Muscat: Oman Kite Festival 2025 concluded today in the Wilayat of Sur in the South A’Sharqiyah Governorate. More than 90 athletes from around the world took part in the 10-day event.
According to Oman News Agency, the closing ceremony was held under the auspices of Sheikh Dr. Yahya Badr Al Maawali, Governor of South A’Sharqiyah. The festival was organized by Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) in cooperation with Oman Sail, Visit Oman, and Oman Adventure Centre. This event is part of efforts to support adventure tourism and enhance the Sultanate of Oman’s presence on the global sports and tourism map.
At the conclusion of the event, Ayman Abdullah Al Ghafri was crowned winner of the Oman Downwinder Race champion. Al Mukhtar Abdul-Karim Al Mujaini occupied second place, while third place went to Egyptian athlete Ahmed Mohammed Jamal. Majid Al Kharousi won the Slalom race, which was held in the Wilayat of Sur.