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Agreement Signed to Boost Digital Transformation in Al Dhahirah Governorate Ibri, 9 Nov (ONA) --- Al Dhahirah Governor’s Office signed here today an agreement with Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) to set up digital infrastructure. The agreement was signed by Najeeb Ali Al Rawas, Governor of Al Dhahirah and Sheikh Talal Said Al Ma’amari, CEO of Omantel. As per the agreement, digital infrastructure will be set up for the office of the governor, offices of Walis of Ibri, Yankul, Dhank and Al Dhahirah Municipality, as well as all buildings affiliated with the ...

Al Dhahirah Municipal Council Holds MeetingIbri, 27 Sep (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of Al Dhahriah Governorate today held its 7th meeting under the chairmanship of Najeeb Ali Al Rawas, Governor of Al Dhahirah, Chairman of the Council. During the meeting, the minutes of the 6th meeting were approved. The council also reviewed the report of health services in the governorate, among several other topics. ---Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

Work Begins on RO 2.5m Water Supply Network in Yanqul, to Serve 10,000Yanqul, 16 Aug (ONA)--- Nama Water Services announced the start of a project to construct a water network in Al-Ulou area in the Wilayat of Yanqul, A'Dhahirah Governorate. The project cost RO 2.5 million.Speaking at a press briefing held at the office of Wali of Yanqul, Eng. Badr Salim Al Rab’aani, Project Manager at Nama Water, said the project is set to be carried out in 18 months, from July 2023 to December 2024.Al Rab’aani pointed out that the project includes the construction of a 75 km water distribution ...

Al Dhahirah Municipal Council Holds Meeting Ibri, 30 May (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of Al Dhahriah Governorate today held its 5th regular meeting under the chairmanship of Najeeb Ali Al Rawas, Governor of Al Dhahirah. The meeting discussed the Land Transport Law and its executive bylaw, among several other topics. The council’s meeting also included a presentation given by representative from the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology. --- ...

Four Agreements Worth RO 4m Signed to Implement Service, Development Projects in Al Dhahira Ibri, 29 May (ONA) --- Najeeb Ali Al Rawas, Governor of Al Dhahirah, today signed four agreements to the tune of more than RO 4 million to implement service and development projects in the governorate. The projects form part of Al Dhahirah Governorate’s projects plan for 2023 and 2024. The first agreement, signed with Daleel Petroleum Company, provides for funding projects in the governorate as part of the company's social contribution programme. The agreement deals with the ...

Municipal Council of Al Dhahirah Governorate Holds Meeting Ibri, 30 Apr (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of Al Dahahirah Governorate today held a meeting under the chairmanship of Sheikh Hamdan Nasser Al Yahyai, Deputy Chairman of the council. The meeting discussed a range of topics of concern to the governorate, in addition to proposing recommendations in a bid to develop the governorate in various fields, among reviewing other topics. --- Ends/AG ...

RO 150 m Project to Supply Water in A’Dhahirah Governorate Opened Ibri, 23 Jan (ONA)—A ceremony was held here today to mark the opening of a project worth more than RO 150 million to supply water from Sohar Desalination Plant to A'Dhahirah Governorate, under the auspices of Dr. Said Mohammed Al Saqri, Minister of Economy. The project includes laying a 230-km water supply pipe from Sohar Desalination Plant in the Governorate of North Al Batinah to the Governorate of A’Dhahirah. It also includes the installation of 15 storage tanks having a collective capacity of ...

Municipal Council Members in A’Dhahirah Governorate Elect Deputy ChairmanIbri, Jan 2 (ONA) —- The Municipal Council in A’Dhahirah Governorate today held its first meeting since the start of Municipal Councils Third Term. The meeting was headed by Najeeb Ali Al Rowas, Governor of A’Dhahirah, Chairman of the Council.The members of the Municipal Council took the oath of office before the council’s Chairman. They also elected a Deputy Chairman during an electronic voting process in which the new “Tanmia” app was used. The position went to Hamdan Nasser Al Yahya’ee, who won the ...

Agreements Signed for Development, Service Projects in A’Dhahirah GovernorateIbri, 27 Nov (ONA) --- Within the context of A’Dhahirah Governorate’s Annual Plan, four agreements were signed today to set up development and service projects in the governorate.The first agreement provides for the renovation of Wilayat of Yanqul Market and setting up sunshades in car parking areas.The second deals with the development of the Municipality Park in the Wilayat of Dhank and includes the installation of sunshades and public utilities.The third agreement provides for the construction of a ...

Technological Week Events Continue in A’DhahirahIbri, 20 Jun (ONA) --- The events of the Technological Week, organized by the Directorate General of Education in the Governorate of A’Dhahirah continue at the Scientific Centre for Innovation and Robot. The events of the Technological Week target 100 students in grades 1-10 in the schools of A’Dhahirah in various technological and scientific fields. The events include seminars for students interested in robotics, drones and virtual labs that are held via video conferencing. --- Ends/Anas ...

Muscat, 25 Apr (ONA) --- Oman Water and Wastewater Services company announced the start of the trial run for the new water pipeline project from Sohar desalination plant to the wilayats of the Governorate of A’Dhahirah. The total cost of the project reached RO 150 million.Eng. Ibrahim Hamad Al Hasani, Senior Manager of the project said that the water pipeline is 230 km long and that 15 water tanks were built (with a capacity of 451,000 cubic meters) in the wilayats of Sohar, Ibri and Dhank. Four pumping stations were also set up, with a total pumping capacity of 144,000 cubic ...

Ibri, 22 Feb (ONA) --- The Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (ASMED) branch in the Governorate of A’Dhahira organized an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products in the Wilayat of Ibri. The exhibition is held as part of the Omani Crafts Day, which is celebrated on 3 March of each year.The exhibition saw the participation of 20 artisans in various fields and handicrafts, which include the woolen craft, spinning, woodcrafts, leather tanning, pottery, incense, silverware, daggers and palm leaf products.The exhibition also included a corner for a number of ...

Ibri, 2 Feb (ONA) --- Youth in the Wilayat of Ibri, Governorate of A'Dhahira, are widely drawn to cultural and sports programs and activities, particularly after the launch of a competition for clubs in cultural creativity at the end of 2021. The qualifiers for the competition continue till 2022. Rashid Sulaiman Al Adawi, Head of the Sports and Youth Activities Department in the Wilayat of Ibri said that the cultural and youth activities and programs are no less important than sports activities. Those activities highlight the youth’s creativity in various fields and positively ...