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Workshop on National Youth Strategy Held in Al Wusta GovernorateDuqm, 5 Sep (ONA) --- The Department of Culture, Sports and Youth in Al Wusta Governorate today organized a specialized workshop on the National Youth Strategy.The workshop, which was attended by 50 young people, kept pace with the approach of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth to respond to the aspirations of specialized Omani youth interested in the fields of education, future skills, community engagement, economic empowerment, health, physical activity and environment.The workshop saw the participation of ...

Marafiq Implements New Water Network Expansion in SEZAD Duqm 29 Aug (ONA) ---- The Centralized Utilities Company (Marafiq), a joint venture owned by OQ; a subsidiary of Oman Investment Authority (OIA), implemented a water network expansion project in parts of Sayy neighborhood at the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD). This move stems from Marafiq’s plan to connect different investment projects as well as residential and commercial properties with its water network. Commenting on the project, Eng. Said Ali Al Sarhani, Acting Chief Operations Officer at Marafiq said ...

First Duqm Economic Forum to Explore Investment Opportunities in Al Wusta Governorate Duqm, 31 Jul (ONA) --- The Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD) will organize the first Duqm Economic Forum on 16 October 2023 with the prime aim of highlighting major investment opportunities available in Al Wusta Governorate, which is undergoing rapid economic and urban growth. The event will be organised by the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) and other government departments to attract more investments to the SEZAD. The forum will discuss many issues related ...

Foundation Stone Laid for New Mahout Hospital Mahout, 5 Jun (ONA) ---- The Minister of Health Dr. Hilal Ali Al Sabti unveiled today the foundation stone for Mahout Hospital project in Al Wusta Governorate. Sheikh Me'athad Mohammed Al Yaaqoubi, Governor of Al Wusta, Dr. Fatima Mohammed Al Ajmi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for Administrative, Financial, and Planning Affairs, Wali of Mahout and number of Shura Council members at the Governorate featured at the groundbreaking ceremony. The ceremony included a presentation of the project’s components and ...

Al Wusta Municipal Council Reviews Service, Economic TopicsHaima, 30 May (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of Al Wusta Governorate today held a meeting under the chairmanship of Sheikh Mo'thid Mohammed Al Yaqoubi, Governor of Al Wusta, Chairman of the council.The meeting discussed several service and economic topics of relevance to the governorate. It also submitted recommendations regarding a number of topics. --- Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

Demand for Electricity Services Up By 27pc in Duqm Duqm, 30 May (ONA)---The Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZD) posted a 27% rise in the volume of demand for electricity services in 2022. By then, the number of subscribers stood at 6,953. Between 2020 and 2022 electricity service connections registered a growth of nearly 100 percent. This development reflects the steady growth and the rapid pace of investment at the SEZD, as well as the tremendous efforts made by the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones and the companies operating in the sector. ...

Al Wusta Municipal Council Reviews Development, Service Topics Haima, 30 Apr (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of Al Wusta Governorate today held a meeting under the chairmanship of Salim Abdullah Al Hakamani, Deputy Chairman of the Council. The meeting discussed several development and service topics related to the governorate, such as matters concerning internal roads, waste management and water drainage, among others. --- Ends/AG ...

Al Wusta Municipal Council Holds MeetingHaima, 31 Jan (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of Al Wusta Governorate today held a meeting under the chairmanship of Sheikh Mo’thid Mohammed Al Yaqoubi, Governor of Al Wusta, Chairman of the council. The meeting touched on a range of topics, namely the progress made in several developmental projects in the governorate, boosting the capacity of Duqm Hospital, reducing ticket prices for flights on SalamAir to and from Duqm, as well as opening direct flights to and from Duqm through Salalah and Sohar airports, among other ...

Al Wusta Municipal Council Discusses Visions of Housing, Labour MinistriesHaima, 29 Nov (ONA) —— The Municipal Council of Al Wusta Governorate today discussed visions of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning on allocating landfill sites, as well as insights of the Ministry of Labour on regulations of the housing for expatriate workforce in the governorate.The council also reviewed replies it received and took appropriate decisions on their regard.The meeting was held under the chair of Sheikh Me'athad Mohammed Al Yaaqoubi, Governor of Al Wusta, chairman of the Municipal Council of ...

Municipal Council of Al Wusta Governorate Holds Meeting Haima, 29 Nov (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of Al Wusta Governorate today held its 8th meeting for 2022 under the chairmanship of Sheikh Mo’thid Mohammed Al Yaqoubi, Governor of Al Wusta, Chairman of the council. The meeting discussed a spectrum of topics, including the matter of specifying landfill sites in the governorate, among other topics. --- Ends/AG ...

Karwa Motors Celebrates 100-bus Production  Duqm, 29 Sep (ONA) --- Karwa Motors today held a ceremony at its factory in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD) to celebrate the production of its 100th bus, a milestone in the company’s 2022 plan. Dr. Ibrahim Ali Al Balushi, CEO of Karwa Motors, said that the company has so far exported 88 buses to Qatar and is currently planning to export 12 more by mid-October. The buses will join the fleet of Karwa Motors vehicles in the FIFA World Cup Qatar ...

Honey Badger Makes Rare Appearance in Al Wusta GovernorateMahout, 20 Jul (ONA) --- An Omani citizen from the Wilayat of Mahut, Governorate of Al Wusta, spotted a honey badger, a rare appearance for this species in the area.A honey badger (also known as ratel) measures 10 to 30cm in length and weighs 5 to 15 kilogrammes. It gets its food (honey) with the help of a bird called ‘honeyguide’. It can live about 7-8 years in the wild and up to 20 years in captivity.A honey badger, which inhabits meadows and dry lands alike, exists in the Governorate of Dhofar and parts of Al Wusta, as ...

Haima, 14 Feb (ONA) ---- Sheikh Me'athad Mohammed Al Yaaqoubi, Governor of Al Wusta received in his office today some senior officials of the Duqm Refinery and Petrochemical Industries Company (OQ8). The meeting touched on the most important programmes set for the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the Governorate and means of promoting them. These regular meetings between Al Wusta Governor's Office and various partners aim to achieve more sustainable partnership. --- Ends/Ahmed ...