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, 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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has launched an online application service for commemorative white vehicle license plates marking the Khareef Dhofar 2026 season, allowing motorists to request the special edition plates digitally using their existing vehicle registration details. The service is available through multiple digital platforms, including the official ROP portal (www.rop.gov.om) and the ROP […]
MUSCAT: Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced its operational readiness for the Khareef Dhofar 2026 season, which astronomically begins on June 21 and runs until September 20, unveiling a comprehensive plan to enhance air connectivity and increase capacity on the Muscat–Salalah route amid growing travel demand. The authority said the plan has been developed in partnership […]
