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Service, Municipal Projects Exceeding RO 2.4 Million Implemented in AdamAdam, 16 Jul (ONA) — The Wilayat of Adam in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate is witnessing the implementation of a series of service and municipal projects aimed at enhancing public service efficiency, with a total cost exceeding RO 2.43 million.These projects span multiple sectors, including internal road paving, market construction, and the development of recreational facilities, as part of a balanced plan to distribute development across the governorate’s wilayats.Sheikh Hilal Said Al Hajri, Governor of A’Dakhiliyah, ...

“Future Pioneers" Program Launched in A’DakhiliyahSumail, 13 Jul (ONA) — The second edition of the "Future Pioneers" program kicked off today in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate, organized by the Career Guidance and Student Counseling Center in cooperation with the Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development.The program is held at the Omani Women’s Association headquarters in Sumail. The program will run until 17 July 2025.The program, targeting students from grades 7 to 9 across the governorate, aims to enhance entrepreneurial culture among youth, equip them with ...

Bait Finjaa Heritage House: A Legacy Bridging Authenticity and Modernity Bidbid, 13 Jul (ONA) — In a historical corner where ancestral heritage and the echoes of the past intertwine, an ancient house stands as a witness to time, transforming into a vibrant economic project that harmonizes tradition with modernity, heritage with investment. Located in the village of Fanja in Bidbid, A’Dakhiliyah Governorate, Fanja Heritage House revives the spirit of a decades-old ancestral home, now repurposed as both a heritage museum and a boutique guesthouse. It ...

Al Jabal Al Sharqi in Al Hamra Emerges as Key Eco-Tourism HubAl Hamra, 9 Jul (ONA) — Al Jabal Al Sharqi (The Eastern Mountain) is witnessing a qualitative transformation that positions it as a key contributor to domestic tourism and local community empowerment, thanks to ongoing efforts to develop tourism infrastructure and enhance the readiness of natural sites.Sheikh Hilal Said Al Hajri, Governor of A’Dakhiliyah, affirmed that the governorate has prioritized the development of the Al Jabal Al Sharqi, working to create an integrated tourism environment that meets visitors' expectations ...

"Our Safe Home" Initiative Launched in A'Dakhiliyah Nizwa, 7 Jul (ONA) — The Directorate General of Social Development in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, represented by the Family Development Department, today launched the "Our Safe Home" initiative to promote concepts of family security and foster a home environment based on understanding, affection, and mutual respect among family members. The initiative focuses on strengthening family cohesion, encouraging positive dialogue within households, and reinforcing shared values that contribute to a safe and stable ...

Student Summer Program Kicks Off in A’Dakhiliyah GovernorateNizwa, 6 Jul (ONA) — The activities of the 2025 Student Summer Program, titled “My Summer: Connection and Growth," were launched today at the Directorate General of Education in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate.The program includes the participation of 400 male and female students across four summer centers in several wilayats of the governorate and will run until 17 July.The program aims to develop students' skills, nurture their talents, enhance their cognitive and intellectual abilities, and promote scientific and creative ...

Works in Izki-Nizwa Dual Carriageway Road Project Begin Izki, 6 Jul (ONA) — The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology has commenced the implementation of Izki-Nizwa Dual Carriageway road project, spanning 32.2 kilometers. The project starts at the southern Qarut roundabout in the Wilayat of Izki, passes through the Niyabat of Barka Al Mouz, and ends in the Farq area of the Wilayat of Nizwa, with a total cost of approximately RO 47 million. The project includes several roundabouts, traffic signals, a vehicle underpass to enhance traffic ...

University of Nizwa Launches AI Applications Chair to Boost Research, InnovationNizwa, 6 Jul (ONA) —— The University of Nizwa has established the “University of Nizwa Chair for Artificial Intelligence Applications" to support research and innovation in modern technologies, enhancing the role of AI in advancing higher education.This initiative aligns with the university’s efforts to contribute to sustainable development goals in digital transformation and the knowledge economy. The chair serves as a specialized research platform, adopting a phased strategic plan with defined timelines. ...

Agreement Inked to Construct Building for Bahla Cultural CenterBahla, 24 Jun (ONA) — Sohar Aluminium signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today with the Bahla Cultural Center for Science and Innovation to construct the Center's building, as part of the company's ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility and support for sustainable impact projects. The agreement was signed by Jameel Mohammed Shakeel, Communications and Social Responsibility Manager at Sohar Aluminium, on behalf of the company, and by Hilal Said Al Yahyai, Chairman of the Center's Founding Committee, ...

Sultan Qaboos Institute for Arabic Language Welcomes 26 International StudentsManah, 23 Jun (ONA) — Sultan Qaboos Institute for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers in the Wilayat Manah, A’Dakhiliyah Governorate, welcomed 26 new students from the United Kingdom, the Comoros, Hungary, Brunei Darussalam, Pakistan, India, Vietnam, Tanzania, Ghana, and Iran. An orientation day was organized for the new cohort, beginning with an introductory session featuring the institute’s academic and administrative staff, as well as supervisors of the cultural program designed for students. This was ...

Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival 2025 Set to Launch on 15 July Al Jabal Al Akhdar, 22 Jun (ONA) --- The Governorate of A’Dakhiliyah is preparing to launch “Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival," scheduled to run from 15 July to 30 August 2025. A preparatory meeting, held in the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar today, discussed the organizational and logistical plans for the festival. The meeting was attended by Sheikh Sultan bin Mansour Al Ghufaili, Wali of Al Jabal Al Akhdar, along with representatives from government and private entities, civil society organizations, and event ...

A’Dakhiliyah Municipal Council Discusses Housing, Service and Development ProjectsNizwa, 18 Jun (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of A’Dakhiliyah Governorate today discussed several matters related to housing plans, social services, and development projects across the governorate's wilayats. The meeting addressed multiple requests related to housing and service schemes, including approval of new residential plans and allocation of residential land plots in the wilayats of Bidbid, Adam, and Bahla, proposed service projects such as desalination plants, land reclamation, and the establishment ...

Summer Program for Gifted Students Launched in A’Dakhiliyah GovernorateNizwa, 17 Jun (ONA) – The activities of the 2025 Summer Program for Gifted Students in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate began today.The program, organized by the Directorate General of Education in the governorate, targets more than 80 male and female students from various wilayats of the governorate as part of the national "Tharwa" program for nurturing gifted students. Ahmed Marhoon Al Busaidi, a senior gifted student care specialist, stated that the program offers a rich experience combining creativity and knowledge. It ...

Visual Identity of Bahla Fort UnveiledManah, 16 Jun (ONA) ——The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, in collaboration with UNESCO's Chair for World Heritage Management and Sustainable Tourism in the Arab Region and Marasim Tourism & Investment Company, today unveiled the visual identity of Bahla Fort. This initiative aims to highlight the fort's historical, cultural, and architectural significance through a unified design.The event took place at Oman Across Ages Museum.Eng. Ali Ahmed Al Shaqsi, Director General of Bahla Fort Management and Operation Project, stated: "This fort has stood ...

600 Stuudents Participate in Activities of Science and Technology Center in A’Dakhiliyah Nizwa, 11 Jun (ONA) —— Activities of summer program of the Science and Technology Center for the 2024/2025 academic year in the Governorate of A’Dakhiliyah began today with the participation of over 600 students from various schools across the governorate. The program, organized by the Directorate General of Education in the governorate, aims at fostering a culture of innovation and scientific research among students in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate and preparing a ...

Nizwa: Sustainable Development Bridging Heritage and Investment Horizons Nizwa, 4 Jun (ONA) —— The Wilayat of Nizwa in the Governorate of A’Dakhiliyah stands as one of Oman's most prominent cultural and touristic destinations, renowned for its rich historical legacy and archaeological landmarks that chronicle significant chapters of the nation's past. Its distinctive architectural and heritage sites beautifully encapsulate Oman's authentic cultural identity. The iconic Nizwa Fort dominates the historical landscape as a masterpiece of traditional Omani ...

Al Dakhiliyah Governor Discusses Development Projects with Shura Council Members Nizwa, 3 Jun (ONA) --- Sheikh Hilal Said Al Hajri, Governor of Al Dakhiliyah, met today with members of the Shura Council representing the governorate’s wilayats to review updates on development projects and future plans. The meeting addressed several aspects related to enhancing municipal performance, accelerating project implementation, and improving service quality, in addition to discussing investment initiatives aimed at supporting the economy and empowering entrepreneurs. ...

Labour Ministry Organizes Conference on Drafting Legislation to Enhance Governance Nizwa, 1 Jun (ONA) - A two-day conference titled "Drafting legislation to enhance governance" kicked off today in the Wilayat of Nizwa. The conference is organized by the Ministry of Labour in cooperation with “Media Thought” company. The conference aims to exchange expertise among legal departments and public policy specialists. The conference will elaborate on mechanisms for drafting legislation efficiently and effectively. It explores concepts of governance in ...

Oman’s Wilayat of Manah Yields 3 Tons of Honey in Current Season Manah, Oman, 28 May (ONA) --- The production of honey, including both Sidr (jujube tree) honey and Samar (Acacia tree) varieties, in the Wilayat of Manah in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate for this season reached approximately 3 tons. The number of beekeepers in the wilayat exceeds 100, managing around 1,400 beehives. Mohammed bin Hareb Al Bahlani, Director of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources in the Wilayat of Manah, stated that honeybee gathering is a profession of great interest to broad ...

Leadership Program Concludes, Health Innovation Exhibition Launched in A’DakhiliyahNizwa, 26 May (ONA) — 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 of A’Dakhiliyah, and attended by several officials and healthcare professionals from the governorate. The program was implemented as part ...

Winners of Quran Memorization Contest in A’Dakhiliyah HonouredNizwa, 21 May (ONA) —— The Directorate General of Education in the Governorate of A’Dakhiliyah today honoured 180 outstanding male and female students in the Quran memorization and recitation competitions at the governorate’s school level. The ceremony was held at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed Saud Al Siyabi, Secretary-General of the Fatwa Office.The event featured performances of winning recitations, along with the presentation of an operetta titled “The Quran: A ...

Customer Service Forum Explores Means to Enhance Beneficiary Satisfaction Nizwa, 20 May (ONA) —— The Governorate of A’Dakhiliyah today hosted the “Customer Service Employees Forum" to enhance the efficiency of personnel working in customer service and improving satisfaction levels among beneficiaries of government services. The forum was inaugurated by Sheikh Hilal Said Al Hajri, Governor of A’Dakhiliyah. It was attended by representatives from various government entities and local departments in the governorate, and featured multiple working papers ...

Al Dakhiliyah Municipal Council Reviews Multiple Development Projects, Proposals Nizwa, 20 May (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, chaired by Sheikh Hilal Said Al Hajri, Governor of Al Dakhiliyah and Chairman of the Municipal Council, reviewed during its meeting today the Ministry of Health’s plans for the governorate for 2025/2026, along with several other topics of relevance. The meeting addressed the sewage project in the Heritage Area of the Wilayat of Nizwa, submitted requests regarding housing schemes across various wilayats of the ...

A’Dakhiliyah Governorate Forum Discusses Means of Supporting, Empowering Entrepreneurs Nizwa, 15 May (ONA) --- The Office of the Governor of A’Dakhiliyah today organized a forum titled "Government Incentives to Entrepreneurs" in the Wilayat of Nizwa. The forum discussed supporting and empowering entrepreneurs and enhancing direct communication with government departments concerned. The forum was organized as part of the governorate's commitment to empowering the entrepreneurial sector and encouraging national initiatives that contribute to developing the local economy. ...

Winners of Quran Competition in Adam Honored Adam, 12 May (ONA) --- The Department of Endowments and Religious Affairs in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate today held a ceremony honoring participants in the second edition of the Holy Quran memorization competition in the Wilayat of Adam, which saw 216 participants. The competition, held at Al-Bashair Club Hall, included five levels: memorizing five parts in the first level, four parts in the second level, three parts in the third level, two parts in the fourth level, and one part in the fifth level. The ceremony featured various ...

Rare Wildlife Species in A’Dakhiliyah SpottedNizwa, 1 May (ONA) —— The Environment Authority has monitored several endangered wildlife species in new habitats within A’Dakhiliyah Governorate, as part of its ongoing efforts to preserve biodiversity and protect wildlife using advanced tracking technologies, including camera traps.The monitoring operations recorded the presence of the Arabian lynx, a medium-sized wildcat known for its exceptional hunting and leaping abilities. Additionally, the Arabian tahr—a unique mountain goat species—and the Arabian wolf, renowned for its ...

Productive Workshops for People with Disabilities Inaugurated in NizwaNizwa, 30 Apr (ONA) —— The Ministry of Social Development today inaugurated the Protected Productive Workshops at Al-Wafa Center for the Rehabilitation of People with Disabilities in the Wilayat of Nizwa, under the patronage of Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Al Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development. The opening of these workshops aligns with the ministry’s efforts to empower and professionally rehabilitate people with disabilities through training and employment programs targeting 50 beneficiaries with ...

Field Visit Inspects Progress of Development Projects in A’Dakhiliyah Nizwa, 30 Apr (ONA) --- The Governorate of A’Dakhiliyah is witnessing the implementation of several development and investment projects, including the A’Dakhiliyah Square (A’Dakhiliyah Boulevard), the integrated public transport station, Nizwa Public Park, and the development of the entrance to the Wilayat of Nizwa, in addition to development and tourism projects in the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar (Green Mountain). As part of the Ministry of Economy's efforts to promote sustainable ...

Dialogue Seminar Discusses Support for Entrepreneurs in Manah Manah, 27 Apr (ONA) —— A seminar titled "Empowerment: Excellence in Entrepreneurship" held today in the Wilayat of Manah, the Governorate of A’Dhakiliyah, emphasized the need to raise awareness on wage protection, promote legal understanding of work contracts, and expand support and training programs for entrepreneurs. The event reviewed several working papers on the role of public and private institutions in supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs across various sectors. It also ...

First International Bariatric Surgery Club Conference Held in Nizwa Nizwa, April 27 (ONA) — The inaugural International Bariatric Surgery Club Conference commenced today in Nizwa. The event is organized by the International Bariatric Club in collaboration with Oman’s Metabolic and Bariatric Surgical Society and Nizwa Hospital. It brings together a group of specialized physicians and experts from Oman and abroad. Dr. Badr Aflah Al Hadhrami, Consultant in Bariatric and Upper GI Surgery at Khoula Hospital, explained that the conference focuses on key challenges in ...