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Times of Oman
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Annual strategic exercise enhances strategic thinking
Muscat: The National Defence College at the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies on Tuesday concluded its annual strategic exercise (Decision-Making/12), conducted by participants of the 12th National Defence Course, representing various military, security, and civil institutions of the state. The closing ceremony was held under the patronage of Vice Admiral Abdullah Khamis Al-Raisi, Chief of Staff of the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF), in the presence of Hamid Ahmed Sakroon, Chairman of the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies. The ceremony featured a briefing on the exercise proceedings, followed by a visual presentation highlighting the activities, assigned roles, tasks of the participants and key *lessons learned based on the hypothetical scenarios and stages of the exercise. Rear Admiral Ali Abdullah Al Shidi, Commandant of the National Defence College and Exercise Director, stated: 'Today, we conclude the Decision-Making/12 exercise, which served as a crucial intellectual and training milestone in preparing national leaders to address challenges in a complex regional and international environment. This year's exercise examined current regional and global developments, analyzing their potential security, economic, and political repercussions on the region.' He added: 'This exercise aimed to enhance strategic thinking and decision-making skills during crises, deepen understanding of geopolitical dynamics, and reinforce the importance of joint planning, inter-institutional coordination, and role integration under exceptional circumstances.'
Times of Oman
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Secretary General of Defence ministry reviews proceedings of strategic exercise 'Decision Making 12'
Muscat: Dr. Mohammed Nasser Al Zaabi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence, on Wednesday observed the proceedings of the annual strategic exercise 'Decision Making 12' at the National Defence College of the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies. The exercise is being conducted by participants of the twelfth course at the National Defence College. Upon his arrival at the college premises, the Secretary General was received by Brigadier Ali Abdullah Al Sheidi, Commandant of the National Defense College, in the presence of Major General Hamid Ahmed Sakroon, Chairman of the Academy for Strategic and Defense Studies. The Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence was briefed on the exercise scenarios and various operational simulations. Subsequently, the Secretary General and accompanying officials visited the exercise cells to observe operational mechanisms and review participants' outputs, which demonstrated the strategic and academic knowledge gained throughout the course curriculum.
Times of Oman
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Chairman of Academy for Strategic, Defence Studies inspects 'Decision-Making 12' exercise
Muscat: Maj. Gen Hamed Ahmed Sakroon, Chairman of the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies today inspected the progress and activities of the annual strategic exercise 'Decision-Making 12'. The Chairman and several senior officers were briefed about the exercise. The participants gave an explanatory presentation about the exercise and how it interacts with international issues and various national scenarios. Meanwhile, several retired commanders from the Sultan's Armed Forces and other military and security units also viewed the strategic exercise 'Decision-Making 12'. Upon their arrival at the National Defence College (NDC), they were received by Rear Admiral Ali Abdullah Al Shidi, Commandant of the NDC, at the presence of Maj. Gen Hamed Ahmed Sakroon, Chairman of the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies.
