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Observer
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Seeb target treble, Salam eye redemption in Volleyball Final
MUSCAT, MAY 4 All eyes will be on Sohar Sports Complex this evening as the curtain falls on the First Division Volleyball League season with a highly anticipated showdown between two giants of the sport in Oman Seeb and Al Salam. The final will kick off at 5 pm, under auspice of Mohammed bin Sulaiman al Kindi, Governor of Al Batinah North. Seeb enter the clash eyeing a historic treble, having already secured the Super Cup title this season with a straight-sets win over Al Salam, and following it up by clinching the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth Shield after defeating Majees, again in straight sets. Jamal al Maamari, Seeb coach, commented, "Finals are a different kind of game; they're not measured by previous results. Despite Super Cup win over Al Salam, we deeply respect them and recognise their strengths. This week we focused on mental preparation and maintaining high concentration. We'll give everything we have to bring joy to Seeb's fans." On the other side, Al Salam enter the final driven by a desire for revenge, aiming to end Seeb's dominance and capture a long-awaited title. The team relies on a mix of youth and veteran players and hopes to capitalise on any opportunity to pressure the defending champions. Player Ahmed al Toobi said, 'We're living an extraordinary season. We've won the Super Cup and the Shield, and now we aim to complete it with the league title. At Seeb, we've learned that titles are earned through effort, and we'll give it our all to achieve the dream.'
Observer
28-04-2025
- Business
- Observer
Employment challenges discussed
SUHAR: The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), Al Batinah North branch, held a meeting to address challenges related to recruiting and employing national talent, in the presence of Khalid bin Salim al Ghammari, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Labour for Labour. The meeting, held on Monday with several representatives and owners of factories and companies in the governorate, reviewed the private sector's perspectives on Omanisation and replacement policies, along with proposals to enhance the effectiveness of these policies across various economic sectors. Discussions also focused on strengthening public-private partnerships to create a stimulating work environment capable of efficiently and sustainably integrating national workforce. The meeting was attended by MMohammed bin Sulaiman al Kindi, Governor of Al Batinah North, alongside several officials from government and private entities in the governorate. - ONA
Observer
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Al Dakhiliyah boys excel in School Sports Days
MUSCAT: Following four days of thrilling actions, the Oman School Sports Association (OSSA) concluded the School Sports Days for boys on Wednesday and girls on Monday at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher. The Directorate-General of Education in Al Dakhiliyah dominated as they managed to clinch the overall championship. Al Batinah North secured second place while Al Dhahirah took third spot. Al Dakhiliyah boys delivered an outstanding show in majority events including athletics and cross-country as they took first place demonstrating strong overall performance. Earlier in the girls' section, Al Dakhiliyah secured the top place. The School Sports Days event was a platform to showcase the sporting and mental capabilities of students from across Oman. The event's success will be reflected by having potential athletes who will join the national team in the coming future. In boys athletics, the junior athletes from different governorates excelled with a solid performance filled with excitement across all categories. Al Dakhiliyah boys secured first place in the overall athletics standings with 54 points. Al Batinah North followed with 46 points while Muscat came in third with 41 points. The potential athletes will add a positive value to the national athletics team by joining it in the near future. MUSCAT TOP IN BOWLING In the bowling competition, Muscat earned first place while Al Dakhiliyah came second and Al Dhahirah finished third. The table tennis title was won by Al Dhahirah, followed by Al Batinah North in second place and Muscat in third. In badminton, Khalid al Shibli from Al Batinah North secured first place. Mohammed al Hinai and Uday al Hinai, both from Al Dakhiliyah, came second and third respectively. In chess, Ammar bin Yasser Basic Education School from Al Dhahirah won first place, followed by Mohammed bin Jaafar al Azkawi School from Al Dakhiliyah in second, and al Mas'a Education School from Al Batinah North in third. The concluding ceremony of School Sports Days for boys ended with a vibrant show at the main hall of the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher. The event was attended by Mohsin bin Hani al Bahrani, CEO of the Automotive, Construction Equipment, and Renewable Energy Division at Mohsin Haider Darwish LLC in presence of Hisham bin Salim al Adwani, Vice-Chairman of Oman School Sports Association and officials. At the end, the chief guest presented the medals to the winners of the top three positions in all the competitions.
