News

Agriculture Ministry Celebrates Opening of Al Jufainah Dam in Al Amerat Al Amerat, 26 Feb (ONA) --- The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources today celebrated the opening of Al Jufainah Protection Dam in the Wilayat of Al Amerat, Muscat Governorate. The dam, which costs more than RO 38 million to build, has a storage capacity of about 15.7 million cubic metres of water. The dike is 30 metres high and 2,287 metres long. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Mohammed bin Said Al Maamari, Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs. --- ...

2nd Annual Conference of Business & Management Development Kicks off Muscat, 26 Feb (ONA) ---- Activities of the 2nd Annual Conference of Business & Management Development began in Muscat today. The two-day event, themed “Re-engineering Administrative Operations: Achieving Efficiency Through Redesigning Operations", is organized by the Ministry of Labour in cooperation with Al-Assayel for Development. The opening ceremony was held under the patronage of HH Sayyid Mohammed bin Thuwaini Al Said, in the presence of a number of officials from government and private ...

RAM Marks Completion of Two Cohorts of Najiz Programme Muscat, 25 Feb (ONA) --- Under the auspices of Sayyid Khalifa bin Said Al Busaidi, Chairman of the Supreme Court, fifty-nine heads of primary and appeal courts in the Sultanate of Oman completed the Najiz Programme. Provided by the Royal Academy of Management (RAM) in collaboration with the Supreme Judicial Council, the programme was specially designed to strengthen the skills and attributes deemed essential for heads of courts with adaptive leadership responsibilities in an ever-evolving landscape. In turn, the ...

Military Medical City Marks Graduation of Officers Muscat, 20 Feb (ONA) --- The Medical City for Military and Security Services today celebrated the graduation of officers who completed a basic medical services course. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Eng. Uday bin Hilal Al Maawali, Head of the Medical City for Military and Security Services. The ceremony began with a briefing about the objectives of the training course. Eng. Uday Al Maawali said in a speech that the course was aimed to expand the officers’ medical knowledge and hone their skills in ...

Social Development Ministry Celebrates Graduation of 60 People with Disabilities Muscat, 10 Feb (ONA) --- The Ministry of Social Development today held a ceremony to celebrate the graduation of 60 people with disabilities who comprised the second batch of a training programme carried out in implementation of an initiative themed "Be with Us for Them". The ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Laila Ahmed Al Najjar, Minister of Social Development, who delivered a statement in which she valued the role and contribution of the private sector, companies and government ...

ASMED Reviews its Orientations for 2025 Muscat, 9 Feb (ONA) --- The Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (ASMED) today held a press gathering during which it reviewed options for the implementation of more supportive plans for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and discussed its accomplishments in 2024 and the salient features of its plan for 2025. The media gathering stemmed from ASMED’s approach to consolidate transparency and enhance communication with the community. During the meeting, Halima Rashid Al Zar’ai, Chairperson of the Authority for Small ...

National Economic Diversification Programme Discussed Muscat, 28 Jan (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of Muscat Governorate today reviewed the National Economic Diversification Programme ("Tanwee"). The discussion took place during the council’s first meeting of 2025, chaired by Sayyid Saud Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat, Chairman of Muscat Municipal Council. The meeting was attended by Ahmed Mohammed Al Humaidi, Chairman of Muscat Municipality. Eng. Al Motassim Ali Al Yaqoubi, Executive Director of the Programme (“Diversification” or "Tanwee"), gave a visual ...

Al Amerat Heights Health Complex Opens Muscat, 27 Jan (ONA) --- As part of the Sultanate of Oman’s commitment to enhancing a sustainable healthcare system and ensuring community well-being, and in response to the growing demand for healthcare services, the Ministry of Health (MOH) celebrated today the opening of the Al Amerat Heights Health Complex in the Governorate of Muscat.The opening ceremony was held under the patronage of Ahmed Saleh Al Rashdi, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs, in the presence of Dr. Ahmed Salim Al Mandhari, MOH ...

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in the Governorate of ...

National Survey of Non-Communicable Diseases Kicks Off in Muscat Governorate Muscat, 14 Jan (ONA) --- The Ministry of Health today launched a National Survey of Non-Communicable Diseases in Muscat Governorate. The survey includes field visits to residential neighbourhoods in Muscat Governorate to collect data on the prevalence of non-communicable diseases like hypertension, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, cancer and heart diseases. The launch ceremony was held under the auspices of Sayyid Saud Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat. Sayyid Saud stressed the importance of ...

Bahla Charity Team Opens New Building Muscat, 14 Jan (ONA) --- Bahla Charity Team, affiliated to the Social Development Committee in the Wilayat of Bahla, today opened a new ‘endowments’ building in the Wilayat of Bausher. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Mohammed Said Al Maamari, Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs. The building consists of eight floors. The basement and the ground floor are allocated for shops, while the six upper floors are dedicated to residential apartments. The building, which occupies an area of 4,480 square metres, was ...

Forum on Role of Economic Sectors in Localizing Job Opportunities Begins Muscat, 25 Nov (ONA) ---- Activities of the forum on “The Role of the Economic Sectors in Localizing Job Opportunities and Local Added Value” began at the Oil and Gas Institute today. The event is organized by the Ministry of Labour in cooperation with the National Employment Program (NPE). Khalid Salim Al Ghamari, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour for Labour said that the forum comes within the efforts made by the Ministry to achieve the goals of economic integration between development ...

Muscat Municipal Council Holds Meeting Muscat, 25 Nov (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of Muscat Governorate today held its 9th meeting of 2024 under the chairmanship of Sayyid Saud Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat, Chairman of the Council. The council reviewed the report of the Ministry of Social Development in regards to the Committee of Child Protection in the governorate of Muscat. Moreover, the council approved minutes of the 8th meeting and reviewed the action plan of 2025. It also discussed recommendations of several committees regarding a range of topics of ...

Governorate of Muscat: Sustainable Development & Promising Investment OpportunitiesMuscat, 24 Nov (ONA) — The Governorate of Muscat is witnessing the implementation of a number of major development projects that boost its economic and tourism landscape to achieve comprehensive and sustainable development.Sultan Haitham City is the major project in Muscat as it is the first integrated and smart city in the Sultanate of Oman, with a total area of ​​ (14 million square meters).The Governorate of Muscat seeks to expand the scope of investment opportunities and increase the number of sites ...

Shura Council Office Reviews Ministerial Replies Muscat, 17 Nov (ONA) —— The office of Shura Council today held its first meeting of the second annual convening for the 10th term to review some reports of the permanent committees, including the report of the Youth and Human Resources Committee and report of the Public Services and Utilities Committee. The meeting also reviewed the Health and Social Committee’s opinion regarding its evaluation of the annual reports of the Ministry of Social Development and the Ministry of Health for 2023, in addition to reviewing the ...

Credit Oman’s Insured Local Sales Reach RO 77 in First Half of 2024 Muscat, 13 Nov (ONA) --- Credit Oman recorded a 19.6% growth in the volume of insured local sales during the first half of 2024 to reach RO 77,190,000 compared to RO 64,511,000 during the corresponding period in 2023. Sheikh Khalil Ahmed Al Harthy, CEO of Credit Oman said that most insured sectors witnessed a positive growth. Among those, the sector of foodstuff and consumer goods topped the list with RO 48,656,000 (up by 17.6%). The sector of constructions came second with a value of RO 10,365,000, ...

Agriculture Ministry Organizes Promotional Exhibition for Omani-Tunisian Olive Oil Muscat, 26 Sep (ONA) --- A three-day promotional exhibition for Omani-Tunisian olive oil opened today in the Wilayat of Boushar, Muscat Governorate. The exhibition is organised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia in the Sultanate of Oman. The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Eng. Ali Mohammed Al Abri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources for Water ...

Education Ministry Organizes Symposium on Financial Culture Muscat, 11 Sep (ONA) --- A two-day symposium on financial culture kicked off in Muscat today as part of the Education Ministry’s "Khazna" Project, which seeks to raise awareness among school students about business affairs. Held under the auspices of Minister of Economy Dr. Said Mohammed Al Saqri, the symposium elaborates on the role of financial culture in education as a means to achieve the goals of sustainable development. The symposium also reviews models of international and regional experiences and highlights the ...

Seminar Held onEmergency Management in Energy SectorMuscat, 11 Sep(ONA) —- OQ, the integrated global energy group, organised a seminar on emergency management in collaboration with the National Centre for Emergency Management.The event was attended by representatives from various sectors of the national system, including specialists in emergency management from different institutions.This initiative aligns with OQ's commitment to health, safety, security, and the environment, which are pivotal strategies in its investments, operations, and facilities.OQ acknowledges the critical role of ...

Oman Summit on Material Corrosion, Technical Readiness Kicks off Muscat, September 9 (ONA) --- Oman Summit on Materials, Corrosion and Technical Readiness kicked off in Muscat today. As many as 1,500 researchers are taking part in the three-day summit, which seeks to enhance innovation and cooperation in the field of preventing metal corrosion and preserving the sustainability of metal assets. The summit will elaborate on the impact of corrosion on various industries, including marine, oil and gas industries. It also looks into innovative strategies to protect metal assets ...

Muttrah Tourism Hub Introduces Visitors to Heritage, Tourism SitesMuscat, 25 Aug (ONA) --- The Tourism Hub at Muttrah Waterfront in Muscat Governorate plays a vital role in providing information and guiding visitors to the most prominent heritage sites and different tourism destinations in the Sultanate of Oman.Muttrah Tourism Hub (MTH) is prompt in answering the queries of tourists and providing them with necessary information about tourism companies and hotels. The centre showcases activities and events that serve the tourism, heritage and entertainment sectors and encourage ...

New Bird Breeding Records Highlight Al Ansab Wetland’s Ecological Importance Muscat, 20 Aug (ONA) ---- Al Ansab Wetland in Muscat has once again proven its critical role in bird conservation and biodiversity with the recent discovery of new breeding records for two significant bird species: the Black-crowned Night Heron and the Indian Pond Heron. These findings underscore the ecological importance of this unique wetland, which serves as a vital sanctuary for numerous bird species. The Indian Pond Heron, whose breeding has been recorded for the first time in Oman, marks a ...

Third Edition of Research Skills Forum Launched Muscat, 11 Aug (ONA) --- Acting in cooperation with the Arab Open University in Muscat, the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation today launched the 3rd edition of the Research Skills Forum. The two-week forum, which targets postgraduate students, aims to develop and enhance the research skills of students. It comprises a set of training sessions and workshops that cover a wide range of topics related to top quality research Haitham Saleh Al Ya'arubi, Higher Education Ministry Specialist in Building Research and ...

Bon Plus App Set to Ease Transactions Between Business Owners and SuppliersMuscat, 28 Jul (ONA) --- "Bon Plus" application serves as a specialized business application that connects suppliers with the hospitality sector, which comprises hotels, restaurants, cafeterias/catering and business bureaus (Horeca) .Bon Plus emerges as one of the nascent firms that are served by the Programme for Omani Promising Startups (POPS) and supervised by the Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (ASMED).Bon Plus seeks to streamline communication and cooperation among business owners and ...

Muscat Governorate Showcases Development, Service Plans and Projects Muscat, 3 Jul (ONA) --- The Governorate of Muscat today showcased prominent development and service plans and projects in the governorate. This came during a meeting between Sayyid Saud Hilal Al Busaidi, Muscat Governor with members from the Shura Council who represent Muscat Governorate’s Wilayats, Ahmed Mohammed Al Humaidi, Head of Muscat Municipality, Walis of Muscat Governorate and several other officials. The meeting also reviewed inquiries and proposals about some service needs in ...

Usufruct Signed to Develop Majlis Al Jinn Cave in Qurrayat Muscat, 1 Jul (ONA) --- The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism signed today a usufruct agreement with OMRAN Group to develop Majlis Al Jinn Cave in the Wilayat of Qurrayat, the Governorate of Muscat. The usufruct entails the establishment of a tourism and environmental project that will activate the cave’s components by providing special protection tools for adventurers and service facilities. It was signed by Salim Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism and Dr. Hashel Obaid Al Mahrouqi, CEO of OMRAN ...

First Batch of “Mining Competencies” Programme Graduate Muscat, 9 Jun (ONA) --- The Ministry of Energy and Minerals today celebrated the passing out of the first batch of graduates in the “Mining Competencies” programme. The two-year programme introduced the participations to an overview of the mining industry in the Sultanate of Oman. It targets technical and non-technical professionals in the Ministry and companies operating in the mining sector. Moreover, the programme aimed to boost the level of knowledge and expertise of the participants in the field of ...

Wadi Adai Dam Project Kicks Off in Wilayat of MuttrahMuttrah, 5 Jun (ONA) --- The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources began implementing the Wadi Adai Dam project for protection against flood risks.The construction of the dyke, located alongside Wadi Adei valley in the Wilayat of Muttrah in Muscat Governorate, cost an estimated RO 38 million.Eng. Nasser Mohammed Al Battashi, Director General of Water Resources Assessment at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, said that the construction of the “Wadi Adai” dam in this important location ...

Muscat Governorate Signs Agreement to Develop Al Khuwair Square Project in Muscat Muscat, 23 Apr (ONA) --- Muscat Governorate today signed an agreement with Jindal Shadeed Iron and Steel Company to develop Al Khuwair Square project in the Ministries District. The project, which occupies an area of more than 18,000 square metres, will see the installation of the tallest flagpole in the Sultanate of Oman—which will have a height of more than 126 metres, in addition to many entertainment and sports amenities. The agreement was signed by Ahmed Mohammed Al Humaidi, Chairman of ...

Muscat Municipal Council Holds Meeting Muscat, 24 Mar (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of the Governorate of Muscat today held its 3rd meeting for 2024 under the chairmanship of Sayyid Saud Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat. The meeting approved the agenda of the 2nd meeting of the council which included several recommendations. It also reviewed other recommendations of several committees and touched on a spectrum of topics. ...