Muscat: The castles of Taqah and Mirbat in Dhofar Governorate will be closed until next sunday, according to Ministry of Tourism, thanks to severe weather conditions expected as Tropical Storm nears southern Oman.
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The Ministry said in a announcement "Due to the potential impact of Tropical Storm Luban on Dhofar governorate, and for the reasons of security and safety, the castles of Taqah and Mirbat will be closed from tomorrow until next Sunday, October 14."
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"Please do not include these castles in the tour programmes during the period mentioned," the statement added.