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Heavy Rains Fall in A’Dhahirah GovernorateIbri, 19 Jun (ONA) —— Several wilayats in A’Dhahirah Governorate witnessed heavy rainfall today.The town of Al Wuqbah in the wilayat of Yanqul experienced moderately heavy rains, leading to the flow of valleys and the fall of hailstones. Rains were also reported in the villages of Hali and Wadi Al Harem in the same wilayat.Similarly, the towns of Al Hajir and Al Shuhum in the wilayat of Ibri witnessed heavy rainfall, causing several valleys to flow.—— Ends/AH ...

41 Tons of Honey Produced in A’Dhahirah GovernorateIbri, 16 Jun (ONA) —— Local honey production in the wilayats of A’Dhahirah Governorate exceeded 41 tons in 2024, with an estimated market value of over RO 615,000.According to data from the Directorate General of Agricultural Wealth and Water Resources in A’Dhahirah, the number of registered beekeepers reached 992 by the end of 2024, managing a total of 23,680 beehives. The governorate is distinguished by its rich vegetation, including sidr and samar trees, making it an ideal region for honey production. A’Dhahirah’s honey ...

Road Projects Planned for Al Dhahirah Governorate Reviewed Ibri, 12 Jun (ONA) --- Eng. Said Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, reviewed upcoming road projects in Al Dhahirah Governorate during a meeting held today in Ibri. The meeting was attended by Najib Ali Al Rowas, Governor of Al Dhahirah, and several officials. The meeting discussed key ongoing projects in the governorate, their implementation status, and future infrastructure needs in the transport and logistics sector. It also addressed periodic maintenance projects ...

Grape Harvesting Season Begins in Yanqul Yanqul, 11 Jun (ONA) --- The grape harvesting season has begun in the Wilayat of Yanqul in A’Dhahirah Governorate. The season, which continues until the beginning of August, features locally grown grapes, one of the summer fruits that are highly sought after in local and traditional markets due to their exceptional quality and rich taste. Salim bin Suhail Al Alawi, Director of the Agriculture and Water Resources Department in Yanqul, stated that grapevines in the wilayat cover an area of approximately 13 acres, with around 2,600 ...

Anti-Drug Awareness Seminar Held in Al Dhahirah Dhank, 29 May (ONA) --- The Wilayat of Dhank in Al Dhahirah Governorate today hosted an awareness seminar titled "Your Mind is Your Identity – Don't Lose It to Drugs," held under the auspices of Sheikh Musallam Ahmed Al Ma'shani, Wali of Dhank. The event was organized as part of ongoing community efforts to strengthen national belonging and reinforce Omani identity while addressing the dangers of drugs and psychotropic substances. The seminar featured two main thematic discussions. The first segment addressed critical ...

Over 2,500 Pilgrims Processed Through Empty Quarter Border Crossing Ibri, 28 May (ONA) --- The Rub-el-Khali (Empty Quarter) Border Crossing—linking the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—facilitated the passage of 80 buses carrying 2,696 pilgrims en route to the Holy Lands to perform Hajj rituals. This operation reflects the integrated efforts by relevant authorities to streamline pilgrimage procedures. This meticulous coordination demonstrates the efficiency of collaboration between various entities, including the Royal Oman Police and the Ministry ...

A’Dhahirah Municipal Council Reviews Environmental Topics, Road ProjectsIbri, 27 May (ONA) ——The A’Dhahirah Governorate Municipal Council held a meeting today under the chairmanship of Najib Ali Al Rowas, Governor of A’Dhahirah and Chairman of the Council. The meeting addressed several service and developmental topics in the governorate. At the outset, the council reviewed the minutes of the previous session, along with the responses and recommendations received. It also examined a visual presentation by the governorate’s Environment Department, highlighting initiatives aimed at ...

Ibri Public Park Project Awarded with Over RO 5 Million Investment Ibri, 25 May (ONA) --- The contract for implementing the Ibri Public Park project in the Governorate of Al Dhahirah was signed today, with an investment exceeding RO 5 million. This groundbreaking project represents the first of its kind in the governorate in terms of scale and comprehensiveness, spanning 200,000 square meters with a 20-month implementation period. Strategically located in central Ibri after comprehensive studies of population needs, the park reflects Al Dhahirah Governorate's vision to ...

National Survey, Geospatial Information Authority Holds Awareness Program in Al Dhahirah Ibri, 20 May (ONA) --- The National Survey and Geospatial Information Authority at the Ministry of Defense organized an awareness program in the Governorate of Al Dhahirah as part of its series of introductory visits. The event was held under the auspices of Sheikh Najib Ali Al Rowas, Governor of Al Dhahirah. The program, which took place at the Al Dhahirah Governor's Office in Ibri, included presentations on the roles and responsibilities of the National Survey and Geospatial ...

Quran Memorization Competition in A’Dhahirah Concludes Ibri, 19 May (ONA) ——- The competitions of the Quran memorization contest held across schools in A’Dhahirah Governorate for various grade levels concluded today, as part of ongoing efforts to promote Quranic learning values and instill them in the hearts of the youth. The closing ceremony featured a review of the contest’s activities and accompanying events throughout the current academic year, along with Quranic recitations by students from different educational stages and choral performances ...

Scientific Symposium Explores AI's Role in Business Management Ibri, 8 May (ONA) -- The College of Economics and Business Administration at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Ibri today organized a specialized scientific symposium titled "Artificial Intelligence in Business Management." The event was held under the auspices of Dr. Ahoud Said Al Balushi, Member of the State Council. The symposium aimed to discuss the rapid transformations driven by AI technologies across business management fields, showcase national experiences, and examine opportunities ...

Developmental, Service-Related Topics Addressed in A’Dhahira Ibri, 28 Apr (ONA) —— The Municipal Council in A’Dhahira Governorate reviewed the topic of service centers for remote villages through a visual presentation delivered by the Directorate General of Housing and Urban Planning in the governorate, along with a proposal to develop the facades of some commercial districts in the governorate's wilayats. During its meeting today, chaired by Najib Ali Al Rowas, Governor of A’Dhahira, the council also discussed several recommendations outlined in the minutes of the ...

Yanqul Water Network Project Completion Rate Reaches 95% Yanqul, 6 Apr (ONA) --- Work is underway in implementing the water network project in the Wilayat of Yanqul, the Governorate of Al Dhahirah as the completion rate reached 95%. The project is implemented by Nama Water Services Company. Eng. Badr Salim Al Rabaani, Director of the Project said that the project cost stands at RO 2.58 million and includes 590 connections to housing units. As many as 6,000 people are expected to benefit from this project. The project will start operations in the third quarter of ...

A’Dhahirah Nature Reserve Highlights Efforts to Protect Arabian ibexIbri, 2 Mar (ONA) --- A’Dhahirah Governorate offers many habitats for wild animals, including the Arabian ibex. A’Dhahirah Nature Reserve, which extends over an area of ​​more than 860 square kilometres, is home to different species of wild animals.Field surveys show that the nature reserve houses good numbers of the Arabian ibex, in addition to the Arabian gazelle, the lynx, the mountain fox and wild cats.The Arabian ibex, in particular, constitutes a salient feature of the natural heritage of the Sultanate ...

Al Dhahirah Municipal Council Holds Meeting Ibri, 27 Feb (ONA) --- The Municipal Council in the Governorate of Al Dhahirah today held its 2nd regular meeting for 2025. The council’s meeting covered a range of topics, namely reviewing responses and recommendations submitted by various government units, among other topics. During the meeting, the minutes of the previous meeting were also approved. ---Ends/AG ...

Al Dhahirah 2nd Media Forum Kicks OffIbri, 29 Dec (ONA) --- Al Dhahirah Governorate’s Second Media Forum kicked off today under the slogan "Media of the Future: Impact and Technology".The three-day forum is organized by Al Dhahirah Governorate’s Office.Najeeb Ali Al Rawas, Governor of Al Dhahirah and chief guest at the event, delivered a speech in which he underscored the role of the media in supporting local development in Al Dhahirah Governorate. He pointed out that the media also enhances partnership between service institutions and the local community, enabling all to ...

Nama Begins RO 235m Water Distribution Project in Al Dhahirah GovernorateIbri, 18 Dec (ONA) --- Nama Water Services company recently embarked on implementing a project worth RO 235 million to establish water distribution networks in the Wilayats of Ibri, Yanqul and Dhank in Al Dhahirah Governorate.This was unveiled during a community meeting organised by Nama Water Services company in Al Dhahirah Governorate.The project kicked off in early December 2024, said Mohammed Harib Al Makhmari, the Project’s Director, noting that the project is expected to be completed by the second ...

Tender Announced for Main Roads, Surface Water Drainage System of Economic Zones at A’Dhahira Muscat, 5 Nov (ONA) ---- The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) has announced the launch of a tender for the main roads, protection channels, and surface water drainage System at The Zone Economic at Dahira (EZAD), along with the accompanying services. The tender, which is funded by the Saudi Fund for Development, includes the construction of a 14.8-kilometer one-way main road, a 2-kilometer two-way road, the creation of two roundabouts on the existing ...

Al Dhahirah Municipal Council Highlights Proposals, Recommendations Ibri, 29 Oct (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of Al Dhahirah Governorate today held its 8th meeting for 2024 under the chairmanship of Najeeb Ali Al Rowas, Governor of Al Dhahirah, Chairman of the Council. During the meeting, the council reviewed service proposals and recommendations of several committees. --- Ends/AG ...

Agreements Worth More Than RO 12.5 Million Signed in Al Dhahirah GovernorateIbri, 25 Sep (ONA) --- Al Dhahirah Governorate’s Office today signed 13 agreements to implement service and development projects in the governorate's three wilayats. Worth more than RO 12.5 million, the agreements’ signing was in pursuance of efforts to upgrade the service and development sector in the governorate.The agreements included two projects to establish Yanqul and Dhank urban views and promenades on a total area of 65,000 square metres for each facility with a total cost of RO 4 million. Equipped ...

Over 7,000 Wild Seedlings Distributed for Eco Initiative in Al Dhahirah Ibri, 3 Sep (ONA) --- - An Omani environmental initiative in Al Dhahirah Governorate kicked off through the distribution of more than 7,000 seedlings of wild trees to various public and private establishments and individuals. The aim is to spread greenery in an open area where the growth of wild plants can maintain the ecological balance upright.The initiative is based on volunteers’ collecting seeds and plants from various desert and mountainous environments, valleys and plains and then nurse the stocks in ...

A'Dhahirah Governorate Reviews Methods of Investment in Wheat CultivationIbri, 7 Aug (ONA) --- The Directorate General of Agriculture and Water Resources in A'Dhahirah Governorate today discussed ways to expand the scope of wheat cultivation during the upcoming agricultural season. A meeting to this effect was held under the auspices of Eng. Salim Ali Al Omrani, Director General of Agriculture and Water Resources in A'Dhahirah Governorate. The meeting dealt with ways to achieve a greater volume of production of wheat in cooperation between the Directorate General and investors, ...

Tatweer Platform Launches 6 Investment Opportunities for Growing Date Palms, VegetablesMuscat, 5 Aug (ONA) --- The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has launched 6 new opportunities for investment in lands. Carried out in cooperation with Tatweer online platform, the projects focus on the establishment of more agricultural projects in Al Dhahirah Governorate.The investment opportunities include the implementation of two projects for growing cucurbits and Omani garlic in Kabara area, Wilayat of ​​Ibri, with each project covering an area of ​​4.5 acres (18,210 sqm). The ...

Agreement Worth RO 1.5 Million Signed for Ibri Science and Innovation Centre Ibri, 9 July (ONA) ---- The Office of the Governor of A’Dhahirah signed an agreement with OQ Refineries and Petroleum Industries, an OQ Group Company, and Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) to design, establish and manage the Ibri Innovation and Science Centre. With an investment of RO 1.5 million, the project aims to promote sustainable development in line with Oman Vision 2040 and encourage innovation among the youth of Oman. This strategic partnership aims to contribute to the development of ...

Student Company Uses Wood from Mesquite Trees to Produce Industrial Products Ibri, 23 Jun (ONA) --- A student company from “Abu’Darda School” in the Wilayat of Ibri, A’Dhahirah Governorate, managed to produce commercially viable products from mesquite trees. The company made efforts to introduce the timber as high-quality industrial products, reflecting the Education Ministry’s keenness to support student endeavours in the field of entrepreneurship. Codenamed “Salaba” (solidity), the student firm extracts solid wood from mesquite tree and markets it as ...

Sohar Aluminium, Health Ministry Sign MoU to Fund Constructing Dialysis Unit in Dhank Health Centre Dhank, 4 Mar (ONA) --- Sohar Aluminium (SA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Health, represented by the Directorate General of Health Services in A’Dhahirah Governorate, to finance the establishment of a dialysis unit at Dhank Health Centre. The signing ceremony was held in the Wilayat of Dhank and attended by Najeeb bin Ali Al Rowas, Governor of A’Dhahirah, and other dignitaries from government and private bodies. The agreement was signed ...

Rains Fall in A’Dhahira GovernorateIbri, 29 Feb (ONA) —— The wilayats of Ibri, Dhank and Yanqul in the Governorate of A’Dhahira today experienced moderate to heavy rains, due to the current climatic conditions affecting the Sultanate of Oman.The rainfall in the Governorate of A’Dhahira led to the overflow of some wadis.—— Ends/AH ...

Agreement Signed to Boost Digital Transformation in Al Dhahirah Governorate Ibri, 9 Nov (ONA) --- Al Dhahirah Governor’s Office signed here today an agreement with Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) to set up digital infrastructure. The agreement was signed by Najeeb Ali Al Rawas, Governor of Al Dhahirah and Sheikh Talal Said Al Ma’amari, CEO of Omantel. As per the agreement, digital infrastructure will be set up for the office of the governor, offices of Walis of Ibri, Yankul, Dhank and Al Dhahirah Municipality, as well as all buildings affiliated with the ...

Al Dhahirah Municipal Council Holds MeetingIbri, 27 Sep (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of Al Dhahriah Governorate today held its 7th meeting under the chairmanship of Najeeb Ali Al Rawas, Governor of Al Dhahirah, Chairman of the Council. During the meeting, the minutes of the 6th meeting were approved. The council also reviewed the report of health services in the governorate, among several other topics. ---Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

Work Begins on RO 2.5m Water Supply Network in Yanqul, to Serve 10,000Yanqul, 16 Aug (ONA)--- Nama Water Services announced the start of a project to construct a water network in Al-Ulou area in the Wilayat of Yanqul, A'Dhahirah Governorate. The project cost RO 2.5 million.Speaking at a press briefing held at the office of Wali of Yanqul, Eng. Badr Salim Al Rab’aani, Project Manager at Nama Water, said the project is set to be carried out in 18 months, from July 2023 to December 2024.Al Rab’aani pointed out that the project includes the construction of a 75 km water distribution ...