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 18 The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) is preparing to appoint an international consultancy firm as an Independent Assessor to provide assurance and validation support for its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) programme, marking a further step in the Sultanate’s digital finance transformation agenda. Submissions for the related tender close on June 28, […]
MUSCAT: Oman’s aviation sector is gearing up for a busy Dhofar Khareef season, with airlines increasing flights and seat capacity to accommodate growing demand for travel to Salalah between June and September. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said it has completed preparations for the 2026 Khareef season through a coordinated operational plan with airlines and […]
