SALALAH: HH Sayyid Marwan bin Turki al Said, Governor of Dhofar, emphasised the importance of enhancing partnership and integration with various work sectors and community institutions, as well as benefiting from the views and proposals of Majlis Ash’shura members to support development efforts in the governorate. This came during a meeting on Tuesday at the […]
SALALAH: As mist settles over Dhofar’s mountains and valleys, the crowds gathering at Atin Square after dark reveal another side of Oman’s monsoon season — one built around live performance, family entertainment, food and commerce. The square has begun its Dhofar Khareef 2026 programme, bringing international carnival productions, Arab musical groups, comedy, retail outlets and […]
SALALAH: Heavy drizzle continues to fall on the coastal areas and mountains of Dhofar Governorate, turning the plains and highlands green as visitors flock to enjoy the monsoon season. Temperatures are moderate, reaching 25 degrees Celsius in Salalah. The Meteorology Department has warned motorists using the Adam-Thamrait road to exercise caution due to reduced horizontal […]
SALALAH, JUNE 28 Dhofar Governorate has 36 tourism projects under development, including 23 that have already entered construction, as the governorate moves to expand its hospitality base ahead of another busy Khareef season, an industry expert familiar with the sector told the Observer. The remaining 13 projects are going through administrative and financing procedures before […]
SALALAH, JUNE 24 At Wadi Darbat, one of Dhofar’s most popular natural attractions, the early days of Khareef are carrying two stories at once: visitors returning for the season, and local residents watching the skies as the wadi waits for heavier rain. During a field visit, young Omani entrepreneurs were seen preparing boats, organising ticketing […]
SALALAH: As Khareef Dhofar “Monsoon season” begins, a new report has recorded above‑average rainfall for the season of 2025, with positive water indicators across Dhofar Governorate, including enhanced groundwater recharge, increased spring flows and improved water collection in surface storage dams. The annual Khareef season report, issued by the Directorate-General of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water […]
SALALAH, JUNE 20 As Dhofar prepares to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors during the Khareef season, Oman’s most important north-south road corridor is undergoing one of the largest infrastructure upgrades currently under way in the country. A field journey by the Oman Observer from Muscat to Salalah found extensive construction activity across multiple sections […]
SALALAH, JUNE 20 As Khareef begins on Sunday, preparations are gathering pace across Dhofar to welcome tourists and spread cheer among hoteliers, tour operators and small businesses. A field visit by the Observer to several tourist locations showed work under way to prepare visitor facilities, food and beverage outlets, entertainment areas and basic service points […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 14 Approved digital platforms have emerged as a cornerstone in managing the Khareef Dhofar 2026 season amid a steady rise in visitor numbers and growing demand for regulated accommodation and tourism services. With Khareef Dhofar continuing to attract increasing numbers of tourists each year — surpassing one million visitors in recent seasons — […]
Dhofar Municipality on Monday unveiled the details of the 2026 Khareef Dhofar Season, which will run from June 21 to September 21, featuring 125 cultural, artistic, sporting and entertainment events across multiple tourist destinations and wilayats of Dhofar Governorate. The announcement was made at a press conference chaired by Dr Ahmed bin Mohsin al Ghassani, […]
