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SOHAR Port and Freezone Unveils Comprehensive Emergency Response System

Sohar: SOHAR Port and Freezone inaugurated the SOHAR Emergency Response System, a milestone that redefines industrial safety and resilience in the Sultanate of Oman. The inauguration ceremony was held under the patronage of Eng. Said bin Hamoud bin Said Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communication, and Information Technology. According to

Eleventh 5-Year Plan’s Supervisory Committee Holds Third Meeting

Muscat: The Supervisory Committee tasked with drafting the 11th Five-Year Development Plan today held its third meeting at the Ministry of Economy. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Said bin Mohammed Al Saqri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Committee. It aimed to ensure that the 5-year plan’s preparation

OETC Successfully Completes Full Repayment of USD 1 Billion “Lamar” Bonds

Muscat: Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC), a member of the Nama Group, has announced the full repayment of its USD 1 billion “Lamar” bonds, which were issued in 2015 to finance strategic infrastructure projects in the electricity transmission sector across the Sultanate of Oman. According to Oman News Agency, this

National Programme for Craft Industries Launched in Oman

Muscat: The Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (ASMED) today announced the launch of ‘Oman Crafts’, the National Programme for Craft Industries. ‘Oman Crafts’ emerges as a strategic system to upgrade the craft industries’ sector in the Sultanate of Oman, activate the sector’s role in supporting the national economy,

Omani-Egyptian Companies Forge Industrial Investment Partnership

Cairo: An industrial investment agreement valued at RO 1 million (USD 2.6 million) was formalized at the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Cairo between the global company Zeinox and the “Ladayn” program of OQ Group. The agreement marks a significant step in fostering industrial cooperation and enhancing the

Oman Engages in Key Discussions at GCC E-Government Executive Committee Meeting

Kuwait City: The Sultanate of Oman participated in the 27th meeting of the GCC E-Government Executive Committee, which was hosted by the State of Kuwait. Oman’s delegation was led by Eng. Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Al Kharousi, Director General of Digital Transformation and Sector Enablement at the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and

Leadership Program Concludes, Health Innovation Exhibition Launched in A’Dakhiliyah

Muscat: The Directorate General of Health Services in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate today concluded the third edition of its “Leadership Development” program, alongside the inauguration of the “First Al Dakhiliyah Health Innovation Exhibition” at Nizwa Hospital’s conference hall. The event was held under the patronage of Sheikh Hilal Said Al Hajri, Governor

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Oman Participates in GCC Culture Ministries’ Preparatory Meeting

Muscat:The Sultanate of Oman participated in a preparatory meeting of Undersecretaries of Ministries of Culture from GCC states. This meeting, conducted via video conference, served as groundwork for the upcoming 30th meeting of GCC Ministers of Cultu…

Sultan Haitham Embarks on State Visit to China

Muscat:His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik departed this morning for the People’s Republic of China on a two-day state visit. The visit comes in response to an invitation from President Xi Jinping of China.

According to Oman News Agency, His Majest…