Jabal Al Akhdar: The Wilayat of Jabal Al Akhdar in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate saw a significant increase in visitors during the first half of this year, with a total of 84,869 people compared to 79,034 in the same period last year, marking a 7.37 percent rise, according to data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information.
The data also revealed that local Omanis made up 34,125 of the visitors, followed by 3,012 Saudis, 566 Emiratis, 306 Bahrainis, 563 Kuwaitis, and 279 Qatari nationals. Additionally, 3,700 tourists from other Arab countries and 42,318 foreigners visited during this period.
The "Green Mountain Summer" events are set to kick off on Thursday and will run until September 14, 2024, at the Dusit Al Jabal Al Akhdar Hotel. This event will feature a variety of cultural, social, sports, entertainment, heritage, and popular activities as part of the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate's strategy to boost local tourism and highlight the region's tourism, heritage, and natural attractions.
The "Green Mountain Summer" program also includes an exhibition aimed at supporting productive families and small to medium-sized businesses, encouraging their participation in the event and taking advantage of opportunities to promote tourism and create temporary employment.
It is anticipated that the "Green Mountain Summer" events will play a crucial role in drawing in more tourists from both within and outside Oman, aligning with the second edition of the " Rummana " event in the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar, which began on June 4 and is scheduled to run until mid-September. This event is part of the Wilayat's agricultural tourism initiatives and projects.
The event is designed to promote the culture of eco-friendly farming tourism and offer fresh, unique experiences to draw in visitors, while also boosting the local economy.
This particular event also aims to improve the farming tourism experience for guests visiting the Green Mountains, by expanding the variety of tourism offerings and products, thereby elevating the Green Mountains' status as a top destination for tourists, culture, and agriculture in the area, and helping farmers sell their surplus products.
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is eager to attract investments in Jabal Al Akhdar, focusing on projects that boost tourism, including tourist resorts, hotels, rest houses, and guest houses, all of which help increase tourism in Jabal Al Akhdar and benefit the local community through tourism activities.
It's important to mention that the Wilayat of Jabal Al Akhdar in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate stands out as a favored tourist spot during the summer, thanks to its pleasant summer weather and a wide range of hotel options.
The Wilayat also sees a surge in visitors during the summer for activities like mountain climbing, hiking along mountain paths, and enjoying the mild climate.
