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Times of Oman
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Times of Oman
Khareef Dhofar features international shows, interactive experiences
Salalah: The Dhofar Municipality is organising a variety of events for the Khareef Dhofar (monsoon) Season 2025, offering a comprehensive experience that blends culture, entertainment, and innovation. The season features international shows, some of which are being presented for the first time in Oman and globally. The various event locations are attracting a large number of visitors due to their diverse and engaging content. Ammar Oubaid Gawas, Director of Events and Awareness at the Dhofar Municipality, stated that the Attin Square is a centerpiece of this season's events. It hosts one of the world's largest inflatable play cities, a stage with the latest sound and lighting technology, eco-friendly fireworks, drone shows, and folklore performances from 18 countries. It also features diverse markets for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local products from Omani entrepreneurs. He added that the Attin Plain's Modern Waterfront provides a complete family entertainment destination, including a walkway, a children's area, a princesses' palace, and a variety of restaurants and food trucks. It also hosts the "Awdah" event, which simulates traditional Omani life with shows of traditional arts, heritage markets, and handicrafts that preserve the national heritage. Gawas explained that Awqad Park, branded as "Children's Time," is dedicated to providing innovative educational and recreational activities for children in a safe environment. Meanwhile, Salalah Park, or the "Healthy Park," hosts sports paths and challenges suitable for all ages, encouraging an active and balanced lifestyle. Gawas also noted that the season includes multiple accompanying events such as "Awsara," "Avicenna," and "Al Gharf," as well as the Frankincense Market and Al Haffa Beach Market. Activities are also being held in the wilayats of Taqa, Mirbat, and Sadah. The season is also hosting major international sporting events, including the Salalah International Cycling Tour, the Dhofar International Sand Drag Race Championship, and a traditional weapons shooting competition. He affirmed that the Dhofar Municipality has been keen on highlighting Omani identity at all event locations, with more than a thousand national projects for productive families and entrepreneurs. He stressed that the operation and organization of the events have been fully assigned to Omani companies, a step that reflects support for national projects and youth ideas and makes the season a true platform for sustainable development.
Times of Oman
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Times of Oman
Khareef Dhofar feature international shows, interactive experiences
Salalah: The Dhofar Municipality is organising a variety of events for the Khareef Dhofar (monsoon) Season 2025, offering a comprehensive experience that blends culture, entertainment, and innovation. The season features international shows, some of which are being presented for the first time in Oman and globally. The various event locations are attracting a large number of visitors due to their diverse and engaging content. Ammar Oubaid Gawas, Director of Events and Awareness at the Dhofar Municipality, stated that the Attin Square is a centerpiece of this season's events. It hosts one of the world's largest inflatable play cities, a stage with the latest sound and lighting technology, eco-friendly fireworks, drone shows, and folklore performances from 18 countries. It also features diverse markets for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local products from Omani entrepreneurs. He added that the Attin Plain's Modern Waterfront provides a complete family entertainment destination, including a walkway, a children's area, a princesses' palace, and a variety of restaurants and food trucks. It also hosts the "Awdah" event, which simulates traditional Omani life with shows of traditional arts, heritage markets, and handicrafts that preserve the national heritage. Gawas explained that Awqad Park, branded as "Children's Time," is dedicated to providing innovative educational and recreational activities for children in a safe environment. Meanwhile, Salalah Park, or the "Healthy Park," hosts sports paths and challenges suitable for all ages, encouraging an active and balanced lifestyle. Gawas also noted that the season includes multiple accompanying events such as "Awsara," "Avicenna," and "Al Gharf," as well as the Frankincense Market and Al Haffa Beach Market. Activities are also being held in the wilayats of Taqa, Mirbat, and Sadah. The season is also hosting major international sporting events, including the Salalah International Cycling Tour, the Dhofar International Sand Drag Race Championship, and a traditional weapons shooting competition. He affirmed that the Dhofar Municipality has been keen on highlighting Omani identity at all event locations, with more than a thousand national projects for productive families and entrepreneurs. He stressed that the operation and organization of the events have been fully assigned to Omani companies, a step that reflects support for national projects and youth ideas and makes the season a true platform for sustainable development.
Times of Oman
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Times of Oman
Information Ministry to launch Khareef Dhofar 2025 media programmes tomorrow
Salalah — The Ministry of Information will launch on Tuesday the media programmes accompanying the Khareef Dhofar (monsoon) Season 2025 as part of a comprehensive plan to highlight the tourism, cultural, natural, and heritage attractions of Dhofar Governorate during the season. The integrated plan, running until 31 August, includes producing and broadcasting visual, audio, and digital programs with interactive content and live field coverage to ensure wide outreach locally and internationally. Oman TV will begin its coverage with the program "People and Khareef", returning this year with a refreshed, more in-depth format. The daily show (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM) will feature diverse locations showcasing Dhofar's landscapes and tourism activities, with participation from Omani and GCC media professionals as well as Arab journalists. The evening program "Khareef Nights" will broadcast live from the "Return of the Past" event site in Al Sa'ada, Salalah (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM) on Oman General and Oman Cultural channels, covering heritage, cultural, and artistic activities. Oman Radio will air Khareef's Radio Programme codenamed 'Atheer' daily (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM) from the "Return of the Past" location, featuring studio interviews, AI-powered segments on Dhofar, and live video content shared via the Ministry's and radio's platforms. Youth Radio will broadcast "Khareef and Youth" from Jebel Ateen studio (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM daily), focusing on artistic, cultural, and social themes for young audiences. Oman News Agency (ONA) has commenced its coverage with news reports, features, photos, and videos across digital platforms, social media, and smart apps, as well as radio/TV bulletins, highlighting tourism assets and socio-cultural interactions. Oman newspaper continues its coverage (since June 21) through print/digital reports and social media, offering rich content on the festivities. Moreover, the Ministry of Information's General Directorate of Digital Media enhances engagement via interactive competitions, drone-captured scenic vignettes, and multilingual visitor interviews. The 'Ayn" platform provides live coverage from Oman Radio and TV for all programs and activities related to the Khareef Dhofar season. Ayn also launched a children's program promoting Dhofar as a family-friendly destination through edutainment content. Furthermore, Oman's Information Portal, available in eight languages (Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and German), features dedicated Khareef content to amplify Oman's global digital presence. The portal is one of the Ministry of Information's most prominent platforms.
