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OQ Commissions Ladayn Polymer Programme at Sohar Industrial City with 9 Manufacturing Plants Sohar, 17 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- OQ, Oman’s global integrated energy group, has commissioned the Ladayn Polymer Programme at Sohar Industrial City during an official ceremony held today under the patronage of Sheikh Dr. Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ). The chief guest subsequently conducted a guided tour, during which he was briefed on scale models of nine major industrial projects. These projects are ...

National University Holds White Coat Ceremony for 184 Future Doctors Sohar, 16 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- Represented by the College of Medicine and Health Sciences in Sohar, the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) today held the White Coat Ceremony for its 21st batch of future doctors, a total of 184 medical students. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Ahmed bin Salim Al Mandhari, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for Planning and Health Regulation. Dr. Ali bin Saud Al Bimani, Vice-Chancellor of National University of Science and ...

Advanced Sugar Refinery to be Opened in Sohar Tomorrow Sohar, 14 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- Sohar Port and Freezone will see the opening of a modern sugar refinery tomorrow Monday 15 December 2025. The unit will add momentum to investments in the area and boost the food security sector in the Sultanate of Oman. The plant will also boost the resilience of supply chains and contribute to economic diversification in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040. The project, located in the vicinity of Sohar Port, has an investment value of more than RO 150 million. It ...

Diverse Activities, Events Held for Persons with Disabilities in North Al Batinah Sohar, 11 Dec 2025 (ONA) — The Directorate General of Culture, Sports and Youth in North Al Batinah Governorate today organized events and activities for the Sports Day for Persons with Disabilities at Sohar Sports Complex, as part of the accompanying events of the 6th Annual Festival for Persons with Disabilities. The sports events and activities saw the participation of a number of persons with disabilities from Al Wafa Rehabilitation Centers for Persons with Disabilities in the ...

Campaign to Enhance Awareness on Future Jobs, Green Economy in North Al Batinah BeginsSohar, 8 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The Ministry of Education, with strategic support and partnership from the Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR), and in cooperation with the Oman Society for Energy Services (OPAL) and Sohar Port and Freezone, launched the "Akhdar" (Green) campaign today to enhance awareness of future jobs and the Green Economy in North Al Batinah. The campaign targets the training of 2,200 participants from various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman: 1,100 Career Guidance ...

Engineering Projects Exhibition Opens in North Al Batinah Liwa, 1 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- An exhibition of engineering projects, titled "INNOVEX 2025", opened at Liwa Science and Innovation Centre today. The exhibition, organized by Shinas Vocational College in the Governorate of North Al Batinah, targets students of colleges and universities. The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Mohammed bin Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah. The exhibition showcases 22 innovative engineering projects that focus on four main themes: Sustainability ...

Transport Ministry Opens Liwa Carriageway Link Between Sultan Qaboos Road, Al Batinah Expressway Liwa, 20 Nov 2025 (ONA) --- The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology today opened “Liwa Dual Carriageway Link” in North Al Batinah Governorate. The 5.5-km link runs between Liwa roundabout, on Sultan Qaboos Road, and the intersection of Al Batinah Expressway. The project was carried out by conducting four main operations: Converting the existing road from a single carriageway to a dual carriageway with two lanes in each direction (with a 22.1 ...

Municipal Council in North Al Batinah Holds Meeting Sohar, 19 Nov 2025 (ONA) --- The Municipal Council in North Al Batinah Governorate, in its meeting today chaired by Mohammed bin Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah, discussed the challenges facing the libraries sector in the Wilayats of the Governorate. This was done by hosting a number of library owners in the Governorate, in addition to discussing possible solutions to enhance the cultural and knowledge role of libraries in the community. During the meeting, the Council also reviewed the results of the ...

Programme on International Trade Assurance Organized in North Al Batinah Sohar, 18 Nov 2025 (ONA) --- Acting in cooperation with Credit Oman, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion today organized a programme on instruments of international trade assurance. The programme aimed to raise awareness among employees in government departments and private sector establishments about basic instruments that contribute to enhancing confidence among trading partners and facilitating the traffic of goods and services across borders, in addition to minizining the ...

Symposium Titled “Protecting Public Funds and Promoting Integrity" Held in Sohar Sohar, 12 Nov (ONA) --- The State Financial and Administrative Audit Authority today organized a symposium in the Wilayat of Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate, titled “Protecting Public Funds and Promoting Integrity: Institutional Roles and Community Partnership”. The event was held under the auspices of Mohammed Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah. The symposium concluded with a discussion panel during which specialists from the State Financial and Administrative ...

Ministry of Heritage Completes Maintenance of “Sur Al-Hilal” Wall in Al Suwaiq Al Suwaiq, 11 Nov (ONA) --- The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has completed the maintenance of “Sur Al-Hilal” boundary wall in the Wilayat of Al Suwaiq, Governorate of North Al Batinah. The project, which also included the restoration of the adjoining defensive towers and internal corridors, was carried out in pursuance of the Ministry’s programme to preserve historical sites in various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. Khalifa Al Wahaibi, Head of the Section of ...

Water Security Symposium in North Al Batinah Discusses Sustainability of Resources Sohar, 10 Nov (ONA) --- The Directorate General of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in North Al Batinah Governorate today organized a water security symposium, under the auspices of Mohammed Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah. The symposium included two dialogue sessions that addressed key issues in the field of water security. It also included an exhibition featuring equipment used in testing the quality of water for safe use. The exhibition also included ...

North Al Batinah Governorate: The Logistics Backbone of Oman's EconomySohar, 5 Nov (ONA) — The North Al Batinah Governorate has emerged as a vital hub for achieving multi-dimensional developmental milestones, spanning infrastructure expansion, transportation improvements, quality of life enhancements, education and healthcare advancements, industrial and logistics development, and support for investment and entertainment.Mohammed Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah, stated that the governorate forms a primary gateway to Oman and the backbone of the logistics economy through an ...

UTAS Organizes Seminar on Promoting Mental Health, Life Quality Sohar, 5 Nov (ONA) – The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in Sohar today organized a seminar on mental health, titled “Psychological Balance”. The seminar included three working papers. The first paper dealt with the concept of psychological balance and strategies to achieve it. The second paper focused on the role of social relations in promoting psychological balance. The third paper discussed psychological balance in modern life and its relation to stability in study and at ...

ALECSO Delegation Visits School in North Al Batinah GovernorateA’Suwaiq, 30 Oct (ONA) — A delegation from the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) visited Hind Bint Omar Basic Education School in the Wilayat of A’Suwaiq, one of the schools in the North Al Batinah Governorate Directorate of Education. The visit was part of implementing the pilot phase of the "Stories on Sustainable Development" project being applied by the organization.The visit aimed to learn about the school's efforts in spreading awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals among ...

North Al Batinah Forum Highlights Role of Omani Women in Tourism Sector Sohar, 27 Oct (ONA) --- A forum focusing on women’s sustainable tourism projects was held in the Wilayat of Sohar today. The forum sought ways to enable Omani women to play a key role in the tourism sector, enhance communication among female tourism entrepreneurs and develop policies to furnish an environment that encourages women’s active engagement in the tourism industry. The forum was held under the auspices of Dr. Said Mohammed Al Saqri, Minister of Economy, in the presence of ...

HH Sayyid Theyazin Graces Omani Youth Day Ceremony at Sohar Fort Sohar, 26 Oct (ONA) --- HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, graced the Omani Youth Day ceremony held at Sohar Fort in North Al Batinah Governorate this evening. The event, organized under the theme "Extension," marked Oman's rich historical legacy and national identity while highlighting youth intellectual contributions and Omani projects and initiatives that have significantly contributed to empowering the nation's young generation. The ...

International Forum in Sohar Explores Boosting Conference Industry, Empowering Omani Youth Sohar, 26 Oct (ONA) --- Sohar University in North Al Batinah Governorate hosted the ICCA Uni Forum today through a strategic collaboration between the academic institution, the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), and the Oman Convention Bureau at the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism. The forum proceedings were inaugurated under the patronage of Mohammed bin Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah, featuring participation from distinguished academics, ...

Initiative Launched in North Al Batinah to Promote Positive Behaviors Sohar, 9 Oct (ONA) --- The Directorate General of Education in the North Al Batinah Governorate today launched an initiative to enhance positive values and behaviors among students and community members. The initiative is being implemented in the educational environment in cooperation with a number of government institutions in the governorate, including the Directorate General of Social Development and the Directorate of Endowments and Religious Affairs in North Al Batinah, ---Ends/AG ...

Foundation Stone Laid for Innovation Centre at Sohar University Sohar, 1 Oct (ONA) --- Sohar University today held a ceremony to lay the foundation stone for a building that will house its Innovation Centre The ceremony also saw the signing of agreements in the fields of research, technology and innovation. It was held under the auspices of Dr. Rahma Ibrahim Al Mahrouqi, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, in the presence of Dr. Abdulrahman Ibrahim Almedaires, Director General of the UNESCO Regional Centre for Quality and Excellence in ...

Third Edition of Summer Centers Concludes in North Al Batinah Sohar, 25 Sep (ONA) --- The third edition of the summer centers for government and private institutions concluded today in the Wilayat of Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate. Held under the slogan "Our Summer: Leadership and Creativity," the event was organized by the Office of the Governor of North Al Batinah with the participation of 46 government, private, and civil society institutions from the governorate's wilayats. Dr. Abdullah Said Al Busaidi, Head of the Executive Committee for the Summer Centers in ...

Second Pharmaceutical Care Conference, Innovation Lab Begins in North Al Batinah Sohar, 25 Sep (ONA) --- The Second Pharmaceutical Care Conference and Innovation Lab was inaugurated today in the Wilayat of Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate. The event was held under the auspices of Dr. Fatima Mohammed Al Ajmi, Executive President of the Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB), with the participation of pharmacists from several health institutions. Badr Abdulaziz Al Maghrabi, Director of the Pharmaceutical Care and Medical Stores Department in North Al Batinah Governorate, noted ...

266 Archaeological Artifacts Displayed at SOHAR Port & FreezoneSohar, 24 Sep (ONA) — SOHAR Port and Freezone signed an agreement with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, under which the Ministry will loan 266 archaeological artifacts to SOHAR Port and Freezone for display in the company's administrative building. This initiative is part of enhancing integration between economic development and the preservation of cultural and civilizational heritage.These archaeological pieces were discovered and retrieved during expansion and development operations in the Sohar Free Zone by experts from ...

North Al Batinah Municipality Discusses Community, Service TopicsSohar, 24 Sep (ONA) — The Municipal Council of North Al Batinah Governorate discussed a proposal to launch a national initiative to empower youth in the professional labour market, considering it a pivotal step to support the ambitions of young people and provide sustainable job opportunities in vocational sectors.During its meeting held today under the chairmanship of Mohammed Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah, the Council also reviewed a number of responses received from relevant government entities. ...

North Al Batinah Hosts Forum on Enhancing Professional Performance Sohar, 23 Sep (ONA) --- The Ministry of Labour organized today a forum in the Wilayat of Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate, titled "The Importance of the National Strategy for Professional Standards in Enhancing Work Performance." The event was held under the auspices of Mohammed Suleiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah. Zaher bin Abdullah Al Sheikh, Director General of the Professional Standards Directorate and Project Manager for the Strategy at the Ministry of Labour, emphasized that the forum is ...

North Al Batinah Governorate Food Security Forum Focuses on Investment Al Suwaiq, 15 Sep (ONA) --- North Al Batinah branch of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) today organized a forum on investment in the field of food security. Titled "Secure Investment for Sustainable Food", the forum was aimed to promote investment in food security in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040. The forum discussed means of supporting economic diversification by localizing quality projects based on modern technologies, in a manner that enhances in-country value. An ...

Entrepreneurship Centre Opens in North Al Batinah Sohar, 4 Sep (ONA) --- An entrepreneurship centre affiliated to the SMEs Development Authority (Riyada) was opened in the Wilayat of Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate, today. The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Mohammed Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah, and attended by Halima Rashid Al Zar'ee, Chairperson of Riyada, in addition to heads of government departments and private sector establishments in the governorate. The centre constitutes a step forward in supporting entrepreneurs ...

Tender Floated for Sohar Link to Al Batinah ExpresswayMuscat, 20 Aug (ONA) — The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has announced the tender for the design and implementation of dual carriageway road project of Sohar link in the North Al Batinah Governorate.The project will stretch from the Al Wahat Mall roundabout to the bridge connecting to the Al Batinah Expressway, with a length of approximately 9 kilometers and an implementation period of up to 18 months.The project includes the construction of a number of roundabouts and box culverts to ensure smooth ...

Water Distribution Network Rehabilitation, Maintenance Implemented in North Al Batinah Sohar, 20 Aug (ONA) --- Nama Water Services is implementing a vital project for the rehabilitation and maintenance of water distribution networks in North Al Batinah Governorate. The project, costing over RO 2 million, is part of the company's strategic plans to enhance infrastructure efficiency and ensure sustainable supply. This work is aimed at keeping pace with urban expansion and future development plans across the six wilayats of the governorate. The project seeks to improve the ...

A’Suwaiq Stars Art Studio Initiative: A Platform Supporting Creativity, Community Work A’Suwaiq, 20 Aug (ONA) — A’Suwaiq Stars Art Studio Initiative offers creative and community activities aimed at developing the talents of young male and female job-seeker artists, in addition to supporting cancer patients from needy families through creative artistic events. One of the initiatives involves providing multi-disciplinary art workshops that enable young artists to develop their skills and continue their contributions, thereby enriching the cultural and artistic ...