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           Muscat, Dec 10 (ONA) --- Bektas Beknazarov, Vice Speaker of the Senate of the Kazakh Parliament and his accompanying delegation visited the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and the Royal Opera House Muscat (ROH), within the framework of his current official visit to the Sultanate.               During his visit to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the Kazakh guest and his accompanying delegation were briefed on designs in which the mosque was built, its facilities, such as Institute of Islamic ...

        Muscat, Dec 10 (ONA) --- A Kazakh delegation chaired by Bektas Beknazarov, Vice Speaker of the Senate of the Kazakh Parliament, visited the Sultan's Armed forces (SAF) Museum today.              The Director of the Museum escorted the guest and his accompanying delegation in a tour to various sections of the museum during which they viewed the historic manuscripts and models, as well as the Omani architecture in the Bait Al Falaj Castle. The Kazakh delegation was briefed on the progress enjoyed by SAF ...

           Muscat, Dec.04 (ONA) ---- The Sultan of Peace: Qaboos ... A Voice of Renaissance and Conscience of Nation, the English translation of the same book in Arabic entitled (Sultan Al Salam Qaboos Sawt Al Nahdha Wa Dhamir Shaab) was recently published by Al Ghasham House for Publishing and Translation.  The book is authored by Omani Scholar Dr. Hamed bin Abdullah al- Balushi and translated by Palestinian Nazar Sartawi.    The book falls in 223 pages illustrated with pictures, and highlights many of the manifestations of the blessed ...

      Muscat, Dec 2 (ONA) --- The Omani Cultural Heritage Research Program of The Research Council (TRC) has contracted with scientific teams to carry out research projects in the field of Omani cultural heritage within the projects of ‘Myths and Legends related to Places’ and ‘Omani Linguistic Heritage’.       For the ‘Myths and Legends related to Places’ project, the program contracted two research projects. One of the research projects is titled “Collecting and Documenting Myths and Legends related to Places ...

          Salalah, Dec 1 (ONA) --- The number of visitors to Land of Frankincense sites in the Governorate of Dhofar and Salut Fort in the Wilayat of Bahla in the Governorate of A'Dakhiliyah during last November 2019 stood at 18,112 according to the statistics from the Department of Frankincense Land Sites at His Majesty the Sultan's Advisor's Office for Cultural Affairs.              Al Baleed Archaeological Park and Frankincense Land Museum received 7,868 visitors, Samahram Archaeological Site ...

            Muscat, Nov 25 (ONA) --- With the royal blessing of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs will organize during 1 to 3 December the 15th version of the symposium on the Development of Jurisprudence (Fiqh) Sciences in Oman under the theme “Water Fiqh in the Islamic law, its Legal Provisions, Civilized Prospects and Contemporary Issues. The symposium will be attended by a group of scholars, intellectuals and researchers from within the Sultanate and various Islamic ...

          Muscat, Nov 20 (ONA) --- Sabri Boukadoum, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria visited the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, National Museum, Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) today, within the framework of his current visit to the Sultanate.     During his visit to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the Algerian guest was briefed on various Omani and Islamic architectural designs in which the mosque was built.          The Algerian guest also visited the National ...

             Jakarta, Nov 18 (ONA) --- The Sultanate, represented by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, is exerting sincere efforts in spreading and promoting common values, mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence among countries, cultures and peoples, and rejecting hatred and intolerance.              In this regard, the Ministry organizes exhibitions of Oman’s Message of Islam in many cities around the world, inspiring by the Royal speech of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin ...

          Jakarta, Nov 17 (ONA) --- Scholars, researchers and those who support peace from different world countries continued at the Indonesian capital, Jakarta today their discussions of Sultan Qaboos Declaration Project on United Human Values.           The meeting was held under the chair of Dr. Mohammed bin Said al-Ma’amari, Scientific Advisor at the Office of Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs.               Dr. al-Ma’amari said that the meeting ...

     Paris, Nov.14 (ONA) ---- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced the inclusion of Omani poet Nasser bin Salim al- Rawahi, nicknamed (Abu Muslim al- Bahlani), among the influential figures on the occasion of the centenary of his death, died in 1920. This comes in the 40th session of the UNESCO General Conference at its headquarters in Paris on November 14th 2019.    It is worth mentioning that this achievement is a continuation of the Sultanate's efforts to include four globally influential Omani figures on the ...

Muscat, Nov 14 (ONA) --- The Research Council (TRC), represented by the Strategic Program for the Cultural Heritage of Oman, organized a seminar on ‘Cultural Heritage: Investment and Sustainable Development’ at Oman Institute for Oil and Gas at Innovation Park Muscat. The seminar was held under the patronage of Eng. Siham bint Ahmed al-Harthy, Director General of Real Estate Development at the Ministry of Housing, in the presence of those interested and specialized in cultural heritage from specific institutions and ...

Jakarta, Nov 14 (ONA) —- Activities of “Oman’s Message of Islam” Exhibition today began at the National Library in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta.   The 4-day exhibition is organized by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs in cooperation with the Sultanate’s Embassy in Jakarta.       The opening ceremony was held under the patronage of Dr. Alawi Abdulrahman Shihab, Special Envoy of the Indonesian President to the Middle East and Organization of Islamic Cooperation, who praised in a press statement the efforts exerted by the ...

       Muscat, Nov.13 (ONA) ---- The Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science today announced the winners of the Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Arts and Letters at its eighth session 2019, which is allocated this year to Arabs in general in the fields of sociology studies in the Culture branch and Arab music in the Arab Arts branch and Travel Literature in the Arts branch.    Habib bin Mohammed al- Riyami, Secretary-General of the Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science, said at the press conference to announce the winners of the award: ...

Jakarta, Nov 13 (ONA) —- Activities of “Oman’s Message of Islam” Exhibition will begin tomorrow Thursday at the National Library in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta.    The opening ceremony will be held under the patronage of Dr. Alawi Abdulrahman Shihab, Special Envoy of the Indonesian President, in the presence of Sayyid Nizar bin Al Julanda al-Said, Sultanate’s Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia.   The 4-day exhibition will be organized by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs in cooperation with the Sultanate’s Embassy ...

            Muscat, Nov 11 (ONA) --- Gen. Salvatore Farina, Chief of the General Staff of the Italian Army and his accompanying delegation, currently visiting the Sultanate, visited the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF) Museum today.      The guest and his accompanying delegation viewed the historic manuscripts and models depicting various Omani architecture arts at Bait Al Falaj Castle.         The guest was briefed on the progress enjoyed by SAF under the prosperous reign of His Majesty ...

            Seoul, Nov 7 (ONA) --- Moon Jae-in, President of South Korea received in Seoul today representatives of the Asia-Pacific News Agencies who are currently taking part in the 17th meeting of the Asia-Pacific News Agencies Conference.                Oman News Agency (ONA) is represented at the meeting by Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak al-Araimi, ONA Director General, Editor-in-Chief.              The South Korean President exchanged views ...

           Muscat, Nov 5 (ONA) --- The Sultanate, represented by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, today marked the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque under the patronage of Ali bin Khalfan al-Jabri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information.             The ceremony included a collection of poems, religious chants (Inshad) and other performances that reflect the meaning and greatness of the occasion, in addition to a presentation telling the ...

Andorra la Vella, Nov 4 (ONA) --- The Sultanate, represented by the Photographic Society of Oman, affiliated to the Ministry of Arts Affairs, won the silver medal at the 28th FIAP Colour Biennial in Andorra.           The medals presentation ceremony was held at the Sant Julia de Loria Cultural and Conference Center in the Principality of Andorra as part of the activities of the Spanish Confederation of Photography Conference, in the presence of Ahmed bin Abdullah al-Busaidi, Director of the Photographic Society of ...

           Cairo, Nov 3 (ONA) --- Dr. Rawya bint Saud al-Busaidi, Minister of Higher Education met with Dr. Khalid Atef Abdul Ghaffar, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt during her visit to the Supreme Council of Universities in Cairo University.                 The meeting came on the sidelines of the participation of Dr. Rawya in the opening ceremony of the 28th Arab Music Festival at the Egyptian Opera ...

     Muscat, Oct 30 (ONA) --- Within the framework of establishing academic and research partnership between the two institutions, a delegation from Cheng Shiu University, headed by Dr. Jui-Chang Kung, President of the University visited Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) today.        The delegation was received by Sayyida Dr. Mona bint Fahad Al Said, SQU Assistant Vice Chancellor for International Cooperation, and other officials at SQU.        The two sides discussed the possibility of cooperation ...

      Muscat, Oct 28 (ONA) --- The Ministry of Education held a press conference at the Ministry of Education today under the patronage of Saud bin Salim al-Balushi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Planning and Human Resources Development. The press conference unveiled details of Oman Science Festival, which will kick off on 4 November 2019.             The press conference included a presentation of the festival's promotional film. After that, al-Balushi said: “The first edition of the festival came ...

      London, Oct.24 (ONA) ---- A lecture titled “Natural Heritage of the Sultanate of Oman” was held in London, highlighting the natural environment in the Sultanate, in particular the activities of the Omani Botanic Garden after exploring various topics, such as whales living in the Sultanate's waters, agricultural irrigation and efforts to protect the Arabian Tuhr and other endangered animals.      This year, the lecture focused on the diversity of natural plants throughout the Sultanate, and the ongoing efforts in the ...

      Muscat, Oct 23 (ONA) --- Sheikha Aisha bint Khalfan al-Seyabi, Chairperson of the Public Authority for Craft Industries (PACI) received in her office today Dr. Ali Asghar Mounesan, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of the Islamic Republic of Iran.             The two sides discussed means of promoting the joint cooperation and relations between the two countries in craft industries field, as well as exchanging expertise to upgrade handicrafts ...

Muscat, Oct 22 (ONA) --- The cultural and artistic activities began at Al Bayan College in Muscat today under the patronage of Dr. Abdul Mon'em bin Mansoor al-Hassani, Minister of Information. The activities came as part of the GCC Days hosted by the Sultanate during 21 to 23 October.             The events started with opening the photos exhibition, which contained 50 photographs of many photographers from the Sultanate, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. These photos represent the public life of the GCC citizens, in ...

Paris, Oct.15 (ONA) ---- A book titled “Omani Women on the Road to Equality”, recently released by famous French publisher L'Harmattan, is the first of a series entitled Convergent Perspectives on Oman, to be managed by Dr. George Saseen, the representative of Omani Information Ministry in France.    This 120-page book, is the first in French, explains women's rights, duties and their status since His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said took power, and how he prioritized them in his comprehensive development strategy aimed at the country's renaissance, which is ...

Oxford, Oct.15 (ONA) ---- The Omani / British Journalism Forum, organized by the Omani Journalists Association (OJA), in collaboration with Oxford University, the Reuters Centre, the media attaché of the Ministry of Information and the Omani / British Friendship Society, was launched at Oxford University today.    Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak al-Araimi, OJA Chairman, expressed his delight to host the forum by Oxford University, pointing out that this famous edifice witnesses an aspect of the academic cooperation between the Sultanate and the United Kingdom, represented by "Sultan ...

Muscat, Oct 15 (ONA) --- The Sultanate, represented by the Ministry of Information and the Ministry of Heritage and Culture, will take part in the 71st edition of Frankfurt International Book Fair 2019 during October 16th till 20th.      The participation in the biggest annual cultural book at the European and international level comes to highlight the Sultanate's intellectual, civilizational and cultural production.        Frankfurt International Book Fair is considered one of the most important fairs for its wide cultural ...

Muscat, Oct 14 (ONA) --- Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, Minister of Heritage and Culture, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Museum held at the Ministry of Heritage and Culture today an official session of talks with Mohammed Munir al-Ahmed, Minister of Culture of the Syrian Arab Republic.           The session discussed topics related to the cultural and heritage aspects, as well as matters pertaining to the National Museum. On the cultural side, the session reviewed the general cultural scene, exchanging ...

Muscat, Oct.13 (ONA) ---- Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq al- Said, Minister of Heritage and Culture and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Museum, received here today Mohammed Munir al- Ahmad, Minister of Culture of the Syrian Arab Republic, who is on an official visit to the Sultanate.    A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the National Museum and the Directorate General of Antiquities and Museums in Syria, as well as the signing of a temporary loan agreement for museum collections from the Syrian Directorate General of Antiquities and Museums to the ...

Muscat, Oct 13 (ONA) --- Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, Minister of Heritage and Culture received in his office today K. Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law in the Republic of Singapore and his accompanying delegation.     The meeting discussed the existing relations between the two friendly countries, particularly in the cultural areas.     It should be noted that the Singaporean Minister is currently paying an official visit to the Sultanate. --- ...