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Sea Turtle Monitoring Project Implemented in Masirah IslandMasirah, 22 Feb 2026 (ONA) --- The Environment Department in South A’Sharqiyah Governorate is implementing a field project to study sea turtles in the Wilayat of Masirah. The project focuses on measuring the success rate of olive ridley turtle nests at nesting and hatching sites on Masirah island.The project covers the season of olive ridley turtle nesting (both hatchling and larvae stages) from February to May, along nesting beaches in the southern part of Masirah Island. It also includes the loggerhead turtle season, which extends ...

South A’Sharqiyah Municipal Council Discusses Service, Development Topics Sur, 16 Feb 2026 (ONA) --- The Municipal Council in South A’Sharqiyah Governorate discussed, during its meeting today, the latest updates on service and planning topics, as part of following up the progress of municipal work and improving the level of services provided in the governorate. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Yahya Badr Al Maawali, Governor of South A’Sharqiyah and Chairman of the Municipal Council. The meeting also touched on efforts of the Ministry of Labour to employ the national ...

Sur Industrial City Celebrates Omani Industry Day Sur, 15 Feb 2026 (ONA) --- Sur Industrial City "Madayn" today marked the Omani Industry Day under the theme "From Oman to the World: Competitive Industry and Global Vision." The event emphasized the growing stature of Omani products in regional and international markets, as well as their capacity for global competitiveness and expansion. The program included a review of the city’s significant developmental milestones and its function as an incubator for specialized industrial projects, alongside Madayn's role in ...

South A’Sharqiyah Municipal Council Reviews Initiatives in Areas of Employment, Sustainability Sur, 27 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of South A’Sharqiyah Governorate today held its first meeting in 2026 under the chairmanship of Dr. Yahya bin Badr Al Maawali, Governor of South A’Sharqiyah. During the meeting, the Municipal Council was briefed about the progress made in the implementation of ongoing projects and services aimed to support the tracks of comprehensive development. The Council discussed the minutes of the Social Affairs Committee, which ...

South A’Sharqiyah Implements Distinctive Packages of Digital Projects Sur, 25 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- The South A’Sharqiyah Governorate witnessed the implementation of distinctive packages of digital projects and initiatives during 2025. This included the digitization of 14 government services, the completion of 5,694 digital government transactions, and the full execution of 12 digital projects, while work is ongoing to implement 4 other digital projects. Eng. Abdullah Saif Al Araimi, Head of Digital Transformation Team in South A’Sharqiyah Governorate, stated that this work ...

Dates & Honey Forum in Jaalan Bani Bu Hassan Explores Innovative Marketing Methods Jaalan Bani Bu Hassan, 25 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- The 4th Dates and Honey Forum held today in the Wilayat of Jaalan Bani Bu Hassan, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate, presented innovative marketing methods aimed at enhancing the added value of Omani agricultural products and achieving sustainability in the sectors of beekeeping and date palm farming. The forum, which saw the participation of 7 government departments and private establishments, was aimed to encourage farmers and beekeepers to develop ...

Smart Governorates and Cities Conference & Hackathon Begins in Sur Sur, 25 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- The "Smart Governorates and Cities Conference and Hackathon" began today in the Wilayat of Sur, aiming to build a smarter and more sustainable future based on innovation and digital transformation. The event was held under the patronage of Dr. Yahya Badr Al Maawali, Governor of South A’Sharqiyah. The conference serves as a strategic national platform that brings together decision-makers, experts, and innovators to promote the concepts of smart governorates. This aligns with ...

South A’Sharqiyah Educational Directorate Celebrates HM The Sultan’s Accession Day Sur, 11 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- The Directorate General of Education in South A’Sharqiyah Governorate today celebrated the 6th anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s Accession Day. The celebration was based on a student operetta titled “Farhat Watan” (A Nation’s Joy). The operetta showcased a vibrant national tableau featuring the accomplishments made during the reign of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. It highlighted the extent to which the renaissance instilled ...

Winners of Quran Competition in South A’Sharqiyah Honored Sur, 5 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- The Department of Endowments and Religious Affairs in the Wilayat of Sur, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate, celebrated today the honoring of the winners of the first edition of the Quran Competition for Religious Cadres. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Ahmed Saleh al Rashdi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs. The event featured a vocal performance and a visual presentation detailing the competition's progress through its various stages. Nasser ...

Agreement Inked to Operate, Utilize Ja'alan Bani Bu Hassan Fort Ja'alan Bani Bu Hassan, 30 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism signed a contract with Ja'alan Development Company for the management, operation, and utilization of "Ja'alan Bani Bu Hassan Fort" in the Wilayat of Ja'alan Bani Bu Hassan in South A’Sharqiyah Governorate. The agreement was signed on behalf of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism by Eng. Ibrahim Said Al Kharousi, Undersecretary of the Ministry for Heritage. Meanwhile, it was signed on behalf of the company by the Chairman of the ...

Three-Day Family Creativity Forum Begins in Wilayat of Masirah Masirah, 29 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- Activities of a three-day Family Creativity Forum kicked off in the Wilayat of Masirah, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate, today. The forum, the second in 2025, aims to support and empower working families and develop their marketing capabilities by providing platforms that allow them to showcase their products and better communicate with society. Sanaa bint Hamid Al Farsi, Assistant Director of the Department of Social Development, said, “The second Family Creativity ...

Program Launched to Empower SMEs in Sur Sur, 28 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The "Tasaeud" (Rising) program was launched today in the Wilayat of Sur, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate, with the aim of supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and enabling them to transition into more advanced stages of growth and sustainability. The program involves 35 entrepreneurs who own small and medium enterprises and is organized by OQ Gas Networks (OQGN) in cooperation with the Office of the Governor of South A’Sharqiyah. This initiative is designed to enhance integration between the public ...

Forum for Community Initiatives Begins in South A’Sharqiyah Sur, 28 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The activities of the "You are the Impact" forum for community initiatives began today in the South A’Sharqiyah Governorate. Organized by Oman LNG in cooperation with the Office of the Governor of South A’Sharqiyah, the forum features more than 60 participants representing the local community, community initiatives, and several relevant authorities. The forum aims to create a platform to empower community solutions and bring initiative owners together with officials from the public ...

Agreement Signed in South A’Sharqiyah to Support Basic Services Sur, 22 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- South A'Sharqiyah Governorate today signed an agreement worth RO200,000 to develop basic services in the governorate. The agreement provides for establishing warehouses to store fishermen’s equipment in Shiaa area in the Wilayat of ​​Sur. The facility will serve as a safe and organized environment for fishermen, support the sustainability of fishing as a business activity and improve its operational efficiency. The agreement also deals with easing access to the ...

South A’Sharqiyah Governorate's Municipal Council Reviews Development Projects Sur, 25 Nov 2025 (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of South A’Sharqiyah Governorate today held a meeting during which it discussed development projects and service facilities in the governorate. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Yahya Badr Al Maawali, Governor of South A’Sharqiyah. The municipal council reviewed the progress made in target projects and the challenges posed to them. It discussed the development of "Khor Al Batah" valley—which constitutes a promising tourist destination in ...

OCCI Branch in South A’Sharqiyah Organizes Forum on Smart Leadership, Innovation Sur, 11 Nov (ONA) --- Acting in cooperation with the Department of Private Schools, the branch of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) in South A’Sharqiyah Governorate today organized a forum on leadership and innovation themed "Towards sustainable educational future”. The forum’s participants included owners of private schools, administrators, supervisors and owners of educational projects.The forum aimed to support private educational institutions in their bids to build ...

Sur Industrial City Attracts Six Projects Worth Over RO 13 Million in H1 2025 Sur, 12 Oct (ONA) --- Sur Industrial City, affiliated to the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates “Madayn”, received seven investment applications during the first half of 2025, of which six projects with a total investment volume of over RO 13 million were localized. This brings the cumulative investment volume in Sur Industrial City to RO 2.3 billion, with the total leased area touching 6,602,122 sqm out of the total developed area of 7,796,686 sqm. Eng. Nasser Hamoud Al Mabsali, ...

Agreement Inked to Develop Al Saleel Natural Park Reserve in Al Kamil Wal WafiAl Kamil Wal Wafi, 7 Oct (ONA) — The Environment Authority today signed an agreement to develop Al Saleel Natural Park Reserve in the Wilayat of Al Kamil Wal Wafi, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate, with a total cost of RO 2.6 million. The project is funded by Oman LNG Company and Oman India Fertilizer Company (OMIFCO).The agreement was signed by Dr. Abdullah Ali Al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority, and on behalf of the company, Dr. Amer Nasser Al Muta'ani, Chief Executive Officer of Oman LNG Development ...

86% Completion Reached on Wadi Saal Dam Project in Jaalan Bani Bu Ali Jaalan Bani Bu Ali, 5 Oct (ONA) --- The completion rate for the Wadi Saal Dam Project for groundwater recharge in the Wilayat of Jaalan Bani Bu Ali, South Al Sharqiyah Governorate, has reached over 86%. The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources at a total cost of RO 3 million. This vital project constitutes a primary source for increasing water resources for the wilayats and villages dependent on Jaalan Bani Bu Ali and aims to maximize the utilization ...

Fishermen's Pier Project at Khour Al Hajar Inaugurated Ras Al Hadd, 30 Sep (ONA) --- The Fishermen's Pier project at Khour Al Hajar in the fishing landing area of the Wilayat of Ras Al Hadd, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate, was inaugurated today. The inauguration was held under the auspices of Eng. Yaqoub Khalfan Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, with support from the Oman Liquefied Natural Gas (Oman LNG) Development Foundation. Said bin Juma Al Araimi, Director of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water ...

South A’Sharqiyah Municipality Discusses Qualitative, Environmental InitiativesSur, 23 Sep (ONA) — The Municipal Council of South A’Sharqiyah Governorate held its seventh regular session for the year 2025 today, under the chairmanship of Dr. Yahya Badr Al Ma’awali, Governor of South A’Sharqiyah.The meeting discussed a number of developmental and service topics addressing community needs. These included an urban renewal initiative for the Niyabat of Taywi and the Wilayat of Al Kamil Wa Al Wafi, aimed at enhancing the urban landscape and creating an attractive urban environment.The ...

"Akhdar" Campaign Launched to Promote Awareness of Sustainable Economy, Green JobsSur, 22 Sep (ONA) — The Ministry of Education, represented by the Centre for Professional Guidance and Student Counselling, has launched the Akhdar (Green) campaign in the Governorate of South A’Sharqiyah. The campaign comes within the framework of preparing a generation that is aware of future career paths and linking them to the green economy, sustainable development, and the requirements of the Omani labour market.The campaign targets 2,200 participants from various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, ...

South A’Sharqiyah Governorate Signs MoUs for Digital Transformation Muscat, 11 Sep (ONA) --- The Governorate of South A’Sharqiyah today signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) in digital transformation and showcased its key smart projects and initiatives. The signing took place during its participation in the COMEX 2025 technology exhibition at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Governorate of South A’Sharqiyah signed an MoU with the Oman Information Technology Society to organize the first edition of the Smart Governorates Conference in Oman. The MoU was ...

Labour Ministry Organizes Forum to Enhance Professional Performance in South A’Sharqiyah Sur, 2 Sep (ONA) --- The Ministry of Labour today organizes a forum titled "The Importance of the National Strategy for Professional Standards in Enhancing Professional Performance" at Sur Municipality. The forum aimed to highlight the pivotal role of the National Strategy for Professional Standards in improving performance efficiency, enhancing the quality of training and qualification, and ensuring national cadres are ready to enter the job market according to clear and specific ...

Dialogue Session Held on Qalhat in Foreign Sources Muscat, 20 Aug (ONA) --- The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Youth today organized a dialogue session titled "Qalhat in Foreign Sources." The session aimed to introduce the city of Qalhat and review the results of recent French archaeological and historical studies on the city, as well as its economic and political conditions during the Portuguese presence. In her academic paper, "Qalhat: A Center for Maritime Trade in the Middle Ages," Dr. Madiha Abdulaziz Al Jalasi, a heritage sciences researcher, presented a critical ...

South A’Sharqiyah Governorate Signs Agreement with OMIFCO to Support Relief Fund Sur 11 Aug (ONA) --- The Governorate of South A’Sharqiyah today signed a cooperation agreement with Oman India Fertilizer Company (OMIFCO) in a bid to support the preparedness of emergency systems. The agreement seeks to enhance the capabilities of relief systems and raise their operational efficiency, notably by consolidating resilience of institutions and communities in addressing emergencies. It also aims to develop vital infrastructure and services to ensure their sustainability and ...

Wave Breakers Rehabilitation Project in Tiwi Supports Sustainable Development in Coastal CommunitiesSur, 6 Aug (ONA) — The wave breakers rehabilitation project in Tiwi, the Wilayat of Sur in South A’Sharqiyah Governorate, implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, is one of the vital initiatives contributing to the development and enhancement of infrastructure for fishing ports and fish landing sites. The project provides a safe environment for fishermen, facilitates boat movement, enhances fish production, and supports sustainable development in coastal ...

Preliminary Qualifiers for Holy Quran Memorization Competition Held in SurSur, 5 Aug (ONA) — The preliminary qualifiers for the 33rd annual Holy Quran memorization competition, organized by the Sultan Qaboos Higher Center for Culture and Science at the Diwan of Royal Court, were held today at the Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Sur, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate. A total of 76 male and female contestants are participating in the two-day event, divided into seven age-based categories, namely full Quran memorization, the memorization of 24 consecutive parts, the memorization of 18 consecutive ...

Sultan Qaboos Holy Quran Competition Kicks Off Jaalan Bani Bu Hassan Jalan Bani Bu Hassan, 4 Aug (ONA) --- Preliminary rounds of the 33rd edition of the Sultan Qaboos Holy Quran Competition kicked off today in the Wilayat of Jaalan Bani Bu Hassan, South A'Sharqiyah Governorate. The Competition is organised by the Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science of the Diwan of Royal Court. As many as 2,800 male and female contestants are taking part in the competition, which is distributed to seven different levels of Holy Quran memorization, as follows: Memorisation ...

Sea Net-Making: A Heritage Icon Weaving Identity of Maritime History at Al Ashkharah FestivalAl Ashkharah, 20 Jul (ONA) — Al Ashkharah Festival attracts Omani artisans practicing various traditional crafts, showcasing and promoting them to preserve the legacy of their ancestors. These handcrafted trades represent both a means of adapting to the environment and a source of livelihood. Among the most prominent Omani traditional crafts is sea net-making, locally known as “ghazl al-leekh”. This craft has been practiced by Omani fishermen for generations and remains prevalent across Oman’s ...