Meeting reviews preparations for Dhofar Khareef Season 2025
Salalah: 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 enhance performance and success by ensuring preparedness among all relevant entities, each within its jurisdiction, to achieve a successful and exemplary Khareef season.
Dhofar Municipality presented a visual display outlining its plan and readiness to improve municipal services across all areas under its purview. This included an evaluation of performance during the previous season, traffic management plans, inspection and oversight measures, coordination with other entities, internal road conditions, and the readiness of proposed sites to host events and activities accompanying the tourist season across the governorate's various wilayats.
The Command of Dhofar Governorate Police of the Royal Oman Police then presented its plan for the Khareef season, focusing on managing the season's influx, ensuring smooth traffic flow in high-density areas, distributing security checkpoints, and outlining rescue operations, among other measures.
The Directorate General of Information in Dhofar Governorate presented its plan for broadcasting media programs accompanying the Khareef season through a comprehensive media strategy. This includes a range of radio and television programs, news reports, press coverage, and diverse digital content tailored for social media platforms.
Discussions also covered the readiness of Salalah Airport, proactive services and procedures, medical and ambulance services, heritage and tourism preparedness, accommodation facilities, and the required level of tourist services for the season.
Additionally, the meeting addressed enhancing telecommunications services, strengthening coverage in certain areas, ensuring the provision of electricity and water resources to meet increased seasonal demand, and other relevant aspects related to the Dhofar Khareef season.
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