The 7th Gulf Forum for the Blind will kick off Saturday at the auditorium of the Directorate General of Heritage and Culture at the Governorate of Dhofar, Oman News Agency (ONA) reported. The five-day forum is organized annually by Al Noor Association for the Blind, Dhofar Branch, under the theme of \"Khareef Forum for the Blind,\" as part of the Salalah Tourism Festival 2012. The forum\'s agenda includes lectures, seminars and workshops to benefit from the experiences of all associations in Oman and other GCC states. The forum also features cultural and recreational activities, religious lectures, cultural nights, contests and tours in Dhofar. (QNA)