Responsibilities
1- Laying out projects and plans to ensure the achievement of the Ministry's objectives in the field of heritage and tourism in the Governorate of Dhofar.
2- Follow up on the implementation of the plans approved by the various directorates of the Ministry in the Governorate of Dhofar.
3- Uncovering and maintaining cultural monuments, supervising the work of archaeological missions, applying laws for the protection of antiquities, and restoring and maintaining historical forts within the geographical boundaries of the governorate.
4- Supervising the conduct of scientific studies and research in its fields of work and the issuance of relevant publications in coordination with the Department of Statistics and Studies in the Ministry.
5- Supervising the recruitment of archaeological missions to carry out surveys and excavations for antiquities in the governorate.
6- Suggesting plans for excavation and surveying of submerged antiquities in coordination with the concerned entity at the Ministry's HQ.
7- Establishing historical museums that reveal the cultural past of the Dhofar Governorate and its role throughout the stages of history.
8- Spreading heritage and tourism awareness of the governorate through organizing conferences and activities.
9- Implementing the administrative and financial policies of the Ministry and providing the technical and human requirements necessary to achieve its objectives in accordance with general plans and in light of the applicable laws and regulations.
10- Develop plans for the rehabilitation, training and development of Omani employees working in the Directorate in coordination with the concerned entities in the Ministry.