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Shinas Public Park Opened Shinas, 14 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- North Al Batinah Municipality today opened Shinas Public Park, which serves as a key recreational destination in the Wilayat of Shinas. The project is an outcome of efforts made by Shinas Municipality to enhance leisure facilities in the Wilayat. Eng. Hassan bin Ali Al Barmani, Head of the Municipality Department in the Wilayat of Shinas, said that Shinas Public Park would greatly contribute to enhancing the quality of life. He added that the park caters to the needs of different age groups and provides a suitable ...

Family, Child Theatre at Sohar Festival Merges Entertainment, Education, Culture Sohar, 14 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- The fourth season of the Sohar Festival in the Wilayat of Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate, is witnessing a massive turnout of visitors enjoying the festival's diverse activities. Among the highlights is the Family and Child Theatre, which serves as an educational and entertainment gateway for families and children. Dr. Waleed Mohammed Al Jabri, Deputy Director of Events and Awareness at North Al Batinah Municipality and Chairman of the Events Committee at the Fourth ...

National Tableaux Featured in Operetta by North Al Batinah Education Directorate Sohar, 11 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- The Directorate General of Education in North Al Batinah Governorate organized a student operetta titled "Haitham Al Majd" (Haitham of Glory) today. The event marks the anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s Accession Day. The operetta was held at the Oman Hall at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Sohar, under the auspices of Mohammed Suleiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah. The performance featured six national tableaux ...

A’Suwaiq Hospital Worth RO 75m Officially Opens A’Suwaiq, 7 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- The Ministry of Health today inaugurated A’Suwaiq Hospital in North Al Batinah Governorate, at a total cost exceeding RO 75 million. The inauguration coincides with the 6th anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s accession to the throne. The project aligns with the strategic objectives of Oman Vision 2040 to provide advanced, specialized healthcare services, promote decentralization of health services, ease pressure on Sohar Hospital in the densely populated ...

Seminar Reviews Modern Trends in Supply Chain, Logistics Management Sohar, 5 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- An economic seminar titled "Supply Chain and Logistics Management" was held today in the Wilayat of Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate. Organized by Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), the event was held under the auspices of Dr. Nasser Rashid Al Maawali, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, and attended by Faisal Abdullah Al Rowas, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the OCCI. The seminar aligns with the Chamber's strategic goals to improve the ...

More Than 813 Tons of Cargo Handled at Shinas Port by End of 2025 Shinas, 4 January 2025 (ONA) --- Shinas Port in North Al Batinah Governorate saw outstanding performance during 2025. The port registered considerable growth in terms of cargo traffic and handling. This reflects its growing role in promoting regional and international trade. Khater Ali Al Maamari, Executive Director of Shinas Port, said that the total volume of goods handled at the port stood at 813,155 tons: about 798,785 tons of them were imports and 14,369 tons were exports. Al Maamari ...

Education Ministry Marks Graduation of 457 Educational Staff After Strategic Training Programmes Sohar, 29 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The Ministry of Education today celebrated the passing out of the 7th Batch of educational staff who completed "Strategic Programmes for Educational Institutions" in North Al Batinah Governorate. The batch comprised 457 educational staff. Mohammed bin Amer Al Rashidi, Assistant Director of the Evaluation and Accreditation Department at the Specialized Institute for Vocational Training of Teachers, spoke about a rise in the number of graduates from ...

Telecommunications Sector Launches Initiative in North Al Batinah A’Suwaiq, 28 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The telecommunications sector in North Al Batinah Governorate opened a new outlet in the Wilayat of A’Suwaiq for the "Nafadh" initiative. The project aims to "provide a working environment for freelancers in telecommunications and information technology," marking the first time the initiative has been launched outside Muscat Governorate. This move is part of a broader strategy to expand the initiative’s scope to include various governorates across the Sultanate of ...

North Al Batinah Municipal Council Reviews Committee Activities, Community Initiatives Sohar, 24 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of North Al Batinah Governorate today held its tenth meeting of the year, chaired by Mohammed Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah, and attended by the council members. During the meeting, the Council reviewed the initiatives and programs implemented by the Educational Research and Studies Committee at the Directorate General of Education in the governorate through a presentation by committee specialists. The Council also hosted ...

CEPA Symposium in North Al Batinah Highlights Role of Accreditation in Boosting Confidence in Services, Products Sohar, 23 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion today organized a symposium in the Wilayat of Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate, to highlight the role of accreditation in enhancing confidence in services and products and supporting public policies. The symposium also aimed to explain the impact of high-quality services and products in empowering institutions and raising performance in accordance with approved standards. The ...

OCCI Branch in North Al Batinah Holds Symposium on Funding for SMEs, Startups Sohar, 22 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- North Al Batinah branch of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) today organized a symposium that elaborated on support and financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups. The symposium aimed to highlight the central role of SMEs as a driving force for the national economy, a source of employment and a channel for encouraging innovation. The symposium provided an interactive platform that brought together two groups: “Entrepreneurs and ...

Fourth Sohar Festival to Begin on 22 December 2025 Sohar, 21 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The 4th edition of Sohar Festival will begin tomorrow, 22 Monday 2025, and run until 31 January 2026. The festival will feature a variety of cultural, entertainment, tourist and heritage activities that meet the expectations of different age groups. Special emphasis will be laid on enhancing Omani identity and promoting national domestic tourism. A key feature of the festival will be “Omnia Museum”, which will offer visitors an interactive experience through the application of ...

OQ Commissions Ladayn Polymer Programme at Sohar Industrial City with 9 Manufacturing Plants Sohar, 17 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- OQ, Oman’s global integrated energy group, has commissioned the Ladayn Polymer Programme at Sohar Industrial City during an official ceremony held today under the patronage of Sheikh Dr. Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ). The chief guest subsequently conducted a guided tour, during which he was briefed on scale models of nine major industrial projects. These projects are ...

National University Holds White Coat Ceremony for 184 Future Doctors Sohar, 16 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- Represented by the College of Medicine and Health Sciences in Sohar, the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) today held the White Coat Ceremony for its 21st batch of future doctors, a total of 184 medical students. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Ahmed bin Salim Al Mandhari, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for Planning and Health Regulation. Dr. Ali bin Saud Al Bimani, Vice-Chancellor of National University of Science and ...

Advanced Sugar Refinery to be Opened in Sohar Tomorrow Sohar, 14 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- Sohar Port and Freezone will see the opening of a modern sugar refinery tomorrow Monday 15 December 2025. The unit will add momentum to investments in the area and boost the food security sector in the Sultanate of Oman. The plant will also boost the resilience of supply chains and contribute to economic diversification in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040. The project, located in the vicinity of Sohar Port, has an investment value of more than RO 150 million. It ...

Diverse Activities, Events Held for Persons with Disabilities in North Al Batinah Sohar, 11 Dec 2025 (ONA) — The Directorate General of Culture, Sports and Youth in North Al Batinah Governorate today organized events and activities for the Sports Day for Persons with Disabilities at Sohar Sports Complex, as part of the accompanying events of the 6th Annual Festival for Persons with Disabilities. The sports events and activities saw the participation of a number of persons with disabilities from Al Wafa Rehabilitation Centers for Persons with Disabilities in the ...

Campaign to Enhance Awareness on Future Jobs, Green Economy in North Al Batinah BeginsSohar, 8 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The Ministry of Education, with strategic support and partnership from the Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR), and in cooperation with the Oman Society for Energy Services (OPAL) and Sohar Port and Freezone, launched the "Akhdar" (Green) campaign today to enhance awareness of future jobs and the Green Economy in North Al Batinah. The campaign targets the training of 2,200 participants from various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman: 1,100 Career Guidance ...

Engineering Projects Exhibition Opens in North Al Batinah Liwa, 1 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- An exhibition of engineering projects, titled "INNOVEX 2025", opened at Liwa Science and Innovation Centre today. The exhibition, organized by Shinas Vocational College in the Governorate of North Al Batinah, targets students of colleges and universities. The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Mohammed bin Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah. The exhibition showcases 22 innovative engineering projects that focus on four main themes: Sustainability ...

Transport Ministry Opens Liwa Carriageway Link Between Sultan Qaboos Road, Al Batinah Expressway Liwa, 20 Nov 2025 (ONA) --- The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology today opened “Liwa Dual Carriageway Link” in North Al Batinah Governorate. The 5.5-km link runs between Liwa roundabout, on Sultan Qaboos Road, and the intersection of Al Batinah Expressway. The project was carried out by conducting four main operations: Converting the existing road from a single carriageway to a dual carriageway with two lanes in each direction (with a 22.1 ...

Municipal Council in North Al Batinah Holds Meeting Sohar, 19 Nov 2025 (ONA) --- The Municipal Council in North Al Batinah Governorate, in its meeting today chaired by Mohammed bin Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah, discussed the challenges facing the libraries sector in the Wilayats of the Governorate. This was done by hosting a number of library owners in the Governorate, in addition to discussing possible solutions to enhance the cultural and knowledge role of libraries in the community. During the meeting, the Council also reviewed the results of the ...

Programme on International Trade Assurance Organized in North Al Batinah Sohar, 18 Nov 2025 (ONA) --- Acting in cooperation with Credit Oman, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion today organized a programme on instruments of international trade assurance. The programme aimed to raise awareness among employees in government departments and private sector establishments about basic instruments that contribute to enhancing confidence among trading partners and facilitating the traffic of goods and services across borders, in addition to minizining the ...

Symposium Titled “Protecting Public Funds and Promoting Integrity" Held in Sohar Sohar, 12 Nov (ONA) --- The State Financial and Administrative Audit Authority today organized a symposium in the Wilayat of Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate, titled “Protecting Public Funds and Promoting Integrity: Institutional Roles and Community Partnership”. The event was held under the auspices of Mohammed Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah. The symposium concluded with a discussion panel during which specialists from the State Financial and Administrative ...

Ministry of Heritage Completes Maintenance of “Sur Al-Hilal” Wall in Al Suwaiq Al Suwaiq, 11 Nov (ONA) --- The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has completed the maintenance of “Sur Al-Hilal” boundary wall in the Wilayat of Al Suwaiq, Governorate of North Al Batinah. The project, which also included the restoration of the adjoining defensive towers and internal corridors, was carried out in pursuance of the Ministry’s programme to preserve historical sites in various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. Khalifa Al Wahaibi, Head of the Section of ...

Water Security Symposium in North Al Batinah Discusses Sustainability of Resources Sohar, 10 Nov (ONA) --- The Directorate General of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in North Al Batinah Governorate today organized a water security symposium, under the auspices of Mohammed Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah. The symposium included two dialogue sessions that addressed key issues in the field of water security. It also included an exhibition featuring equipment used in testing the quality of water for safe use. The exhibition also included ...

North Al Batinah Governorate: The Logistics Backbone of Oman's EconomySohar, 5 Nov (ONA) — The North Al Batinah Governorate has emerged as a vital hub for achieving multi-dimensional developmental milestones, spanning infrastructure expansion, transportation improvements, quality of life enhancements, education and healthcare advancements, industrial and logistics development, and support for investment and entertainment.Mohammed Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah, stated that the governorate forms a primary gateway to Oman and the backbone of the logistics economy through an ...

UTAS Organizes Seminar on Promoting Mental Health, Life Quality Sohar, 5 Nov (ONA) – The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in Sohar today organized a seminar on mental health, titled “Psychological Balance”. The seminar included three working papers. The first paper dealt with the concept of psychological balance and strategies to achieve it. The second paper focused on the role of social relations in promoting psychological balance. The third paper discussed psychological balance in modern life and its relation to stability in study and at ...

ALECSO Delegation Visits School in North Al Batinah GovernorateA’Suwaiq, 30 Oct (ONA) — A delegation from the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) visited Hind Bint Omar Basic Education School in the Wilayat of A’Suwaiq, one of the schools in the North Al Batinah Governorate Directorate of Education. The visit was part of implementing the pilot phase of the "Stories on Sustainable Development" project being applied by the organization.The visit aimed to learn about the school's efforts in spreading awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals among ...

North Al Batinah Forum Highlights Role of Omani Women in Tourism Sector Sohar, 27 Oct (ONA) --- A forum focusing on women’s sustainable tourism projects was held in the Wilayat of Sohar today. The forum sought ways to enable Omani women to play a key role in the tourism sector, enhance communication among female tourism entrepreneurs and develop policies to furnish an environment that encourages women’s active engagement in the tourism industry. The forum was held under the auspices of Dr. Said Mohammed Al Saqri, Minister of Economy, in the presence of ...

HH Sayyid Theyazin Graces Omani Youth Day Ceremony at Sohar Fort Sohar, 26 Oct (ONA) --- HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, graced the Omani Youth Day ceremony held at Sohar Fort in North Al Batinah Governorate this evening. The event, organized under the theme "Extension," marked Oman's rich historical legacy and national identity while highlighting youth intellectual contributions and Omani projects and initiatives that have significantly contributed to empowering the nation's young generation. The ...

International Forum in Sohar Explores Boosting Conference Industry, Empowering Omani Youth Sohar, 26 Oct (ONA) --- Sohar University in North Al Batinah Governorate hosted the ICCA Uni Forum today through a strategic collaboration between the academic institution, the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), and the Oman Convention Bureau at the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism. The forum proceedings were inaugurated under the patronage of Mohammed bin Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah, featuring participation from distinguished academics, ...