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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 ...

Summer Tourism Season Begins at Arab Sea Coastal Areas Jalan Bani Bu Ali, 30 Jun (ONA) --- The coastal areas in the Wilayat of Jalan Bani Bu Ali in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate witness active tourism activities with the start of the summer season and the arrival of visitors from Oman and other countries. These coastal areas are renowned for their moderate weather and lower tempreatures. During this season, relentless efforts were exerted to enhance the natural capabilities of tourist attractions. Many projects are also being implemented, and several events will be ...

Oman Meteorite Exhibition Kicks off Sur, 10 Jun (ONA) --- The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism today inaugurated the third edition of the Meteorite Exhibition in the Sultanate of Oman at the Sur City Walk, South Al Sharqiyah Governorate. The inauguration ceremony coincides with the celebrations of Sur as the Arab Tourism Capital for 2024. The event was held under the auspices of Sheikh Dr. Hilal Ali Al Habsi, Wali of Sur. Moreover, the opening of the exhibition reflects the efforts of the Ministry to raise awareness about the importance of meteorites, invest in ...

South Al Sharqiyah Municipal Council Holds MeetingSur, 30 Apr (ONA) --- The Muncipal Council of South Al Shariqyah today held it 3rd meeting for 2024 under the chairmanship of Dr. Yahya Badr Al Ma’awali, Chairman of the Council.The meeting discussed several topics related to services and development. It also reviewed the recommendations of the Legal Affairs Committee, including the matter of allocating land plots to investors. --- Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

Heritage, Tourism Ministry Unveils Executive Programme of Sur as Arab Tourism Capital 2024 Sur, 28 Jan (ONA) --- Acting in cooperation with South A’Sharqiyah Governorate, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism today organized a media meeting during which it unveiled the executive programme of “Sur, Capital of Arab Tourism 2024”.The Ministry outlined the nomination file and criteria that led to the nomination of the Wilayat of Sur as the Capital of Arab Tourism. The South A’Sharqiyah Governorate Office said that the executive programme, which will kick off on 25 February, ...

South Al Sharqiyah Municipal Council Holds Meeting Sur, 30 Apr (ONA) --- The Muncipal Council of South Al Shariqyah today held a meeting under the chairmanship of Dr. Yahya Badr Al Ma’awali, Governor of South Al Sahrqiyah, Chairman of the Council. The meeting highlighted environmental damages caused by climatic conditions and their effects on properties in the governorate. It also discussed a range of other topics in various fields. --- Ends/AG ...

Meeting Held to Review Digital Transformation in South A’Sharqiyah Sur, 13 Apr (ONA) --- The supervisory committee for digital transformation at the Governorate of South A’Sharqiyah today held a meeting under the chairmanship of Dr. Yahya Badr Al Ma’awali, Governor of South A’Sharqiyah. The meeting discussed a spectrum of topics, including the progress made in the governorate’s digital transformation, as well as initiatives and digital solutions that are currently implemented, among other topics. --- Ends/AG ...

Health Minister Lays Foundation Stone for Dialysis Unit in Sur Sur, 29 Mar (ONA) --- The foundation stone for the project of a Dialysis Unit in Sur Hospital, funded by the Al Jisr Foundation, was laid during a ceremony held today under the patronage of Dr. Hilal Ali Al Sabti, Minister of Health. The operation of the Unit is expected to start in 2025, and the actual operation will be in three different phases. The third and final phase will have a capacity of 30 beds in the dialysis unit. In addition, a fully equipped intensive care department with basic medical supplies, ...

Members of Municipal Council in South A’Sharqiyah Take Oath of OfficeIbra, 4 Jan (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of South A’Sharqiyah Governorate today held its first meeting of the 3rd term under the chairmanship of Dr. Yahya Badr Al Malek Al Ma’awali, Governor of South A’Sharqiyah and Chairman of the Council.Members of the Municipal Council of South A’Sharqiyah took the oath of office before the Chairman of the council, in implementation of Article 14 of the Municipal Councils Law. During the meeting, a Deputy Chairman was elected electronically by the members, who used ...

South A’Sharqriyah Municipal Council Holds Meeting Sur, 23 Nov (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of South A’Sharqiyah Governorate today held its 6th meeting for 2022 under the chairmanship of Dr. Yahya Badr Al Ma’awali, Governor of South A’Sharqiyah, Chairman of the council. The meeting discussed a range of topics, namely proposals from the council’s members on designating locations to set up tourism, economic and service projects in the governorate, among other topics. --- Ends/Anas ...

Agreement Signed in South A’Sharqiyah to Support Sports, Cultural, Social Activities Sur, 18 Aug (ONA) --- The Directorate of Culture, Sports and Youth in the Governorate of South A’Sharqiyah, along with 7 Sports clubs in the governorate, signed a cooperation agreement with Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO) to lend support to programmes serving the local community and develop youth talents. The agreement was signed by Nassir Said Al Sinani, Director of Culture, Sports and Youth, Eng. Qassim Mohammed Al Balushi, OMIFCO’s Manager of Strategic Planning and ...

South A’Sharqiyah Governor’s Office Holds Meet on Broadband Projects Sur, 27 Jul (ONA) --- The South A’Sharqiyah Governor’s Office today reviewed several development and service projects related to the broadband field, as well as expanding internet coverage in the villages and wilayats of the governorate. The meeting was attended by Dr. Yahya Badr Al Ma’awali, Governor of South A’Sharqiyah and several specialists from Oman Broadband company. The meeting comes within the framework of implementing the goals of Oman Vision 2040, besides boosting cooperation and ...

Public Service Regulation Authority Begins Investigating Sur Water Supply DisruptionsMuscat, 19 Jul (ONA)—The Authority for Public Services Regulation has affirmed that it started investigating a repeated disconnection of water service in the Wilayat of Sur with a view to examining procedures on handling earlier disconnections, secure water networks and ensure that water supply will not be disrupted.The results of the investigation will be published immediately after the conclusion of formalities and the company tasked with the service will be obliged to adhere to the procedures.The ...

Authorities Continue Preparations to Deal with Tropical Depression in South A’SharqiyahSur, 17 Jul (ONA) --- Authorities concerned in the Governorate of South A’Sharqiyah continue preparations to deal with the tropical depression which is expected to directly affect some governorates of the Sultanate of Oman today.Lt. Colonel Salim Mohammed Al Kaf, Director of Operations at the Royal Oman Police (ROP) Command in the Governorate of South A’Sharqiyah said that coordination has been made with all sectors to prepare for dealing with the coming tropical depression. He pointed out that the ...

Agreement Worth RO 83m Inked to Establish Rubber Powder Production Plant in Sur Sur, 27 Jun (ONA) --- Sur Industrial City, an affiliate of the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), has signed an investment contract with Al Fairuz Projects and Investments company, to establish rubber powder production plant with an investment value of RO 83 million for the first phase of the project. Eng. Abdulqadir Salim Al Balushi, Director General of Sur Industrial City, said that this eco-friendly project will be developed on an area of 230,000 sqm and will adopt cutting-edge ...

Labour Ministry Holds Prgramme on Job SkillsSur, 26 Jun (ONA) --- The Ministry of Labour today held a training programme titled “Enabling – Contribute”, which targets 2,216 candidates from various governorates who passed interviews and tests at some government units.The programme aims to sharpen several main skills of candidates for government jobs, particularly in boosting positive behaviour and the foundations of leadership. --- ...

Sur, 30 May (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of the Governorate of South A'Sharqiya today discussed a set of tourism, housing and municipal projects in various wilayats of the governorate. The 4th meeting, held under the chair of Dr. Yahya Badr Al Ma'awali, Governor of South A'Sharqiya, reviewed an initiative submitted by the housing and urban planning on urban development areas (city centre). It also discussed means of developing the surrounding area of Bilad Sur Castle, among other topics of interest to the governorate. --- Ends/AH ...

Sur, 15 Feb (ONA) --- The prize of Oman India Fertiliser Company “OMIFCO” for municipal work was launched today in the Governor’s Office of South A’Sharqiyah. The second version of the prize covers the fields of general health and environmental cleanliness. It targets several segments, including families, schools and people living in residential areas in the wilayats of the Governorate of South A’Shrqiyah. The logo of the prize was unveiled and a presentation was given on the award’s goals.The inauguration ceremony was held under the patronage of Dr. Yahya Badr Al Ma’awali, ...

Sur, 13 Feb (ONA) --- As part of its efforts to sustain the environment’s unique biodiversity and transform the coastal landscape of Sur, Oman LNG has extended its support to the community to finance the second phase of the Sur Public Park, in collaboration with the South A'Sharqiyah Governor’s Office. The estimated cost of the second phase is RO 3 million and the park is set to be a public facility, attracting residents and visitors of Sur and South A'Sharqiyah Governorate in general. It is planned to operate as a self-sustaining enterprise, providing ...

Ja’alan Bani Bu Ali, 10 Feb (ONA) --- Oman Water and Wastewater Services Company has started the trial operation of the wastewater treatment plant’s expansion in the Wilayat of Ja’alan Bani Bu Ali in the Governorate of South A’Sharqiyah, with an additional capacity of 100%.Eng. Abdullah Mohammad Al Nuaimi, Director General of Operation said that the production capacity of the plant after the expansion is 1,200 cubic meters per day.He affirmed that the new expansion of the existing plant will contribute significantly to absorbing additional quantities of wastewater. He pointed ...