Khareef Dhofar 2026: Oman’s summer season is in full swing as Khareef Dhofar 2026 opens with 100+ events across wilayats, blending nature, culture, sports and entertainment until Sept. 21, including heritage-focused experiences like “Return of the Past.” Oman Arts & Youth: The Oman Fine Arts Society’s Summer Arts 2026 is turning school holidays into hands-on creativity, with workshops in sculpture, photography and painting—plus foam-clay projects that bring kids’ imaginations to life. Muscat Performing Arts: Royal Opera House Muscat’s ALICE summer camp wrapped up with nearly 100 young participants, educators and volunteers, celebrating learning through theatre, music and movement. Education & Skills: Downe House Muscat reports a 100% pass rate in the Omani General Education Diploma (2025/26), while Oman’s National Employment Programme pushes school-to-work transition workshops and guidance centres ahead of preference changes. Oman Culture Abroad: Oman’s National Museum opened “The Splendour of Silver” in Belarus, spotlighting Omani court silver traditions and royal collections. Regional Context (for locals): Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue with renewed US-Iran strikes and competing claims over maritime incidents, keeping Gulf travel and shipping concerns in the spotlight.