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Times of Oman
2 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Royal Air Force of Oman begins hiring officer cadets
Muscat: The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO), in coordination with the Ministry of Labour, has commenced the evaluation and acceptance procedures for individuals seeking to join military service as pilot and air officer cadets. Applicants will undergo several evaluation stages in line with RAFO's established recruitment procedures to reach the final acceptance phase. The RAFO is dedicating all its expertise and capabilities to provide the necessary administrative and technical support to facilitate the enrollment process, allowing qualified individuals to join the ranks of national honor and duty. These dedicated efforts by the Sultan's Armed Forces aim to absorb citizens, in accordance with established plans and programs for employing Omanis. The goal is to provide the branches of the Sultan's Armed Forces and other departments within the Ministry of Defence with competent national cadres.
Observer
10-08-2025
- Sport
- Observer
RAFO band triumphs at European Pipe Band Meet
EDINBURGH: The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) band made a remarkable appearance at the European Pipe Band Championships in Perth, Scotland. The band secured first place in the drums category for Grade Four and sixth place overall in the same category, triumphing over 147 bands from around the world. This achievement is a result of the band's outstanding performance and high level of discipline during the competitions, reflecting its advanced artistic level and professionalism. — ONA
Times of Oman
28-05-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
RAFO celebrates graduation of students
Muscat: The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) celebrated on Wednesday the graduation of students from the Air Training Centre for Specialized Training at A'Seeb Air Base, under the patronage of Air Vice Marshal Khamis Hammad Al Ghafri, RAFO Commander. The Assistant Director of the Centre for Engineering Training delivered a speech, highlighting that the Centre provides the Royal Air Force of Oman, the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF) and other military and security services with qualified professionals trained in various specialisations. Following this, a visual presentation showcased the Centre's roles and diverse training programmes. One of the graduates also delivered a speech, expressing his and his fellow graduates' pride in completing their training at this specialised institution. He emphasised the Centre's high standards in preparing specialised personnel across various fields, supported by enriching theoretical and practical curricula. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the chief guest presented aviation wings to the graduates and honoured top-performing students from the specialized courses. Administrative staff and trainers at the Centre were also recognised for their contributions. The graduation ceremony was attended by several senior officers and personnel from the Sultan's Armed Forces, as well as some RAFO personnel.
Times of Oman
08-05-2025
- Health
- Times of Oman
RAFO Aviation Medicine course concludes
Muscat: The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) on Thursday marked the conclusion of a course for doctors on aviation medicine. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Ahmed Salem Al Mandhari, the Ministry of Health's Undersecretary for Health Planning and Regulation, in the presence of Air Commodore Zahran Nasser Ambusaidi, Acting Commander of the RAFO. The chief guest listened to a briefing about the course, which was held at the RAFO Aviation Medicine Training Centre. Then, he presented certificates to top graduates and honoured the course lecturers. The event was attended by senior officers and RAFO personnel.
Times of Oman
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Search operation underway for missing trio in Al Dakhiliyah
Muscat: The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) has launched a search operation in the Qarn Al Alam area of the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, following the loss of contact with a citizen and two Indian residents. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed that RAFO are conducting the search. The statement released by the MoD indicated that search efforts are currently ongoing, as they attempt to locate the missing individuals.
