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Seminar on Wetlands, Traditional Knowledge Held in Wadi Bani Khalid Wadi Bani Khalid, 8 Feb 2026 (ONA) --- The Environment Authority in the North A’Sharqiyah Governorate today organized a seminar titled "Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge”. The seminar aimed to underscore the importance of wetlands as vital ecosystems that support biodiversity and contribute to the sustainability of natural resources, while also focusing on the role of traditional knowledge and inherited community practices in protecting and preserving the environment to ensure its continuity. Three ...

North A’Sharqiyah Municipal Council Discusses Success of Winter Festivals Ibra, 27 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of North A’Sharqiyah Governorate today held a meeting during which it discussed the success made in winter festivals, evidence to which was the large turnout of visitors from the Sultanate of Oman and abroad. The meeting was chaired by Mahmoud Yahya Al Duhli, Governor of North A’Sharqiyah. The Municipal Council lauded the success of North A’Sharqiyah Governorate’s winter festivals held in the wilayats of Bidiyah, Dima W’Attayeen ...

North A’Sharqiyah Celebrates HM the Sultan’s Accession Day Ibra, 11 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- The Directorate General of Education in North A’Sharqiyah Governorate organized a national student operetta this evening titled "Haitham Salil Al Majd". The event was held to commemorate the anniversary of His Majesty the Sultan’s Accession Day. The operetta was held under the auspices of Mahmoud Yahya Al Duhli, Governor of North A’Sharqiyah, and featured several purposeful national artistic tableaux. ---Ends/AG ...

Initiative Launched to Plant One Million Seeds in Al Mudhaibi Al Mudhaibi, 7 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- The Environment Department in North A’Sharqiyah Governorate organized an environmental campaign today titled "Seed of Hope." The initiative aims to plant one million seeds across the Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi to mark Oman Environment Day, which falls on 8 January annually. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Sheikh Saud Mohammed al Hinai, Wali of Al Mudhaibi. Eng. Said Nasser Al Abdali, Director of the Environment Department in North A’Sharqiyah, stated that the campaign ...

Completion Rate for Ibra, Al Mudhaibi Health Centers Projects Reaches 85 Percent Ibra, 31 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The completion rate for Ibra and Al Mudhaibi Health Centers projects in North A’Sharqiyah Governorate, which are expected to be completed by the end of March 2026, has reached approximately 85 percent. This is part of the efforts exerted by the Ministry of Health to boost primary healthcare services and provide integrated health facilities that meet the needs of citizens in the wilayats of the governorate. Eng. Yousuf Yaqoob Ambuali, Director General of Projects and ...

North A’Sharqiyah Municipal Council Monitors Educational Projects, Programs Ibra, 30 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of North A’Sharqiyah Governorate held its tenth meeting of 2025 today to discuss the latest updates regarding educational projects and community programs across the governorate. The meeting was chaired by Muhana Mohammed Al Fazari, Vice Chairman of the Municipal Council. The Council addressed the mechanism for distributing animal farm plots, highlighting the main challenges faced by citizens and reviewing proposals submitted by the Governorate ...

Top Runners to Participate in Oman Desert Marathon 2026 Bidiyah, 28 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The 11th edition of the Oman Desert Marathon is set to launch on 10 January 2026. The event will be held in the golden sands of the Wilayat of Bidiyah in the North A’Sharqiyah Governorate and will continue for five days, featuring elite runners from various countries around the world. Said Mohammed Al Hajri, General Supervisor of Oman Desert Marathon and Chairman of Oman Athletics Association, stated to Oman News Agency (ONA) that the Sultanate of Oman is preparing to host one of the most ...

Social Development Ministry Organizes Leadership Forum in North A’Sharqiyah Ibra, 24 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The Directorate General of Social Development in North A’Sharqiyah Governorate organized a Leadership Forum today to discuss the evolving roles of Omani women in parliamentary councils. The event emphasized the importance of female participation in legislative and oversight functions, as well as the positive impact of gender diversity on decision-making quality and work-life balance. The forum was held under the auspices of Dr. Fatima Mohammed Al Ajmi, CEO of ...

Second National Clinical Audit Forum Held in North A’Sharqiyah Ibri, 24 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The Directorate General of Health Services in North A’Sharqiyah Governorate organized today the Second National Clinical Audit Forum. The event saw the participation of more than 150 specialists in clinical auditing, healthcare professionals, and medical staff from various health institutions across the governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. The forum was held under the auspices of Dr. Ahmed Salim Al Mandhari, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for Health Planning and ...

Scientific Seminar "Wadi Bani Khalid Through History" Begins Wadi Bani Khalid, 22 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The scientific seminar titled "Wadi Bani Khalid Through History" began today in the Wilayat of Wadi Bani Khalid, North A’Sharqiyah Governorate. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, in collaboration with the Wali’s office, the two-day event is being held at the Wadi Bani Khalid Public Library. The seminar features participation from researchers and historians. Running alongside the seminar is an exhibition that celebrates local heritage ...

Al Mudhaibi Health City Inks MoU with UTAS in Ibra Al Mudhaibi, 14 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- Al Mudhaibi Healthy City, in the North A’Sharqiyah Governorate, today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in the field of exchanging expertise and scientific knowledge. The memorandum stems from a cooperation accord between the World Health Organization (WHO) and Al Mudhaibi Healthy City. It is in pursuance of requirements for the official accreditation of Al Mudhaibi Healthy City and the issuance of the ...

Construction of Al Nama Hospital in North A’Sharqiyah Almost Halfway Through Al Mudhaibi, 14 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- Construction work on Al Namaa Hospital in North A'Sharqiyah Governorate stands at 49.2 percent. Eng. Yousuf Yaqoub Amboali, Director General of Projects and Engineering Services at the Ministry of Health, told the Oman News Agency (ONA) that the project constitutes part of the Ministry's efforts to develop health infrastructure and enhance the integration of medical services in the various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. Amboali added that the ...

UNICEF Oman Organizes Dialogue Sessions for Students in North A’Sharqiyah Ibra, 14 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- Acting in cooperation with the Office of the Governor of North A’Sharqiyah, Children First Association and the Ministry of Education, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) today organized dialogue sessions for children as part of the programme of World Children’s Day which takes the theme (My Day, My Rights) this year. Held under the auspices of Mahmoud bin Yahya Al Dhuhli, Governor of North A'Sharqiyah, the event was attended by HH Dr. Mona bint Fahd Al ...

Sinaw Health Forum Discusses Several Health Topics Sinaw, 11 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The Health Committee in the Wilayat of Sinaw, North A’Sharqiyah Governorate, organized the Sinaw Health Forum today under the slogan "Your Mind and Body are a Trust". The forum was held under the auspices of Dr. Hilal bin Ali Al Sabti, Minister of Health, as part of the health efforts undertaken by the committee to address health issues and shed light on challenges and solutions. The forum's activities included the presentation of working papers on: Obesity and Diabetes; Strokes; Acquired ...

Al Mudhaibi Hosts 3rd Edition of Forum on Combating ٍSpread of Drugs, Psychotropic Substances Al Mudhaibi, 4 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The third edition of a forum titled “Grassroots for an Enlightened Generation” was held inthe Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi, North A’Sharqiyah Governorate, today.The forum focused on ways of combating the spread of drugs and psychotropic substances in society. The event was held under the auspices of Sulaiman Nasser Al Haji, Undersecretary of the Health Ministry for Administrative and Financial Affairs. The forum included two ...

Cultural Platforms Program in the Wilayat of Ibra Launched Ibra, 2 Dec 2025 (ONA) ---- The Cultural Club organized the Cultural Platforms Program today in the Wilayat of Ibra in North A’Sharqiyah Governorate, marking the third milestone of the program. The program will run for two days. This program comes within the framework of the Club's efforts to enhance the cultural presence in the Wilayats of the Sultanate of Oman, expand the circle of community participation, and link academic and cultural institutions with knowledge pioneers and those interested in cultural ...

Employment Governance Forum Kicks Off in North A’Sharqiyah Bidiya, 1 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- Tasks of a three-day forum on the governance of employment in privately-owned businesses kicked off today in the Wilayat of Bidiya, North A’Sharqiyah Governorate, under the theme “The camel sector as a model”.The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Mahad bin Said Ba’Owain, Minister of Labour.The forum is organized by the Ministry of Labour’s General Directorate in North A’Sharqiyah Governorate. It constitutes part of national efforts aimed at developing the Omani labour ...

Municipal Council of North A’Sharqiyah Discusses Development, Service Projects Ibra, 30 Nov 2025 (ONA) --- The Municipal Council in North A’Sharqiyah Governorate today held a meeting during which it discussed means of developing municipal services and enhancing development indicators in the governorate. It also studied the replies of government departments to proposals submitted by the council’s committees. The meeting was chaired by Mahmoud bin Yahya Al Dhuhli, Governor of North A’Sharqiyah, Chairman of the Municpal Council. The meeting reviewed the tasks of ...

Health Ministry Inaugurates Expansion Project of Wadi Bani Khalid Hospital Wadi Bani Khalid, 25 Nov 2025 (ONA) --- The Ministry of Health today celebrated the inauguration of the Wadi Bani Khalid Hospital Project in North A’Sharqiyah Governorate. The total cost of the project reached RO 1,312,000ز. The event was held under the auspices of Khalid Hashil Al Muselhi, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Administrative and Financial Affairs, in the presence of Dr. Said Hareb Al Lamki, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for Health Affairs, and Mahmoud Yahya Al Dhuhli, ...

Bidiyah Carnival 2025 Event Program Announced Bidiyah, 17 Nov 2025 (ONA) --- The Organizing Committee for the Bidiyah Carnival 2025 in North A'Sharqiyah Governorate announced today the program of events and accompanying activities for the tourism winter season in the wilayat. The carnival will be held from 19-29 November 2025. Faisal bin Humaid Al Hajri, Chairman of Bidiyah Automobile Club, stated that the Bidiyah Carnival 2025 is organized by the Club and the Oman Automobile Association, supervised by the Office of the Governor of North A'Sharqiyah, and in partnership with a ...

Restoration of Historic, Archaeological Sites in North A’Sharqiyah CompletedIbra, 16 Nov 2025 (ONA) — The Department of Heritage and Tourism in the North A’Sharqiyah Governorate has completed restoration work on several historic and archaeological sites and landmarks in various wilayats of the governorate at a cost of more than RO 100,000.This comes as part of the ongoing restoration efforts across various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, aimed at enhancing cultural and historical identity, stimulating the local economy by supporting tourism and small to medium enterprises, and ...

Bidiyah Welcomes Winter with Thriving Tourism Season Bidiyah, 2 Nov (ONA) --- The Wilayat of Bidiyah in the Governorate of North A’Sharqiyah is currently experiencing a vibrant surge in tourist activity during its winter tourism season, which commenced in October and extends through the end of March annually. The wilayat is attracting a significant influx of domestic and international visitors seeking to enjoy its seasonal climate and the diverse array of accompanying events and activities, with a notable peak in attendance during weekends. In an interview with the ...

National Ophthalmology Conference Held in Ibra Ibra, 16 Oct (ONA) --- The National Ophthalmology Conference kicked off today in the Wilayat of Ibra under the theme “Updates & Challenges”. The event was organized by the Ministry of Health, represented by Ibra Hospital’s Ophthalmology Department, in partnership with the Ministry’s Ophthalmology Program. It came within the context of enhancing public awareness and discuss the latest developments, challenges, and cutting-edge research in ophthalmology and eye surgery. The opening ceremony was held under the ...

Winning Teams Announced for NASA Space Apps Challenge in BidiyahBidiyah, 6 Oct (ONA) — The scientific committee of the "NASA Space Apps Challenge 2025" event announced the winning teams of the hackathon, which concluded in the Wilayat of Bidiyah, North A’Sharqiyah Governorate. The event was held with the participation of the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Ibra Branch, under the slogan "Learn, Launch and Lead," featuring intense competition among 85 teams over two days.Dr. Hafez Said Al Rahbi, Assistant Vice-Chancellor of the University of Technology and Applied Sciences at ...

Development Projects Worth RO 244 Million Underway in Al Mudhaibi Al Mudhaibi, 1 Oct (ONA) --- The Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi in the North A’Sharqiyah Governorate is currently witnessing the implementation of several service, development, and strategic projects across various sectors. The total cost of these projects exceeds RO 244 million, spanning health, water, internal and residential roads, as well as economic and commercial sectors. Sheikh Saud Mohammed Al Hinai, the Wali of Al Mudhaibi, stated in a interview with the Oman News Agency: "The Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi is ...

Winning Designs for Architectural Innovation Award in North A’Sharqiyah AnnouncedIbra, 1 Oct (ONA) — The North A’Sharqiyah Governorate today announced the results of the Architectural Innovation Award in its first edition during a forum dedicated to evaluating initiatives, which included development designs for the wilayats of Ibra, Al Mudhaibi, Bidiyah, and Sinaw. The forum concluded today in the Wilayat of Ibra.The design titled "Reflection Project" won first place in the award dedicated to the designs submitted to develop the entrance of the Wilayat of Ibra.For the designs submitted ...

North A’Sharqiyah Governorate Observes World Tourism Day Ibra, 28 Sep (ONA) --- The Department of Heritage and Tourism in North A’Sharqiyah Governorate today organized an event on the occasion of World Tourism Day, which falls on 27 September every year. This year, World Tourism Day takes the theme "Tourism and Sustainable Transformation." In Oman, the event was observed by activities held in the two archaeological villages in the Wilayat of Ibra: Al Manzafah and Al Qanatir. The activities saw the participation of various public and private sector institutions. ...

Meteorite Exhibition Opens at Scientific Discovery Centre in Ibra Ibra, 25 Sep (ONA) --- The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism today inaugurated the fourth edition of the Meteorite Exhibition in cooperation with the Directorate General of Education in North A’Sharqiyah Governorate. The exhibition is being held at the Scientific Discovery Centre in the Wilayat of Ibra. Sumaya Hamad Al Busaidi, Director of Heritage and Tourism in North A’Sharqiyah Governorate, stated: "The opening of this exhibition is a culmination of the Ministry's efforts to highlight the importance of ...

North A’Sharqiyah Governorate Announces Establishment of Future Center for AI Ibra, 14 Sep (ONA) --- The Governorate of North A’Sharqiyah has announced the establishment of the Future Center for Artificial Intelligence (AI). This strategic initiative aims to accelerate the pace of digital transformation in Oman and create an integrated environment for developing national capabilities and supporting the innovation ecosystem. The center seeks to become a national platform for education, research, and innovation in AI and its practical applications across economic and ...

55% of Bidiya Recreational Center Project Completed Bidiya, 27 Aug (ONA) --- The completion rate for the Bidiya Recreational Center project in North A’Sharqiyah Governorate has reached 55 percent, with a total cost of over RO 2 million. The project is being implemented to serve as a tourist, cultural, and recreational outlet at the heart of the governorate, which is well-known for hosting numerous events, particularly during the winter season. Zubaida Salim Al Shidhani, Director of the Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Office and official spokesperson for North ...