News

Sohar Fort Attracts More Than 1,000 Visitors During Eid Al-Fitr HolidaySohar, 6 Apr (ONA) --- During Eid Al-Fitr holiday, the Fort of Sohar in North Al Batinah Governorate saw an influx of visitors, both citizens and residents, a total of more than 1,170. Sultan Ali Al Muqbali, Director of Sohar Fort Museum, said that visitors took note of the rare contents and architectural design of Sohar Fort, as well as the history of the monument, which played a significant role in events over the past centuries due to its strategic location. The fort, build between the 13th Century and the ...

MoU Signed to Equip Advanced Technologies Lab in Sohar UTAS Sohar, 23 Mar (ONA) --- Sohar Aluminium Company and the University of Technology and Applied Sciences branch in Sohar today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to fund the equipping of the advanced technologies lab in the university. The MoU was signed by Jameel Mohammed Shakeel, Head of Communication and Social Responsibility in Sohar Aluminium and Dr. Hanifa Ahmed Al Qasimi, Vice Chancellor of the University of Technology and Applied Sciences branch in Sohar. As per the MoU, the company will fund the ...

Agreement Signed to Integrate Smart Technology in Public Life in North Al Batinah Sohar, 9 Mar (ONA) --- The North Al Batinah Governor’s Office today signed a cooperation agreement to integrate smart technology into public life in the governorate with Huawei Oman and MENA Invest Company. The agreement aims to integrate smart solutions and AI in various service and development sectors in the governorate in a manner that contributes to enhancing public services and boosting sustainable development, as well as augmenting the operational performance of government units. The ...

Development Bank’s Lending Portfolio in North Al Batinah Exceeds RO 37.3 Million Sohar, 11 Feb (ONA) --- The total value of loans for projects financed by the Development Bank in North Al Batinah Governorate by the end of 2024 stood at RO 37,378,496. It constituted 13 percent of the bank's total loan portfolio. As many as 3,016 loans were financed by the Development Bank in North Al Batinah. They constituted 14 percent of the total number of its loans. The bank focuses on financing projects that maximize the comparative advantage of North Al Batinah Governorate. The ...

First National UOG Medical Conference Kicks off in SoharSohar, 6 Feb (ONA) --- Represented by Sohar Health Complex, the Directorate General of Health Services in North Al Batinah Governorate today held the first national conference on ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology (UOG).The conference brought together experts and specialists from various health establishments in the Sultanate of Oman, who reviewed the latest technologies on using ultrasound devices, with emphasis on the devices' accuracy in diagnosing cases in the first trimester of pregnancy, fatal diseases and early-life ...

National University Holds White Coat Ceremony for 150 Future Doctors Sohar, December 18 (ONA) --- Represented by the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, the National University of Science and Technology (NU) held an annual white coat ceremony in Sohar for a new batch consisting of 150 future doctors. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Ahmed Salim Al Mandhari, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for Planning and Health Regulation. Dr. Ali Saud Al Bimani, Vice Chancellor of the National University of Science and Technology, affirmed the attention accorded to ...

North Al Batinah Municipal Council Holds Meeting Sohar, 29 Oct (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of North Al Batinah today held its 8th meeting for 2024 under the chairmanship of Mohammed Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah. The meeting highlighted outcomes of the governorate’s development committee’s 4th meeting. It also reviewed several topics, such as challenges related to quarries in the governorate. --- ...

Symposium Held on North Al Batinah in Omani HistorySohar, 21 Oct (ONA) --- A symposium titled “North Al Batinah in the Omani History” began today in Sohar. The 3-day event is organized by the National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA) in cooperation with the North Al Batinah Governor’s Office. The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Mohamed Said Al Maamari, Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs. Further, the symposium includes 29 working papers covering the following themes: history-politics, socioeconomics and culture. On the sidelines of the ...

Forum to Promote IP, Research, Innovation Kicks Off in OmanSohar, 2 Oct (ONA) --- An event titled “Elevating Intellectual Property (IP), Research and Innovation in Oman forum” began today at Sohar University in North Al Batinah Governorate.The two-day forum is organized by Sohar University in cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Rahma Ibrahim Al Mahrouqi, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.In a speech at the ...

Nama Water Services Begins 2nd Phase of Digital Transition for Water Meters in North Al BatinahSohar, 11 Sep (ONA) --- Nama Water Services company today began implementing the second phase of the digital transition project for water meters in North Al Batinah Governorate. The project’s second phase includes the installation of more than 115,000 meters in the governorate’s wilayats. This was unveiled at a meeting organized by Nama Water Services under the auspices of Mohammed Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah. The project provides for the installation of ...

Indian Business Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities in North Al Batinah Sohar, 4 Sep (ONA) --- Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) branch in North Al Batinah Governorate today organized a meeting with a business delegation from the Republic of India. The visiting delegation comprises 30 guests. The meeting, held in Sohar, aims to establish business partnerships in various sectors, namely foodstuff, agriculture, construction material, cosmetics, medicine, plastics, textiles, petroleum products and jewelry. Moreover, discussion panels and B2B meetings were ...

Belarusian Minister Explores Investment Opportunities in North Al BatinahSohar, 27 Aug (ONA) --- Alexei Bogdanov, Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade in the Republic of Belarus, today visited North Al Batinah Governorate to learn about investment opportunities and major economic projects in North Al Batinah Governorate, including the Wilayat of Sohar.During the visit, Bogdanov and his accompanying delegation held a meeting with Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Al Busaidi, Wali of Sohar. The meeting, held at the office of the Governor of North Al Batinah, was attended by businessmen ...

Suhar Industrial City Attracts 22 Projects Worth over RO 43 Million During H1 of 2024 Sohar, 7 Aug (ONA) --- The Suhar Industrial City affiliated with the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates "Madayn", has successfully attracted 22 projects during the first half of 2024, with a total investment volume exceeding RO 43 million, and covering an area of over 239,000 square meters. Eng. Abdullah Ahmed Al Mayasi, Director General of Suhar Industrial City, told ONA that Madayn has completed 100% of the infrastructure project for the seventh phase of the Suhar Industrial ...

OCCI Branch in North Al Batinah Discusses Challenges Facing Commercial Sectors Sohar, 9 Jul (ONA) --- The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) branch in the North Al Batinah Governorate discussed the plans of sectoral committees and their role in addressing the challenges posed to commercial sectors, as well as means to meet the aspirations of the business community in the governorate. A meeting to this effect was held in Sohar today under the auspices of Eng. Said Ali Al Abri, Chairman of the OCCI’s branch in North Al Batinah Governorate. The meeting looked into ...

RO 3.8m Contracts Awarded for Construction Works of Three Projects in North Al BatinahSohar, 6 Jun (ONA) --- Jusoor Foundation today celebrated the award of construction contracts for three projects in a number of wilayats of North Al Batinah Governorate to the tune of RO 3,872,000.Mohammed Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah, stressed the importance of the new projects which, he said, provided added value to all segments of society and present the best service to beneficiaries in their respective areas of specialty.Al Kindi added that “the projects will lend support ...

Sohar Industrial City Attracts Plastics-focused Manufacturing Project Worth RO 9 Million Sohar, 13 Mar (ONA) --- Sohar Industrial City, affiliated to the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates “Madayn”, signed an investment contract with Multi Bond Metal Company to establish a plastics-focused manufacturing project. The project will manufacture a variety of products including sheets, strips, tapes, pipes, hoses, and related accessories. With an investment of RO 9 million, the project is set to be located on a 30,000 square metre area within Phase 7 of Sohar ...

North Al Batina Governorate Experiences Moderate to Heavy RainsSohar, 29 Feb (ONA) —— The wilayats of the Governorate of North Al Batina today experienced moderate to heavy rains, which led to the overflow of some wadis.Heavy rains fell in the wilayats of Sohar, Saham, Al Khaboura and A’Suwaiq, while moderate rains fell in the wilayats of Shinas and Liwa.—— Ends/AH ...

Sohar Investment Forum 2024 Kicks Off, Attracts Large International Turnout Sohar, 26 Feb (ONA) --- More than 20 countries took part in Sohar Investment Forum 2024, organized by the branch of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Governorate of North Al Batinah. The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of HH Sayyid Fahr bin Fatik Al Said, in the presence of Royal Family members, government officials, private sector representatives, businessmen and investors. Mohammed bin Suleiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah, spoke about the investment incentives ...

MENA Environmental Law Conference Begins at Sohar University Sohar, 19 Feb (ONA) --- Activities of the Conference on Environmental Law and Sustainable Development Plan 2030 titled “Towards Building a Sustainable Economy in the Middle East and North Africa Region,” began at Sohar University in North Al Batinah Governorate today. The conference was held under the aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and in technical cooperation and partnership with SADER Legal Publishing (MENA) and the UNESCO Chair in Environmental Law at Hamad Bin Khalifa University ...

SOHAR Freezone Signs Land Lease Agreement with Green Data City to Develop Data Computing Center Sohar, 29 Jan (ONA) --- SOHAR Port and Freezone announced the signing of a land lease agreement with Green Data City (FZC) LLC to develop a Data Computing Center in SOHAR Freezone for hosting, processing, and data mining. The step solidifies the position of SOHAR Port and Freezone as a key player in the digital economy, fostering technological innovation and economic growth. With a total investment of USD 210 million, the Green Data City project is set to strengthen ...

Al Suwaiq Hospital’s Construction Structure Completed Al Suwaiq, 18 Oct (ONA) ---- Construction work is underway on Al Suwaiq Hospital in the Governorate of North Al Batinah, which is being implemented by the Ministry of Health at a cost of RO 75 million. The completion rate in the construction structure of the main building of the hospital has reached 100%, while the total completion rate for all work has reached 50%. Eng. Hamad Hareb Al Alawi, Project Manager of Al Suwaiq Hospital told Oman News Agency (ONA) that the project is being built on a land area of 287,000 ...

Sohar Port, Free Zone Review Investment Opportunities Available to Business OwnersSohar, 18 May (ONA) --- Sohar Port and Free Zone today highlighted views about investment opportunities available to business owners in North Al Batinah Governorate.The discussion took place during a visit made to Sohar Port and Free Zone by personnel of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) branch in North Al Batinah Governorate.The visit comes within plans of the Investment Committee to identify investment opportunities in North Al Batinah Governorate and promote them through the assistance of ...

Jusoor Foundation Signs Agreements Worth RO 3.26 Million Sohar, 11 May (ONA) --- Jusoor Foundation today inked several agreements of social responsibility projects to the tune of RO 3.26 million. This coincides with the foundation marking its 10th anniversary since inception. The signing ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Hilal Ali Al Sabti, at the presence of Abdulsalam Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of Oman Investment Authority (OIA). The first project, funded by OQ, Sohar Aluminum and Vale Oman, entails the establishment of a dialysis unit at Sohar Health ...

North Al Batinah Municipal Council Holds Meeting Sohar, 30 Apr (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of the Governorate of North Al Batinah today held a meeting under the chairmanship of Mohammed Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah, Chairman of the Council. The meeting reviewed several service and economic topics related to the governorate. Members of the council also discussed with specialists from Be’ah Company the environmental repercussions of throwing waste in public spaces, Wadi streams and beaches in the governorate. --- Ends/AG ...

Transport Ministry Starts Dualization of Al Khabourah Road LinkAl Khabourah, 3 Apr (ONA) --- The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology began to implement the dualization of the road link of Al Khabourah carriageway in the Governorate of North Al Batinah . The 14.5 km link starts at Al Batinah Expressway intersection and ends at the Wilayat of Al Khabourah roundabout along Al Batinah Highway. The project stems from a plan to establish a link between Al Batinah Highway and Al Batinah Expressway. This is being realized by raising the efficiency of existing ...

Farmers Begin Harvesting 38 Acres of Wheat in North Al Batinah Sohar, 2 Apr (ONA) --- Farmers in the Governorate of North Al Batinah have begun harvesting 38 acres of wheat in various wilayats of the governorate. It is expected that this season’s harvest will reach about 50 tons. Eng. Ahmed Ali Al Muqbali, Head of the Agricultural Production Department at the Directorate General of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in North Al Batinah, said that the agricultural season for this year witnessed the cultivation of abundant quantities of wheat, reaching 38 acres in the ...

Agreements Worth RO 85m Signed on Sidelines of North Al Batinah ForumSohar, 31 Jan (ONA) —— The Office of Governor of North Al Batinah today signed agreements to the tune of RO 65 million with Sohar Port Company, Vale and OQ to offer investment opportunities for the locals of the governorate.The agreements were signed on the sidelines of the Forum for Development and Business Opportunities, organized by Oman Development Bank (ODB) in partnership with the Office of Governor of North Al Batinah and a number of public and private entities.On his turn, Hamad Salem Al Harthi, Acting CEO of the ...

Members of Municipal Council in North Al Batinah Take Oath of Office, Elect Deputy ChairmanSohar, 2 Jan (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of North Al Batinah Governorate held its first meeting for the third term. During the meeting, chaired by Mohammed Suleiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah, the members of the Council were sworn in for the third term. They also elected a Deputy Chairman for the Council and formed standing committees.The Deputy Chairman was chosen through the use of “Tanmia” app, which is launched for the first time.The position went to Abdullah Yahya Al ...

Agreement Inked to Groom Jobseekers Skills in North Al BatinahSohar, 13 Sep (ONA) --- Several training agreements were signed at the Governor’s Office of North Al Batinah with the National Employment Programme to groom the skills of jobseekers in the information technology (IT) sector in accordance with job opportunities available at the governorate.A training programme in e-commerce will be implemented for North Al Batinah youth (125 training opportunities).The three-month programme aims to develop skills of the participants to manage e-businesses.--- Ends/Anas/Khalid ...

Meet Held on Promoting Tourist Attractions in North Al Batinah Sohar, 18 Aug (ONA) --- The tourism committee of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) branch in North Al Batinah Governorate, held a meeting today to discuss its participation in a campaign to promote tourist attractions in the Wilayat of North Al Batinah. Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Ajmi, Head of the committee, said that the panel is taking steps to prepare a vision for the tourism promotion campaign scheduled to be held in October 2022.. The campaign coincides with Oman’s hosting a round of the World Men’s ...