Oman Observer • 11th January 2023

ETCO activates plan in response to Aman satellite failure

A response plan has been activated after the failure of the launch of Oman’s first satellite, confirmed Oman’s Emerging Technology Company (ETCO).

Abdulaziz Jaafar, Chief Executive Officer of ETCO, shared the following, “We have already activated our recovery plan and along with our partners, SatRev and TUATARA we are looking for the next launch opportunity to continue Aman’s mission.”

In an earlier statement, the company shared that the mission was fully insured, citing the incident as a pote

Oman Observer • 9th January 2023

Oman plans space rocket launch station in Duqm

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology announced an upcoming scientific space rocket launch platform in Duqm as part of its space sector executive programme.

The project is a collaboration between the Ministry, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning and National Space Services Company (NASCOM).

In a symposium titled Omani Space Sector: "Future Directions and Investment Opportunities, the Ministry signed a usufruct contract for the rocket launch project.

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Oman Observer • 3rd January 2023

Ministry of Finance unveils new initiatives to bolster Oman’s fiscal performance

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has unveiled a wide set of projects to improve the fiscal performance of the Omani economy in 2023.

Most notable is the establishment of a wholly-state owned gas company, Integrated Gas Company (IGC), which will contribute to an estimated RO 1.400 billion to the 2023 budget revenues. The company, under the supervision of MoF, will improve the fiscal performance by removing gas purchase and transportation expenses from the State Budget, in addition to transferring n

Oman Observer • 1st January 2023

Public service ministries receive 38% of total budget outlay

MUSCAT: More than a third of public expenditure earmarked in the 2023 General Budget will go towards public service ministries, affirming the Omani government’s continued commitment to the welfare of the Omani population.

Overall social and basic services expenditures aggregate RO 4.3 billion this year, accounting for 38 per cent of total public expenditure as follows: 44 per cent for the education sector, 22 per cent for social security and care, 13 per cent for the housing sector, and 22 per

ACE Times • 23rd December 2022

Oman, Saudi Arabia to boost economic ties

Oman and Saudi Arabia have decided to further strengthen trade relations and explore new areas of cooperation.

This came in a meeting between the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) with the Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce in Muscat on Thursday.

The discussions between Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion; and Dr Majid Abdullah al Qasabi, Saudi Minister of Commerce, Acting Minister of Media, explored methods of ov

Oman Observer • 12th December 2022

Oman hosts Arab Administrative Sustainability Conference

The annual Arab Administrative Development conference commenced on Monday under the auspices of the Governor of Muscat, Sayyid Saud bin Hilal al Busaidi. The conference is a result of a collaboration between the Ministry of Labour and the Arab Administrative Development Organisation of the League of Arab States.

The two-day event will focus on sustainability in the administrative field.

The 21st edition of the conference is titled “sustainability of resources in light of climate change and way

Oman Observer • 11th December 2022

All girls team wins first place at Green Hydrogen Summit

An all girls team won first place at the student awards at the Green Hydrogen Summit in Muscat. The team took part in the Energy Future Leaders Programme, a global programme aimed at showcasing and supporting green energy projects. The winners were awarded by Minister of Energy and Minerals, Eng Salim al Aufi, and Oman LNG CEO Hamed al Naumani.

Rawan al Shezawi, Arwa al Farsi, Zuhoor al Rashdi and Reem al Abri presented their research paper entitled “Hydrogen Production from Sewage Treatment Pl

Oman Observer • 6th December 2022

Oman targets industry, electricity, hydrocarbons, mobility and housing for decarbonisation

The Green Hydrogen Summit continues on its second day at the Oman Convention and Exhibitions Centre in Muscat. The conference, under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, aims to address the various aspects of the hydrogen value chain.

In his keynote speech, Minister of Energy and Minerals, Eng Salim al Aufi, shared a recap of last year's summit.

"Since we met last year in this very same place, there was of course the very historic announcement of the 2050 net zero by His Majes

Muscat Daily • 25th October 2022

‘Celestial Bodies’ becomes first Omani novel to get Italian translation

Muscat – Author Jokha al Harthi celebrated the release of the Italian translation of her award-winning novel Celestial Bodies at Bait al Zubair on Monday evening. The event, organised by the Italian Embassy and Bait al Zubair, included a talk between Jokha and the book’s translator Giacomo Longhi.

“I was so happy when my book was translated into Italian. I am a big fan of Italian culture and Italian authors. I grew up reading Italian authors such as Alberto Moravia and Umberto Eco,” Jokha said.

Muscat Daily • 22nd October 2022

OFA celebrates Omani women

Muscat – The Omani French Friendship Association (OFA) held the fourth edition of the ‘Inspirational Women of Oman’ series in celebration of Omani Women’s Day on Wednesday at Hormuz Grand Muscat.

The event included an awards ceremony in which two Omani women received awards from H E Veronique Aulagnon, French Ambassador to Oman, and Sulaiman al Harthy, Chairperson of OFA and CEO of Alizz Islamic Bank.

“We have to recognise the efforts and leadership of these women. It is not always an easy jou

Muscat Daily • 17th October 2022

ICAI Muscat holds Omani Women’s Day Awards ceremony

Muscat – The Muscat Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) held its first ever Omani Women’s Day Awards ceremony on Sunday at the College of Banking and Finance in Muscat.

The event was attended by chief guest Divya Narang, wife of the Indian Ambassador H E Amit Narang; and guest of honour Madiha Nasser al Sibani, Audit Director of the State Audit Institution.

The event, organised by the sub-committee for the empowerment of women members, honoured 14 Omani women draw