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Community Initiative "Our Safe Home" Launched in Salalah to Promote Family AwarenessSalalah, 10 Jul (ONA) --- The Directorate General of Social Development in Dhofar Governorate today organized a community initiative titled "Our Safe Home". The initiative, which kicked off at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah, was in pursuance of efforts to support the role of the family as a composite unit of society. The initiative seeks to raise awareness about the importance of establishing a psychologically and socially supportive home environment ...

Environment Authority Eradicates 161,410 Invasive Birds in Dhofar Salalah, 9 Jul (ONA) — The Environment Authority has successfully eliminated 161,410 invasive birds in Dhofar Governorate, including 88,365 myna birds and 73,046 Indian house crows, since the launch of the National Campaign to Combat Invasive Birds (Myna and Indian Crow) in 2022.The Environment Authority in Dhofar continues to implement the campaign, with field teams eliminating 10,449 invasive birds in the first half of this year (as of the end of June). These birds pose a significant threat to the local ecosystem, competing ...

Consumer Protection Authority Prepares for Khareef Dhofar Season 2025Salalah, 6 Jul (ONA) —— The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) in Dhofar Governorate is intensifying its efforts through a comprehensive field awareness campaign titled “Your Trust, Our Goal,” coinciding with the Khareef Dhofar tourism season (monsoon season).Dr. Ta’ea Salim Al Junaibi, Acting Director General of Consumer Protection in Dhofar Governorate, stated that the authority is conducting rigorous field inspections to ensure suppliers and vendors comply with regulations, curbing any deceptive commercial ...

Environment Authority Implements Metal Compass Project at Samhan Mountain Summit in DhofarSalalah, 30 Jun (ONA) --- The Environment Authority in Dhofar Governorate, in cooperation with the National Survey Authority and the Royal Air Force of Oman, today implemented the Metal Compass Project at the summit of Samhan Mountain. The project aims to document the highest elevation point in Dhofar Governorate and transform it into a prominent environmental landmark on Oman's tourism and environmental map. Implemented within the Samhan Mountain Nature Reserve, the project provides valuable ...

Development Projects Upgrade Road Network in Dhofar GovernorateSalalah, 25 Jun (ONA) --- The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology is intensifying efforts to implement and maintain a series of developmental road projects in Dhofar Governorate. These initiatives aim to enhance infrastructure efficiency and prepare for the upcoming Khareef (monsoon season), facilitating smoother tourist, economic, and social mobility. The ongoing works include road dual-carriageway, development, paving, maintenance, and connectivity projects linking various wilayats of Dhofar. Eng. ...

“A Nation Free from Drugs" Awareness Campaign Held in SalalahSalalah, 25 Jun (ONA) --- The Ministry of Social Development, in Dhofar Governorate, organized today a community event titled “A Nation Free from Drugs" to raise awareness about the dangers of narcotics and psychotropic substances.The initiative aimed to educate the public on the threat of drug abuse, its societal risks, and the importance of collective prevention while fostering health, social and cultural awareness. The event featured a panel discussion titled “A Nation Free from Drugs," where experts addressed the societal ...

Dhofar Municipal Council Discusses Development, Service ProjectsSalalah, 24 Jun (ONA) —— The Municipal Council of Dhofar Governorate discussed today a number of developmental, service, housing, and environmental projects, as well as means to enhance them across the various wilayats of the governorate.The council also reviewed the readiness of relevant authorities for the Khareef Dhofar (monsoon season) 2025. During its sixth meeting this year, chaired by HH Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar and Chairman of the Council, the council was briefed on the efforts of the ...

MSX, Estidama Highlight Startups Incentive Programme, Business Market in Dhofar Salalah, 18 Jun (ONA) --- Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) and the National Programme for Fiscal Sustainability and Financial Sector Development (Estidama) today organized an orientation session about a promotional campaign titled "Incentive Programme and Promising Companies Market". The orientation session was held in Salalah in cooperation with Dhofar Governorate’s branch of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI). The session included an introduction to the objectives of the incentive ...

Promotional Campaign Held in GCC Cities to Showcase Khareef Dhofar Season Muscat, 17 Jun (ONA) --- The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is pressing ahead with efforts to boost tourism in Dhofar Governorate, notably by implementing promotional activities in key shopping malls across GCC cities. The campaign takes the theme "Your Summer is Green". The campaign focuses on Dhofar Khareef (monsoon) season, one of the most prominent tourism attraction periods in the Sultanate of Oman. During the monsoon, which begins on 21 June every year, Dhofar Governorate is endowed with ...

Implementation Begins on Remaining Parts of Sultan Said bin Taimour Road Salalah, 16 Jun (ONA) —— The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology announced the commencement of work on the dual-carriageway of Sultan Said bin Taimour Road for parts (3, 4, and 5), spanning approximately 400 kilometers with a total cost exceeding RO 258 million.Eng. Said Mohammed Tabook, Director General of Roads and Land Transport in Dhofar Governorate, told Oman News Agency (ONA) that the executing companies have begun construction work on the three parts, with a project duration of 36 ...

Preparations Underway for Safe, Attractive Business Environment During Khareef Dhofar Season 2025Salalah, 15 Jun (ONA) — The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has affirmed the completion of preparations to welcome the Khareef Dhofar (monsoon season 2025), one of the governorate’s most prominent economic and tourism events. This is achieved through a series of inspection campaigns and awareness initiatives, reinforcing ongoing efforts to ensure a sound and secure business environment while stimulating local and foreign investments.Mohammed Khalifa Al Badrani, ...

Media Plan for Khareef Dhofar Season Coverage Highlighted Salalah, 12 Jun (ONA) --- A coordination meeting held today at Dhofar Municipality in Salalah reviewed the implementation mechanisms of the media plan and preparations for covering Khareef Dhofar Season (Monsoon season) 2025 events. This comes as part of ongoing coordination between the Ministry of Information and relevant government entities to highlight the season and the governorate’s tourism potential through local and international media platforms. The meeting was attended by Dr. Abdullah Nasser Al ...

New Tourism Projects Inaugurated Ahead of Dhofar Khareef Season 2025 Salalah, 11 Jun (ONA) —- In preparation for the upcoming Dhofar Khareef season, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has inaugurated several new tourism projects across the governorate. The newly opened facilities include the Dhofar Private Museum, an 84-room three-star hotel in Mirbat, and a luxury serviced apartment complex in Salalah with 216 rooms. These additions bring the total number of licensed tourism establishments in Dhofar to 100, collectively offering more than 8,000 hotel rooms. A ...

Implementation and Expansion of Healthcare Facilities in Dhofar Governorate Salalah, 4 June 4 (ONA) --- Dhofar Governorate is witnessing the implementation of several hospitals and health centers aimed at improving healthcare services for patients and enhancing hospitals' capacities to provide specialized medical care. Dr. Hani Ahmed Al Qadi, Director General of Health Services in Dhofar Governorate, stated that the new Sultan Qaboos Hospital is one of the largest healthcare projects currently under implementation in the governorate, with 60% completion achieved. He noted ...

Dhofar Endowments Celebrates Quran Competition WinnersSalalah, 26 May (ONA) —— The Directorate General of Endowments and Religious Affairs in Dhofar Governorate today celebrated the conclusion of the "Harvest of Quran Schools" competitions for the 1446 AH, 2025 at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah. The ceremony featured a visual presentation showcasing Quran schools in Dhofar and the stages of the competitions, along with performances by students, including Quranic recitations and religious hymns. The competitions aimed to develop students' skills in ...

Dhofar Municipal Council Reviews Development, Service ProjectsSalalah, 26 May (ONA) —— The Dhofar Municipal Council, during its meeting today, reviewed recommendations and proposals from the Ministry of Interior aimed at enhancing municipal councils' role in sustainable development. The discussions focused on strengthening coordination with relevant authorities and involving the council in prioritizing developmental projects. Chaired by HH Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar and Chairman of the Municipal Council, the meeting commended the recent launch of Dhofar’s ...

Meeting Reviews Preparations for Dhofar Khareef Season 2025 Salalah, 22 May (ONA) — A meeting was held today at the Millennium Resort Salalah to assess the readiness of government and private entities in Dhofar Governorate to welcome the 2025 Dhofar Khareef season. The meeting was chaired by HH Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar. During the meeting, attended by Salim Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism, and Dr. Ahmed Mohsen Al Ghassani, Chairman of Dhofar Municipality, HH the Governor stressed the importance of integrated efforts to ...

Workshop Held to Empower Entrepreneurs at Salalah Free Zone Salalah, 20 May (ONA) — The Salalah Free Zone, in cooperation with the Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development Department in Dhofar Governorate and the Social Protection Fund, today organized a workshop titled "Services Benefit You." This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to support and empower entrepreneurs while enhancing the investment environment in the governorate. The workshop reviewed a range of services provided by relevant entrepreneurial entities, including investment ...

Heritage and Tourism Marks International Museum Day in Dhofar Salalah, 18 May (ONA) —— The Directorate General of Heritage and Tourism in Dhofar Governorate, in cooperation with the Directorate General of Education in the governorate, celebrated International Museum Day at the Land of Frankincense Museum in Salalah. The event, held annually on May 18, was organized under the theme "The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities." The ceremony featured a visual presentation of the projects participating in the "Omani Heritage Through a Future Lens" ...

Second Largest Dam in Oman Opens in Salalah Salalah, 12 May (ONA) --- The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources celebrated the opening of Wadi Adawnib Dam in the Wilayat of Salalah, Governorate of Dhofar today. Having a storage capacity of 83 million cubic metres, the dam figures as the second largest water storage facility of its kind in the Sultanate of Oman. The project, which cost about RO 24 million, also constitutes a step forward in the Ministry's efforts to enhance protection against floods. The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of ...

Ministry of Agriculture Celebrates Opening of RO 23-Million Wadi Anaar Dam in Salalah Salalah, 11 May (ONA) --- The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources today celebrated the opening of Wadi Anaar Dam in Salalah, Governorate of Dhofar. The project, which cost about RO 23 million, is in pursuit of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhance protection against flood risks. The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Mahad Said Ba'owain, Minister of Labour. It was attended by government officials and representatives of private sector ...

Investment in Pharmaceutical Industry Sector in Dhofar Stands at RO 90 MillionSalalah, 7 May (ONA) --- Dhofar Governorate boasts remarkable development in the field of localizing pharmaceutical industries and medical supplies. The drive is aimed to secure the availability of medical drugs in the Sultanate of Oman and meet the needs of the local and regional markets. Investments to this effect stand at RO 90 million.Ibrahim Nasser Al Rashdi, Director General of the Drug Safety Centre at the Ministry of Health, told Oman News Agency (ONA) that pharmaceutical industry in ...

Dhofar University Organizes International Conference on Arabic Language, LiteratureSalalah, 6 May (ONA) --- Dhofar University today began the second international conference of its Department of Arabic Language and Literature, themed "Fear in Language, Literature and Culture".The two-day conference explores human dimensions of fear and related cultural issues.The conference includes several sessions and working papers presented by academics, researchers, and those interested in humanities from Omani, GCC, regional and international universities. The papers touch on the concept of ...

Wheat Cultivation in Najd Exceeds 6,000 Acres Thumrait, 4 May (ONA) —— The total area cultivated with wheat in Najd agricultural region in Dhofar Governorate has reached approximately 6,400 acres across 52 farms, with an expected production of 6,000 tons for the 2024/2025 season. Farmers in Najd began harvesting operations in early April this year under the supervision of the Directorate General of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in Dhofar, in collaboration with the Agriculture and Fisheries Development Fund. Eng. Fael Mohammed Al Jahfali, ...

Dhofar Municipal Council Discusses Environmental Programs Salalah, 29 Apr (ONA) —— The Municipal Council of Dhofar Governorate, during its fourth regular meeting this year, addressed several vital topics related to community and environmental sectors across the governorate’s wilayats. Chaired by HH Sayyid Marwan Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar, the council reviewed the role of the Directorate General of Education in the governorate in raising awareness about the importance of school attendance. The discussion focused on creating an encouraging environment to reduce ...

Forum in Dhofar Showcases Projects, Initiatives of Finance MinistrySalalah, 27 Apr (ONA) —— The Ministry of Finance reviewed several of its key projects and initiatives, including the Unified Government Financial System (Maliyah), the Unified Treasury Account, the National Register of Government Assets, the Program and Performance Budgeting application, the Government Services Pricing Project, as well as the Public Expenditure Control Initiative, the Beneficiary Services System, and the update of the bay-law of the Financial Law. This took place during the Ministry of Finance’ forum, ...

Dhofar Governor Offers Eid Al-Fitr Prayers at Sultan Qaboos Mosque in SalalahSalalah, 31 Mar (ONA) --- HH Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar, performed Eid Al-Fitr prayers at Sultan Qaboos Mosque in the Wilayat of Salalah this morning.Musallam bin Ali Al-Mas’hali, Imam and Preacher at Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Salalah, led the prayers. In his sermon, Al-Mas’hali underlined the virtues of the blessed Eid, which, he said, embodies the values of tolerance, compassion and kinship. He highlighted the significance of Eid in consolidating social ties and instilling the principles ...

Dhofar Municipal Council Reviews Progress of Economic Projects Salalah, 27 Feb (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of the Governorate of Dhofar today held a meeting under the chairmanship of HH Sayyid Marwan Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar, Chairman of the Council. The meeting reviewed the progress of economic and development projects in the Governorate of Dhofar in a bid to enhance the business environment and investments. It also highlighted the services offered by Salalah Free Zone, as well as the logistic facilities offered to investors and companies, among other topics. ...

“Made in Salalah Free Zone” Exhibition Marks Omani Industry Day Salalah, 12 Feb (ONA) --- An exhibition themed "Made in Salalah Free Zone" was opened in the Wilayat of Salalah today in celebration of the Omani Industry Day, which falls on 9 February every year. The exhibition forms part of the efforts of Salalah Free Zone (SFZ) to enhance industrial investments and augment the competitiveness of Omani products. SFZ efforts include the development of advanced infrastructure and a flexible and attractive business environment. The exhibition saw the participation of 32 ...

More Than 76 Tons of Abalone Bagged in 10 Days, Testimony to Thriving Business Salalah, 12 Feb (ONA) --- The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources said that the outcome of its Fisheries Research Centre’s 2024 Survey showed a good improvement in abalone catch, both in terms of sizes and abundance. The survey indicated that average abalone catch in 10 days during 2024 stood at more than 76 tons, compared to 149 tons in 30 fishing days during the 2011 season. The number of licenses issued in 2024 stood at 2,369 compared to 4,418 licenses in 2011. Eng. ...