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Observer
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Observer
Khareef Dhofar: Modern Promenade at Ateen Plain to shine
Salalah, July 2 This year, the Modern Promenade at Ateen Plain will be at the heart of Khareef Dhofar 2025, offering a vibrant programme of interactive experiences curated by Dhofar Municipality. Set against a backdrop of misty hills and cool breezes, the promenade blends entertainment and education in a setting that showcases Oman's evolving creative scene. Among the main attractions is 'World for Kids', a mini global village designed for children. The interactive experience leads young visitors on a playful cultural journey — from the Americas and Australia to France, Italy, the Gulf, Egypt and Yemen — through hands-on workshops, live performances and daily competitions. Local and international street foods complete the sensory immersion. Also making its return is the enchanting 'Princess Palace', a fantasy space where young girls can explore a fairytale world inspired by royal palaces. With arts and crafts stations, themed photo corners and live shows, the venue offers a safe and inspiring environment tailored to spark imagination. Other highlights across the promenade include the Musical Walkway, where live music fills the air; the dazzling Carnival of Illuminated Carts and World of Lights, which create immersive visual spectacles; as well as Band & Box performances that merge theatre, storytelling and learning. Visitors can also enjoy a health-themed walking track and explore an array of gourmet food trucks serving regional and global cuisine. Now a signature destination of Oman's Khareef Dhofar season, the Modern Promenade is more than a venue — it is an invitation to discover the Sultanate of Oman's rich cultural identity and family-friendly vision for tourism.
The South African
14-05-2025
- Climate
- The South African
18 Johannesburg suburbs to be affected by a power outage
City Power Johannesburg has scheduled a planned power outage that is set to affect 18 suburbs in the city on Saturday, 17 May 2025 from 8:00 to 14:30. POWER OUTAGE DUE TO MAINTENANCE WORK The power outage is due to maintenance work that the power utility regularly does on its electricity network. 'The interruption is necessary to do essential maintenance work on our network, which is part of our program of constantly striving to provide a better service,' the statement read. These are the suburbs that will be affected by the power outage on Saturday, 17 May 2025, from 8:00 to 14:30, these are the suburbs affected: Parktown Parktown West Parktown East The Wilds Old Wilds Princess Palace Berea Old Berea Academic Hospital 1, 2, 3 and 4 Isle of Houghton 1 and 2 Melville High Street Mitchel Str and East Ave York Road Girton Road St Andrew Road Wellington Street Hillbrow Eskom has implemented stage-2 load shedding which will run from 16:00 on Tuesday, 13 May 2025, to 22:00 on Thursday, 15 May 2025. The power utility stated that the implementation of load shedding is due to a limited generation capacity that was caused by a delay in return of generation units amounting to over 3 000MW. Additionally, there was a loss of over 1 300MW due to unplanned breakdowns. 'The primary reason for this setback is the delay in returning several units from planned maintenance. These delays, coupled with an unplanned capacity loss that has now temporarily exceeded 13 000MW, align with the risk of scenarios shared in our Winter 2025 Outlook,' explained Eskom. Despite current pressures, Eskom assures that the system is in a stronger position when compared to previous winters. Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
