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Preparations for Khareef Dhofar 2025 media coverage reviewed

Preparations for Khareef Dhofar 2025 media coverage reviewed

Times of Oman12-06-2025
Muscat: A coordination meeting was held today at Dhofar Municipality in the Wilayat of Salalah to review the mechanisms for implementing the media plan and preparations for covering the events of Khareef Dhofar 2025.
The meeting is part of ongoing collaboration between the Ministry of Information and relevant government entities to showcase the season and highlight the governorate's tourism potential both locally and internationally.
The meeting was attended by His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Harassi, Minister of Information, His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Mohsen Al-Ghassani, Chairman of Dhofar Municipality, along with several other officials. Discussions focused on the key aspects of the approved media plan for the season, which includes coverage through Oman TV and Radio, the Oman News Agency, the "Ain" platform, as well as digital media and private media outlets.
The meeting also addressed the forms of support that Dhofar Municipality will provide to various media efforts. In addition, a visual presentation was delivered highlighting the event locations listed in the general program for Khareef Dhofar 2025.
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