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Campaign to Plant Seeds of 4 Million Wild Trees Concludes in Dhofar Governorate

Campaign to Plant Seeds of 4 Million Wild Trees Concludes in Dhofar GovernorateSalalah, 4 Jul (ONA) --- The Environment Authority, represented by the Directorate General of Environment in Dhofar Governorate, today concluded a campaign to plant four million seeds of wild trees in the governorate.The campaign was the carried out for the fourth year in a row. It was undertaken by the Environment Authority in cooperation with government departments, private establishments and local community groups.The seed planting campaign coincides with the “National Initiative to Plant 10 Million ...

Nama Dhofar Services Inducts Principal Power Distribution Stations, Cost RO 9 Million

Nama Dhofar Services Inducts Principal Power Distribution Stations, Cost RO 9 Million Salalah, 4 Jul (ONA) --- In preparation for the Khareef (monsoon) season 2024, Nama Dhofar Services Company has concluded and operated a raft of projects, including the setting up of major power electricity distribution stations in Dhofar Governorate. The projects, which cost around RO 9 million, serve various areas, including Al Murooj district’s neighborhoods in Niyabat Tawi Ateer. Eng. Ali Issa Shammas, CEO of Nama Dhofar Services Company, told Oman News Agency (ONA) that the projects ...

State Council’s Deputy Chairman Inspects Activities of Military Discipline Programme

State Council’s Deputy Chairman Inspects Activities of Military Discipline Programme Salalah, 3 Jul (ONA) --- Salim Musallam Qutn, Deputy Chairman of the State Council today viewed activities of the Military Discipline Programme at Salalah Sports Complex, the Governorate of Dhofar. Upon his arrival, the Deputy Chairman of the State Council was greeted by Basil Ahmed Al Rawas, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for Sports and Youth. The Deputy Chairman of the State Council was briefed about the progress of the programme and its various prominent ...

Dhofar Monsoon Season 2024 Begins Tomorrow 21 June

Dhofar Monsoon Season 2024 Begins Tomorrow 21 June Salalah, 20 Jun (ONA) --- Dhofar Khareef (monsoon) season 2024 will astronomically begin tomorrow, Friday 21 June. The tropical wet season prevails most intensely in the coastal wilayats of Dhofar Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman. The climatic condition begins when monsoon winds and rain clouds accumulate over the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean and move westwards into the Sultanate of Oman. Once conditions are ripe, the damp spell of the monsoon extends gradually in the governorate, from the Wilayat of Dhalkout in the ...

Dhofar Governor Meets Governor of Yemen’s Al Mahra Governorate

Dhofar Governor Meets Governor of Yemen’s Al Mahra Governorate Salalah, 10 Jun (ONA) --- HH Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar, held a meeting in his office in the Wilayat of Salalah today with Mohammed Ali Yasser, Governor of Al Mahra in the Republic of Yemen, who is currently visiting the Sultanate of Oman. HH Sayyid Marwan welcomed the Governor of Al Mahra and commended the deep-rooted historical ties and social bonds between peoples of Oman and Yemen. HH Sayyid Marwan stressed the importance of the meeting in consolidating areas of joint cooperation ...

Salalah Port Secures 2nd Place in Global Efficiency Ranking for Third Consecutive Year

Salalah Port Secures 2nd Place in Global Efficiency Ranking for Third Consecutive Year Salalah, 5 Jun (ONA) --- The Port of Salalah retained its position as the second most efficient container port in the world according to the 2023 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI). Port of Salalah also claimed the top spot in the West Central and South Asia region. The CPPI, developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, is based on an extensive dataset from 405 ports worldwide, the largest to date, comprising over 182,000 vessel calls, 238.2 million moves, and ...

Salalah Autism Center Opened

Salalah Autism Center Opened Salalah, 24 Apr (ONA) --- Al Wafa Centre for the Rehabilitation of People with Disabilities today celebrated the opening of a building for the autism unit (Salalah Autism Centre). The ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Laila Ahmed Al Najjar, Minister of Social Development. The opening included a visual presentation by OQ Salalah, which funded the project as part of its efforts to strengthen its partnership with the Ministry of Social Development. The project also promotes the company’s community support initiatives aimed at empowering autistic ...

OQ Innovation Lab Opened at Vocational College in Salalah

OQ Innovation Lab Opened at Vocational College in Salalah Salalah, 23 Apr (ONA) --- OQ Innovation Laboratory, which is equipped with the latest technologies in the field of artificial intelligence and modern technologies, was opened today at the Vocational College in Salalah.The college is an affiliate of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. The lab is funded by OQ Salalah company. The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of HH Sayyid Marwan Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar, and attended by Dr. Rahma Ibrahim Al Mahrouqi, Minister of Higher ...

Reverse Osmosis Plant Inaugurated in Shaleem and Al Halaniyat Islands in Dhofar

Reverse Osmosis Plant Inaugurated in Shaleem and Al Halaniyat Islands in DhofarShaleem and Al Halaniyat Islands, 5 Mar (ONA) --- The Wilayat of Shaleem and Al Halaniyat Islands in the Governorate of Dhofar today celebrated the opening of Reverse Osmosis Plant designed to deliver 1,500 cubic metres per day. The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of HH Sayyid Marwan Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar. The plant will contribute to the development of the wilayat by covering the needs of residential neighborhoods of Hoqqa, Zakher, Ajarit and adjoining areas. The station will ...

Specialists at Razat Farm Discover New Species of Banana

Specialists at Razat Farm Discover New Species of Banana Salalah, 4 Mar (ONA) --- Specialists running Razat Farm in Salalah succeeded in discovering a new species of banana after observing the organism’s natural growth as a result of spontaneous mutation. The genetic mutation was the outcome of regeneration that took place in a banana field containing Williams variety [AAA], a sub-group of the Cavendish group. The farm is affiliated to the Royal Court Affairs. The process began through the selection of some small seedlings of this new variety in 2015. Its cultivation ...

Three Projects Worth RO 23.4m Inaugurated in Salalah Free Zone

Three Projects Worth RO 23.4m Inaugurated in Salalah Free Zone Salalah, 4 Feb (ONA) --- In an inauguration ceremony held today, three new plants kicked off operations at Salalah Free Zone (SFZ), adding RO 23.4 million to the existing investments and businesses hosted by the free zone. Under the patronage of Dr. Mahad Said Baowain, Minister of Labour, the inauguration ceremony was attended by Dr. Ali Masoud Al Sunaidy, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) and a host of officials. Salalah Free Zone – operated by Asyad Group – ...

Dhofar Municipal Council Meeting Discusses Proposals to Expand Infrastructure

Dhofar Municipal Council Meeting Discusses Proposals to Expand Infrastructure Salalah, 25 Jan (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of Dhofar Governorate today held a meeting under the auspices of HH Sayyid Marwan Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar, Chairman of the Municipal Council. The meeting discussed matters related to the development of services and municipal tasks in the various wilayats of the governorate and approved the minutes and recommendations of the Council’s 7th meeting. The meeting looked into the Health and Environmental Affairs Committee’s about proposals to ...

Workshop on Comprehensive Strategy in Dhofar Kicks off

Workshop on Comprehensive Strategy in Dhofar Kicks off Salalah, 21 Jan (ONA) --- A workshop on the comprehensive strategy and the strategy of communication and identity in the Governorate of Dhofar kicked off today. The four-day workshop discusses means of boosting economic, tourism, logistics and food security resources in a bid to achieve sustainability. The event, held in Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment, also highlights the sectors of mining and renewable energy. HH Sayyid Marwan Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar said that the main goal of ...

Over 117K Visitors to Archeological Sites in Dhofar During 2023

Over 117K Visitors to Archeological Sites in Dhofar During 2023 Salalah, 3 Jan (ONA) --- The number of visitors to the Land of Frankincense sites in the Governorate of Dhofar in 2023 stood at 107,268 visitors. Meanwhile, the number of visitors to Taqah Castle and Mirbat Castle stood at 10,288. Rowas Hafeedh Al Rowas, Assistant Director General for Heritage and Tourism in Dhofar said that visitors to Al Baleed Archeological Park and the Museum of the Frankincense Land during 2023 stood at 61,974, while the visitors of the Samahram Archeological Site stood at 32,694. Moreover, ...

Forum Brings Together Seafaring Committees in Dhofar Governorate

Forum Brings Together Seafaring Committees in Dhofar GovernorateSalalah, 19 Dec (ONA) --- The General Directorate of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in Dhofar Governorate today organized a forum for members of Seafaring Committees in the governorate.The event was held under the auspices of Eng. Yaqoub Khalfan Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources for Fisheries.The committees, tasked with regulating the activities of fishing, were formed in various wilayats in the Sultanate of Oman more than 20 years ago.The forum saw the ...

11th Infantry Brigade, Firaq Forces Mark SAF Day

11th Infantry Brigade, Firaq Forces Mark SAF Day Thumrait, 11 Dec (ONA) ---- The 11th Infantry Brigade and the Firaq Forces at the Royal Army of Oman (RAO) marked today the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) Day, which falls on 11 December every year. A ceremony to celebrate this occasion was held at the military parade ground of the Firaq Forces Command in the Governorate of Dhofar under the patronage of HH Sayyid Marwan Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar. During the ceremony, the chief guest pinned long-service and good conduct medals on some officers and personnel of the ...

Cruise Ship Anchors in Port of Salalah

Cruise Ship Anchors in Port of Salalah Salalah, 10 Dec (ONA) --- The Port of Salalah today received a cruise ship with 4,564 passengers on its board, including 2,998 tourists, as a part of its tourism programme.The tourist programme of the ship, which arrived from Greece, included tours to tourist attractions and historical sites renowned in the Governorate of Dhofar, besides visiting beaches and traditional bazaars in Salalah.The Sultanate of Oman annually witnesses visits of many cruise ships, thanks to its sea location overlooking the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea and the Sea of ...

Port of Salalah Receives a Cruise Ship

Port of Salalah Receives a Cruise ShipSalalah, 4 Dec (ONA) --- The Port of Salalah today received a cruise ship with 3,963 passengers, including 2,956 tourists, as a part of its tourism program for a number of ports of the world.The tourist programme of the ship, which arrived from the Republic of Cyprus and will head to Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat Governorate, included tours to tourist attractions and historical sites renowned in the Governorate of Dhofar, besides visiting beaches and traditional bazaars in Salalah.The Sultanate of Oman annually witnesses visits of many cruise ...

Frankincense Season Programme to Begin on 2 July in Dhofar Governorate

Frankincense Season Programme to Begin on 2 July in Dhofar GovernorateSalalah, 29 Nov (ONA) --- The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism will organize the second edition of the frankincense season programme at various sites in the Governorate of Dhofar during the period from 2-9 December 2023.The week-long programme will be hosted by three frankincense sites: Al Baleed and Sumharam archaeological parks and the Wadi Doka Natural Reserve.Khalid Abdullah Al Abri, Director General of Heritage and Tourism in Dhofar Governorate, told Oman News Agency (ONA) that the activities of ...

Dhofar Monsoon Season Attracts 962,000 Visitors, Generates RO 103m Spending

Dhofar Monsoon Season Attracts 962,000 Visitors, Generates RO 103m SpendingMuscat, 19 Nov (ONA) --- The number of visitors to the 2023 Dhofar Khareef (monsoon) season stood at about 962,000, compared to 813,000, an increase of 18.4 percent over statistics of the corresponding period in 2022.Data issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) indicated that spending during Dhofar Khareef this year (2023) stood at RO 103 million, compared to RO 86 million in 2022 season.The duration of visitors’ stay (total occupancy) during Dhofar Khareef season in 2023 surged ...

OQ Forum on ICV Opens in Dhofar

OQ Forum on ICV Opens in Dhofar Salalah, 16 Nov (ONA) --- OQ Forum on In-Country Value (ICV) was opened in Dhofar Governorate today under the patronage of Dr. Ahmed Mohsen Al Ghassani, Chairman of Dhofar Municipality. The forum is organized by OQ Group in cooperation with the Authority of Small and Medium Enterprises Development (ASMED). The forum is held as part of the Group’s efforts to expand the base of beneficiaries of contracts, purchases and tenders it offers across all its sectors and companies. Ahmed Said Al Barami, Vice President for Finance and Procurement ...

Salalah Port Receives Two Cruise Ships

Salalah Port Receives Two Cruise Ships Salalah, 15 Nov (ONA) --- Salalah Port today received two cruise ships with 5,934 passengers on their board, including 4,359 tourists. The cruise ships have a tourist programme to visit many ports around the world. The tourist programmes of the two cruise ships which arrived from Cyprus and Egypt included tours to tourist attractions and archaeological sites renowned in the Governorate of Dhofar, besides visiting beaches and traditional bazaars in the Wilayat of Salalah. The Sultanate of Oman annually witnesses visits of many cruise ...

Two Cruise Ships Anchor in Salalah Port

Two Cruise Ships Anchor in Salalah Port Salalah, 25 Oct (ONA) --- Salalah Port today received two cruise ships with 5,189 passengers on their board, including 2,514 tourists. The cruise ships have tourist programmes to visit many ports around the world. The tourist programmes of the two cruise ships which arrived from Egypt included tours to tourist attractions and archaeological sites renowned in the Governorate of Dhofar, besides visiting beaches and traditional bazaars in the Wilayat of Salalah. The Sultanate of Oman annually witnesses visits of many cruise ships, due to ...

RFAO Airlifts Hallaniyat Residents Back Home After Tej

RFAO Airlifts Hallaniyat Residents Back Home After TejSalalah, 25 Oct (ONA) --- The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) today operated a number of flights to return the residents of Al Halaniyat Islands to their homes after an evacuation mission that took place prior to Tej tropical condition in Dhofar Governorate.The mission formed part of efforts to restore normalcy to the island and reflected the preparedness of RAFO to deal with such adverse weather conditions, said Air Commodore Malik Yahya Al Nu’omani, Commandant of Salalah Air Base.RAFO had operated six sorties to lift 354 ...

All Roads Declared Reopened in Dhofar

All Roads Declared Reopened in Dhofar Salalah, 25 Oct (ONA) --- The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, represented by the Directorate General for Roads and Land Transport in the Governorate of Dhofar, today announced the reopening of all roads which were damaged during the tropical condition “Tej”. Eng. Omar Ahmed Muflih, Director General of Maintenance told Oman News Agency (ONA) that technical field teams of the directorate worked in cooperation with companies of the private sector to reopen the Diam-Sarfeet road. He added that the ...

Cruise Ship “AIDAbella” Anchors in Salalah Port

Cruise Ship “AIDAbella” Anchors in Salalah Port Salalah, 25 Oct (ONA) --- Salalah Port today received the cruise ship “AIDAbella” with 2,610 passengers on its board, including 1,976 tourists. The cruise ship has a tourist programme to visit many ports around the world. The tourist programme of the cruise ship included tours to tourist attractions and archaeological sites renowned in the Governorate of Dhofar, besides visiting beaches and traditional bazaars in the Wilayat of Salalah. The Sultanate of Oman annually witnesses visits of many cruise ships, due to ...

Most Roads Affected by Tej in Dhofar Declared Opened

Most Roads Affected by Tej in Dhofar Declared OpenedSalalah, 24 Oct (ONA) --- Eng. Said Mohammed Tabuk, Director General of Roads and Land Transport in Dhofar Governorate, affirmed the reopening of most of the roads in the governorate that were affected by the tropical condition Tej. An exception was Argut-Ashikhart Road, which was kept closed lest it might develop debris due to persistent rains.Tabuk told Oman News Agency (ONA) that the teams of the Directorate General of Roads and Land Transport in Dhofar carried out the restoration operations in cooperation with private sector ...

Work Underway to Restore Some Affected Basic Services in Dhofar

Work Underway to Restore Some Affected Basic Services in Dhofar Salalah, 24 Oct (ONA) --- The Basic Services Sector is working on restoring some services in some of the Wilayat in the Governorate of Dhofar which were affected by the tropical condition “Tej”. Eng. Abdullah Mubarek Al Hashimi, Coordinator of the Basic Services Sector told Oman News Agency (ONA) that field response teams in the sector worked on restoring several affected services in Dhofar, such as reopening the Hadbeen-Hasik road in the Wilayat of Sadah after removing debris. He added that electricity ...

Support Medical Teams Continue Providing Services in Dhofar

Support Medical Teams Continue Providing Services in Dhofar Salalah, 24 Oct (ONA) --- Support medical teams in the Governorate of Dhofar continue providing medical services. The Ministry of Health activated the centre for emergency management in the Governorate of Dhofar in line with the measures undertaken to alleviate the effects of the tropical condition Tej. --- Ends/Anas ...

SAF Medical Services Establishes Field Hospital in Dhofar

SAF Medical Services Establishes Field Hospital in DhofarSalalah, 23 Oct (ONA) --- The Medical Services division of the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF) provided the medical sector in the Governorate of Dhofar with a field hospital ahead of Tej, the tropical condition making landfall in the Sultanate of Oman.The hospital will operate in accordance with the plan set by the National Committee for Emergency Management, as well as instructions issued by the main military committee tasked with addressing emergency situations. ---Ends/Bishara/Anas ...