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Nizwa Dates Industrial Complex Opens Nizwa, 22 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- Oman Agriculture Development Company today opened Nizwa Dates Industrial Complex. This strategic project serves as an example of investments that generate direct economic value and social impact and contribute to the development of Omani dates processing industries. The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Abdulsalam bin Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of Oman Investment Authority (OIA). The project aligns with OIA's strategy to convert national resources into high-value-added products and ...

Samail Environmental Hackathon Kicks Off Samail, 20 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- The wilayat of Samail’s first environmental hackathon kicked off today at Samail Industrial City in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate. The hackathon, which seeks to support environmental innovation and entrepreneurship, focuses on enhancing youth participation in providing practical solutions to environmental and developmental challenges. The hackathon, being held as part of the 3rd Samail Economic Forum, saw the presentation of 260 projects and initiatives, of which 12 qualified for the final stage. The ...

Manah Winter Festival Venues Attract 15,000 Visitors Manah, 14 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- As many as 15,000 visitors from various segments of society turned out at the venues of Manah Winter Festival which concluded today. The events ranged from entertainment and shopping to arts, sports and heritage activities in which 35 owners of household businesses artisans, entrepreneurs and student companies participated alongside representatives of government departments. The closing ceremony was held under the auspices of Sheikh Hilal bin Said Al Hajri, Governor of A'Dakhiliyah. The ...

A’Dakhiliyah Municipal Council Discusses Annual Plan for Developing Governorate in 2026Nizwa, 13 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of A’Dakhiliyah Governorate today held its first meeting in 2026. The meeting discussed a proposed annual plan to develop the governorate during 2026.The plan seeks to improve the standard of services provided in the governorate.The meeting was chaired by Sheikh Hilal bin Said Al Hajri, Governor of A'Dakhiliyah.The Municipal Council looked into the progress made in implementing the recommendations made during its 10thmeeting in 2025. It also ...

A’Dakhiliyah Educational Directorate Celebrates HM The Sultan’s Accession Day Nizwa, 11 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- The Directorate General of Education in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate today celebrated the Accession Day of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. The celebration was in the form of a student operetta codenamed “Hamat Al Majd” (Pinnacle of Glory). The operetta was a comprehensive theatrical performance featuring the nation's march that combined modernization and cultural legacy. It reflected the students’ ability to utilize art as a means of expressing the ...

Pioneering Biotech Breakthrough Clinches Oman’s Top Science Prize 2025 Nizwa, 7 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- A landmark research project on the development of a 3D-bioprinted wound dressing in the health sector has secured first place in the 2025 National Award for Scientific Research, presented during the Annual Researchers Forum under the theme "Research Published… Visions Realized." The pioneering study was led by Dr. Sulaiman bin Ali Al Hashmi, Head of the Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory at the Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of ...

Projects Worth More Than RO 319 million Coming Up in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate Nizwa, 4 January 2025 (ONA) --- The Governorate of A’Dakhiliyah is witnessing the implementation of public service projects in the electricity, water and sanitation sectors to the tune of more than RO 319 million. The projects are part of efforts undertaken by Nama Group subsidiaries to enhance the efficiency of infrastructure and improve the quality of services provided to citizens and residents across the governorate's wilayats. The initiative aligns with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 ...

“Sultan Qaboos Institute for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers” Receives 45 New Students Manah, 29 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The "Sultan Qaboos Institute for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers", located in the Wilayat of Manah, A’Dakhiliyah Governorate, today welcomed 45 male and female students of different nationalities. The students will join an Arabic language learning course that will run until 12 February 2026. This batch comprises students from thirteen countries across the globe: Japan, South Korea, Uzbekistan, France, Turkey, Iran, Belarus, Russia, ...

Over 1,300 Educators Graduate from A’Dakhiliyah Specialised Institute for Vocational Training Nizwa, 29 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The Directorate General of Education in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate celebrated the graduation of the seventh batch of graduates from the strategic programmes of the Specialised Institute for Vocational Training for Teachers today at the Izki Public Hall. The ceremony marks the culmination of a specialised training journey for 1,375 graduates from A’Dakhiliyah Governorate. They are part of a total of 6,063 graduates across the Sultanate of Oman, ...

Second Family Creativity Forum Opens in Nizwa Nizwa, 28 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The second edition of the Family Creativity Forum commenced today in the Wilayat of Nizwa, organized by the Directorate General of Social Development in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate. Held under the theme "Together Towards an Inspiring and Active Family," the three-day event is taking place at the Nizwa Grand Mall under the auspices of Sheikh Saleh Diab Al Rubai'ee, Wali of Nizwa. Azza Ali Al Abdali, Head of the Empowerment and Capacity Building Department, emphasized that the forum is designed to ...

Development, Investment Projects Worth RO 9 Million Boost Tourism in Al Jabal Al Akhdar Al Jabal Al Akhdar, 28 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar is witnessing the implementation of a package of development, service, and tourism projects carried out by A’Dakhiliyah Governorate. With a total estimated cost of RO 9 million, these projects are part of efforts to develop infrastructure, enhance tourism appeal, and improve the quality of life for citizens, residents, and visitors. Sheikh Sultan Mansour Al Ghafili, Wali of Al Jabal Al Akhdar, stated that among the ...

Youth Dialogue Session in A’Dakhiliyah Discusses Enhancing Resource Management Efficiency Manah, 22 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The fourth edition of the Youth Dialogue Session in the A’Dakhiliyah Governorate commenced today, focusing on the current state of the agricultural, livestock, and water resource sectors. Organized by the A’Dakhiliyah Governorate in cooperation with the Directorate General of Agriculture and Water Resources, the two-day event aims to explore ways to develop these sectors and enhance their management efficiency. Participated in by a group of young ...

Second "Governorates’ Ambassadors" Forum Held in A’Dakhiliyah Muscat, 21 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The projects, Tenders and Local Content Authority, in cooperation with the Office of the Governor of A’Dakhiliyah, will organize the second "Governorates’ Ambassadors" Forum this coming Tuesday, 23 December. The three-day event is part of ongoing efforts to enhance institutional integration and exchange expertise among various government entities. Eng. Said bin Hamad Al Amri, Director General of Tenders at the Authority, explained that the forum provides an opportunity to ...

Labour Ministry Organizes Professional Performance Forum in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate Nizwa, 10 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The Ministry of Labour today organized a forum in the Wilayat of Nizwa, Governorate of A’Dakhiliyah, on the importance of the “National Strategy for Professional Standards”. During the forum, the Ministry outlined the strategy’s role in enhancing performance. The forum was held under the auspices of Sheikh Hilal bin Said Al Hajri, Governor of A'Dakhiliyah. It highlighted the role of the “National Strategy for Professional Standards” in promoting ...

A’Dakhiliyah Municipal Council Reviews Urban, Development Projects Nizwa, 9 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of A’Dakhiliyah Governorate today reviewed means of enhancing public safety and developing the waste management system in the governorate. It also took note of the progress made in urban and developmental projects being implemented in the governorate’s wilayats. The meeting was chaired by Sheikh Hilal bin Said Al Hajri, Governor of A'Dakhiliyah, Chairman of the Municipal Council. The municipal council hosted representatives from Averda Waste ...

Exhibition of Geographic Technologies Opens to Showcase Student Projects in A’Dakhiliyah Nizwa, 8 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The Directorate General of Education in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate today opened the Geographic Technologies Exhibition under the slogan "A Mark in the World of Geography and Modern Technologies." The event is held at the Grand Mall Nizwa, with the participation of a number of educational entities and student projects specialized in modern geographic technologies. The exhibition aims to showcase outstanding student projects, enhance the exchange of expertise ...

Cooperation Agreement Signed to Enhance Air Transport, Tourism in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate Manah, 2 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- A joint cooperation agreement was inked today in the Governorate of A’Dakiliyah involving Al Sharqiya Aviation Company, Oman Across Ages Museum, Golden Tulip Nizwa Hotel and Al Dar Inn. The signing ceremony was held under the auspices of Sheikh Hilal Said Al Hajri, Governor of A’Dakiliyah. The agreement aims to aims to enhance the partnership between the public and private sectors and support the tourism movement with innovative air ...

RAFO Conducts Practical Demo of Tactical Exercise Shams 35 Nizwa, 30 Nov 2025 (ONA) --- The Sultan Qaboos Air Academy at the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) today conducted the practical demonstration of a tactical exercise codenamed “Shams 35”, which forms part of the Officer Cadets Course, the University Officers Course and the Limited Service Course. The practical demo took place in the training area in the Governorate of A’Dakhiliyah under the auspices of Air Vice Marshal Khamis bin Hammad Al Ghafri, Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman. At the outset ...

Al Ma’mura Public Park in the Wilayat of Bahla Opens Tomorrow Bahla, 24 Nov 2025 (ONA) --- The Al Ma’mura Public Park development project will be inaugurated tomorrow in the Wilayat of Bahla, A’Dakhiliyah Governorate. This is one of the development projects aimed at enhancing green spaces and providing integrated recreational facilities to meet family needs, with a cost exceeding RO 209 thousand. The project comes within the framework of the Governorate's efforts to develop public spaces and improve the quality of life in communities. It represents a qualitative addition ...

Fourth Izki Cultural Forum Inaugurated at Oman Across Ages MuseumManah, 24 Nov 2025 (ONA) — The fourth Izki Cultural Forum, titled "Our Historic Quarters Between Authenticity and Modernity," was inaugurated today at Oman Across the Ages Museum. Organized by the Izki Cultural Center in cooperation with the A’Dakhiliyah Governorate and several entities, the forum includes 13 cultural events and will continue for 16 days.Sheikh Hilal Said Al-Hajri, Governor of A’Dakhiliyah and patron of the occasion, stated that the event embodies the connection of the Omani identity to its ancient ...

Nizwa University Celebrates Graduation of 805 StudentsNizwa, 23 Nov 2025 (ONA) — The University of Nizwa celebrated the graduation of 805 students from the 18th cohort of the Higher Diploma in Educational Qualification program, spanning various educational specializations offered by the program.The ceremony included a visual presentation highlighting the university's key academic, research, and community achievements and poetic recital in honor of the occasion.The ceremony was held under the patronage of Professor Dr. Ahmed Khalfan Al Rawahi, Vice-Chancellor of Nizwa University.— Ends/AH ...

Symposium Showcases Omani Legacy in East Africa Bahla, 18 Nov 2025 (ONA) --- The 5th edition of a symposium titled “Omanis—Messengers of Peace” was held today in the Wilayat of Bahla, Governorate of A’Dakhiliyah. Organized by the Office of Endowments and Religious Affairs, the symposium highlighted the positive impact of Omanis in East Africa, notably in the fields of trade and urban construction, in addition to their role in spreading the values of coexistence and peace. The symposium saw the participation of a number of researchers who engaged in ...

Municipal Council in A’Dakhiliyah Reviews Development of Public Services Nizwa, 18 Nov 2025 (ONA) --- The Municipal Council in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate discussed enhancing the efficiency of public services, regulating land use, and following up on the progress of development projects in various Wilayats of the Governorate. During its meeting held today, chaired by Sheikh Hilal bin Said Al Hajri, Governor of A’Dakhiliyah and Chairman of the Council, the Council reviewed the recommendations implemented during the previous meeting and followed up on the actions and ...

Dialogue Session Reviews National Achievements, Enablers for Omani Women Nizwa, 18 Nov 2025 (ONA) --- The Social Development Department in the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdhar organized a dialogue session today titled "National Achievements and Enablers for Women" at the Higher Judicial Institute in the Wilayat of Nizwa. Ahmed Sulaiman Al Toubi, Director of the Social Development Department in Al Jabal Al Akhdhar, stressed in a speech during the session that the empowerment of women and enhancing their participation in various fields represents one of the basic pillars in the ...

First International Conference on Creative Industries, Sustainable Innovation Kicks Off at Oman Across Ages MuseumManah, 16 Nov 2025 (ONA) — The first International Conference on Creative Industries and Sustainable Innovation, "Creative Horizons," began today in the Wilayat of Manah, A’Dakhiliyah Governorate.The two-day conference is organized by the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Nizwa and is held at the Oman Across Ages Museum, with the participation of a select group of academics and researchers from within and outside the Sultanate of Oman.The event was held under ...

Winners of Green Innovation Hackathon Announced in Nizwa Nizwa, 13 Nov (ONA) --- The winners of “Green Innovation Hackathon” competition, organized by the Department of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate, were announced today. The competition saw the participation of 37 students from the University of Technology and the University of Applied Sciences (UTAS) in Nizwa. Renova team, from the University of Nizwa, won first place for producing smart asphalt from recycled glass. A team named Furat (Euphrates), from the University ...

Omani Handicrafts House Outlet Inaugurated in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate Al Jabal Al Akhdar, 13 Nov (ONA) --- The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority "Riyada" inaugurated the Omani Handicrafts House outlet in the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar, A’Dakhiliyah Governorate. This initiative aims to bolster the marketing and promotional capabilities of entrepreneurs and artisans for their products and services. The Omani Handicrafts House functions as a specialized marketing venue showcasing contemporary products from small and medium enterprises alongside ...

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week Observed in A’Dakhiliyah Manah, 13 Nov (ONA) --- Under the theme "Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future," Nizwa Hospital observed World Antimicrobial Awareness Week at the Oman Across Ages Museum in the Wilayat of Manah, A’Dakhiliyah Governorate today. The event aimed to enhance public understanding of the critical threat posed by antimicrobial resistance and promote responsible medication practices to combat the spread of treatment-resistant infections. The ceremony featured a comprehensive visual presentation by Dr. ...

Symposium Stresses Importance of Premarital Medical Examinations Nizwa, 12 Nov (ONA) --- The Directorate General of Health Services in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate today organized a symposium in Nizwa on the importance of premarital medical examinations. During the symposium, health experts explained to members of the public that such examinations help limit the spread of genetic and infectious diseases. They added that the tests secure the future of new families and promote community health in general. The symposium was held by Farq Health Centre at the ...

A’Dakhiliyah Governorate Unveils Development Projects Worth RO 60 Million Samail, 12 Nov (ONA) --- The A’Dakhiliyah Governorate revealed development and service projects being implemented in the Wilayat of Samail with a total cost exceeding RO 60 million. This was announced during the fifth edition of the "In the Governor's Hospitality" forum, held today in the Wilayat of Samail, as part of the Governorate's efforts to enhance comprehensive development and improve quality of life in various sectors. The forum, held under the title "Communication and Shared Visions", ...