Oman Observer

Ministry officials inspect OCMT
MUSCAT — Officials from the Ministry of Higher Education visited Oman College of Management and Technology (OCMT) recently. In
its annual visit, the ministry officials inspected the college’s standards to ensure that the university and colleges in the Sultanate maintain common standards laid down by the ministry. The panel visited the present campus as well as the new one, where the college is likely to
be shifted in the near future, and expressed its views and suggestions to the management.

Design exhibition opens
SOHAR — The second edition of the design and innovation exhibition opened at the Sohar College of Applied Sciences yesterday under the auspices of Dr Abood bin Hamed al Sawafi, Vice-Chancellor of Sohar University. The exhibition, being organised by the Design Department of the college, aims at consolidating theoretical and practical knowledge of the second year students.
— ONA

Sixth stage of mangrove plantation launched
SHINAS — The Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs, represented by the Environment and Nature Preservation Department in the Northern Al Batina region, yesterday launched the sixth stage of the mangrove plantation project at Khour al Wadiyat in the Wilayat of Shinas. During this campaign, more than 12,000 mangrove saplings were planted, taking to 72,000 the total of mangroves so far.
— ONA

Majlis Ash’shura Office meets

MUSCAT — The Majlis Ash’shura Office, which met under the chairmanship of Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed al Isa’ee,
the Majlis chief, reviewed implementation of follow-up its decisions and approved the amended the ministerial statements
to be delivered before the Majlis. The office also discussed issues which concern the society in the developmental field,...

MUSCAT — Hamad al Rashdi, Minister of Information, stressed the importance of providing accurate data for journalists and media men so that “we avoid undesired interpretation and rule out rumours which find place in the absence of accurate data from its true sources”. Al Rashdi was addressing a gathering at the opening of a seminar entitled ‘Media and Capital Markets’...

MUSCAT — The Information Technology Authority of Oman (ITA) in association with the Ministry of National Economy launched the ‘ICT Business indicators’ survey yesterday under the auspices of Dr Salim al Ruzaiqi, CEO of ITA. A workshop
on the proposed ‘ICT in Business indicators’ was also organised to mark the launch.

MUSCAT — A half-day workshop focusing on the training needs of an organisation is being offered by the Oman Chamber
of Commerce and Industry. This easy to implement Training Needs Analysis is presented by the MGI and will demonstrate
how you can identify the job skills your staff have versus the skills that your organisation requires for a successful future.

MUSCAT — Nawras has launched BawaBaty, a mobile portal bringing live updates of all the action from the 19th Arabian Gulf Cup straight to customers’ handsets. This mobile operator is bringing results, team information, game previews, match analysis and much more through this new gateway.

MUSCAT — Haya Water (Oman Wastewater Services Company) has offered financial aid for the construction of a multi-purpose events hall at the office of the Wali of Bowsher. The aid was handed over to Shaikh Yahya al Nadabi, Deputy Wali of Bowsher, who appreciated the support. Shaikh Yahya said: “We immensely value and appreciate the financial support offered...

MUSCAT — Muscat Festival 2009 media committee held a meeting here recently to discuss preparations to cover the festival, which is scheduled to begin on January 19 and run till February 12. The meeting was chaired by Ali bin Mohammed Zaabanout, Director-General of Information, and attended by Abdullah bin Sulaiman al Abri, Director-General of Television,...