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Muscat Daily
6 days ago
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Oman Kite Festival starting in Barr al Hikman on July 15
Sur – The much anticipated 2025 edition of Oman Kite Festival will begin in Barr al Hikman on July 15 and run till July 24, with events taking place in several other coastal locations. Organised by Omran Group in collaboration with Oman Sail, the festival aims to promote the sultanate as a key international destination for adventure and marine sports tourism. Now in its expanded format, the event builds on the success of last year's festival – called Oman Downwinder – and will feature a series of kitesurfing competitions alongside cultural and recreational activities. A larger number of international athletes are expected this year, with the festival extended in both duration and geographical reach. The main attraction is the multi-stage Downwinder race, which will see participants kitesurf through four coastal legs: Barr al Hikman to Masirah Island on July 16, Masirah Island to Ras al Ruwais on July 20, Pink Lagoons to Al Ashkharah on July 21, and Ras al Jinz to Ras al Hadd on July 23. Abdulhafidh al Harthi, Assets Manager – Experiences at Omran Group Additional competitions include Kite Course Race (Barr al Hikman, July 15), Big Air Show (Masirah Island, July 17), Freestyle Show (Masirah Island, July 18), Coastal Race (Masirah Island, July 19) and Slalom Race (Ras al Hadd Lake, July 24). Off the water, the festival will include a family-friendly zone and an SME exhibition at Ashkharah Municipal Park, highlighting local businesses and traditional crafts. The festival supports the tourism diversification goals under National Tourism Strategy 2040 by spotlighting Oman's natural assets and positioning it as a hub for sports tourism. Abdulhafidh al Harthi, Assets Manager – Experiences at Omran Group, said the festival is part of the company's ongoing efforts to showcase Oman's coastal appeal and develop tourism-linked experiences aligned with the sultanate's long-term strategy. The festival is supported by Visit Oman and Oman Adventures Centre. Further information on event schedules and public access is available at
Observer
6 days ago
- Business
- Observer
Oman Kite Festival from July 15
Set to commence from July 15-24 until July 24 in Barr al Hikman, the Oman Kite Festival promises an exhilarating fusion of world-class kitesurfing action, cultural immersion, and family-friendly entertainment, all against the breathtaking backdrop of Oman's pristine coastline. The Oman Kite Festival, an initiative by OMRAN Group in collaboration with Oman Sail, aims to position key coastal destinations as premier international venues for adventure and sports tourism. Building on the resounding success of last year's Oman Downwinder, the Oman Kite Festival 2025 has been expanded in both geographical scope and duration, inviting a larger contingent of international athletes and offering a richer, more diverse experience for all attendees. Abdulhafidh al-Harthi, assets manager, experiences at Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran Group), expressed excitement for the event as it draws closer, outlining how the Oman Kite Festival 2025 is a cornerstone of the Group's commitment to showcasing Oman's unique natural assets and diversifying our assets. Kitesurfers will navigate four challenging phases from Barr al Hikman to Masirah Island on July 16, Masirah Island to Ras Al Ruwais on July 20th, and Pink Lagoons to Al Ashkharah on July 21, and finally from Ras al Jinz to Ras Al Hadd on July 23. The festival boasts a dynamic calendar of complementary competitions, including the Kite Course Race in Barr Al Hikman on July 15, the Big Air Show and Freestyle Show in Masirah Island on July 17 and 18 respectively, the Coastal Race in Masirah Island on July 19, and the Slalom Race at Ras Al Hadd Lake on July 24. Off the water, the Oman Kite Festival is designed to be a comprehensive cultural and recreational experience.
Muscat Daily
06-05-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Oman Kite Festival to showcase potential of adventure tourism
Muscat – Oman's growing reputation as a destination for adventure and sports tourism is set for another boost with the launch of the Oman Kite Festival 2025, announced by Omran Group in collaboration with Oman Sail. Scheduled to take place from July 15 to 24, the festival will begin at Barr al Hikman and conclude at Ras al Hadd, covering several of the sultanate's key coastal regions. Sultan Sulaiman al Khudoori, Assets Manager at Omran, said the initiative supports the group's strategy to diversify tourism offerings and capitalise on Oman's natural assets. He added that momentum from last year's downwinder races helped scale up the event. 'The expanded format is expected to attract a larger number of international athletes and deliver a richer tourism offering that reflects the diversity of Oman's coastal environments,' he said. Shaima Said al Asmi, events specialist at Oman Sail, described the festival as a milestone for marine sports development in the country. She noted that Oman's coastline offers ideal conditions for kite surfing, including ecological variety and favourable wind and weather. 'The participation of elite international kitesurfers brings a new dimension to the festival and strengthens Oman's positioning as a top destination for water-based adventure tourism,' she said. The festival will include a multi-stage 'Downwinder' race, beginning from Barr al Hikman to Masirah Island, then proceeding to Ras al Ruwais, followed by a stage from the Pink Lagoons to Al Ashkharah, and ending with a stretch from Ras al Jinz to Ras al Hadd. Additional races include the Kite Course Race at Barr al Hikman, a Coastal Race at Masirah Island, and a Slalom Race at Ras al Hadd. The event will also feature family-oriented activities and an exhibition for small and medium enterprises at Ashkharah Municipal Park.
Observer
06-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
Omran Group launches 2025 Oman Kite Festival
MUSCAT: In a significant step to cement Oman's position on the global map of adventure and sports tourism, Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran Group), in collaboration with Oman Sail, announced the launch of the Oman Kite Festival 2025. The event will take place from July 15 to 24, 2025, starting from Barr Al Hikman and concluding at Ras Al Hadd, traversing some of the most picturesque coastal regions of the Sultanate. Sultan Sulaiman al Khudoori, Assets Manager at Omran Group emphasised that the festival aligns with Omran Group's strategy to diversify tourism experiences and unlock the potential of Oman's exceptional natural assets. He noted that the strong momentum generated by last year's downwinder races served as a driving force for scaling up the event this year, both in geographical scope and event duration. The expanded format is expected to attract a larger number of international athletes and deliver a richer tourism offering that reflects the diversity of Oman's coastal environments. Shaima Said al Asmi, events specialist at Oman Sail stated that the festival marks a major milestone in the development of marine sports in Oman. He highlighted the country's ideal coastal conditions—ranging from ecological variety to favorable wind and weather — and noted that the participation of elite international kitesurfing brings a new dimension to the festival and strengthens Oman's positioning as a top destination for water-based adventure tourism. The festival will feature a series of races, including the multi-stage 'Downwinder' race, which unfolds over four phases: from Barr Al Hikman to Masirah Island, from Masirah to Ras Al Ruwais, then from the Pink Lagoons to Al Ashkharah, and finally from Ras Al Jinz to Ras Al Hadd. Complementing the main event are additional competitions, such as the Kite Course Race at Barr Al Hikman, Coastal Race at Masirah Island, and Slalom Race at Ras Al Hadd. On the sidelines, the festival will offer family-friendly activities and an SME exhibition at Ashkharah Municipal Park. Serving as a dynamic platform to showcase Oman's breathtaking coastal and marine landscapes, the Oman Kite Festival 2025 contributes to boosting tourism activity and reinforcing Oman's reputation as a premier destination for international sporting events. The initiative also aims to promote under-explored destinations, support domestic tourism, and expand the reach of adventure and experience-based travel across the Sultanate.
Observer
06-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
Oman Kite Festival 2025 from July 15
Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group), in collaboration with Oman Sail, announced the launch of the Oman Kite Festival 2025. The event will take place from July 15 to 24, 2025, starting from Barr al Hikman and concluding at Ras Al Hadd, traversing some of the most picturesque coastal regions of the Sultanate. Sultan Sulaiman al Khudoori, Assets Manager at OMRAN Group, said that the festival aligns with OMRAN Group's strategy to diversify tourism experiences and unlock the potential of Oman's exceptional natural assets. He noted that the strong momentum generated by last year's downwinder races served as a driving force for scaling up the event this year, both in geographical scope and event duration. The expanded format is expected to attract a larger number of international athletes and deliver a richer tourism experience, offering that reflects the diversity of Oman's coastal environments. Shaima Said Al Asmi, events specialist at Oman Sail, stated that the festival marks a major milestone in the development of marine sports in Oman. He highlighted the country's ideal coastal conditions—ranging from ecological variety to favorable wind and weather—and noted that the participation of elite international kitesurfers brings a new dimension to the festival and strengthens Oman's positioning as a top destination for water-based adventure tourism. The festival will feature a series of races, including the multi-stage 'Downwinder' race, which unfolds over four phases: from Barr Al Hikman to Masirah Island, from Masirah to Ras Al Ruwais, then from the Pink Lagoons to Al Ashkharah, and finally from Ras Al Jinz to Ras Al Hadd. Complementing the main event are additional competitions, such as the Kite Course Race at Barr al Hikman, Coastal Race at Masirah Island, and Slalom Race at Ras Al Hadd. On the sidelines, the festival will offer family-friendly activities and an SME exhibition at Ashkharah Municipal Park.
