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Times of Oman
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Commandant of NDC receives Algerian delegation
Muscat: Rear Admiral Ali Abdullah Al Shidi, Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC) at Bait Al Falaj Camp, on Sunday received a delegation from the War High College of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria. During the meeting, both parties exchanged discussions on several matters of mutual interest, particularly in academic fields. The meeting was attended by several senior officers from the National Defence College at the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies. The Algerian delegation today visited the Joint Command and Staff College at the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies. Upon arrival at the College's headquarters in Bait Al Falaj Camp, the delegation was received by the Acting Commandant of the Joint Command and Staff College. During the visit, the delegation viewed a visual presentation about the College, its curriculum, and various training and educational programmes. The delegation also toured the College's facilities, including its departments, systems, and equipment.
Times of Oman
22-05-2025
- Times of Oman
NCD celebrates conclusion of 9th parallel programme on enhancing local content
Muscat: The National Defence College (NDC) today completed the 9th edition of the parallel programme on mechanisms to consolidate local content titled 'Mechanisms for Enhancing Local Content'. The closing ceremony took place at the Academy of Strategic and Defence Studies under the auspices of Rear Admiral Ali Abdullah Al Shidi, Commandant of the NDC. The programme was attended by senior officers of the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF) and other military and security services and CEOs from private sector establishments. The closing session included lectures and discussion panels on various aspects of local content management, in addition to recommendations and visions related to the programme's themes. At the conclusion of the ceremony, Al Shidi handed over certificates of felicitation to outstanding participants who contributed to the programme's objectives. The parallel programme sought to develop the leadership skills and capabilities of leaders in government departments, senior SAF officers and other military and security services. The programme covered the following: The importance of local content to the national economy; Legislative framework for promoting local content in the Sultanate of Oman; Analysis of regulatory and procedural obstacles that impede the implementation of local content localization policies; The best legal practices in promoting local content; Benefiting from international experiences in devising an effective local content policy; The role of major companies in promoting local content; The role of strategic partnerships in promoting local content; Opportunities for localizing local content in military and security sectors; Localizing technology to promote local content; Challenges posed to the localization of technology related to the promotion of local content; and GCC states' experience in using technology to promote local content. The closing ceremony of the 9th edition of the parallel programme was attended by senior officers of the SAF and other military and security services and the NCD staff.
Times of Oman
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
NDC Commandant receives British delegation
Muscat: Rear Admiral Ali Abdullah Al Shidi, Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC) received in his office at Al Murtafa'a Camp on Monday a delegation from the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) of the United Kingdom (UK). During the meeting, the two sides discussed several military matters of mutual interest, especially in academic and strategic spheres. The visiting delegation were also briefed about the NDC and its facilities. They also toured its various departments. The meeting was attended by several members of faculty and the administration of the NDC.
Times of Oman
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Saudi delegation visits NDC, Joint Command and Staff College
Muscat: A delegation from the Naif Arab University for Security Sciences of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Sunday visited the National Defence College (NDC). The Saudi delegation is headed by Dr. Abdulmajeed Abdullah Albanyan, President of the University. Upon their arrival at the NDC, they were greeted by Rear Admiral Ali Abdullah Al Shidi, Commandant of the National Defence College. The guests were briefed about the college and its strategic curricula. They also toured the NDC's departments and various facilities. Meanwhile, the delegation of the Naif Arab University for Security Sciences also visited the Joint Command and Staff College. Upon arrival to the college, they guests were received by Brigadier Saif Hamad Al Yousefi, Commandant of the Joint Command and Staff College. The guests watched a presentation about the college, its curricula and educational and training programmes. They also toured the college's facilities and departments.
