OMAN — broadcast 20260920 160000 UTC 473 transcript segments Google Cloud Speech-to-Text API (Chirp) + Gemini 2.5 Flash Non-Thinking Data courtesy of The GDELT Project (https://www.gdeltproject.org/), from the Internet Archive TV News Archive. Machine transcription. Treat it as a searchable index of what was broadcast, not a verbatim quotation record. [00:00:17] and good evening to Sister Bayan [00:00:29] Al- [00:00:33] of goodness [00:00:49] indeed, as you said, [00:00:58] of age are contained in a piece of [00:01:15] with light in [00:01:19] and coordinating them with [00:01:25] with confidence through a package of [00:01:27] the practice of learning of goodness the development happening in the world, developed. You know, with [00:01:28] with technology, [00:01:33] dialogue on policies [00:01:45] Good evening Geopark in and love, our dear viewers. [00:01:49] An evening where aspirations are renewed, [00:01:52] work spaces expand, and new [00:01:55] our beloved country. pages of work [00:01:58] and giving begin. At the beginning of a new week, [00:02:02] we hope it will be a week full of great [00:02:05] benefit and enjoyment for you, [00:02:08] and that you achieve your goals [00:02:11] Governorate, to present this and give in various fields of science, [00:02:14] If I look at the regional knowledge, work, and achievement. [00:02:15] Many details about As we have accustomed you in the evenings [00:02:18] of your program "From Oman," the movement [00:02:21] of construction never stops, and stories of achievement are always present. [00:02:25] be to God, the state of Sohar Every night, we try to follow with you [00:02:28] and by the grace of God, last this national movement from various governorates [00:02:31] and in various sectors. Tonight, we have prepared for you [00:02:34] that was held in diverse follow-ups that monitor [00:02:39] them and utilizing the latest developments [00:02:42] research, and education. Thank you very much for during this week. We start, dear viewers, with an event that Omani youth are awaiting [00:02:46] next Tuesday. Dear viewers, we are talking [00:02:49] about the closing ceremony of the Injaz Oman Award [00:02:52] for the year 2025- [00:02:55] 2026. This year is special, [00:02:59] as Injaz Oman celebrates 20 years since its establishment [00:03:02] and the consolidation of entrepreneurship [00:03:06] and innovation culture among our youth, [00:03:10] considering it a national institution [00:03:13] concerned with entrepreneurship. [00:03:16] Various details about Injaz Oman, about this [00:03:19] qualitative shift also in terms of the number [00:03:22] of programs and the number of beneficiaries [00:03:25] from 2006 [00:03:27] and we went through several to 2026. This discussion will be present, God willing, [00:03:30] in the first follow-up tonight from [00:03:33] your program "From Oman." In the second follow-up, [00:03:36] from the state of Sohar, [00:03:38] today, a meeting was held, by chance. Someone in dear viewers, [00:03:39] at work, also concerning a project [00:03:44] that will help them, God willing, to include Omani states in the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities. [00:03:47] This project also aims to promote [00:03:51] the concept of lifelong learning, and the Sultanate of Oman [00:03:56] Also, the government sector is striving to expand the scope of Omani participation [00:04:01] in this global event through these national efforts [00:04:04] in various governorates What about North Al Batinah [00:04:07] الباطنه وعن [00:04:10] institutions in and Sohar specifically? What are the promising components and opportunities? [00:04:14] Our colleague Abdullah Al-Raisi joins us in the second follow-up tonight [00:04:17] from your program "From [00:04:19] a meeting was held Oman." Finally, dear viewers, a qualitative medical [00:04:22] achievement in the Sultanate of Oman. The Royal Hospital, [00:04:26] dear viewers, celebrated the implantation of the first [00:04:28] remote sensor for heart failure patients. [00:04:34] were created through this This achievement is also natural, given the presence of national competencies [00:04:37] and high expertise that characterize the healthcare [00:04:41] staff in the Sultanate of Oman. Details of this achievement, God willing, [00:04:44] with our guests [00:04:46] aspects. The state of Sohar, thank in the last follow-up tonight from your program "From Oman." [00:04:49] So, dear viewers, these are the details [00:04:53] of Sunday evening, and its beauty [00:04:56] and presence are incomplete Welcome until nine. [00:05:00] for free. This is through [00:05:08] open the discussion on this [00:05:09] of this diversity in [00:07:00] We are always happy with this daily communication with you. [00:07:03] Every evening, we try to closely follow what is happening in [00:07:08] This week, the youth are also on a date with a beautiful, [00:07:11] wonderful, and exceptional event: [00:07:15] 20 years since the establishment of Injaz Oman, [00:07:18] in addition to the results of the Injaz Oman [00:07:21] company competition in 2025 [00:07:24] (2026). [00:07:28] this event and about Injaz Oman in general. [00:07:31] Our viewers are joined in the studio of your program "From Oman" [00:07:34] by the CEO of Injaz Oman, Khawla bint Hamood [00:07:38] Al-Harthi. Good evening, Ms. Khawla. Welcome to the "From Oman" program. [00:07:42] We congratulate you on 20 years of this giving [00:07:45] that is offered to our youth in entrepreneurship and innovation. Good evening, [00:07:49] Bayan. [00:07:52] the kind hospitality. May God bless you. You were part [00:07:56] of this achievement. May God keep you. We have always followed [00:07:59] closely these qualitative leaps [00:08:03] year after year in terms of the number of beneficiaries [00:08:07] and even the diversity of programs from 2006 until [00:08:10] today. If we describe this journey to the honorable viewer, how would you [00:08:14] This was a journey of [00:08:18] creating an impact, [00:08:21] and a journey that involved supporting and empowering [00:08:24] the young men and women of Oman, whom we consider [00:08:28] an investment in them [00:08:31] and an investment in the future of Oman. [00:08:34] Thank God, as you mentioned, the leap [00:08:37] was qualitative, stages [00:08:41] from humble beginnings. And even the number of beneficiaries [00:08:44] at that time did not exceed [00:08:48] 2006. This year alone, we reached 100,000 [00:08:52] young men and women, and the number of beneficiaries exceeded half [00:08:55] a million participants. [00:08:59] In addition to that, the level of participation has become [00:09:02] better, and year after year, we notice remarkable development [00:09:06] even in the participation [00:09:09] or the quality of companies that participate with us. [00:09:12] And perhaps you noticed in recent years the awards [00:09:16] we won at the regional level were all won [00:09:19] by Omani youth companies that represented Oman [00:09:23] well and competed, [00:09:26] although the competition is very difficult at the regional level, [00:09:30] but they won these awards and honored us. [00:09:33] In addition to that, the number of companies that were established [00:09:37] is over 350 companies that are established and present in [00:09:40] the labor market, and more than 1,000 job opportunities [00:09:46] program. Of course, these are direct jobs, not [00:09:49] indirect jobs. For us, [00:09:53] these are not just numbers. [00:09:56] Behind every number is a story of a young man [00:10:00] or woman [00:10:02] who discovered their abilities and capabilities and gained [00:10:06] more self-confidence. And perhaps through Injaz Oman, [00:10:10] they got the opportunity that could [00:10:12] change the course of their lives. So, thank God, [00:10:16] all of this would not have been possible without the grace of God [00:10:19] and then continuous efforts for many [00:10:23] years and support [00:10:26] from the private sector, in addition to the Ministry [00:10:29] of Education and all educational [00:10:32] institutions in the Sultanate. The volunteers we can't do without, [00:10:35] the supervisors, our students who are the foundation [00:10:39] of these programs, Injaz Oman employees, [00:10:42] and its board of directors, and everyone who stood with us over [00:10:46] the past years. Thank you is not enough for them. [00:10:49] Even you and Oman TV were always present with us in all [00:10:53] our events. So, thank God for everything. Thank you [00:10:57] all for your belief in the message of Injaz Oman, [00:11:00] and thank you for being part of our journey [00:11:04] in creating impact. Yes, today, when we talk about [00:11:07] Injaz Oman, we are talking about something familiar to [00:11:10] youth. Today, we follow and feel this difference [00:11:14] and this impact on social media in the pages of these [00:11:17] companies that are active for a period and then disappear [00:11:20] for a period, then another As you said, these are indeed [00:11:24] paths for our youth that have turned into real [00:11:27] career paths and a source of income for many. Today, if [00:11:31] we talk about youth or the Injaz Oman institution from [00:11:34] another perspective, a general viewer follows us. How [00:11:37] do you describe this institution to the honorable viewer? [00:11:41] Injaz Oman is a non-profit organization concerned with empowering [00:11:44] youth and preparing them optimally to enter the labor market [00:11:50] interactive programs that we offer to students [00:11:53] of schools, colleges, and universities, in addition [00:11:57] to job seekers. And this year, thank God, [00:12:01] and for the first time, we offered a package of programs [00:12:04] for people with disabilities. And this is, of course, [00:12:08] our belief in the importance of involving all segments [00:12:11] of society and empowering them with the necessary skills [00:12:15] to contribute to building the future God willing. As we mentioned [00:12:19] in our discussion, from 2006 until today, [00:12:22] there was indeed hard [00:12:25] work, and the impact was clear in the number [00:12:29] of beneficiaries and the quality of programs. Today, even your approach [00:12:32] to different categories, reaching our brothers [00:12:36] with disabilities. [00:12:39] and international level, the recognition [00:12:42] of the status of Injaz Oman as an institution, not to mention [00:12:46] the awards that our youth won from this [00:12:49] institution. Indeed, thank God, [00:12:53] year, the Junior [00:12:57] Achievement global gathering [00:12:59] Brazil with the participation of more than [00:13:02] 120 countries around the world, or 120 offices [00:13:06] of Injaz offices around the world. And after [00:13:09] many years, [00:13:12] after we, as an institution, were unable to even [00:13:15] apply for these awards, we were nominated [00:13:18] for three awards: the Identity [00:13:22] Enhancement Award, the Thuraya Al-Salti Award for Best [00:13:26] CEO, and the [00:13:30] Growth and Impact Award. We won the Growth and Impact Award. [00:13:34] We competed with more than 120 countries, so for us, [00:13:37] this is a very important milestone in our journey, [00:13:41] and a recognition of the status of Injaz Oman [00:13:44] and its great role in empowering youth and providing [00:13:48] qualitative programs. Also, our programs are offered [00:13:51] in partnership with international institutions such as Microsoft, [00:13:59] and we also guarantee the quality of these programs. They are not just programs [00:14:02] to be offered, but we want youth to benefit and gain these [00:14:06] skills [00:14:09] in entering the labor market God willing. We are talking [00:14:13] about Tuesday, God willing, at the Oman Convention and Exhibition [00:14:16] Centre. There will be a joyful ceremony for the youth. [00:14:19] We are talking about this version and its results. This version is a bit [00:14:23] different because it is an important milestone, as I mentioned, we celebrate [00:14:27] 20 years, and then also honor [00:14:30] the winners in the company program and competition. [00:14:34] Year after year, participation increases. This year, more than [00:14:38] 350 student companies participated [00:14:42] with very distinctive projects [00:14:45] that are also aligned with the state's policy of diversifying [00:14:48] income sources and Oman Vision 2040. [00:14:52] And 15 student companies qualified with us. [00:14:55] They will enter the competition tomorrow, God willing. The evaluation will start, and on [00:14:59] Tuesday, there will be the ceremony that we are used [00:15:03] to, to crown them, to crown the best student company [00:15:06] at the Sultanate level, and the best innovative product, [00:15:10] and the best sustainable product, in addition to [00:15:13] a sub-award, which is the best video [00:15:17] advertisement. A while ago, you also had an exhibition. [00:15:20] An exhibition that displays youth [00:15:23] projects. Shopping centers. [00:15:27] Today, the exhibition is on one side, and the awards [00:15:31] are on the other. What is the importance [00:15:34] the accompanying events for the company program? Year after year, [00:15:38] of course, the exhibition is part of the company program. [00:15:41] And perhaps the exhibition, for us, is an opportunity [00:15:44] for young people to introduce their products, [00:15:48] and to have direct interaction [00:15:51] between them and investors, between [00:15:54] them and entrepreneurs, and also decision-makers [00:15:57] in the Sultanate, because it is important for us that these companies continue [00:16:01] after they graduate from the company program. So we want them [00:16:04] to get to know them so they can help them, whether it is in [00:16:07] funding or incubation [00:16:10] or other matters. So the exhibition is [00:16:13] part of the program, and all of these complement each other, [00:16:17] because the program lasts for a full year and has several [00:16:21] stages until the youth reach the final stage, and it is [00:16:27] it started as an idea and ended up as an established [00:16:30] company. It is good that an idea turns into [00:16:33] reality. We know how long the journey is. [00:16:37] Today, there are various outlets that help you turn [00:16:40] your idea into reality, including Injaz Oman. Ms. [00:16:44] Khawla, if we look at version after version, how did you always try [00:16:47] to develop this version in terms of content [00:16:51] and diverse programs? [00:16:54] Look, our programs in general, whether it is the company program or [00:16:58] Injaz Oman programs in general, are continuously [00:17:05] with artificial intelligence. A person cannot remain in the same state, [00:17:09] or programs remain in the same state. So they must continuously develop to keep [00:17:13] pace with the market. This includes [00:17:16] the company program, both in the method of application [00:17:19] and the content. The materials that we focus [00:17:23] on, the materials that, as you say, are outdated, we no [00:17:27] longer offer them. And with the participation of the private [00:17:30] sector, also specialists from the private sector who help us [00:17:34] implement these programs. Yes, even those who follow [00:17:37] the company program over 20 years [00:17:41] will find that in the early stages, it focused only on schools. [00:17:44] Today, we are talking about university students, college students. [00:17:48] You also expanded to include people with disabilities. That's right. [00:17:52] Education, first and foremost, must start from [00:17:55] early stages. So it was with school [00:17:58] students and university students, especially in the company [00:18:02] program, perhaps there is more focus on them because they have reached [00:18:05] a stage where they can continue their companies, while school [00:18:09] students are still in school. But the most important [00:18:12] thing is that all young people acquire [00:18:14] the necessary skills that will help them enter the labor market [00:18:18] and the culture of freelancing. We know that everyone can [00:18:22] benefit from it because it changes your way of thinking [00:18:24] altogether. [00:18:27] So, we want everyone to benefit from it continuously. [00:18:30] Today, being among the youth, we always notice you, [00:18:34] Ms. Khawla, and the youth. We have heard from various sources [00:18:38] on social media about what they have benefited from the company [00:18:41] program or from Injaz Oman in general. In your private [00:18:45] and public conversations with the youth, what is it that Injaz [00:18:48] Oman has truly touched in the needs of Omani youth, [00:18:52] from your point of view? You see, Bayan, thank [00:18:56] God, and I consider this a blessing, that we at [00:19:00] Injaz Oman are lucky to witness [00:19:03] the impact of the work we do. I'm not exaggerating [00:19:07] if I tell you that if it wasn't monthly, I met three [00:19:10] people last week, all the elevator, in our building [00:19:17] at the mall. Someone was a tour guide, I saw him by chance [00:19:20] with people visiting the country. [00:19:24] They all come and greet me and say, "Teacher, you might not [00:19:27] remember us, but we were students at Injaz Oman one day. [00:19:31] We want to thank you for this opportunity because through [00:19:35] it, through it, [00:19:37] first, we discovered abilities in ourselves that we didn't know about, [00:19:41] and based on that, thank God, we succeeded in [00:19:44] our lives." And this is what is required, Bayan. You know, we want to see them successful [00:19:48] and prosperous That's right, and teamwork. [00:19:52] I may have mentioned to you before that I had an [00:19:55] experience at Injaz Oman when I was a university student. We also formed [00:19:59] a team and divided it. Perhaps we were not lucky enough [00:20:03] to go outside the college, but just working within [00:20:06] a team, innovation, business ideas, I believe [00:20:09] that this makes a big difference. Your final word [00:20:12] to our youth from this platform, the "From [00:20:15] Oman" program. This is an invitation [00:20:19] to everyone to attend the closing ceremony of the company [00:20:22] program and competition. The invitation is open to all. We hope [00:20:25] for your presence and interaction with the youth, [00:20:29] and your presence alone supports the youth, and we also hope [00:20:33] that they benefit from our programs that we offer [00:20:38] the Sultanate. All the best to you. May God bless your efforts, and we congratulate [00:20:42] you on 20 years of even more beautiful and bright achievements, [00:20:45] God willing. Ms. Khawla bint Hamood Al-Harthi, CEO [00:20:49] of Oman Foundation. Thank you very much. May God bless [00:20:52] you, and thank you, Bayan. [00:20:55] So, dear viewers, this is how the youth of Oman are, [00:20:59] always a beacon of giving and work. We always try [00:21:02] to provide them with opportunities in the "From Oman" program [00:21:06] through various stations. And tonight, [00:21:09] there are also different achievements that we will follow [00:21:13] consecutively during [00:21:14] this hour. Stay with us. [00:21:44] 800 million years [00:21:48] geological heritage. In the Geological Heritage Exhibition [00:21:51] in Jabal Akhdar Governorate in its fifth edition, [00:21:55] a silent witness tells a chapter of Earth's history [00:21:59] and reveals an aspect of Oman's geological [00:22:02] richness on a journey that takes the visitor through millions [00:22:06] of years. This exhibition [00:22:08] comes in line with a number of efforts [00:22:11] and initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism [00:22:15] along with a number of partners [00:22:18] of geological heritage. [00:22:21] Also, [00:22:27] coinciding with the preparation of the file [00:22:30] for registering the Al-Hajar [00:22:32] UNESCO, the Ministry recently [00:22:36] launched a number of [00:22:38] tenders for the construction of visitor centers [00:22:42] for the Geopark. [00:22:44] The exhibition includes rare geological [00:22:47] specimens and fossils, including the teeth of the primitive, [00:22:50] extinct elephant found in Ain in Dhofar Governorate, [00:22:54] and the remains of an extinct dinosaur [00:22:57] discovered in Al-Khoudh in Al-Seeb [00:23:01] heritage in a way that combines knowledge, [00:23:04] education, and tourism, and enhances awareness of the importance [00:23:08] of preserving [00:23:14] it. This is connected to the Al-Hajar Geopark [00:23:16] project, which the Ministry of Heritage [00:23:20] and Tourism is working to develop to be a leading national [00:23:23] project in protecting geological heritage sites [00:23:26] and managing [00:23:29] them in tourism, scientific [00:23:32] Here, the past is not only preserved, but [00:23:36] opportunities for the future are opened through it [00:23:39] in the framework of sustainable tourism that reflects the geological and natural richness [00:23:43] of the Sultanate of Oman. [00:24:04] So, dear viewers, Oman's renewed [00:24:06] renaissance always puts people at the heart [00:24:09] of its developmental priorities. Various [00:24:12] efforts are also underway in various governorates [00:24:16] in different paths in the governorate of North [00:24:20] Al Batinah. Today's meeting is about the project to include [00:24:23] Omani states in the UNESCO Global [00:24:27] Network of Learning Cities in the context of promoting [00:24:30] the concept of lifelong learning, in addition [00:24:33] to expanding Omani participation [00:24:37] in this program. Various details, God willing, [00:24:40] with our colleague Abdullah Al-Raisi from the state of Sohar. [00:24:44] And to you, the camera from Oman, in voice [00:24:46] and image. [00:24:50] Good evening to you, Bayan, and to all viewers of the "From [00:24:54] Oman" program. The discussion is about the project [00:24:58] to include, or the expansion project to include [00:25:01] Omani states in the UNESCO Global [00:25:04] Network of Learning Cities. This morning, [00:25:09] in the Municipal Council Hall in North Al Batinah Governorate. [00:25:12] At the beginning of the meeting, [00:25:16] His Excellency Mohammed bin Sulaiman Al-Kindi, Governor [00:25:20] of North Al Batinah, delivered a welcoming [00:25:23] speech, then His Excellency Sheikh, the Wali of Sohar, [00:25:26] delivered another speech, and [00:25:30] a visual presentation was given by the Office [00:25:33] of the Wali of Sohar, the Omani National Committee [00:25:36] for Education, Culture, and Science. [00:25:40] A visual presentation was given to introduce [00:25:44] this project and its importance for the state [00:25:47] of Sohar. At the end of the meeting, [00:25:51] there was an open discussion and we [00:25:54] from North Al Batinah Governorate [00:25:58] topic with His Excellency Sheikh Saud bin [00:26:02] Mohammed Al- Hinai, and Sohar. [00:26:05] Welcome, Your Excellency Sheikh. [00:26:07] First, could you please inform us, Your Excellency, about [00:26:11] the concept of learning cities that you discussed [00:26:14] today in the meeting? Good evening, my brother Abdullah, [00:26:19] in the studio and to all those working in [00:26:22] the "From Oman" program. Indeed, this wonderful [00:26:25] program, which transmits events moment [00:26:28] by moment in all governorates and states of the Sultanate of Oman. [00:26:34] Praise be to God, with the success from God Almighty, [00:26:36] the kind approval came today from [00:26:40] the esteemed Council of Ministers regarding the joining of the state [00:26:44] of Sohar to the group of cities, learning cities affiliated with UNESCO. [00:26:48] Your Excellency, if you could inform [00:26:52] the viewers about the concept of learning cities, [00:26:55] what is the nature of this for UNESCO learning cities [00:26:58] and how can we include the state of Sohar in this [00:27:03] global network, in appreciation of the great potential [00:27:07] that is present in the state of Sohar? [00:27:10] Indeed, UNESCO [00:27:14] is concerned with always [00:27:17] including cities in the world and in countries around the world [00:27:22] UNESCO for lifelong learning. [00:27:25] It is aimed at supporting policies and improving [00:27:29] in life in cities around the world through promoting [00:27:35] and peer learning among cities and members, and establishing [00:27:38] links to enhance partnerships and provide [00:27:41] capacity development and local and community capacity [00:27:45] building among learners. Your Excellency, what about [00:27:49] the mechanism for joining the Global Network of Learning Cities? [00:27:52] In fact, there is a general framework that the Omani Committee, [00:27:56] the Omani National Committee [00:27:58] العمانيه [00:28:01] for Education and Culture and Science, is commendably [00:28:04] focusing on regarding the inclusion of cities, and God willing, this [00:28:07] framework will be implemented through future [00:28:10] meetings. There will be, initially, the formation of a committee [00:28:13] whose members will be appointed by His Excellency the Governor [00:28:16] of North Al Batinah, and it will be chaired [00:28:20] by the Wali of the state that has been nominated to be a [00:28:24] learning city. And praise [00:28:28] has been chosen in this regard, and God willing, [00:28:31] we will work hard because the state of Sohar has [00:28:35] many components and pillars in this regard. [00:28:38] There are 425 [00:28:40] cities [00:28:44] in 91 countries around the world that [00:28:47] are joining this network. And Sohar, [00:28:50] indeed, as you know, my dear brother, [00:28:53] is rich in historical and heritage [00:28:56] aspects. And Sohar is Oman's economic gateway. [00:29:00] And also, in this [00:29:02] glorious and prosperous era of His Majesty Sultan [00:29:06] Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, the first supporter [00:29:09] of his children in the aspect [00:29:13] of lifelong learning and the current transition [00:29:16] to digital learning. Indeed, there are also [00:29:19] many schools in the state of Sohar, more than [00:29:22] 61 schools in the public sector, and also 70 schools [00:29:26] in the private sector. And there are also educational enablers: [00:29:30] universities, Sohar University, and [00:29:33] the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Sohar, [00:29:37] and there is also the National University, which has two branches: [00:29:40] the College of Health Sciences and also the College of Marine [00:29:44] Sciences. And there are also institutes and centers [00:29:47] that are also concerned with people with disabilities, [00:29:50] as well as Al-Noor Association for the Blind. There will be [00:29:53] an integrated community partnership in this regard. [00:29:59] supports this aspect, and there will be a community [00:30:02] partnership as well. And there are civil society [00:30:06] organizations that will be present in Sohar's file, [00:30:08] and these [00:30:12] the private and public sectors [00:30:16] will be a main supporter and a main pillar for these [00:30:19] main pillars in terms of learning for sustainable development, [00:30:23] health and well-being for citizens. Also, [00:30:26] there is learning citizenship internationally, and also [00:30:30] we are now eradicating illiteracy, whether written, [00:30:33] digital, or reading. These matters will [00:30:37] be comprehensive in our entire file [00:30:40] that will be submitted. There are also economic [00:30:44] aspects and tourism, historical, heritage, and developmental [00:30:48] God, is one of the states that is complete in terms [00:30:51] of basic services and infrastructure [00:30:55] that serve many young people. There are parks and gardens, [00:30:59] the municipal sector.