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Transport Ministry Launches Taxi Service Awareness Campaign

Transport Ministry Launches Taxi Service Awareness Campaign

Muscat, (ONA) --- The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology today launched a taxi service campaign under the slogan “Know Your Fare”. Many government departments participated in the three-phase campaign, which seeks to regulate

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Omani Media a Genuine Intellectual Product, an Arab Model: Lebanese Minister

Omani Media a Genuine Intellectual Product, an Arab Model: Lebanese Minister

Muscat, (ONA)--- As part of his current visit to the Sultanate of Oman, Lebanese Information Minister Ziad Makary today visited various departments of the Ministry of Information, including Oman News Agency (ONA), the News Centre

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Oman Participates in International Conference on Chemicals Management in Germany

Oman Participates in International Conference on Chemicals Management in Germany

Berlin, (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman is taking part in the 5th session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5), held in Bonn, Federal Republic of Germany. The ICCM5 aims to specify a

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Seminar Highlights Shura Reality in Oman

Seminar Highlights Shura Reality in Oman

Muscat, (ONA) ---- A seminar titled “Shura Council: Reality & Aspirations” was held here today under the patronage of Sayyid Saud Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat. The seminar was organized by Oman Journalists Association

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Omani Women Associations Serve 9,979 Members, 40,639 Beneficiaries

Omani Women Associations Serve 9,979 Members, 40,639 Beneficiaries

Muscat, (ONA) ---- Statistics issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) showed that the total number of Omani Women Association branches reached (65) in various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, serving

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Qatari Delegation Explores Oman’s Experience in Digitized Elections

Qatari Delegation Explores Oman’s Experience in Digitized Elections

Muscat (ONA) --- A delegation from the Ministry of Interior in Qatar today studied the Sultanate of Oman’s experience in elections-related digital transition. During its two-day visit to Oman, the Qatari delegation watched a visual

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National Net-Zero Programme Presses Ahead with Plans in Petroleum Sector

National Net-Zero Programme Presses Ahead with Plans in Petroleum Sector

Muscat, (ONA) --- The National Zero Carbon Neutrality Programme is carrying out tasks aimed at following up and implementing the National Net-Zero Strategy for an orderly transition to zero carbon emissions. The programme is shared

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Workshop on National Youth Strategy Held in Al Wusta Governorate

Workshop on National Youth Strategy Held in Al Wusta Governorate

Duqm, The Department of Culture, Sports and Youth in Al Wusta Governorate today organized a specialized workshop on the National Youth Strategy. The workshop, which was attended by 50 young people, kept pace with the

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ASMED Organizes Training Programmes in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate

ASMED Organizes Training Programmes in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate

Nizwa, The Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (ASMED) department in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate today organized a number of programmes and workshops in the field of entrepreneurship and craft industries. More than 100 entrepreneurs

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Workshop on Devising Legislations Begins

Workshop on Devising Legislations Begins

Muscat, A training workshop titled “drafting laws for the State’s Administrative Apparatus and Public Legal Persons” began here today under the auspices of Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Al Saidi, Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs. Organized