Muscat – H E Dr Saud bin Hamoud bin Ahmed al Habsi, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources, held high-level discussions on Wednesday with Princess Sarah bint Bandar bin Abdulaziz al Saud, the Executive Director of the International Dates Council. The meeting, held in Muscat, focused on strengthening bilateral ties and exploring joint […]
Muscat – H E Dr Saud bin Hamoud bin Ahmed al Habsi, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources, held high-level discussions on Wednesday with Princess Sarah bint Bandar bin Abdulaziz al Saud, the Executive Director of the International Dates Council. The meeting, held in Muscat, focused on strengthening bilateral ties and exploring joint initiatives within the dates sector.
The visiting delegation and Omani officials addressed the strategic significance of dates as a primary pillar for food security and national economic development. Both parties highlighted the importance of enhancing the existing partnership and leveraging international expertise to modernise the industry.
During the exchange, the Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with the Council to foster sustainable growth. These efforts aim to achieve shared goals that bolster the economic viability of the sector while ensuring long-term agricultural sustainability in the Sultanate of Oman.
Sur – Authorities in South Sharqiyah have removed the landmark Bilad Sur roundabout as part of a road development project aimed at improving traffic flow and safety. Munir bin Ahmed al Alawi, Director of the Roads Department in South Sharqiyah, said the structure had been in place for more than 30 years and was widely […]
Muscat – Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) has launched a nationwide awareness campaign to help families identify early signs of developmental and communication delays in children, stating that timely detection and follow-up can influence a child’s educational and social future. The campaign focuses on children aged four to seven, described by the ministry as a […]
Muscat – Underscoring a national approach that places people at the centre of development policies, Oman’s envoy to the United Nations reaffirmed the sultanate’s commitment to comprehensive and sustainable social development. Speaking at the 64th session of the Commission for Social Development at the UN headquarters in New York, H E Omar bin Said al […]
Muscat – The Environment Authority (EA) has called on all environmentally licensed companies and establishments in Oman to update their environmental emergency response plans and submit supporting documentation, in line with the Law on the Protection of the Environment and Combating Pollution issued by Royal Decree No 114/2001. In a notice issued this week, the […]
Muscat – The Italian Embassy in Oman marked the Italian Design Day in the World 2026 on Tuesday with a special panel discussion that brought together leading figures from architecture and design to explore the evolving role of cities and urban spaces. The event featured Architect Andrea Boschetti, Ambassador of the Italian Design Day to […]
Muscat – The Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) has finalised its preparations for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, unveiling a comprehensive programme that combines hospitality, community engagement and retail experiences. Under the theme ‘Nights of Spiritual Enlightenment in the Spirit of Ramadan’, OCEC is offering tailored corporate iftar packages for public and private […]
Landmark Sur roundabout removed to improve traffic flow, safety
MoSD national campaign to identify developmental delays in children
Oman stresses inclusive growth, welfare reforms at UN meet
EA urges firms to update emergency pollution response plans
Italian Design Day highlights urban regeneration, human-centred cities
OCEC to host Ramadan iftars, fairs and interactive events