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Sohar, 7 Mar (ONA) --- The cost of restoring 59 Aflaj damaged by Cyclone Shaheen in the Governorate of North Al Batinah reached RO 800,000, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources.   The ministry added that the number of Aflaj that were restored stood at 35 in the Wilayat of Al Khaburah, 18 in the Wilayat of Saham and 4 in the Wilayat of A’Suwaiq. Several water wells were also restored.   --- ...

Sohar, 22 Feb (ONA)--- The Municipal Council in the Governorate of North Al Batina today discussed the outcomes of the field visit, which was made by the council's members to Sohar Airport. The visit aimed at stimulating the growth of flights through the airport, which would contribute to the enhancement of investment and economy in the Sultanate of Oman and the governorate particularly. The meeting was held under the chair of Sheikh Saif Hamiar Al Malik Al Shehhi, Governor of North Al-Batina, Head of the Municipal Council, who reviewed several projects and programs aimed at developing the ...

Shinas, 20 Feb (ONA) --- Jusoor Foundation celebrated the launch of four projects, to the tune of RO 345,000, implemented within its social investment program in the Governorate of North Al Batinah. The projects were funded jointly by OQ and Sohar Aluminium. The ceremony was held in Al Qurm Natural Park in Shinas, under the auspices of Sayyid Khalifa Al Mardas Al Busaidi, Secretary General for Governorates Affairs at the Ministry of Interior. The event was attended by Sheikh Saif Hamiyar Al Malik Al Shehhi, Governor of North Al Batinah, Chairman of Jusoor Foundation’s ...

Sohar, 20 Feb (ONA) --- The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in Sohar, with the support and funding of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, established an Internet of Things (IoT) laboratory. Dr. Hilal Ali Al Maqbali, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs in UTAS Sohar said that the laboratory utilities IoT, which connects electronic devices together to provide certain services. He added that the laboratory can be utilized by students, the educational cadre, as well as the public and private sectors. --- Ends/Anas ...

Shinas, 8 Feb (ONA) ---- The initiative of Shinas Media Strategy was launched today with the aim of extending the bridge of communication between government units in the Wilaya and media institutions. The strategy includes four main themes, 29 goals, 7 projects, 14 media programs, and 16 media initiatives, serving 5 main sectors of society. The launching ceremony was held under the patronage of Sheikh Khalifa Hilal Al Alawi, Wali of ...

Sohar, 1 Feb (ONA) --- Several agreements were signed today to implement service and development projects in the Governorate of North Al Batinah to the tune of RO 24 million. The agreements, which were signed by the Sheikh Saif Hamyar Al Shehi, Governor of North Al Batinah, include the construction of commercial and residential layouts, as well as the pavement of roads in various areas. Moreover, the agreements also include developing industrial zones by paving roads, installing light poles and adding new services.--- Ends/AG/KH ...