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Tourism Breaking News
25-07-2025
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
OMRAN Group and Ministry of Education Celebrate the Closing of the First 'Summer Camp' for School Students
Post Views: 43 Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education's Directorate of Career Guidance and Student Counselling, celebrated the successful conclusion of the first edition of the 'Summer Camp' — a unique initiative aimed at introducing school students to real-world career opportunities in the tourism and hospitality sector. Held over 10 days, the program welcomed 50 students from grades 10 and 11, who participated in a series of immersive activities, including site visits to various OMRAN Group-affiliated entities across sectors such as hospitality, tourism experiences, and visitor services. In addition, the students took part in interactive workshops and career guidance sessions, providing them with valuable exposure to professional work environments and deepening their understanding of the tourism industry. The closing ceremony was held under the patronage of H.E. Professor Abdullah Khamis Ambusaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Education, and attended by Dr. Hashil Obaid Al Mahrouqi, CEO of OMRAN Group, along with a number of officials from both sides. Maha Al Farsi, HR Business Partner at OMRAN Group, said: 'We're pleased with the success of the first edition of the summer camp, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Education's Vocational Guidance Centre. We were truly impressed by the students' enthusiasm and commitment throughout the program. The camp offered a practical learning experience that introduced participants to the key pillars and diverse fields of the tourism sector. We believe initiatives like this play a vital role in building early career awareness and inspiring youth to explore the sector's promising opportunities.' Mr. Zahran bin Nasser Al-Maghadri, Assistant Director of Studies and Entrepreneurship at the Vocational Guidance and Student Counseling Centre, Ministry of Education, stated: 'The summer camp bridged the gap between education and the job market by offering students hands-on experience in the tourism sector. It raised their career awareness and strengthened key skills. This initiative supports our goal of preparing a capable generation that values national opportunities like tourism. We're proud to partner with OMRAN Group in this model of effective public-private collaboration.' Students also shared their reflections on the experience. Aya Sultan Al-Wahaibi, a student participant, said: 'It was an inspiring and useful experience. I learned a lot from the workshops and visits and discovered new areas within tourism that I had never considered before. The camp helped me explore my interests and made me more excited to learn about the sector.' Mohammed Ali Al Maamari, another student, shared: 'The program gave me the chance to see new sides of tourism and learn about the different roles behind the scenes. It was different from school – I felt like I was learning in a fun and practical way.' The Summer Camp is one of several initiatives under the broader #IAmTourism strategy led by OMRAN Group, which focuses on building a strong national talent pipeline for Oman's tourism sector. The strategy is built on four pillars: increasing awareness of tourism careers, attracting local talent, supporting retention, and fostering institutional partnerships. Through such efforts, OMRAN continues to position tourism as a valuable and accessible career path for Omani youth.
Times of Oman
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Sayyid Azzan bin Qais elected as Chairman of Oman Olympic Committee
Muscat: The General Assembly of Oman Olympic Committee (OOC) endorsed HH Sayyid Azzan bin Qais Al Said as Chairman of the OOC Board of Directors for the electoral term (2024–2028) during its annual meeting held today in Muscat Governorate. The meeting was attended by OOC board members and 17 General Assembly members representing sports federations, sports personalities, athletes, and a representative from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, along with candidates for the 2024–2028 board membership. The General Assembly also endorsed Dr. Abdullah Khamis Ambusaidi as a Dupty Chairman, in addition to approving several members as per the statutory categories: Taha Sulaiman Al Kushari and Abdullah Mohammed Bamakhalf as representatives of Olympic sports federations, Yousuf Awad Beit Salim representing non-Olympic federations, Khalifa Hamad Al Jabri as the athletes' representative (elected by the Oman Athletes' Committee), and Sayyidah Sanaa Hamad Al Busaidi as the women's sports representative. Furthermore, the General Assembly elected six members out of nine candidates for the OOC Board of Directors from Olympic sports federations: Moosa Khamis Al Balushi (Oman Handball Association Chairman), Dr. Marwan Juma Al Juma (Oman Hockey Association Chairman), Said Mohammed Al Hajri (Oman Athletics Association Chairman), Qais Saud Al Zakwani (Representative of Oman Aquatics Association), Eng. Khalfan Saleh Al Na'abi (Oman Basketball Association Chairman), and Eng. Ibrahim Abdullah Al Muqbali (Oman Volleyball Association Chairman). Additionally, the Assembly selected Sheikh Badr Ali Al Rowas and Jihad Abdullah Al Sheikh to fill the two seats allocated for sports personalities in the General Assembly for the 2024–2028 term. The meeting's agenda also included approving the minutes of the extraordinary General Assembly session held on 16 February 2025, reviewing last year's annual report highlighting key administrative and technical achievements, discussing the proposed 2025 activity plan, examining the financial closing statement for the past fiscal year, the auditor's report, and the current year's budget.
Times of Oman
17-04-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
SQU hosts 23rd edition of Oman International Conference on ELT
Muscat: The 23rd edition of Oman International Conference on English Language Teaching (ELT) kicked off on Thursday at Sultan Qaboos University under the theme: "Future-Ready ELT: Merging Language Learning with Critical Life Skills." The opening ceremony of the 2-day conference was held under the auspices of Dr. Abdullah Khamis Ambusaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Education, in the presence of HH Sayyid Dr. Fahd Julanda Al Said, Vice-Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University. The conference brings together more than 400 ELT academics and teachers from the Sultanate of Oman and other countries in the world.
