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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
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.
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
Emirates 24/7
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Emirates 24/7
Hamdan bin Mohammed chairs Defence Council meeting
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, chaired a meeting of the Defence Council, where he stressed the importance of strengthening efforts, fostering teamwork, and deepening collaboration to release the leadership's vision for advancing the UAE's defence capabilities. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan praised the steadfast support of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and his commitment to equipping all units with cutting-edge defence systems and technologies, ensuring their full readiness to serve the nation. The meeting focused on ways to strengthen military and institutional strategies while emphasising the importance of developing and enhancing capabilities across the Ministry's various departments. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan also visited the National Defence College in Abu Dhabi. Upon arrival, he was received by Brigadier General Saeed Hassan Al Yamahi, Commander of the National Defence College, along with several senior officials. He was briefed on the College's academic programmes offered to both military and civilian personnel, and its curriculum designed to develop future national leaders. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan also met with officers enrolled in the 12th National Defence Course (2024–2025), discussing their academic experience and reaffirming the leadership's support for excellence in all fields of national service. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan affirmed that the National Defence College is a leading academic and strategic institution, crucial to preparing national leaders with the insight and skills to make informed decisions, protect national achievements, and navigate future challenges. He also praised its role in advancing strategic thinking and fostering cooperation between the military and civilian establishments. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan was accompanied by Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Lieutenant General Engineer Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces; and Lieutenant General Ibrahim Nasser Al Alawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence; along with senior officers and officials from the Ministry. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
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
