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Observer
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Observer
NDC Commandant receives Algerian delegation
MUSCAT: Rear Admiral Ali bin Abdullah al Shidi, Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), received a delegation from the War High College of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, at Bait Al Falaj, on Sunday. During the meeting, both sides 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 also 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, 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. - ONA
Observer
22-05-2025
- Observer
Programme on enhancing local content concludes
MUSCAT: The National Defence College (NDC) 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 for Strategic and Defence Studies under the auspices of Rear Admiral Ali bin Abdullah al Shidi, Commandant of the National Defence College (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 localisation 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 localising local content in military and security sectors; Localising technology to promote local content; Challenges posed to the localisation 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. - ONA
Observer
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Observer
NDC Commandant receives French official
MUSCAT: Rear Admiral Ali bin Abdullah al Shidi, Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), received in his office at Bait Al Falaj on Tuesday Rear Rear Admiral Hugues Laine, Commander of the French Forces deployed in the Indian Ocean. During the meeting, the two sides discussed several matters of mutual interest. During the visit, the Commander of the French Forces deployed in the Indian Ocean delivered a lecture on strategic issues in the Indian Ocean and their implications on various countries. The meeting was attended by the several senior officers of SAF and other military and security units. - ONA
Observer
18-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
NDC launches ICV programme
MUSCAT: The 9th parallel programme titled 'Mechanisms for Enhancing Local Content' kicked off on Sunday at the National Defence College (NDC) under the auspices of Rear Admiral Ali bin Abdullah al Shidi, Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC). Al Shidi delivered a speech in which he said that enhancing local content (in-country value) in government, security and private sectors has become a strategic necessity imposed by global challenges and changes. He added that success in achieving local added value can only be achieved through integrated policies, an integrative approach across various sectors, and continuous support for knowledge innovation, local industries and the localisation of supply chains. A briefing was presented about the general objectives of the parallel programme, most notably highlighting the importance of enhancing ICV and its role in achieving sustainable development. The programme also highlights key national, regional and international practices and experiences in the field of enhancing local content, as well as reviewing major challenges facing the government-society partnership. The event included recommendations and initiatives that enhance ICV and guide integrated policies and practices between various sectors in line with Oman Vision 2040. The 9th parallel programme, which runs until May 22, 2025, is conducted within the framework of the NDC's national role to enhance the leadership skills and capabilities of government leaders and senior officers of the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF). — ONA
