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Observer
a day ago
- Politics
- Observer
Oman attends UN Food Systems Summit in Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA: The Sultanate of Oman is taking part in the second United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS+4) being held in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The summit, which concludes on Tuesday, July 29, is jointly organised by the governments of Ethiopia and Italy. Oman's delegation is led by Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources. The summit will review global progress in transforming food systems in a manner that contributes to the realisation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The summit seeks to enhance joint action, assess national and international efforts and mobilise resources to support the establishment of comprehensive, sustainable and resilient systems that provide food security and nutrition for all. The summit is being attended by heads of state and governments, ministers, representatives of United Nations agencies and international organisations, representatives of civil society institutions, researchers, youth and agricultural producers from around the world. — ONA
Observer
2 days ago
- Politics
- Observer
Oman at 2nd UN Food Summit
As per the Royal directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, will lead the Sultanate of Oman's delegation at the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The two-day summit, beginning on Monday, is jointly organised by the governments of Ethiopia and Italy. The summit will focus on addressing challenges and opportunities in developing sustainable food systems while supporting international efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Muscat Daily
2 days ago
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Oman to take part in 2nd UN Food Systems Summit in Addis Ababa
Muscat – As per Royal Directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, will lead Oman's delegation at the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The two-day summit, beginning on Monday, has been jointly organised by Ethiopia and Italy. The summit will focus on addressing challenges and opportunities in developing sustainable food systems while supporting international efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. Since the previous UN Food Systems Summit+2, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has aligned its sectoral strategies with both Oman Vision 2040 – particularly its 'sustainable environment' pill-ar for natural resource conservation – and the UN SDGs in coord- ination with guidelines from Food and Agriculture Organization. The participation underscores Oman's commitment to global food security initiatives while implementing national policies for sustainable resource management. The summit comes as countries worldwide reassess food systems following recent global supply chain disruptions and climate change impacts on agricultural production. Oman's delegation will share the country's experiences in water resource management, fisheries sustainability and agricultural development during working sessions. The high-level UN meeting will bring together policymakers, scientists and private sector representatives to evaluate progress since the 2021 Food Systems Summit and accelerate transformation towards more resilient, equitable and sustainable food production and distribution networks worldwide. Oman's involvement reflects its active role in addressing both regional and global food security challenges through multilateral cooperation.
Muscat Daily
15-07-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Janaen Salalah ITC project set to redefine agritourism
Muscat – Salalah is set to host a major agritourism destination with the launch of Janaen Salalah, an integrated tourism complex (ITC) project blending agriculture, hospitality and recreation in a single development. Led by Omran Group through its subsidiary Agritourism Development Company, the project is located in the Arzat area and aims to position Oman as a regional leader in sustainable agritourism. Janaen Salalah has been granted ITC status by Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, allowing foreign ownership and expanding its appeal to international investors. Spanning over 5.5mn sqm, the project will feature 250 residential units, a 128-key five-star hotel, processing facilities for coconuts and papayas, and areas dedicated to eco-recreation, education and wellness. The project received a boost following a field visit on Tuesday by H H Sayyid Marwan bin Turki al Said, Governor of Dhofar, and H E Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources. The officials reviewed the site's progress, with the visit marked by ceremonial planting of the first coconut trees – a symbolic step towards realising the project's agricultural goals. According to Omran, several key milestones under Phase 1 have been achieved. These include completion of the concept masterplan, feasibility studies confirming the project's viability and appointment of an experienced agriculture contractor. Initial plantation works have already begun.
Muscat Daily
07-07-2025
- General
- Muscat Daily
Sea cucumber fishing banned in Oman till 2030
Muscat – H E Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, has issued Ministerial Decision No 167/2025 extending the ban on fishing, possession and trade of sea cucumbers in the sultanate for a period of five years, starting July 5, 2025. The decision is based on the Living Aquatic Resources Law enacted via Royal Decree No 20/2019 and builds on executive regulations outlined in Ministerial Decision No 4/94, as well as Decision No 121/2022, which imposed a three-year ban from June 2022. The extended ban strictly prohibits all activities related to sea cucumbers, including fishing, buying, selling, transporting, storing and exporting. The ministry has continued to ban fishing of sea cucumbers for the last several years. A one-year ban was enforced in March 2021, following a two-year ban covering 2019 and 2020. A similar ban was also imposed in 2018. A study conducted by Khalfan al Rashdi and Dr Michel Claereboudt of Sultan Qaboos University found more than 21 Holothurian (sea cucumber) species in the shallow waters of Oman. Of these, only Holothuria scabra is harvested commercially, with individual specimens valued at around RO1.5. These are typically found on the western side of Masirah Island and in Mahout Bay – areas known for their extensive seagrass beds and sheltered lagoons. The study noted that the first recorded commercial exploitation of Holothuria scabra in Oman dates back over a decade. However, like in many parts of the world, the population has declined rapidly due to overfishing. The researchers reported, 'Overfishing evidences include a sharp decrease in population density, critically reduced to fewer than one individual per hectare – a trend observed in Oman and globally.'
