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Times of Oman
28-05-2025
- Health
- Times of Oman
Environment Authority organises international workshop on safe management of hazardous chemicals
Muscat: The Environment Authority is organising a two-day international workshop on safe management of hazardous chemicals. The workshop, which takes place in Muscat, seeks to achieve sound management of chemicals as a basic pillar of sustainable development, in line with the strategic approach and objectives of Oman Vision 2040. The opening of the workshop was held under the auspices of Sayyid Saud Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat. Held in cooperation with the UN Environment Programme and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the workshop constitutes a step forward towards the implementation of the provisions of the Minamata Convention on Mercury. It offers a practical guide on how to find suitable alternatives for mercury and to cut down the risks associated with the use of this substance, which is classified as hazardous to health and the environment. The workshop included the launch of the "National Strategy for Integrated Management of Hazardous Chemicals in the Sultanate of Oman". It highlights global practices and the outcome of studies and research in the field. The "National Strategy for Integrated Management of Hazardous Chemicals' constitutes a fundamental pillar of sustainable development. It plays a significant role in achieving the desired balance between the three dimensions of sustainable development: The economic dimension, social dimension and environmental dimension. The Strategy emerges as a national roadmap on managing chemicals in a safe and orderly manner, including production, manufacturing, handling, transportation, storage, processing and disposal hazardous materials. The workshop reviews 18 working papers on Oman's experience in the sound management of chemicals and mercury, the challenges involved in the management mercury, the systems and technologies used in the process of treatments and the relationship between plastics and persistent organic pollutants. The working papers also define the role of the Directorate General of Customs (which monitors chemicals at border crossings), standard procedures for transporting and storing hazardous materials and mercury, as well as the risks of using mercury in the field of farming. The workshop looks into a report on preliminary assessment of the propagation of mercury and outlines the national strategy on the management chemicals in the Sultanate of Oman.
Times of Oman
07-05-2025
- Health
- Times of Oman
Muscat governorate reviews efforts of healthcare sector employment governance committee
Muscat Sayyid Saud Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat, met today with Dr. Fatima Mohammed Al Ajmi, CEO of the Oman Medical Specialty Board and Chairperson of the Healthcare Sector Employment Governance Committee, to discuss priority employment initiatives. These include programs for hiring dentists, medical coders, and pharmacists, as well as an initiative to retrain certain graduates of healthcare academic institutions in adjacent fields. This involves upskilling them to meet labour market demands—such as retraining healthcare management graduates as medical coders. The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation between Muscat Governorate and the Healthcare Sector Employment Governance Committee, supporting initiatives that expand job opportunities and Omanization in the governorate's healthcare sector, aligned with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040. The session also introduced the committee's role in assessing the demand for medical and healthcare professionals, determining workforce requirements, and developing initiatives to sustain employment rates and ensure sector stability. Discussions highlighted flexible initiatives to leverage national competencies, such as the freelancing program, while emphasizing the need for coordination between government healthcare entities and private sector institutions.
Zawya
30-01-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: National Economic Diversification Programme discussed
Muscat: The Municipal Council of Muscat Governorate on Tuesday reviewed the National Economic Diversification Programme ("Tanwee"). The discussion took place during the council's first meeting of 2025, chaired by Sayyid Saud Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat, Chairman of Muscat Municipal Council. The meeting was attended by Ahmed Mohammed Al Humaidi, Chairman of Muscat Municipality. Eng. Al Motassim Ali Al Yaqoubi, Executive Director of the Programme ('Diversification' or "Tanwee"), gave a visual presentation about the main sectors covered by the programme: Converting industries, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, mining, transport and logistics. The presentation also outlined the growth rate and contribution of each sector during the period from 2020 to 2023. The Council approved the minutes of its 10th meeting for the year 2024. The meeting included a number of recommendations, including some about the development of Sultan Qaboos Port and a proposal to approve the allocation of a site for a local products market in 'Ramla' area in the Wilayat of Qurayat. © Muscat Media Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Times of Oman
28-01-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
National Economic Diversification Programme discussed
Muscat: The Municipal Council of Muscat Governorate on Tuesday reviewed the National Economic Diversification Programme ("Tanwee"). The discussion took place during the council's first meeting of 2025, chaired by Sayyid Saud Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat, Chairman of Muscat Municipal Council. The meeting was attended by Ahmed Mohammed Al Humaidi, Chairman of Muscat Municipality. Eng. Al Motassim Ali Al Yaqoubi, Executive Director of the Programme ('Diversification' or "Tanwee"), gave a visual presentation about the main sectors covered by the programme: Converting industries, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, mining, transport and logistics. The presentation also outlined the growth rate and contribution of each sector during the period from 2020 to 2023. The Council approved the minutes of its 10th meeting for the year 2024. The meeting included a number of recommendations, including some about the development of Sultan Qaboos Port and a proposal to approve the allocation of a site for a local products market in 'Ramla' area in the Wilayat of Qurayat.
