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Forum Discusses Digital Revolution in Libraries Al Musannah, 21 Apr (ONA) --- The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in Al Musannah today hosted the second edition of its university library forum under the title "Libraries and Information Institutions in the Era of Digital Revolution: The Transformation of Present and Future." The event took place in Al Musannah, South Al Batinah Governorate. The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Sheikh Ahmed Ali Al Habsi, Wali of Al Musannah. The forum served as a key knowledge platform to ...

Cyber Security Week Kicks Off at South Al Batinah EducationA'Rustaq, 9 Mar (ONA) --- Activities of the Cyber Security Week organized by the Directorate General of Education in South Al Batinah Governorate began today.The event, which will last until 13 March 2025, includes public awareness campaigns and exhibitions in all schools of the governorate about basic principles of cyber security and the protection of data and personal information. It also covers the areas of electronic hacking, artificial intelligence (AI) and safe applications of social media.--- Ends/Bishara/AG ...

Over 56K Visitors to Historical Landmarks in South Al Batinah A’Rustaq, 3 Mar (ONA) --- The number of visitors to historical landmarks in the Governorate of South Al Batinah increased by 15.8% during 2024 to reach 56,203 visitors compared to 48,493 visitors in 2023. The statistics, issued by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, indicate that the number of visitors to castles and forts in the Governorate of South Al Batinah peaked during the month of November 2024 (10,962 visitors), constituting a rise by 19.5%. The month of February 2024 came next with 8,436 visitors, ...

Sohar Sulphur Fertilizers Enhances Oman’s Status in Global Market Sohar, 5 Feb (ONA) --- Sohar Sulphur Fertilizers company, which specializes in the production of sulphur fertilizers, is undertaking efforts to support and enhance Omani exports. The company, which exports its products to more than 26 countries around the world, is headquartered in Madayn in the Wilayat of Sohar in North Al Batinah Governorate. Sohar Sulphur Fertilizers was established in 2011 as a joint venture between OQ (a subsidiary of Oman Investment Authority) and Aqua Venture International, with the aim of ...

Oman Geological Heritage Exhibition Opens in A’Rustaq A’Rustaq, 30 Dec (ONA) --- The fourth edition of Oman Geological Heritage Exhibition "Sustainability and Job Opportunities" was opened at Al Hazm Fort in the Wilayat of A’Rustaq in the South Al Batinah Governorate today and will continue until the end of June 2025. The exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in cooperation with the Office of the Governor of South Al Batinah, Petroleum Development Oman and Geological Society of Oman, aims to diversify the museum system that enhances tourist ...

South Al Batinah Governorate Signs Agreement for Operation, Installation of Advertising Platforms A’Rustaq, 24 Dec (ONA) --- South Al Batinah Governorate today signed an investment agreement to the tune of RO 2 million with Fikra Company for the installation and operation of digital and printed advertising platforms in various wilayats of the governorate, for a period of five years. The agreement aims to enhance advertising infrastructure in the governorate and facilitate promotional services for institutions and individuals, in addition to supporting local development ...

Symposium Held on Ways to Safeguard National IdentityAl Awabi, 22 Dec (ONA) --- A symposium titled "Identity and Citizenship" was held in the Wilayat of Al Awabi, South Al Batinah Governorat, today.The symposium laid emphasis on means of safeguarding the Omani identity by instilling national values in young people.The symposium included a visual presentation about the importance of endorsing the national Omani character and avoiding whatever is alien to society.The symposium was held under the auspices of Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Al Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social ...

WHO Delegation Visits Snaibi’ Health Village in Al-Awabi, South Al Batinah Al Awabi, December 5 (ONA) --- A delegation from the World Health Organization (WHO) today visited important development projects and health initiatives, including Snaibi’ Health Village in the Wilayat of Al Awabi, South Al Batinah Governorate. The visit was aimed at soliciting public about the best ways to support and implement such initiatives in a manner that suits the social environment. The WHO team conferred with members of the Village Development Committee and sought measures to upgrade ...

Transport Ministry Inaugurates Road Connections of Khazaen Economic City Muscat, 29 Sep (ONA) --- The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology today inaugurated the project of road connections (7 km) of Khazaen Economic City. The project links the city with Al Batinah Expressway. Further, the project comes within the framework of the Ministry’s efforts to link the national roads network with Khazaen Economic City. --- Ends/AG ...

Oman Celebrates “Prophet’s Birthday Anniversary of Hijri Year 1446 AH” in South Al Batinah A’Rustaq, 12 Sep (ONA) --- Represented by the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs, the Sultanate of Oman celebrated the anniversary of Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday for the Hijri year 1446 AH in the Wilayat of A’Rustaq, South Al Batinah Governorate. The celebration included a reading of “Al Mawlid”, narrating Prophet Mohammed’s life story, along with a duo chant in his praise, performed by Ahmed Rashid Al Dhiabi and Ammar Darwish Al Fouri. Enhanced by Artificial ...

Silal Market Receives More Than 1,100 Refrigerators Barka, 22 Jul (ONA) --- More than 1,100 cooling units have been received at the Central Market for Vegetables and Fruits (Silal) in the Wilayat of Barka, South Al Batinah Governorate, since the start of market’s operations in June 2024. The marketplace accommodated more than 26,000 tons of goods imported from countries of origin, in addition to local and neighboring markets. Silal seeks to develop wholesale trade, using a wide range of equipment and services that are aimed to serve traders, importers and ...

South Al Batinah Governor’s Office Inks 10 Investment Contracts A’Rustaq, 3 Jul (ONA) --- The South Al Batinah Governor’s Office today signed 10 investment contracts worth RO 7.5 million. This came within the framework of boosting the local economy and providing diverse investment opportunities in different wilayats of the governorate. The contracts include the establishment of a central livestock market, a youth camp and an industrial project, among other projects. --- Ends/Anas ...

Livestock, Aquatic Feed Production Unit at Khazaen City Advances 25%Barka, 9 Jun (ONA) --- A project on setting up an animal and marine life feed production unit in Khazaen City is progressing as scheduled, at 25 percent now. The project seeks to meet the needs of livestock and marine life.The project, being implemented by Omani Bioproducts Company, is an investment shared by Oman Flour Mills Group and Nakheel Oman Development Company, said Eng. Abdullah Said Al Muzaini, Director of operations at the factory. He added that the project aims at enhancing food security and recycling ...

South Al Batinah Municipal Council Holds Meeting A’Rustaq, 25 Mar (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of the Governorate of South Al Batinah today held its 3rd meeting for 2024 under the chairmanship of Eng. Masoud Said Al Hashimi, Governor of South Al Batinah. The meeting discussed a spectrum of topics on the agenda, namely investment projects in the field of agriculture, fisheries and water resources, facilities provided to those willing to benefit from usufructs for agricultural projects and the results of a study on some social phenomena, among other topics. ...

Rains Fall in A’Rustaq, Al Musanaa, BarkaA’Rustaq, 29 Feb (ONA) —— The wilayats of A’Rustaq, Al Musanaa and Barka in the Governorate of South Al Batina today experienced moderate to heavy rains.The rainfall in these wilayats led to the overflow of some wadis.—— Ends/AH ...

Annual Camel Race Competitions in Barka Concludes Barka, 25 Jan (ONA) --- The annual camel race competitions (2024), organized by Oman Camel Racing Federation, concluded today at Al Fulaij Race Track, Wilayat of Barka, Governorate of South Al Batinah. The 4-day race included 69 runs for camel of various age groups and classifications. It saw a large turnout of camel owners and camel slimmers from different governorates of Oman. The 8 kilometres of the finale included 4 rounds. The conclusion of the race was held under the auspices of Nasr Hamoud Al Kindi, Secretary General of ...

Wakan Village in Nakhal Attracts 32K Visitors Nakhal, 14 Jan (ONA) --- Wakan village in the Wilayat of Nakhal, the Governorate of South Al Batinah, is witnessing a large turnout of visitors from the Sultanate of Oman and abroad during the winter season. During 2023, the number of visitors to Wakan village exceeded 32,000 visitors from different nationalities, according to the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism. Dr. Al Mutasim Nasser Al Hilali, Director General of Heritage and Tourism in the Governorate of South Al Batinah said that the weather in Wakan is relatively cold, ...

Seminar Held on Real Estate Investment OpportunitiesBarka, 13 Jun (ONA) ---- Acting in cooperation with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) today organized a symposium on investment opportunities in the National Initiative for Integrated Residential Neighborhoods.During the seminar, held in the Wilayat of Barka, Governorate of South Al Batinah, emphasis was laid on investment opportunities emerging as part of the initiative and envisaging the establishment of properties with modern specifications.The event targeted real estate developers in ...

South Al Batinah Municipal Council Reviews Developmental Projects Al Rustaq, 30 May (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of South Al Batinah Governorate today held a meeting under the chairmanship of Sheikh Saif Hamiar Al Malek Al Shuhi, Governor of South Al Batinah, Chairman of the Council. The meeting covered a spectrum of topics, those include reviewing several developmental and municipal projects in the governorate, approving the implementation of paving 60 km long of roads to the tune of RO 3 million in commercial and industrial areas in several Wilayats of the governorate, ...

TRA Conducts Trial of Early Warning Service in Al MusanaaAl Musanaa, 3 May (ONA) ---- Acting in cooperation with the Civil Aviation Authority and telecommunications service providers, the Communications Regulatory Authority (TRA) today conducted the first real trial of an early warning broadcast service in the Wilayat of Al Musanaa, South Al Batinah Governorate. The service was launched via mobile phones. Sub-committees were distributed in various coastal areas of the Wilayat to ensure that warning messages were received. The committee checked whether the warning messages reached ...

South Al Batinah Municipal Council Holds Meeting Al Rustaq, 19 Apr (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of South Al Batinah Governorate today held a meeting under the chairmanship of Sheikh Saif Hemiar Al Malik Al Shuhi, Governor of South Al Batinah, Chairman of the council. The meeting discussed a spectrum of topics, namely the progress of companies implementing road projects in the governorate and various municipal requests, among other topics. ...

South Al Batinah Municipal Council Reviews Activities, Services in the GovernorateAl Rustaq, 30 Jan (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of the Governorate of South Al Batinah today held a meeting under the chairmanship of Sheikh Saif Hemiar Al Malik Al Shuhi, Governor of South Al Batinah, Chairman of the council.The meeting discussed a spectrum of topics, including service needs of the governorate and matters related to water services and sewage treatment in the Wilayat of Nakhl, among other topics. --- Ends/AG ...

Municipal Council in South Al Batinah Governorate Elects Deputy Chairman A’Rustaq, 3 Jan (ONA) --- Members of the Municipal Council in the Governorate of South Al Batinah today took the oath of office before Sheikh Saif Hamyer Al Shuhi, Governor of South Al Batinah, Chairman of the Council. During the Council’s first meeting of Municipal Councils’ Third Term, the members elected Saud Said Al Ma’awali as Deputy Chairman of the Council. The election was conducted electronically through the use of “Tanmia” app.The meeting also saw the formation of standing committees, ...

South Al Batinah Municipal Council Holds Meeting A’Rustaq, 15 Dec (ONA) --- The Municipal Council of South Al Batinah Governorate today held a meeting under the chairmanship of Sheikh Saif Hemiar Al Malik Al Shuhi, Governor of South Al Batinah. The meeting discussed a spectrum of topics, namely matters related to projects and services in the governorate, among other topics. --- Ends/AG ...

Efforts On to Accelerate Restoration of Services to Rain-hit GovernoratesA’Rustaq, 4 Aug (ONA) --- The Basic Services Sector (BSS) has affirmed that, in the Governorate of South Al Batinah, electrical power service has been completely restored (by 100%), water and wastewater service restored by 99% and waste management by 95%.The BSS said in a report that 17 out of 29 telecom stations have had their services restored and that steps are under way to reactivate the rest (12 stations).It added that 95% of tarmac roads in South Al Batinah Governorate, 98% in North Al Batinah and 99% in ...

Relief Centres Still Functional in South Al BatinahMuscat, 2 Aug (ONA) --- Hamoud Mohammed Al Mantheri, Coordinator of the Rescue and Relief Sector (RRS) at the National Committee for Emergency Management, told Oman News Agency (ONA) that RRS centres in the Governorate of South Al Batinah are still existing and in a position to offer their services whenever deemed necessary.Yesterday, the RRS centre in the Wilayat of Al Awabi received two families that were hosted till this evening when the road between the Wilayat of Al Awabi and the Wilayat of Nakhl was opened.The RRS conducted a ...

Authorities Exert Efforts to Restore Normalcy in Al Awabi, A’Rustaq After Wet WeatherAl Awabi, 2 Aug (ONA) --- Authorities are acting full swing in the wilayats of Al Awabi and A’Rustaq in South Al Batinah Governorate in the aftermath of heavy rains leading to the overflowing of wadis and the disruption of traffic.The activities included the opening of the main roads after damages at Falaj Bani Khazeer flyover and Tahab flyover. Temporarily, diversions were made to ease traffic jams.Work is under way to restore power, water and telephone networks.Dr. Ali Amir Al Shidhani, ...

Torrential Rains Drench Wilayats of South Al Batinah Al Awabi, 26 Jul (ONA) --- The Wilayats of A’Rustaq, Al Awabi, Nakhl, Wadi Al Ma’awil, Barka and Mussanah in the Governorate of South Al Batinah witnessed torrential rains this morning due to the current low pressure in the Sultanate of Oman. Rainfall continued for several hours, accompanied with strong winds, which resulted in the overflow of Wadis and streams. ---Ends/Anas ...

A’Rustaq, 9 Mar (ONA) --- Oman Development Bank (ODB) granted 400 development loans in the Governorate of South Al Batinah to the tune of RO 3.1 million in 2021.   The total amount of granted loans by ODB in 2021 reached RO 54 million, which reflects its efforts in developing the governorates and supporting investment projects.   ODB has two branches in the Governorate South Al Batinah, in the Wilayat of A'Rustaq and the Wilayat of Al Musanaa, as it aims to double its financing activity in the Governorate. --- ...

Al Musannah, 2 Feb (ONA) --- The royal flement project won numerous awards locally, regionally and internationally on making 3D printer ink from marine algae. Manar Hamad Al Jahwari, an innovator, student at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in the Wilayat of Musannah, Governorate of South Al Batinah, and the CEO of Plumor company said that the idea of the project started after the announcement of the Injaz Oman competition in 2019. This happened by establishing a student company in UTAS in Al Musannah, which was to find a solution to the carbon plastic ...