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Muscat Governorate Organizes Forum on Risk Management, Business Durability Muscat, 12 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- Muscat Governorate is organizing a two-day forum on risk management and business durability. Themed “Towards a Sustainable Institutional System that Enhances Governance and Service Flow”, aims to exchange experiences and enhance institutional integration. It focuses on the management of key files related to governance and service sustainability amid rapid modern time developments. The forum is held under the auspices of Sayyid Saud bin Hilal Al Busaidi, ...

Muscat Governorate Organizes Operetta to Celebrate HM the Sultan’s Accession Day Muscat, 11 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- The Directorate General of Education in Muscat Governorate today held a celebration marking the 6th anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s Accession Day. The celebration included a student operetta titled “Haitham of Oman—A Vision Manifested”. As many as 300 students took part in the operetta which included various tableaus that reflected the spirit of national unity and social solidarity. The celebration was held under the auspices of ...

Muscat Municipal Council Holds Meeting Muscat, 11 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of Muscat Governorate held its first meeting of the year today. The meeting was chaired by Sayyid Saud Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat. The Council commenced its agenda by addressing one of the most prominent contemporary social issues, concerning the impact of social media, digital media, and electronic games on the mental and behavioral health of society. The discussion focused on the challenges posed by these rapid transformations, which directly affect children, adolescents, and ...

Muscat Governorate to Organize Institutional Risk Management Forum MUSCAT, 6 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- The Muscat Governorate is preparing to organize the "Institutional Risk Management and Business Continuity Forum" under the theme "Towards a Sustainable Institutional System Enhancing Governance and Service Continuity." Scheduled to take place from 12-13 January 2026, the event will be held under the auspices of Sayyid Saud Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat. The forum is designed to support the strategic directives of Oman Vision 2040 by consolidating institutional governance ...

Arts Challenge Initiative Launched for Muscat Governorate Schools Muscat, 6 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- The Ministry of Education, represented by the Directorate General of Education in Muscat Governorate, today celebrated the launch of the first edition of the Arts Challenge 2026 initiative. Targeting students across the governorate in the fields of visual and fine arts, the program aims to empower students, develop their skills, hone their artistic talents, and guide them toward future career paths. This initiative is part of a comprehensive national vision to solidify ...

Labour Ministry Organizes Workshop on National System for Institutional Innovation A’Seeb, 4 January 2025 (ONA) --- The Ministry of Labour organized held the 4th edition of a workshop on the “National System for Institutional Innovation and Change Management”. Held in the Wilayat of A’Seeb, the workshop was attended by 100 participants from government units and private sector establishments. Safia Abdullah Al Harthi, an administrative development specialist at the Ministry of Labour, said, “The workshop constitutes an ambitious initiative that has been ...

Municipal Council Reviews Programme of Events for “Muscat Nights 2026” Muscat, 28 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of Governorate of Muscat today held its 10th meeting in 2025 under the auspices of Sayyid Saud bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat, Chairman of the Municipal Council. The meeting was attended by the Chairman of Muscat Municipality. The meeting dealt with “Muscat Nights 2026” as an added value to the urban and economic environment and as a programme that enhances the governorate’s approaches towards promoting tourism and cultural ...

Workshop Discusses Participatory Approach to Health Service Planning in Muscat Muscat, 28 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- A national workshop titled "The Participatory Approach in Health Service Planning" was held today in Muscat Governorate. Organized by the Ministry of Health, the event was held under the auspices of Eng. Masoud Said Al Hashimi, Governor of South Al Batinah, in the presence of Dr. Ahmed Salim Al Mandhari, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for Health Planning and Regulation. The workshop saw the participation of 70 individuals, including Directors General and ...

NUST Organizes Exhibition, Symposium on History of Al Busaidi State Muscat, 10 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The National University of Science and Technology (NUST) today organized an exhibition and a symposium on the history of Al Busaidi State. The joint events were held under the auspices of Sayyid Saud bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat,in the presence of a select group of researchers and academics specialized in Omani history. The symposium included two academic sessions that discussed core themes related to the development of Al Busaidi State, the Omani peace ...

Thirteen Scientific Papers Crowned at 12th Edition of National Award for Scientific Research Muscat, 7 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation announced the distinguished winners of the 12th National Award for Scientific Research, crowning thirteen published scientific papers. The awards were conferred during the Twelfth Annual Researchers’ Forum, themed "Research Published... Visions Realized." The ceremony, held under the patronage of HH Sayyedah Mayan bint Shihab Al Said at Al Bustan Palace Hotel in Muscat, was attended by ...

Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture, Science Celebrates Conclusion of Mosque Programs Muscat, 2 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- A celebration was held today in the Wilayat of A'Seeb in Muscat Governorate to mark the conclusion of the Mosque Programs in their twelfth session (1446-1447 Hijri) / 2025, organized by the Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science. The event was held under the auspices of Habib bin Mohammed Al Riyami, Chairman of Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science. Al Riyami stated that the Mosque Programs represent one of the most ...

Muscat Municipal Council Reviews Mechanisms for Connecting Buildings to Broadband Services Muscat, 30 Nov 2025 (ONA) --- The Muscat Municipal Council commenced its ninth meeting for this year, chaired by Sayyid Saud Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat, and in the presence of the Chairman of Muscat Municipality. The Council began by reviewing a statement presented by the Muscat Municipality regarding connecting buildings to broadband services, as part of efforts aimed at enhancing the readiness of the infrastructure qualified to accommodate the service within the ...

Third Edition of “Youth Ambassadors Programme 2025” Winds Up in Muscat Governorate Muscat, 6 Nov (ONA) – The third edition of the “Youth Ambassadors Programme 2025” concluded in the Governorate of Muscat after five days of active programmes that took place at Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science in the Wilayat of A’Seeb. The programme was organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth in cooperation with the Foreign Ministry and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).The closing ceremony was held under the ...

Third Edition of "Youth Ambassadors 2025" Program Announced in MuscatMuscat, 2 Nov (ONA) — The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, in cooperation with the Foreign Ministry and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), today announced the third edition of the "Youth Ambassadors" program for 2025. The announcement was made at the Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science in Muscat Governorate.The ceremony was held under the patronage of Abdullah Salim Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, in the presence of Basil Ahmed Al Rowas, ...

Tender Awarded for Al Mouj Road Development Project, 18 November RoadMuscat, 28 Oct (ONA) — The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, in coordination with the Projects, Tenders and Local Content Authority, has awarded the project for developing Al Mouj Road and the associated section of 18 November Road.The project includes adding a third lane in each direction on the road from the Airport Bridge to the Al Ishraq Roundabout towards A’Seeb Beach. It also involves constructing a bridge and a four-direction traffic light signal at the Al Mouj Roundabout, and ...

Khoula Hospital Introduces Advanced Therapeutic Techniques in Vascular SurgeryMuscat, 19 Oct (ONA) — Khoula Hospital has introduced a range of advanced medical services and therapeutic procedures being implemented for the first time at the hospital, with several among them being applied for the first time in the Sultanate of Oman. This step reflects progress in the quality of specialized healthcare provided.These advanced procedures include medical techniques being performed for the first time, such as peripheral angioplasty using carbon dioxide gas instead of iodine contrast to reduce ...

Environmental Debating Championship ConcludesMuscat, 15 Oct (ONA) — The Environment Authority concluded this year's Environmental Debate Championship today at Al Mouj Muscat. The championship is one of the most important initiatives created by the Environmental Ambassadors initiative team at the Authority.The closing ceremony of the championship was held under the patronage of HH Sayyid Dr. Fahd bin Al Julanda Al Said, Vice Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University, in the presence of Dr. Said bin Mohammed Al Saqri, Minister of Economy and Dr. Abdullah bin Ali Al Amri, Chairman of the ...

Omani Smart Innovation Enhances Waste ManagementMuscat, 5 Oct (ONA) — The artificial intelligence holds vast potential for waste management. By improving sorting accuracy, AI can significantly reduce the volume of waste sent to landfills and increase the quantity of materials recovered for recycling.The Omani innovation "Env.ai" is an intelligent waste management system that utilizes artificial intelligence technologies to sort plastic waste with high precision. This contributes to facilitating recycling processes, reducing pollution, and supporting sustainability efforts.The operational ...

Siraj Endowment Foundation: Continuous Journey to Support Education, Community EmpowermentMuscat, 5 Oct (ONA) — Endowment institutions represent a steadfast tributary to humanitarian giving, offering a model for social solidarity and enhancing contributions across various sectors. They meet the needs of disadvantaged families, ensuring them a stable and dignified life while promoting sustainable community development.Among these institutions is the Siraj Endowment Foundation for Education Support, a leading national institution in promoting the concept of sustainable education financing. It ...

Al-Noor Association Outlines Forthcoming Cultural Forum, Launches Visual Identity Muscat, 5 Oct (ONA) --- Al Noor Association for the Blind announced that it would organize a cultural forum from 19 to 23 October 2025 under the theme “Innovation Beyond Sighting”. The forum brought together more than 100 participants from 14 Arab countries. Dr. Raed bin Abdul Hafeez Al Farsi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Noor Association for the Blind (who heads the forum’s organizing committee), said during a press conference that “This forum is the first event of ...

Youth Project Development Lab Discusses Innovating Programs to Meet Future AspirationsMuscat, September 24 (ONA) – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth concluded the "Tharwah" Youth Project Development Lab, which ran for three days with the participation of 99 young men and women. The lab aimed to engage youth and listen to their input to evaluate and create qualitative ideas for programs and projects that contribute to fulfilling the aspirations of young people in the upcoming phase.An open dialogue session with the youth was held on the final day, attended by Basil Ahmed Al Rowas, ...

Muscat Municipal Council Reviews Developmental Topics Muscat, 22 Sep (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of Muscat Governorate held its seventh meeting of the year, chaired by Sayyid Saud Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat and Chairman of the Council, with the attendance of the Chairman of Muscat Municipality. The meeting discussed several initiatives aimed at monitoring the living standards of residents, identifying their diverse needs, and addressing the social and familial challenges they face. The council also reviewed awareness and educational programs and efforts to ...

Nama Water Services Showcases Wastewater Network Projects Bausher Muscat, 16 Sep (ONA) --- Nama Water Services today held a meeting with Bausher Municipality to review wastewater network projects in Wilayat. With a total cost exceeding RO 123 million. During the meeting, the company presented the projects, their implementation plans, and various stages of execution. They also discussed challenges facing the project, including its impact on roads and public facilities. The meeting explored avenues of cooperation with Bausher Municipality to overcome these challenges and ...

Cooperation Agreement Signed to Fund 40 Home-Based Projects Muscat, 21 Aug (ONA) --- The Ministry of Social Development and Sohar International bank today signed a cooperation agreement to fund and implement 40 home-based projects for girls with intellectual disabilities. This initiative aims to enhance their economic empowerment and support their integration into society. The agreement was signed by Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Al Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development, and Abdulwahid Mohammed Al Murshidi, CEO of Sohar International. The agreement includes ...

Digitization & Innovation: Sustainable Growth in SME Sector Muscat, 20 Aug (ONA) — Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Sultanate of Oman are witnessing rapid transformations in the fields of digitization and innovation. The integration of digital technologies with an innovative approach is a critical factor in enabling these enterprises to achieve sustainable growth and enhance their competitiveness in local and global markets. Digital technologies provide powerful tools for improving operational efficiency, expanding customer bases, and accelerating ...

Muscat Governorate Celebrates Top General Education Diploma Students Muscat, 20 Aug (ONA) --- Muscat Governorate, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Education, today honored the top-performing students in the General Education Diploma (GED) for the 2024/2025 academic year and its equivalent from government, private (bilingual) schools, and Islamic institutes. The ceremony recognized 21 students who achieved a score of 99% or higher. Ahmed Mohammed Al Humaidi, Chairman of Muscat Municipality and patron of the event, offered his congratulations to the excelling ...

Renewable Energy Contributes Over 11% to Oman’s Electricity Production till MayMuscat, 17 Aug (ONA) — The share of renewable energy in electricity production in the Sultanate of Oman has risen to 11.5% as of last May, as part of the national strategy to increase renewable energy’s contribution to power generation to 30% by 2030 and 60% by 2040. The Directorate General of Renewable Energy and Hydrogen at the Ministry of Energy and Minerals stated that Oman has witnessed significant growth in renewable energy adoption in recent years, marked by the launch of several major solar and wind ...

10,000 Patients Benefit from Early Retinopathy Screening Program in Various GovernoratesMuscat, 13 Aug (ONA) — The National Program for Early Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has successfully screened over 10,000 eligible patients. This achievement reflects the program's rapid implementation and its impact on preventing retinopathy complications and protecting diabetic patients from the risk of vision loss. The AI-powered national screening program has expanded its services to 25 health centers across all governorates of the Sultanate of ...

Fourth Edition of Research Skills Forum Kicks Off A’Seeb, 10 Aug (ONA) --- The fourth edition of the Research Skills Forum kicked off today at the Arab Open University in Muscat. The forum is organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation in cooperation with the Arab Open University in Muscat. The forum, which runs until 21 August, is being attended by students from universities and colleges in the Sultanate of Oman. The forum seeks to enable Omani students to develop their research skills in different spheres of knowledge. It includes ...

Completion Rate for Quriyat Sea Dock Project Reaches 83% Muscat, 10 Aug (ONA) --- Construction and development work on the sea dock project at the fishing port in the Wilayat of Quriyat, Muscat Governorate, has reached a completion rate of approximately 83 percent. The project's construction cost stands at RO 2.979 million. This project is part of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources' vision to develop seaports and enhance their role as an economic and developmental driver for coastal communities. This aligns with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 to ...