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Times of Oman
3 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Oman participates in 123rd meeting of GCC Financial, Economic Cooperation Committee
Kuwait: The Sultanate of Oman on Sunday participated in the 123rd meeting of the GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee, held in Kuwait. Oman's delegation was led by Sultan Salim Al Habsi, Minister of Finance. The meeting discussed the outcome of the 84th meeting of the GCC Central Bank Governors Committee, the meetings of the GCC Customs Union Authority, the 14th meeting of the GCC Tax Departments Committee and the 42nd meeting of the Gulf Common Market Committee. The meeting also reviewed the impacts of the recent rise in US customs duties on GCC states. The GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee reviewed statistics on the Gulf Common Market, the progress of negotiations on free trade agreements between GCC states and other countries and international groups, the outcome of signing and ratification of the agreement on the GCC Payment Linkage System, studies and projects under review by the Office of the GCC Economic and Development Affairs Authority and updates about a programme on achieving economic unity among GCC states, in addition to other matters of common concern. On the sidelines of the meeting, the GCC Secretariat General launched a media campaign titled "All the Gulf is a Homeland". The campaign aims to raise awareness about equal economic and social rights and benefits offered to GCC citizens within the framework of the Gulf Common Market. It also reflects the GCC states' commitment to the concept of the GCC citizenship.
Times of Oman
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Times of Oman
Gulf Film Festival opens submissions for participation
Muscat: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth has announced the opening of submissions for the upcoming Gulf Film Festival, scheduled to take place in Muscat during 16-19 November 2025. The event will be organised in collaboration with the Secretariat General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and aligns with the festival's regulatory framework established by the GCC Secretariat General, as part of the implementation of the GCC Cultural Strategy 2020-2030. The ministry has extended an invitation to all Omani filmmakers to submit their works and compete across the festival's various categories, including feature films, short films, and documentaries. Participants will vie for financial awards, with prizes awarded for Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and Best Documentary, in addition to other awards such as Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, and Best Actor and Actress. This event presents a promising opportunity for Omani talent to showcase their creativity on a Gulf-wide platform, reinforcing Oman's presence in the regional cinematic landscape.
Times of Oman
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Times of Oman
Submissions invited for taking part in Gulf Film Festival
Muscat: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth has announced the opening of submissions for the upcoming Gulf Film Festival, scheduled to take place in Muscat during 16-19 November 2025. The event will be organised in collaboration with the Secretariat General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and aligns with the festival's regulatory framework established by the GCC Secretariat General, as part of the implementation of the GCC Cultural Strategy 2020-2030. The ministry has extended an invitation to all Omani filmmakers to submit their works and compete across the festival's various categories, including feature films, short films, and documentaries. Participants will vie for financial awards, with prizes awarded for Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and Best Documentary, in addition to other awards such as Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, and Best Actor and Actress. This event presents a promising opportunity for Omani talent to showcase their creativity on a Gulf-wide platform, reinforcing Oman's presence in the regional cinematic landscape.
