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Muscat Daily
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Muscat Daily
Ministry of Information launches digital platform for children
Muscat – Ministry of Information launched a digital platform called 'Eye for Children' on Thursday at the opening of the 29th Muscat International Book Fair with the objective of enhancing media content for children and supporting their personal and national development. Targeting the four to 18 age group, the platform offers educational programmes, cultural information, cartoons, audiobooks and audio content. It seeks to promote awareness, preserve Omani culture and values, and help young people engage meaningfully with modern technology. The launch event was held under the patronage of H H Sayyid Dr Fahad bin al Julanda al Said, Vice-Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University, in the presence of H E Dr Abdullah bin Nasser al Harrasi, Minister of Information. Dr Amal bint Mohammed al Nofliya, Director General of Electronic Media at the ministry, described 'Eye for Children' as 'a carefully developed digital experience that combines education and entertainment'. She noted that the platform's interactive and accessible design is intended to appeal to young users and also engage with children with visual and hearing impairments. The platform allows children to create personal accounts, choose favourite cartoon characters as avatars, download content for offline use, and search and resume programmes. It also includes a section dedicated to content created by children, encouraging young users to share ideas and develop media skills. With 'Eye for Children', Ministry of Information has taken a step towards providing a safe and culturally rich digital space for the next generation, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing young Omanis in an increasingly digital world.
Muscat Daily
05-04-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Oman Water Week to feature over 100 international experts
Muscat – Nama Water Services (NWS) will launch the second edition of Oman Water Week on Sunday, bringing together industry leaders, experts and government representatives to highlight the sultanate's latest developments in water infrastructure and sustainability. The event includes field visits to some of Oman's most prominent water projects, offering participants a first-hand look at ongoing efforts to address growing demand and environmental challenges. An exhibition will open on Monday at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center, under the patronage of H H Sayyid Dr Fahad bin al Julanda al Said, Vice-Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University. More than 2,500 participants are expected to attend, including over 100 regional and international speakers. The exhibition will feature more than 60 companies from over 25 countries, making it one of the region's largest gatherings focused on the water sector. Specialised seminars and workshops will be held throughout the week, highlighting successful case studies and encouraging knowledge exchange among the stakeholders from Oman and abroad. Qais bin Saud al Zakwani, CEO of Nama Water Services, said the event, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources and the Authority for Public Services Regulation, provides 'a crucial platform to discuss the latest in water sustainability, innovation and technology'. Qais bin Saud al Zakwani He added that the field visits will demonstrate Oman's work in developing sustainable water solutions, aligned with the country's economic growth and environmental goals outlined in Oman Vision 2040. 'Dedicating a full week to the water sector reflects its significance and the urgent need for continuous efforts to ensure water security, a global concern,' Zakwani said. The opening of the exhibition will be attended by officials from Oman and GCC countries, as well as international organisations focused on water management and sustainability.
Muscat Daily
09-02-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Oman marks Industry Day with focus on global supply chains
Muscat – Oman celebrated its annual Industry Day on Sunday – under the theme 'Oman at the Heart of Global Supply Chains' – reaffirming its commitment to economic diversification and sustainable growth. The event, organised by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), was held under the patronage of H H Sayyid Dr Fahad bin al Julanda al Said, Vice-Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University. Attendees included H E Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, alongside dignitaries, officials, and business leaders from the industrial sector. H E Dr Saleh bin Saeed Masan, Undersecretary for Commerce and Industry at MoCIIP, presented the latest data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information, noting that Oman's manufacturing sector grew by 8.5%, reaching RO2.686bn at constant prices by the end of September 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. H E Dr Saleh bin Saeed Masan He also announced that 100 new industrial projects, with investments totalling nearly RO1.5bn, were launched across sectors such as renewable energy, food and medical industries, construction materials, metals, and plastics. These projects, spread across Oman's industrial, economic, and free zones, underline the sultanate's growing role as a global manufacturing hub. The industrial sector continues to make significant contributions to Oman's economy, achieving key milestones under the Industrial Strategy 2040 for the period 2022 and 2023. It contributed RO3.44bn to the county's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2022 and created approximately 26,000 jobs for Omanis since 2020, reflecting a 79% increase in employment compared to 2020. Non-oil commodity exports also grew significantly, reaching RO7.5bn by the end of 2023, compared to RO3.4bn in 2020, showcasing the sector's expanding global reach. During the celebration, three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed with different international organisations. An agreement with the International Centre for Industrial Transformation in Singapore seeks to encourage Omani factories to adopt Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. Another MoU with the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting focuses on establishing an Advanced Automation Centre, while the third, with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), proposes to strengthen partnerships in industrial development. The ministry also launched several initiatives to bolster the industrial sector. The 'Made in Oman' platform was introduced to promote national industries and products. Additionally, an Advanced Automation Centre is being established to enhance industrial capabilities, while the Certified Assessor Qualification Programme will train professionals to evaluate industrial transformation readiness through a structured certification system. These efforts align with Oman's long-term vision for a diversified and sustainable economy, reinforcing the nation's growing role as a critical player in global supply chains.
