Muscat – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko met H H Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, in Minsk on Monday. The latter conveyed the greetings of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, while Lukashenko sent his best wishes to His Majesty the Sultan and the people of Oman. The leaders discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in trade and investment sectors. An agreement to establish a joint committee for further collaboration was also signed. Source link

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Muscat – The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Oman Airports have approved new international flight routes this month as part of efforts to boost air traffic and attract more tourists to the sultanate. In a statement, CAA confirmed that it has granted Red Wings Airlines approval to operate a weekly flight between Muscat and the Russian resort city of Sochi, starting from June 22. Oman Airports welcomed the move, describing it as a strategic step to attract international carriers, expand its network of global destinations, and support both economic and tourism growth. ‘We extend our sincere thanks to CAA for issuing the necessary permits for the operation of Russian airline Red Wings,’ Oman Airports said. ‘The addition to our network is a significant milestone that enhances air connectivity and opens new avenues for international cooperation.’ In a separate announcement, Oman Airports also confirmed the launch of a new route by...

Muscat – Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) launched a two-day forum – Skills without Barriers – on Sunday as part of its ongoing efforts to support people with disabilities. It aims to promote vocational integration and targets school and university students, as well as firms employing or training individuals with disabilities. An MoSD official stated that the forum seeks to enhance collaboration between rehabilitation centres, educational institutions, and employers to create training opportunities and a more inclusive work environment. It also aims to showcase the talent and capabilities of persons with disabilities, foster their professional and social integration, and develop their practical skills through interactive workshops. “Skills without Barriers is designed to provide a supportive platform for creativity, knowledge-sharing and skill-building,” the official said. The opening day featured a series of hands-on workshops, including leatherwork, hand-weaving and various traditional crafts. An exhibition running alongside the forum is showcasing products made...

Muscat – Several key road infrastructure projects in Dhofar are progressing ahead of schedule as Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology ramps up efforts to improve traffic flow and ease congestion ahead of the khareef season. In a major milestone, the ministry opened the new Arqut-Sarfait mountain road in Dhalkout on Thursday. Built to withstand all weather conditions, the road enhances access to Dhalkout and the Sarfait border crossing with Yemen. The 13.5km route, constructed by a local Omani contractor, was rerouted through rugged terrain to avoid landslide-prone areas and includes box culverts, retaining walls, drainage channels and safety signage. The Ittin Roundabout Tunnel is 75% complete, significantly ahead of its planned 58% target, the ministry said in a statement. ‘This project will enhance traffic flow, reduce congestion during khareef and improve regional connectivity,’ it added. The Al Farooq Road project in Salalah has reached 35% completion, just ahead...

Muscat – More than 20,000 people in Oman have registered for posthumous organ donation through the Ministry of Health’s Shifaa app, according to Dr Nooreen al Balushi, Consultant in Liver, Gallbladder and Pancreatic Surgery and President of Oman Transplantation Society. Speaking to Muscat Daily, Dr Nooreen said, “There are over 2,500 patients currently on dialysis in the sultanate, and this number continues to grow each year. This highlights the urgent need for sustainable solutions, particularly organ transplantation, to restore life to these patients.” She added that rising cases of hereditary and lifestyle diseases, including hypertension, diabetes and obesity, are significantly contributing to organ failure in the country. Amidst these challenges, Oman recently marked a historic medical milestone with its first heart transplant performed on a young man suffering from severe heart failure. The procedure, two years in the making, involved infrastructure development and training of specialised Omani surgeons. Dr Nooreen...

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Muscat – The Governorate of Muscat, in cooperation with the Secretariat General of the Tender Board, will host the first Governorates’ Ambassadors Forum from May 20-22. The event aims to strengthen the institutional integration and exchange expertise among various government entities. The forum will bring together specialists and professionals in project management and administrative governance from the offices of the governors across Oman. The forum seeks to establish effective communication channels between stakeholders, share best practices in contracts, tenders, and project management, and support balanced development. It also aims to enhance governmental coordination at the governorate level while showcasing key projects implemented in Muscat. The agenda includes an official opening ceremony, followed by specialised sessions and workshops. On the second day, participants will conduct a field visit to observe vital projects in Muscat, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application. The forum will conclude on its third day with the presentation...

Muscat – H H Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, will lead the Sultanate of Oman’s delegation to the 34th Arab Summit and the 5th Arab Economic and Social Development Summit in Baghdad on Saturday, on behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. H H Sayyid Shihab will depart for Iraq tomorrow, accompanied by a senior official delegation comprising of Sayyid Badr al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, Dr Abdullah Mohammed al Sa’eedi, Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, H E Dr Said bin Mohammed al Saqri, Minister of Economy, and H E Abdullah bin Nasser al Rahbi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Arab Republic of Egypt and permanent representative to the League of Arab States. who also serves as Chargé d’Affaires of the Omani Embassy in the Republic of Iraq. The two summits will bring together Arab leaders and representatives to...

Muscat – His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued three Royal Decrees introducing important structural changes and senior appointments across the Royal Office, the Ministry of Defence, and the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority. The first Royal Decree amends the organisational structure of the Royal Office and appoints Major General Sulaiman bin Khalid bin Sulaiman al Zakwani as Secretary-General of the Office of the Chief of the Supreme Commander’s Office. The second decree introduces amendments to certain provisions of Royal Decree No. 10/2021, resulting in the appointment of a new Secretary-General at the Ministry of Defence. In the third decree, Brigadier General Suleiman bin Ali bin Ahmed al Hussaini has been promoted to the rank of Major General and appointed Chairman of the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority. Source link