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Muscat Daily
10-05-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Salalah's flood defence enhanced with two new dams
By OUR CORRESPONDENT Salalah – Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources will inaugurate two major dams in Salalah this week as part of ongoing efforts to enhance flood protection in Dhofar. The Wadi Annar Dam, with storage capacity of approximately 16mn cubic metres, will be inaugurated on Sunday. Built at a cost of RO23mn, it forms a key component of the flood protection system in Salalah aimed at mitigating the impact of seasonal flash floods. The second project – Wadi Adawnib Dam – will be officially opened on Monday. It is the largest dam in Salalah's flood protection network and the second largest in Oman with storage capacity of 83mn cubic metres. The dam spans 386m in length, 70m high and includes an 80m concrete side spillway. Its watershed area covers 217sqkm. The RO24mn project is designed to reduce the risk of recurring flooding in the area and enhance water security. Both dams will hold rainwater and floodwaters flowing from the surrounding mountains towards critical economic zones, including Port of Salalah, Raysut Industrial City and Salalah Free Zone. The ministry noted that the flood protection system in the wilayat of Salalah is designed to support sustainable development, reduce sediment inflow into Port of Salalah and provide long-term resilience against extreme weather events.
Zawya
07-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: Dhofar hosts Hungarian tourism delegation as charter arrivals rise
Salalah – In a move to boost tourism and trade ties with Central Europe, Oman hosted a delegation of Hungarian travel professionals as part of a growing charter flight initiative. Ministry of Heritage and Tourism recently welcomed 46 representatives of leading Hungarian tourism companies on a familiarisation tour to Dhofar. The group's itinerary included visits to Museum of the Land of Frankincense and the Unesco-listed Al Baleed Archaeological Site offering insights into Oman's cultural and historical heritage. The tour formed part of a wider effort to promote Oman, particularly Dhofar, as a year-round destination for European travellers, supported by direct charter flights operated by Antique Tourism. Ministry of Heritage and Tourism views such visits as crucial in strengthening international partnerships. 'Such familiarisation trips are vital for building strong, long-term partnerships with international tour operators. The growing interest of the Hungarian market reflects Oman's rising profile as a unique and diverse destination,' a ministry official said. The charter programme has played a key role in improving connectivity between Dhofar and Central Europe, making it easier for travellers and operators to explore new markets. The initiative supports the ministry's broader strategy to diversify tourist source markets and enhance economic opportunities through tourism-linked trade and investment. According to the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, the 2023/2024 tourist season in Dhofar generated more than RO23mn in charter flight revenues. Over 74,000 passengers travelled on charter flights during the season, marking a 15% increase over the previous year. The ministry continues to collaborate with private-sector stakeholders to expand flight connections, launch targeted promotional campaigns and design travel experiences that emphasise Oman's distinct appeal, the ministry official said.
Muscat Daily
06-05-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Dhofar hosts Hungarian tourism delegation as charter arrivals rise
Salalah – In a move to boost tourism and trade ties with Central Europe, Oman hosted a delegation of Hungarian travel professionals as part of a growing charter flight initiative. Ministry of Heritage and Tourism recently welcomed 46 representatives of leading Hungarian tourism companies on a familiarisation tour to Dhofar. The group's itinerary included visits to Museum of the Land of Frankincense and the Unesco-listed Al Baleed Archaeological Site offering insights into Oman's cultural and historical heritage. The tour formed part of a wider effort to promote Oman, particularly Dhofar, as a year-round destination for European travellers, supported by direct charter flights operated by Antique Tourism. Ministry of Heritage and Tourism views such visits as crucial in strengthening international partnerships. 'Such familiarisation trips are vital for building strong, long-term partnerships with international tour operators. The growing interest of the Hungarian market reflects Oman's rising profile as a unique and diverse destination,' a ministry official said. The charter programme has played a key role in improving connectivity between Dhofar and Central Europe, making it easier for travellers and operators to explore new markets. The initiative supports the ministry's broader strategy to diversify tourist source markets and enhance economic opportunities through tourism-linked trade and investment. According to the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, the 2023/2024 tourist season in Dhofar generated more than RO23mn in charter flight revenues. Over 74,000 passengers travelled on charter flights during the season, marking a 15% increase over the previous year. The ministry continues to collaborate with private-sector stakeholders to expand flight connections, launch targeted promotional campaigns and design travel experiences that emphasise Oman's distinct appeal, the ministry official said.
