New Tourism in Dhofar: Shaat Overlook in Rakhyout has been upgraded with a glass sky deck and full visitor facilities, including viewing platforms, seating, walkways, parking, retail, a children’s play area and an open-air theatre—set at over 1,000m with Arabian Sea views. Khareef Numbers: Dhofar’s Khareef season drew 472,449 visitors (up 6.9%) in the June 21–July 31 period, with July alone accounting for 95.5% of arrivals. Tourism Economy: Oman’s tourism sector contribution to GDP rose to 2.9% in Q1 2026, with accommodation, travel booking, transport and restaurants driving growth. Consumer & Safety for Visitors: Dhofar’s consumer protection ran khareef awareness activities, including a Mobile Food Safety Laboratory and VR-based education, to help families travel safely. Aviation Disruptions: Middle East flight disruptions hit major hubs, with 1,108 delays and 25 cancellations across six airports amid airspace restrictions and summer demand. Regional Travel Risk: Repeated Strait of Hormuz attacks and thin traffic continue to threaten travel and logistics confidence across the region. Oman Business & Jobs: Sur Industrial City signed six contracts worth over RO56m in H1 2026, spanning tourism and other sectors, while cumulative investment reached RO2.3bn.