Latest news with #MarwanTurkiAlSaid
Times of Oman
2 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
‘Khareef Dhofar 2025 Explorer' Project launched
Taqah: The 'Khareef Dhofar 2025 Explorer' project was launched on Sunday evening at Darbat Park in Dhofar Governorate. The initiative aims to enhance the experience of visitors of Khareef Dhofar (monsoon) season through an interactive digital platform that documents their participation in events. It also supports digital transformation in event management, provides accurate data on visitor patterns and distribution, encourages family participation, and reduces reliance on paper materials. The launch ceremony was held under the patronage of HH Sayyid Marwan Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar. Sumayyah Abdullah Al Ramadhani, CEO of Elif Entrepreneurship, the project's implementing company, stated that the launch of the 'Explorer' represents the first digital experience of its kind in Oman. It combines entertainment, exploration, and digital transformation during tourism seasons and enables small and medium-sized enterprises to participate in the rich and diverse tourism landscape. Mohammed Mohsin Al Maamari, an investor at Darbat Park, noted that the project is a qualitative addition to the Khareef Dhofar season. He said it promotes sustainable tourism by integrating technology and entertainment, opening up new horizons for domestic tourism. The launch event included a visual presentation of the initiative and the launch of the 'Dhofar Khareef 2025 Explorer' digital platform. The platform allows visitors to receive a digital stamp upon attending any event. It also enables users to manage multiple explorers within a single account and provides instant, accurate analytics to support strategic planning and decision-making. The project is a collaboration with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism and Dhofar Municipality. It aims to integrate modern technologies into events, enhance environmental sustainability, reduce waste, and support digital transformation by automating attendance registration and analysing visitor behaviour.
Times of Oman
16-07-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Contract worth OMR5.3mn signed for cultivation of Moringa plants
Salalah: Acting in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning on Wednesday signed a usufruct contract to carry out an investment project for the cultivation of Moringa trees in Hanfit area in the Wilayat of Thumrait (Governorate of Dhofar). The project, which covers an area of 10.5 million square metres, has an investment value of more than OMR5.3 million. The contract signing ceremony was attended by HH Sayyid Marwan Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar, Dr. Khalfan Said Al Shuaili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, Dr. Saud Hamoud Al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, and representatives of Trufud, the project's implementing company. The project is a unique investment initiative that links agriculture, converting industries and supply chains. It constitutes part of the Sultanate of Oman's efforts to promote sustainable agricultural investment and achieve food security. The project is envisaged to generate annual revenues ranging between OMR4 and OMR5 million, from exports of moringa products to global markets in North America, Europe, Asia and other destinations. The project is also expected to generate more than 500 direct employment opportunities and other jobs in the fields of supply, packaging and logistics—thus boosting entrepreneurship in the local community. The project boasts significant environmental gains, with the planting of about 15 million Moringa trees is set to absorb more than 400,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. It therefore contributes to the Sultanate of Oman's drive to mitigate the impacts of climate change and achieve the goals of Oman Vision 2040.
