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South A’Sharqiyah Governorate's Municipal Council Reviews Development Projects Sur, 25 Nov 2025 (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of South A’Sharqiyah Governorate today held a meeting during which it discussed development projects and service facilities in the governorate. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Yahya Badr Al Maawali, Governor of South A’Sharqiyah. The municipal council reviewed the progress made in target projects and the challenges posed to them. It discussed the development of "Khor Al Batah" valley—which constitutes a promising tourist destination in ...

OCCI Branch in South A’Sharqiyah Organizes Forum on Smart Leadership, Innovation Sur, 11 Nov (ONA) --- Acting in cooperation with the Department of Private Schools, the branch of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) in South A’Sharqiyah Governorate today organized a forum on leadership and innovation themed "Towards sustainable educational future”. The forum’s participants included owners of private schools, administrators, supervisors and owners of educational projects.The forum aimed to support private educational institutions in their bids to build ...

Sur Industrial City Attracts Six Projects Worth Over RO 13 Million in H1 2025 Sur, 12 Oct (ONA) --- Sur Industrial City, affiliated to the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates “Madayn”, received seven investment applications during the first half of 2025, of which six projects with a total investment volume of over RO 13 million were localized. This brings the cumulative investment volume in Sur Industrial City to RO 2.3 billion, with the total leased area touching 6,602,122 sqm out of the total developed area of 7,796,686 sqm. Eng. Nasser Hamoud Al Mabsali, ...

Agreement Inked to Develop Al Saleel Natural Park Reserve in Al Kamil Wal WafiAl Kamil Wal Wafi, 7 Oct (ONA) — The Environment Authority today signed an agreement to develop Al Saleel Natural Park Reserve in the Wilayat of Al Kamil Wal Wafi, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate, with a total cost of RO 2.6 million. The project is funded by Oman LNG Company and Oman India Fertilizer Company (OMIFCO).The agreement was signed by Dr. Abdullah Ali Al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority, and on behalf of the company, Dr. Amer Nasser Al Muta'ani, Chief Executive Officer of Oman LNG Development ...

86% Completion Reached on Wadi Saal Dam Project in Jaalan Bani Bu Ali Jaalan Bani Bu Ali, 5 Oct (ONA) --- The completion rate for the Wadi Saal Dam Project for groundwater recharge in the Wilayat of Jaalan Bani Bu Ali, South Al Sharqiyah Governorate, has reached over 86%. The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources at a total cost of RO 3 million. This vital project constitutes a primary source for increasing water resources for the wilayats and villages dependent on Jaalan Bani Bu Ali and aims to maximize the utilization ...

Fishermen's Pier Project at Khour Al Hajar Inaugurated Ras Al Hadd, 30 Sep (ONA) --- The Fishermen's Pier project at Khour Al Hajar in the fishing landing area of the Wilayat of Ras Al Hadd, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate, was inaugurated today. The inauguration was held under the auspices of Eng. Yaqoub Khalfan Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, with support from the Oman Liquefied Natural Gas (Oman LNG) Development Foundation. Said bin Juma Al Araimi, Director of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water ...

South A’Sharqiyah Municipality Discusses Qualitative, Environmental InitiativesSur, 23 Sep (ONA) — The Municipal Council of South A’Sharqiyah Governorate held its seventh regular session for the year 2025 today, under the chairmanship of Dr. Yahya Badr Al Ma’awali, Governor of South A’Sharqiyah.The meeting discussed a number of developmental and service topics addressing community needs. These included an urban renewal initiative for the Niyabat of Taywi and the Wilayat of Al Kamil Wa Al Wafi, aimed at enhancing the urban landscape and creating an attractive urban environment.The ...

"Akhdar" Campaign Launched to Promote Awareness of Sustainable Economy, Green JobsSur, 22 Sep (ONA) — The Ministry of Education, represented by the Centre for Professional Guidance and Student Counselling, has launched the Akhdar (Green) campaign in the Governorate of South A’Sharqiyah. The campaign comes within the framework of preparing a generation that is aware of future career paths and linking them to the green economy, sustainable development, and the requirements of the Omani labour market.The campaign targets 2,200 participants from various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, ...

South A’Sharqiyah Governorate Signs MoUs for Digital Transformation Muscat, 11 Sep (ONA) --- The Governorate of South A’Sharqiyah today signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) in digital transformation and showcased its key smart projects and initiatives. The signing took place during its participation in the COMEX 2025 technology exhibition at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Governorate of South A’Sharqiyah signed an MoU with the Oman Information Technology Society to organize the first edition of the Smart Governorates Conference in Oman. The MoU was ...

Labour Ministry Organizes Forum to Enhance Professional Performance in South A’Sharqiyah Sur, 2 Sep (ONA) --- The Ministry of Labour today organizes a forum titled "The Importance of the National Strategy for Professional Standards in Enhancing Professional Performance" at Sur Municipality. The forum aimed to highlight the pivotal role of the National Strategy for Professional Standards in improving performance efficiency, enhancing the quality of training and qualification, and ensuring national cadres are ready to enter the job market according to clear and specific ...

Dialogue Session Held on Qalhat in Foreign Sources Muscat, 20 Aug (ONA) --- The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Youth today organized a dialogue session titled "Qalhat in Foreign Sources." The session aimed to introduce the city of Qalhat and review the results of recent French archaeological and historical studies on the city, as well as its economic and political conditions during the Portuguese presence. In her academic paper, "Qalhat: A Center for Maritime Trade in the Middle Ages," Dr. Madiha Abdulaziz Al Jalasi, a heritage sciences researcher, presented a critical ...

South A’Sharqiyah Governorate Signs Agreement with OMIFCO to Support Relief Fund Sur 11 Aug (ONA) --- The Governorate of South A’Sharqiyah today signed a cooperation agreement with Oman India Fertilizer Company (OMIFCO) in a bid to support the preparedness of emergency systems. The agreement seeks to enhance the capabilities of relief systems and raise their operational efficiency, notably by consolidating resilience of institutions and communities in addressing emergencies. It also aims to develop vital infrastructure and services to ensure their sustainability and ...

Wave Breakers Rehabilitation Project in Tiwi Supports Sustainable Development in Coastal CommunitiesSur, 6 Aug (ONA) — The wave breakers rehabilitation project in Tiwi, the Wilayat of Sur in South A’Sharqiyah Governorate, implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, is one of the vital initiatives contributing to the development and enhancement of infrastructure for fishing ports and fish landing sites. The project provides a safe environment for fishermen, facilitates boat movement, enhances fish production, and supports sustainable development in coastal ...

Preliminary Qualifiers for Holy Quran Memorization Competition Held in SurSur, 5 Aug (ONA) — The preliminary qualifiers for the 33rd annual Holy Quran memorization competition, organized by the Sultan Qaboos Higher Center for Culture and Science at the Diwan of Royal Court, were held today at the Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Sur, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate. A total of 76 male and female contestants are participating in the two-day event, divided into seven age-based categories, namely full Quran memorization, the memorization of 24 consecutive parts, the memorization of 18 consecutive ...

Sultan Qaboos Holy Quran Competition Kicks Off Jaalan Bani Bu Hassan Jalan Bani Bu Hassan, 4 Aug (ONA) --- Preliminary rounds of the 33rd edition of the Sultan Qaboos Holy Quran Competition kicked off today in the Wilayat of Jaalan Bani Bu Hassan, South A'Sharqiyah Governorate. The Competition is organised by the Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science of the Diwan of Royal Court. As many as 2,800 male and female contestants are taking part in the competition, which is distributed to seven different levels of Holy Quran memorization, as follows: Memorisation ...

Sea Net-Making: A Heritage Icon Weaving Identity of Maritime History at Al Ashkharah FestivalAl Ashkharah, 20 Jul (ONA) — Al Ashkharah Festival attracts Omani artisans practicing various traditional crafts, showcasing and promoting them to preserve the legacy of their ancestors. These handcrafted trades represent both a means of adapting to the environment and a source of livelihood. Among the most prominent Omani traditional crafts is sea net-making, locally known as “ghazl al-leekh”. This craft has been practiced by Omani fishermen for generations and remains prevalent across Oman’s ...

Sea Turtle Returns to Oman Shores After 15 Years Since Tagging Ras Al Hadd, 20 Jul (ONA) --- A team from the Environment Authority has successfully observed the return of a green sea turtle to Seih Al Mara'e in the Wilayat of Sur, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate. This marks its return over 15 years after its initial tagging. The turtle was originally tagged on 7 September 2010, in the Seih Al Mara'e area during sea turtle nesting monitoring operations at the Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve. This return underscores the strong attachment of these creatures to their ...

Youth Initiatives Incubator Launched to Support Projects in South A’SharqiyahJa'alan Bani Bu Ali, 15 Jul (ONA) – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth has launched the "Youth Initiatives Incubator 2025" in the wilayat of Ja'alan Bani Bu Ali in the South A’Sharqiyah Governorate. This initiative is part of the ministry's continuous support for Omani youth and aims to enhance their community participation through qualitative and effective initiatives.The incubator targets owners of youth initiatives from various governorates across the Sultanate of Oman. These are non-profit youth ...

“Wathiq" Art Camp in South A’Sharqiyah: A Platform for Visual Documentation and Cultural Identity Sur, 6 Jul (ONA) — The activities of the “Wathiq” documentary film camp kicked off in the Wilayat of Sur, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate. The event, organized by Oman Film Society in collaboration with the South A’Sharqiyah Governor’s Office, will run until 6 August. As many as 30 young men and women are participating in the camp, which features a series of workshops. These include Idea Development presented by Bahraini director and producer Sana Al-Zayani; ...

Funding Agreement Inked for "Qahwan Pathway" Project in South A’Sharqiyah Governorate Sur, 3 Jul (ONA) --- The South A’Sharqiyah Governorate signed a funding agreement for the "Qahwan Pathway" project in the Wilayat of Ja’alan Bani Bu Hassan, in partnership with the Development Foundation of Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company, with funding amounting to RO 1,995,450. The agreement was signed on behalf of the governorate by Dr. Yahya Badr Al Maawali, Governor of South A’Sharqiyah, and on behalf of the foundation by Dr. Amer Nasser Al Muta’ani, Chief Executive ...

New Section of Sultan Turki bin Said Dual Carriageway Opened in South A’Sharqiyah Al-Kamil W’al-Wafi, 26 Jun (ONA) --- Acting in cooperaton with the Royal Oman Police, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology today opened traffic along a new section of Sultan Turki bin Said dual carriageway (Phase II - Part II). This 9-km section extends from the Wilayat of Al-Kamil W’al-Wafi to the Wilayat of Sur. Muneer Ahmed Al Alawi, Director of the Roads Department in South A’Sharqiyah Governorate, told Oman News Agency (ONA) that the new section of the ...

South A’Sharqiyah Municipal Council Reviews Service ProjectsSur, 24 Jun (ONA) — The Municipal Council of South A’Sharqiyah Governorate reviewed today a number of service and development projects in the governorate, most notably the integrated fish market project at the fishing port in the Wilayat of Sur and the "Rafeeq Al Shifa" (Healing Companion) initiative, which aims to improve the treatment experience for patients by providing suitable accommodation for patient companions in hospitals. The council also reviewed a proposal from the Health and Environmental Affairs Committee ...

South A’Sharqiyah Municipal Council Reviews Service, Development ProjectsSur, 27 May (ONA) —— The South A’Sharqiyah Municipal Council, chaired by Dr. Yahya Badr Al Maawali, Governor of South Al Sharqiyah and Chairman of the Council, discussed a range of service and developmental projects aimed at improving quality of life and supporting sustainable development in the governorate. The meeting reviewed the recommendations of the "Housing Vision Hackathon," which focused on developing innovative solutions to address housing challenges in the governorate. The Council also examined the ...

Be’ah Conducts Awareness Visits to Schools in South A’Sharqiyah Sur, 21 May (ONA) —— The Community Awareness and Engagement Team from the Oman Environmental Services Holding Company “be’ah” carried out a series of awareness visits to six schools in the South A’Sharqiyah Governorate, targeting more than 5,219 students and educational staff. This initiative aligns with the company’s commitment to spreading environmental awareness and promoting sustainable practices among younger generations. The visits included interactive educational sessions ...

South Al Sharqiyah Municipality Reviews Developmental Initiatives Sur, 21 Apr (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of South Al Sharqiyah Governorate today held its 4th meeting for 2025 under the chairmanship of Dr. Yahya Badr Al Maawali, Governor of South Al Sharqiyah and Chairman of the Council. The meeting reviewed developmental initiatives and service projects in the governorate. The council discussed the proposed "Al Sharq Gateway" project, which aims to transform the governorate into a promising regional hub. It also examined a proposal to develop an integrated ...

National Survey for Non-Communicable Diseases Launched in South A’SharqiyahAl Kamil W’al Wafi, 29 Dec (ONA) --- The Directorate General of Health Services in South A’Sharqiyah Governorate today celebrated the launch of the “National Survey for Non-Communicable Diseases”. The survey is scheduled to take place at the level of governorate.Dr. Yahya Badr Al Ma’awali, Governor of South A’Sharqiyah, was the chief guest at the launch of survey, held in the Wilayat of Al Kamil W’al Wafi. The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Abdullah Mohammed Al Braiki, Wali of Al Kamil W’al ...

Conference on Governance Kicks off in South Al SharqiyahSur, 29 Dec (ONA) --- A conference on the role of governance in strategic planning and future foresight kicked off today in the Wilayat of Sur, the Governorate of South Al Sharqiyah.The two-day event brings together several speakers from Oman and beyond. The conference addresses strategic planning as a means to achieve sustainable development, enhance transparency, address risk governance and manage change.The conference’s programme includes panel discussions on public-private sector integration, presentations of successful ...

Social Development Ministry Highlights Services for Beneficiaries Sur, 25 Dec (ONA) --- The Ministry of Social Development highlighted its services and programmes for beneficiaries in a meeting held in the Governorate of South Al Sharqiyah . It also touched on several aspects related to integration and partnership between different public, private and community institutions. This took place during the meeting of Dr. Laila Ahmed Al Najjar, Minister of Social Development with Dr. Yahya Badr Al Maawali, Governor of South Al Sharqiyah, Walis of the governorate and members of the ...

Ceremony Held to Felicitate Companies Leading in Employment of OmanisSur, 24 Dec (ONA) --- The Ministry of Labour, represented by the Directorate General for Labour in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate today organized a felicitation ceremony for companies leading in the employment of Omani competencies. The ceremony was organized in cooperation with Oman LNG. It was held under the auspices of Dr. Yahya Badr Al Maawali, Governor of South Al Sharqiyah, at the presence of Khalid Salim Al Ghammari, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour for Labour. This event comes as part of the ...

Contest Unleashed to Design Monument Depicting Sur as Arab Tourism Capital 2024Sur, 1 Jul (ONA) --- The Governorate of South Al Sharqiyah today announced a competition to design a monument that documents Sur as Arab Tourism Capital 2024. The contest is open for Omani youths specialized in architecture, design, modern arts, urban planning and civil engineering, as well as those who possess the skills needed for the topic of the competition.Dr. Yahya Badr Al Maawali, Governor of South Al Sharqiyah, said that the announcement of the competition affirms the governorate’s keenness on ...