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The tourism sector in the Sultanate of Oman recorded positive performance in 2025, driven by increased investment and the implementation of numerous projects by both the pu...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:46:25 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Jabal Al Akhdhar GCC Tourism Capital]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MANAMA: The Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdhar in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate was chosen as the GCC Tourism Capital for 2027, marking the beginning of a new phase in its journey as one o...]]></description>
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            <media:text>The announcement of the Wilayat&#039;s selection came during the 10th meeting of Ministers Responsible for Tourism in the GCC held in Manama. — ONA</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:35:55 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[GCC Unified Tourist visa to be launched soon: Report]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Jasem Albudaiwi, secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has said that the Unified Gulf GCC Tourist Visa will be launched soon. “This will represent an imp...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:05:08 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Jabal Akhdar to be Gulf Tourism capital; GCC ministers call for joint strategies]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The tenth meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tourism ministers held in Manama have adopted Al Jabal Al Akhdar the Gulf Tourism Capital for 2027.It also extended...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:54:29 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Beyond the mist]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[For decades, Dhofar’s tourism story has been closely associated with one spectacular phenomenon: Khareef. Each summer, mist descends over the mountains, rain transforms the landsca...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:58:46 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Khareef Dhofar sees 6.6% rise in visitors]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Khareef Dhofar 2026 attracted 881,424 visitors between June 21 and August 15, recording a 6.6 per cent increase compared with 827,115 visitors during the same period last y...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:54:55 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[TRACKING DHOFAR&#039;S HIDDEN PREDATORS]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA['Tracking starts with understanding the animal and its environment. You are looking for the signs the animal leaves behind — its tracks, movement, feeding behaviour and relationshi...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:01:41 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman Across Ages Museum receives 1 million visitors]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MANAH: The Oman Across Ages Museum on Saturday has received 1 million visitors since its opening, a milestone that reflects its status as a cultural, educational and tourist destin...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The museum has witnessed a large influx of visitors with Omanis comprising 81 per cent and international visitors 19 per cent.</media:title>
            <media:text>The museum has witnessed a large influx of visitors with Omanis comprising 81 per cent and international visitors 19 per cent.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:17:15 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[DARBAT: SALALAH&#039;S MUST-SEE GEM]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195264/oman/tourism/darbat-salalahs-must-see-gem]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA['I left Europe behind for Dhofar’s Khareef — the nature, mist and rain make every moment of the journey worthwhile' - Farid bin Saad al Sharif, Tourist from Saudi ArabiaWadi Darbat...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:10:19 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sarb season keeps Dhofar green beyond Khareef]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195150/oman/tourism/sarb-season-keeps-dhofar-green-beyond-khareef]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[As the Khareef season gradually draws to a close, Dhofar is preparing to enter another distinctive period in its tourism calendar — the Sarb season.Typically associated with Septem...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:32:43 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Salalah’s hidden beach offers a quiet Khareef escape]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195076/oman/tourism/salalahs-hidden-beach-offers-a-quiet-khareef-escape]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[While thousands of visitors flock to Al Mughsail and Fazayah during the Khareef season, a quieter stretch of coastline about 35 km east of Salalah is attracting growing interest as...]]></description>
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                        <author>observerkabeer@gmail.com (Kabeer Yousuf) </author>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:01:34 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Scenic flights to broaden Dhofar tourism beyond Khareef]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195028/oman/tourism/scenic-flights-to-broaden-dhofar-tourism-beyond-khareef]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[SALALAH: Dhofar will add aerial sightseeing to its tourism offering in early September, with a four-day helicopter programme covering some of the governorate’s main coastal, mounta...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The four-day helicopter programme will connect coastal, mountain and heritage sites as the governorate moves into Al Sarb season.</media:title>
            <media:text>The four-day helicopter programme will connect coastal, mountain and heritage sites as the governorate moves into Al Sarb season.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:19:20 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ICESCO delegation to advance cultural diplomacy]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195027/oman/tourism/icesco-delegation-to-advance-cultural-diplomacy]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[SALALAH: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, will host a delegation from the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:18:08 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Khareef through a different lens]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194998/oman/tourism/khareef-through-a-different-lens]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[When the Khareef clouds roll across Dhofar, they do more than turn its mountains emerald green. They transform the landscape into a photographer’s playground - softening the light,...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Green Chameleon</media:title>
            <media:text>Green Chameleon</media:text>
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                        <author>liridol@gmail.com (Liju Cherian) </author>
                <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:15:58 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[WHERE DHOFAR&#039;S COAST COMES ALIVE]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194942/oman/tourism/where-dhofars-coast-comes-alive]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Along the coastline of Dhofar Governorate, Al Dahariz beachfront has emerged as a popular seaside destination, combining the beauty of the coast with modern recreational facilities...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:00:29 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Inside Shiheyt: Nature, sinkhole, and a magical getaway]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194899/oman/tourism/inside-shiheyt-nature-sinkhole-and-a-magical-getaway]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[STAFF REPORTERTAQAH, AUGUST 22Shiheyt in the Wilayat of Taqah, Dhofar Governorate, stands out during the Khareef season as one of the prime natural destinations combining lush gree...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:42:03 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Pilot involved in paragliding accident in Dhofar was experienced: OASC]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194863/oman/tourism/pilot-involved-in-paragliding-accident-in-dhofar-was-experienced-oasc]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Oman Air Sports Committee (OASC) has issued a clarification regarding social media reports about the paragliding accident that occurred in Dhofar Governorate on August 18.The c...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:49:46 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Roads, power and tourism reshape western Dhofar]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194807/oman/tourism/roads-power-and-tourism-reshape-western-dhofar]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[SALALAH: West of Salalah, Oman’s main city in Dhofar Governorate, the landscape and economy change quickly. The road leaves the coastal plain, climbs into the mountains of Jabal Al...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:27:26 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Indian travel executive sees strong potential for khareef tourism]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194786/oman/tourism/indian-travel-executive-sees-strong-potential-for-khareef-tourism]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[SALALAH: Oman’s khareef season offers strong potential to attract more Indian leisure travellers, particularly from northern India, by combining a cool summer climate, green mounta...]]></description>
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            <media:title>More than 472,000 visitors reached Dhofar between June 21 and July 31, up 6.9 per cent from the comparable period of 2025.</media:title>
            <media:text>More than 472,000 visitors reached Dhofar between June 21 and July 31, up 6.9 per cent from the comparable period of 2025.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:03:41 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Dhofar: Trekker&#039;s paradise]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194769/oman/tourism/dhofar-trekkers-paradise]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: While much of the Arabian Peninsula swelters under summer heat, southern Oman transforms into a misty, emerald escape each year. And this monsoon season, trekking in Dhofar...]]></description>
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                        <author>observerkabeer@gmail.com (Kabeer Yousuf) </author>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:12:04 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Tourism sector&#039;s contribution to GDP at 2.9%]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194545/oman/tourism/tourism-sectors-contribution-to-gdp-at-29]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The tourism sector in the Sultanate of Oman continued to achieve positive growth indicators during the first quarter of 2026, recording an increase in its contribution to t...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Ain garziz</media:title>
            <media:text>Ain garziz</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:40:15 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Khabarart enriches ecotourism in Dhofar]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194535/oman/tourism/khabarart-enriches-ecotourism-in-dhofar]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Khabarart in the Wilayat of Taqah — one of the standout natural destinations in the Dhofar Governorate — is taking centre stage during the Khareef season. The area is renowned for...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:21:41 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MISTY DHOFAR BECKONS]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194415/oman/tourism/misty-dhofar-beckons]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[The misty Dhofar, drenched in the Khareef, has been a hotbed for tourists from across the world since the season officially began on June 21, while sweltering summer is pushing eve...]]></description>
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                        <author>observerkabeer@gmail.com (Kabeer Yousuf) </author>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:15:36 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[SALALAH DAZZLES]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194340/oman/tourism/salalah-dazzles]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[When much of the region is sweltering under the summer sun, Salalah is putting on a spectacle of its own. With mist-shrouded mountains, lush green landscapes, cool drizzle and gent...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:22:45 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Youth-led projects boost tourism in Khareef Dhofar]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194235/oman/tourism/youth-led-projects-boost-tourism-in-khareef-dhofar]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[TAQAH: Wadi Darbat in Dhofar Governorate is witnessing growing economic and tourism activity during the Khareef Dhofar Season 2026, driven by Omani youth-led projects that have suc...]]></description>
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            <media:title>These projects contribute to economic vitality and provide seasonal employment opportunities for youth.</media:title>
            <media:text>These projects contribute to economic vitality and provide seasonal employment opportunities for youth.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:53:54 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[UNESCO adopts &quot;Cultural Property&quot; initiative at Bahla Fort Site]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194006/oman/tourism/unesco-adopts-cultural-property-initiative-at-bahla-fort-site]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[PARIS: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has approved the ‘Cultural Asset’ initiative, which focuses on pottery, copper and metal crafts...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:47:51 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman launches tourism campaign in London]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193939/oman/tourism/oman-launches-tourism-campaign-in-london]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has launched a new promotional campaign in London, featuring advertisements on 100 taxis and 100 buses across the British capital.Th...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:58:14 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MHT launches campaign to promote Khareef Dhofar 2026]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193933/oman/tourism/mht-launches-campaign-to-promote-khareef-dhofar-2026]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT), in cooperation with the Office of the Governor of Dhofar and Dhofar Municipality, launched its promotional campaign for the Khareef Dhof...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:51:30 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[UAE visitors top Oman’s tourism arrivals in H1, 2026]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193878/oman/tourism/uae-visitors-top-omans-tourism-arrivals-in-h1-2026]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Oman’s tourism sector continued its upward trajectory during the first half of 2026, with the latest figures released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information...]]></description>
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            <media:title>1253795</media:title>
            <media:text>1253795</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:27:29 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Jabal Al Akhdhar festival attracts over 100,000 visitors]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193864/oman/tourism/al-jabal-al-akhdhar-festival-attracts-over-100000-visitors]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[AL JABAL AL AKHDHAR: Al Jabal Al Akhdhar Festival 2026 has attracted more than 100,000 visitors since the launch of its activities through the end of July, continuing its role in r...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The festival features a diverse programme spanning 45 days. — ONA</media:title>
            <media:text>The festival features a diverse programme spanning 45 days. — ONA</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:00:02 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival attracts over 100,000 visitors]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193834/oman/tourism/al-jabal-al-akhdar-festival-attracts-over-100000-visitors]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ AL JABAL AL AKHDAR: More than 100,000 people visited Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival 2026 from its opening until the end of July, reinforcing its role in stimulating tourism and econo...]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Mouj contributes RO880 million in FDI in 20 years]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Since its launch 20 years ago, Al Mouj Muscat has attracted RO880 million in foreign direct investment, while sales revenue has exceeded RO1 billion, with daily transactions averag...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:20:21 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman receives over 48,000 Chinese visitors in six months]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Sultanate saw 1.8 million inbound visitors in the first six months of 2026, The top five nationalities that visited the country during this period are Emiratis (491,503...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:41:09 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Ashkharah fest attracts over 14,000 visitors in 1ST week]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[AL ASHKHARAH: Al Ashkharah festival 2026 continues to reinforce its position as one of Oman’s leading summer tourism events, attracting more than 14,000 visitors during its first w...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:09:09 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Preliminary excavations begin at historic Bait Bahr House]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[AL BURAIMI: Preliminary excavation works have begun as part of a project to restore the historic Bait Bahr House in the Wilayat of Al Buraimi.The project is being carried out by th...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:34:45 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Hajar Geopark Booklet to promote sustainable tourism]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has issued the Al Hajar Geopark Booklet in both Arabic and English. This comes within the framework of its efforts to introduce the pio...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:01:43 +0400</pubDate>
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