Thursday 31 / July / 2025
Al Jabal Al Akhdar: The Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate will witness the launch of the Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival 2025 and Al Jabal Al Akhdar Media Forum this Friday at the celebration grounds in Seih Qatnah. The event will run until 30 August, offering an integrated summer experience that highlights the wilayat’s unique environmental character.
The official opening ceremony will be held under the patronage of Sheikh Sabbaa Hamdan Al Saadi, Secretary General of the Secretariat General of National Celebrations, in the presence of Sheikh Hilal Said Al Hajri, Governor of Al Dakhiliyah .
The dual events reflect Al Dakhiliyah Governorate’s approach to fostering synergy between government institutions, the community, and the media, contributing to the promotion of developmental achievements and realising the objectives of "Oman Vision 2040" in enhancing the governorate’s position on the investment and tourism map.
The festival will feature laser and drone shows, cultural and artistic evenings, sports and family activities, as well as an open market with sections for productive families, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and platforms showcasing local agricultural products such as pomegranates, honey, apricots, and mountain herbs.
As many as 65 SMEs and 10 farmers will participate in the festival, which has also created 60 temporary employment opportunities in organisational and logistical services, reflecting the level of active community engagement.
Sheikh Sultan Mansour Al Ghafaili, Wali of Al Jabal Al Akhdar, emphasised the wilayat’s commitment to showcasing its potential and activating the local community’s role in supporting development. He highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts between official and civil entities in ensuring the success of such initiatives.
In a statement to Oman News Agency (ONA), he noted that ongoing projects focus on improving quality of life and boosting tourism appeal, pointing out that Al Jabal Al Akhdar serves as a model for sustainable mountain development, given its natural resources and cultural heritage.
Meanwhile, Ahmed Salim Al Toubi, Director General of Administrative and Financial Affairs in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate and Chairman of the Festival Organising Committee, stated that the festival serves as a platform to market the tourism and economic opportunities abundant in the wilayat, embodying the governorate’s direction toward empowering the local community.
Coinciding with the festival, Al Jabal Al Akhdar Media Forum will open under the patronage of Sheikh Hilal Said Al Hajri, Governor of Al Dakhiliyah, with the participation of over 70 journalists from various Omani media outlets. The forum is organised in partnership between Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman Journalists Association, Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Al Dakhiliyah branch, and the University of Nizwa.
The forum aims to highlight developmental and service projects implemented in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, with a focus on efforts to develop mountainous regions and create an investment-friendly environment, in addition to fostering communication between media professionals and governorate officials.
The programme includes a dialogue session with the Governor, accompanied by visual presentations on key initiatives, as well as field visits to several projects and tourist landmarks, including the renovated village of Al Suwjara.
It should be noted that development projects worth over OMR4.5 million is currently being implemented in Al Jabal Al Akhdar, covering road network upgrades, the establishment of public and recreational facilities, and improvements in essential services.
