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Oman’s First Ecological Park for Baobab Trees Established in Wilayat of MirbatMirbat, 17 Dec (ONA) --- Acting in cooperation with an initiative undertaken by the "Environment Conservation Society" (under establishment), the Environment Authority today implemented a campaign to plant 160 baobab trees in the Wilayat of Mirbat. The campaign was the first step in establishing an environmental park for baobab trees in the Sultanate of Oman. The baobab park will be added to a set of sites for domesticating wild trees in different governorates of Oman under the supervision of the ...

11th Infantry Brigade, Firaq Forces Mark SAF Day Salalah, 11 Dec (ONA) ---- The 11th Infantry Brigade and the Firaq Forces at the Royal Army of Oman (RAO) marked today the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) Day, which falls on 11 December every year. A ceremony marking this occasion was held at the military parade ground of Ngour Sahalnoot Camp in the Governorate of Dhofar under the auspices of Maj.Gen Sulaiman Khalid Al Zakwani, Secretary General of the Military Affairs at the Royal Office. During the ceremony, the chief guest pinned long-service and good conduct medals ...

Dhofar Municipal Council Approves Action Plan Salalah, 22 Oct (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of the Governorate of Dhofar today held a meeting under the chairmanship of HH Sayyid Marwan Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar, Chairman of the Council. The meeting covered a spectrum of topics, namely approving the council’s action plan for 2025 and reviewing the plans of Oman Broadband (OBB) company and its projects in Dhofar Governorate, among other topics. --- Ends/AG ...

Joint Meeting Reviews Development Projects in Dhofar Governorate Salalah, 20 Oct (ONA) --- The Ministry of Economy today organized a joint meeting in Salalah with the departments concerned to discuss the requirements of projects that use Dhofar Governorate's comparative and competitive advantages, among other matters. The meeting dealt with ways to support the governorate's efforts in implementing vital projects in different sectors in line with national plans and programmes related to Oman Vision 2040 and the 10th Five Year Plan. Visual presentations were made about Al-Hafa ...

National Campaign to Raise Awareness of Climate Hazards, Tsunamis Kicks Off in Dhofar Governorate Salalah, 29 Sep (ONA) --- Activities of a national campaign to raise awareness of the risks of climate conditions and tsunamis began today at Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah. It is second leg in the campaign which covers all the wilayats of Dhofar Governorate and will continue until 7 October 2024. The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of HH Sayyid Marwan Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar. The activities include field visits, ...

Al Mazunah Free Zone Organizes Investment, Entrepreneurship ForumAl Mazyunah, 29 Sep (ONA) --- Al Mazunah Free Zone, managed and operated by the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates “Madayn,” today organized the ‘Investment and Entrepreneurship Forum’ in collaboration with the Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (ASMED), under the auspices of Sheikh Saif Hamoud Al Busaidi, Wali of Al Mazyunah.The forum aimed to spotlight diverse investment opportunities in the free zone while highlighting the incentives and support programmes offered to investors and ...

RO 15 Million Dhofar Pharmaceutical Industries Unit Inaugurated, to Fully Meet Demand in Oman Salalah, 18 Sep (ONA) --- A ceremony was held today to mark the opening of Dhofar Pharmaceutical Industries Factory at Raysut Industrial City, which is affiliated to the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates “Madayn”. The project will enhance medicine supply and drug security in the Sultanate of Oman. The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Qais Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, in the presence of Dr. Hilal Ali Al ...

Omani, Saudi Tourism Sector Partners Hold Joint Sessions in Salalah Salalah, 18 Sep (ONA) --- As part of the ongoing "Marhaba Dhofar" (Welcome Dhofar) event organised by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Omani and Saudi tourism sector partners today held the first set of joint sessions to upgrade cooperation between the two sides. The sessions of the 5-day programme brought together representatives of more than 40 tourism companies and 13 media institutions from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a speech on the occasion, Azzan Qassim Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the ...

Agreement Signed for construction of Al Mughsail Road, Interchange Bridge in Salalah Salalah, 18 Sep (ONA) --- The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology today signed an agreement for the construction of a one-way road and interchange bridge of Al Mughsail in the Wilayat of Salalah at a total cost of more than RO 9 million. The agreement was signed by Eng. Said Hamoud Al Ma’awali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, and Eng. Syed Azhar on behalf of AZ Engineers. The project includes the setting up of a 630-metre ...

Al Mazyouna Hospital Worth RO 15.4 in Dhofar Inaugurated Muscat, 17 Sep (ONA) --- The Ministry of Health today celebrated the inauguration of Al Mazyouna Hospital in Dhofar Governorate to the tune of RO 15.4 million. The project aims to provide specialized healthcare institutions in various governorates. The inauguration ceremony was held under the patronage of His HH Sayyid Marwan Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar, with the presence of Dr. Hilal Ali Al Sabti, Minister of Health, as well the Ministry’s Undersecretaries and a number of high ranking officials. ...

Google Developers Festival Kicks off in Salalah Salalah, 12 Sep (ONA) --- An event named Google Developers Festival kicked off in Salalah, Dhofar Governorate today, under the auspices of HH Sayyid Marwan Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar. The festival’s activities included a discussion panel on artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation, in addition to five workshops that dealt with developing web applications using Google technologies, AI-based business development, automation tools, generative AI and cloud computing. Hussam Jassim Baqwair, Head of Google Developers Group in ...

Salalah Forum Discusses Challenges Posed to Omani Media in Artificial Intelligence EraSalalah, 29 Aug (ONA) --- The 3rd Edition of a forum titled "New Media and the Digital Age" was held in the Wilayat of Salalah today.Organized by Al Roya newspaper in cooperation with Dhofar Municipality, the forum discussed various topics related to Omani media in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Salim Musallam Qatan, Deputy Chairman of the State Council, who later felicitated the participants and establishments that supported the ...

Omani Society of Emergency Medicine Holds International Conference in Salalah Salalah, 27 Aug (ONA) --- A 3-day international conference organized by the Omani Society of Emergency Medicine (OSEM) in Salalah is exploring the latest scientific and practical developments in dealing with all types of emergency cases. More than 40 specialists from the Sultanate of Oman and abroad are taking part in the conference, hosted by the Directorate General of Health Services in Dhofar Governorate. The conference looks into research on preparing for crises and disasters, with emphasis on ...

Sales Centre Opened for Al Shorouk Neighborhood in Salalah Salalah, 26 Aug (ONA) --- An Integrated Services Centre (ISC) was opened today in the Wilayat of Salalah, Governorate of Dhofar, to receive bookings for residential units in the Al Shorouk neighbourhood project in Sahalnout area. The project constitutes part of the “National Initiative for Integrated Residential Neighbourhoods”. The ISC programme’s launch ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Khalfan Said Al Shuaili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning. The ISC seeks to provide support and information ...

GCC Guides Camp Begins in Salalah Salalah, 25 Aug (ONA) --- The activities of the 14th Guides Camp of GCC higher education scouts kicked off today at Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah. The camp, held till 30 August 2024, is themed “Inspiration and Empowerment”. It is hosted by the Sultanate of Oman, represented by the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in the Governorate of Dhofar. The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Hilal Ali Al Sabti, Minister of Health. As many as 250 guides from 20 Gulf ...

HR Forum Discusses Psychological Safety, Mental Health in Work EnvironmentSalalah, 20 Aug (ONA) --- A two-day forum on psychological safety and mental health in the work environment kicked off in Salalah today. The forum is organized by the Ministry of Labour in cooperation with the Omani Society for Human Resources Management (OSHRM). The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of HH Sayyid Marwan Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar. The forum aims to raise public awareness about the importance of psychological safety and mental health in the workplace and provide a ...

Dhofar Forum Explores Prospects for Sustainable Economic Development Salalah, 19 Aug (ONA) --- The 2nd annual Dhofar Forum, held in Salalah today, reviewed prospects of institutional integration, partnership and economic development in Dhofar Governorate. The forum was organized by business world magazine “Alam Al-Iqtisad” in cooperation with government institutions and private sector establishments. The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of HH Sayyid Marwan Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar. Speaking at the event, Dhofar Municipality Chairman Dr. Ahmed Mohsin ...

Salalah Free Zone Houses 47 Food Projects Worth More Than RO 775 million Salalah, 18 Aug (ONA) --- Salalah Free Zone is accommodating 47 food projects worth RO 775.6 million, comprising 16 percent of the total volume of investments in the zone. The most important food products at Salalah Free Zone include milk and dairy products, fisheries, canned tuna, mineral water, sweets and fertilizers. These products enhance the Sultanate of Oman’s position as an exporter of high-quality foodstuff and reflects Oman’s commitment to support food security and develop exports. Dr. Saud ...

Entrepreneurship Conference Discusses Use of Artificial Intelligence in Sustainable Development Salalah, 18 Aug (ONA) --- A two-day conference titled "Entrepreneurship, Employment and Localization Policies", organized by the Ministry of Labour, kicked off in the city of Salalah today. The conference discusses the role of entrepreneurship in sustainable economic diversification and the development of non-oil sectors in the Sultanate of Oman. The event coincides with the business forum themed "Together We Work, Together We Innovate and Prosper". The opening ceremony was held under ...

Oman Housed Arabian Peninsula’s Oldest Islamic Coin Mint Salalah, 15 Aug (ONA) --- The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism today opened an Omani coins exhibition at the “Land of Frankincense Museum” in Salalah. The exhibition showcases portraits of Omani sultans who had a positive influence on the development of modern currency, starting from the reign of Sultan Faisal bin Turki until the current prosperous reign of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Faisal Abdullah Al Rawas, Chairman of Oman Chamber of Commerce and ...

Second-in-Command Leadership Conference Explores Ways of Improving Institutional Performance Salalah, 14 Aug (ONA) --- A conference on training second-in-command leaders kicked off in the Wilayat of Salalah today. The two-day conference reviews prominent developments in the fields of leadership, modern management, means of improving functional and institutional performance and methods of enhancing administrative competencies in various sectors. Organized by the Ministry of Labour in cooperation with Al Fikr Foundation, the conference brings together speakers and experts from ...

Seminar in Dhofar Highlights Roles of Oman Future Fund Salalah, 14 Aug (ONA) --- Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) branch in Dhofar Governorate outlined the role of Oman Future Fund and envisaged partnership between the public and private sectors, namely through the incentivization of bold investment and the financing of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The OCCI branch in Dhofar organized a briefing to this effect today to familiarize entrepreneurs and stakeholders. Rashid Sultan Al Hashmi, Senior Investment Manager of Oman Future Fund, gave a visual ...

AI Forum Recommends Preparation of Manpower for Work Environment Developments, Digital Economy Needs Salalah, 13 Aug (ONA) --- The Ministry of Labour has organised a forum titled "Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Future of Work" to discuss the impact of technological developments on the future of work, the challenges and opportunities introduced by new work patterns. The two-day forum, held in Salalah, seeks to prepare manpower for rapid developments taking place in the work environment and augment the readiness of governments to accommodate AI and future skills. The opening ...

Labour Ministry Confers with Business Owners in Salalah Salalah, 12 Aug (ONA) --- The Ministry of Labour today organized a meeting with business owners in Dhofar Governorate to discuss the challenges of the labour market. Held at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah, the meeting was attended by Dr. Mahad Said Ba’owain, Minister of Labour. Dr. Mahad affirmed that the Ministry’s “Social Dialogue Committee” has accelerated the pace of action, cooperation and partnership with the three parties to production (the government, employers ...

Symposium Moots Means of Developing Omani, Arabic Music By Using AI Salalah, 12 Aug (ONA) --- A cultural symposium titled "Music, Artificial Intelligence and Modern Technologies" was held today at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah today. The symposium was organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth as part of the Omani Song Festival. The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Ahmed Mohsin Al Ghassani, Chairman of Dhofar Municipality. The symposium aimed at debating ways to benefit from technological developments ...

Information Ministry Hosts International Media Professionals in Dhofar Governorate Salalah, 4 Aug (ONA) --- As part of its keenness on highlighting the Sultanate of Oman's economic and tourism projects, investment opportunities and rich cultural heritage, the Ministry of Information hosted a number of international media personnel currently visiting the Governorate of Dhofar. The programme, which lasts from 2 to 20 August 2024, seeks to attract larger numbers of tourists from Europe, North America, Africa and East Asia. Sheikha Ahmed Al Mahrouqi, Acting Director ...

Labour Forum in Salalah Discusses SDGs Implementation Salalah, 11 Aug (ONA) --- The Labour Forum, titled “Together We Work...Together We Innovate and Prosper,” discusses issues related to the labour market, in addition to examining the best ways to improve it. More than 400 international experts, specialists and investors from inside and outside the Sultanate of Oman take part in the forum, which continues until 29 August 2024. The forum, organized by the Ministry of Labour and opened at the Millennium Salalah Hotel today, under the patronage of Dr. Mahad Said Ba’Owain, ...

International Social Responsibility Congress Discusses Community Investment in AI AgeSalalah, 8 Aug (ONA) --- The 5th edition of the International Social Responsibility Congress (ISRC), hosted by the Sultanate of Oman for the first time in Dhofar Governorate, today discussed "community investment in the age of artificial intelligence (AI)" and the "governance of community practices".The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of HH Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar.The event saw the participation of international ambassadors in social responsibility and specialists ...

Forum Focuses on Enhancing Role of Media in Supporting Energy IssuesSalalah, 7 Aug (ONA) --- Acting in cooperation with the GCC Secretariat General, the Ministry of Energy and Minerals organized, in Salalah today, the 5th GCC Petroleum Media Forum. The forum, attended by energy experts and media professionals from Oman and abroad, discussed ways to enhance the role of the media in supporting energy sector issues. It studied prospects of media in the fields of oil and gas with the aim of upgrading communication and ameliorating cooperation between media professionals ...

Conference Mulls Efficiency of AI, Digitization in Developing HR Productivity Salalah, 7 Aug (ONA) --- The “12th GCC Conference on Developing Human Resources Productivity” kicked off in Salalah today under the auspices of HH Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar. The two-day conference deals with artificial intelligence (AI) and digitization as key drivers in development. It discusses the role of the “National System for Institutional Excellence (Ejada)” in achieving the objectives of Oman Vision 2040. The conference lays emphasis on the empowerment of ...