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 week and highlighting the growing appeal of Al Ashkharah as a preferred seasonal destination. The event has become an important platform for promoting domestic tourism, stimulating local economic […]
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, 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 […]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is now underway, with fans who are coming from all over the world to the 16 North American cities (including Toronto and Vancouver) hosting a record 48 teams. This international event presents an interesting cultural challenge for hospitality workers. Millions of visitors are expected to arrive from countries where tipping […]
