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[00:00:00] according to what we call
[00:00:03] company, which also scientifically, We have many services that concern...
[00:00:05] society is great, thank God, for example, high salinity levels or even high
[00:00:07] temperatures. There are certain
[00:00:11] types of bacteria that can tolerate this environmental
[00:00:14] stress. The conference will also discuss human health
[00:00:18] and the role of these organisms in promoting human health. There will also
[00:00:22] be a focus on the role
[00:00:25] of these microorganisms in increasing
[00:00:29] soil fertility and even
[00:00:32] Welcome to the "From Oman" us now, regarding Omani raising agricultural production, and how these organisms
[00:00:36] of this directive and this can be used as an alternative to chemical
[00:00:39] fertilizers, for
[00:00:41] Women's Associations through example. And God willing, in addition to the scientific sessions,
[00:00:44] we will have discussion sessions
[00:00:49] For three consecutive where we will talk about the importance So we always of biotechnology and also the future
[00:00:53] and the source of biotechnology as a renewed science, also through the use
[00:00:57] of advanced tools and devices in this
[00:01:00] field. And there will also be an important
[00:01:03] discussion session where we
[00:01:06] will talk about what we need
[00:01:10] to transfer the outputs
[00:01:12] to progress in numbers, of scientific research and these knowledge
[00:01:16] for three consecutive to scientific applications that serve humanity, the economy, and society. Yes,
[00:01:20] developments and the requirements have recorded and this serves many graduate students and young researchers also through
[00:01:25] of these tracks. Let's talk various topics. I mean, the good thing is that today you will emerge from these
[00:01:29] one of the most significant conferences with real
[00:01:32] achievements, among them, as we know,
[00:01:35] light in the books. the announcement of a specialized regional environmental microbiology association. Let's talk
[00:01:38] about this
[00:01:43] Since 2016, from this project. keeping pace with this perhaps through develop modern, initiative. Indeed, one of the distinguishing features of this edition of the conference is the announcement
[00:01:46] of the Middle East Environmental Microbiology Association. This association
[00:01:50] comes in line with the international
[00:01:53] cooperation and collaboration associations that also contribute to enhancing communication between researchers
[00:01:57] and scientists. Therefore, we decided,
[00:02:02] segments of your program "From and the idea has been around for more than a year, to establish a regional
[00:02:05] before, innovating these association that focuses on
[00:02:09] microbiology and biotechnology,
[00:02:12] and thus
[00:02:15] and wider way, God willing. serve as a platform that brings together researchers,
[00:02:18] experts, and scientists from the region to facilitate communication among them
[00:02:22] and also encourage them
[00:02:24] speed in innovation, "Thawani" means seconds. So it's speed in everything:
[00:02:27] and create more of benefit in various to carry out joint research projects, leading to joint
[00:02:28] project, God willing, will be joined scientific publications among researchers.
[00:02:31] This will also contribute to
[00:02:35] empowering young researchers
[00:02:38] through programs, courses, and workshops
[00:02:41] that will also
[00:02:42] Also, help in their professional and scientific development. Beautiful,
[00:02:46] and your efforts to launch it, I believe, are a great
[00:02:49] and tangible role from the College of Science
[00:02:53] in launching such initiatives and for the outcomes
[00:02:56] of these initiatives and conferences to have a sustainable
[00:03:00] impact, so that knowledge does not end with the end
[00:03:03] of the event, but rather remains through these qualitative
[00:03:07] initiatives. Finally, a last message to the viewer,
[00:03:10] perhaps an invitation to attend and benefit from everything that will be presented
[00:03:14] at this conference at Sultan Qaboos University in the next
[00:03:16] three days. Yes, Ms. Bayan, I always
[00:03:21] family cohesion. Yes, emphasize that the importance of scientific conferences is not limited to
[00:03:24] the days of the conference, but their impact
[00:03:27] always extends through
[00:03:30] research bridges,
[00:03:33] Let's talk about the areas collaborations, and professional relationships that may benefit the researcher in carrying out
[00:03:37] joint research projects, obtaining scholarships,
[00:03:41] and even, for
[00:03:43] the quality example, so that reaching scientific
[00:03:45] solutions that serve society, serve humanity, the economy,
[00:03:49] and the environment. Finally, I would like to express my sincere
[00:03:53] gratitude to Sultan Qaboos
[00:03:54] children, and also programs University for its great role in supporting scientific
[00:03:58] research activities, and also,
[00:04:00] this reflects its scientific
[00:04:04] standing and also its continuous
[00:04:07] initiatives in leading or in implementing
[00:04:11] Thawani as part leading initiatives. And perhaps what we will witness, God willing, is the launch of the association
[00:04:15] and its starting point from Sultan Qaboos University. I would also
[00:04:19] like to express my sincere gratitude to the supporting
[00:04:22] bodies, the sponsors, as well as my colleagues
[00:04:26] members of the organizing committee of this conference, led by
[00:04:30] innovated in seconds, Head of the Biology Department, Head of the Organizing Committee of the Conference, and everyone
[00:04:33] who contributed to the success and organization of this international
[00:04:37] event. May your efforts be blessed. Thank you
[00:04:39] I mean, you overcome for joining us tonight to discuss and give an overview to the viewer about this
[00:04:43] international event. Thank you, Mr. Ahmed bin Nasser
[00:04:47] Al Rawahi, member of the organizing
[00:04:50] then it's developed, committee of the Fourth International
[00:04:50] from retail stores Conference on Environmental Microbiology and its Applications,
[00:04:54] and also a lecturer at the College of Science. Thank you very much. Thank you, Ms. Bayan,
[00:04:57] and thank you, dear viewers. We continue
[00:05:00] with you, dear ones, in covering these events
[00:05:04] and achievements. The next achievement for Thawani
[00:05:07] Omani at the global level will come shortly.
[00:05:10] Stay with us.
[00:07:17] A qualitative step in the journey of Omani Women's Associations.
[00:07:21] Viewers, the Ministry of Social Development
[00:07:25] announced the project to develop Omani Women's Associations
[00:07:28] with the aim of improving their institutional performance
[00:07:32] and services, and also expanding the scope
[00:07:37] fields. The details of this
[00:07:41] by our viewers via this direct link. From
[00:07:44] Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, Rahma bint Yahya bin Al Fadl Al Abadi,
[00:07:48] who is the Director of the Partnership and Civil Society Institutions Department
[00:07:51] at the Directorate General of Social Development
[00:07:55] in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. Good evening, Ms. Rahma. Welcome to the "From
[00:07:58] Oman" program. We congratulate you on this qualitative
[00:08:02] step in the journey
[00:08:02] of the associations.
[00:08:06] Good evening, my sister Bayan. Indeed,
[00:08:09] we are very proud today, amid the celebrations
[00:08:13] of Women's Day, that we are celebrating the integrated project
[00:08:17] for women's associations.
[00:08:19] The Ministry of Social Development pays great
[00:08:23] attention to Omani Women's Associations
[00:08:26] due to their prominent role in social
[00:08:30] work. Yes, let's start
[00:08:33] with a question about the motives. What
[00:08:37] are the motives that made the Ministry decide
[00:08:40] to also develop these associations through
[00:08:44] this initial path?
[00:08:48] As I mentioned earlier, the Ministry of Social Development
[00:08:51] pays great attention to Omani
[00:08:55] Women's Associations because they have a role,
[00:08:58] they are a fundamental pillar in the field of social
[00:09:02] work. Also, women's associations have a direct
[00:09:05] role with women, with families, and with
[00:09:07] society. The role of this Ministry came
[00:09:11] to establish centers for family
[00:09:14] and community development, so that there would be an integrated
[00:09:17] institutional framework, and the goal of it
[00:09:21] is to develop the institutional performance of women's associations.
[00:09:24] Yes, as we know, the first
[00:09:28] phase will include specific governorates,
[00:09:31] which are Nizwa and,
[00:09:35] as presented today, Nizwa, and Sur. What
[00:09:38] are the criteria that the Ministry relied on to select these
[00:09:42] governorates initially and then generalize
[00:09:44] them to the rest
[00:09:47] of the governorates? In fact, the project was launched
[00:09:50] as an evaluative experiment
[00:09:53] during the two years 2026-2027.
[00:09:57] The selection of the women's associations, the Omani Women's Association
[00:10:00] in the Wilayat of Nizwa, and the Omani Women's Association in the Wilayat
[00:10:03] of Sur and the Wilayat of Nakhal,
[00:10:06] was based on the fact that these associations have a strong
[00:10:10] desire to be pioneers and have a strong desire to start
[00:10:13] the initiative. Secondly, the existence of
[00:10:16] a basic headquarters for these associations qualifies them
[00:10:20] to establish this project and launch from it. In addition
[00:10:23] to that, these associations attract a large number
[00:10:27] of female members, and thus their interaction with
[00:10:30] and we have seen many activities from them, similar
[00:10:34] to other associations, hoping that the success
[00:10:37] of applying this experiment
[00:10:40] during this period, 2026-2027,
[00:10:44] will be measured to include the rest of the governorates
[00:10:47] in the Sultanate, God willing. Even on the level of numbers,
[00:10:51] Ms. Rahma, the program has six
[00:10:55] tracks and 10 programs. How were these programs
[00:10:59] selected, and how were their needs determined for the community
[00:11:02] in those governorates?
[00:11:06] In fact, we as an Omani family
[00:11:09] community are known for a kind of social
[00:11:12] cohesion among us, but some external
[00:11:15] changes and influences may have affected
[00:11:19] the family cohesion. So, we need a set of
[00:11:23] integrated programs so that
[00:11:27] our programs are not limited to women themselves.
[00:11:30] Perhaps the programs here include a set of tracks in the field
[00:11:34] of women's affairs, in the field of women's economic
[00:11:38] empowerment, in the field of intergenerational dialogue, social
[00:11:41] protection, and the psychological aspect, upbringing, and childhood.
[00:11:45] Economic empowerment emerged as one of the most important
[00:11:50] about this empowerment and its importance today
[00:11:53] for family and community development
[00:11:55] centers.
[00:11:58] Indeed, women's associations play a great role in economically
[00:12:02] empowering women, but
[00:12:05] a kind of tradition, which are short-term workshops,
[00:12:09] perhaps some simple training programs. However,
[00:12:13] through the establishment of these centers, we hope, God willing, through
[00:12:18] with various partner entities, whether in the public
[00:12:21] sector or the private sector, that there will be real
[00:12:25] training and qualification for these women
[00:12:27] so that they can create an integrated project,
[00:12:31] as well as marketing and promoting
[00:12:34] their products and project in a better
[00:12:40] Yes, even in light of this openness today,
[00:12:43] social and psychological challenges face women.
[00:12:46] How will this program
[00:12:49] also serve
[00:12:52] solutions for women
[00:12:55] in this aspect? Indeed, the issue of social
[00:12:59] protection and psychological support is always a fundamental
[00:13:02] pillar for family cohesion
[00:13:06] and community enhancement. So the idea of social
[00:13:09] protection and psychological aspects came from a series
[00:13:13] of training programs that will be held, God willing,
[00:13:17] whether in communication skills between spouses, raising children,
[00:13:21] and educating generations on how to manage
[00:13:25] stress, how to overcome it, and how
[00:13:28] we face all these challenges with a series
[00:13:32] of programs. Thank God, we have partners from various
[00:13:35] entities, as I mentioned earlier, the private sector
[00:13:39] will be a partner so that there will be integrated
[00:13:42] programs that enhance
[00:13:46] this project today is not limited to women.
[00:13:50] It also includes other community groups such as children,
[00:13:53] youth, the elderly, and healthcare providers.
[00:13:58] they cover through
[00:13:59] this project, Ms. Rahma.
[00:14:03] Yes, indeed, as I mentioned, perhaps women's associations
[00:14:07] were concerned only with women. Now we have a center
[00:14:11] for family and community development. Here, a series of discussions
[00:14:14] and programs will be presented in the field of raising
[00:14:19] concerned with women, and also programs concerned
[00:14:23] with youth and their discussions
[00:14:26] and the needs of these youth, and also in the field
[00:14:30] of the elderly. So it will be more comprehensive, covering
[00:14:33] all members of society. Yes, as we mentioned,
[00:14:36] the project will be implemented in specific governorates,
[00:14:40] three governorates were mentioned. How will you measure
[00:14:43] the impact of success, meaning that the experiment
[00:14:47] has indeed succeeded in this governorate and we can generalize
[00:14:50] it later?
[00:14:54] The measurement of impact is always
[00:14:57] through continuous evaluation of these
[00:15:01] centers. Of course, there will be continuous evaluation,
[00:15:04] in addition to reading
[00:15:07] the indicators, the extent of individuals'
[00:15:11] response to effective participation in these centers,
[00:15:15] the extent of true cooperation and partnership from various
[00:15:18] segments of society, whether the private sector
[00:15:22] or the public sector or the private sector in all its forms.
[00:15:35] The success will be measured in terms of the impact.
[00:15:39] If the impact is positive, the experiment will be generalized
[00:15:43] to the rest of the governorates, God willing. Yes, we confirm
[00:15:45] that the first phase of this project is during
[00:15:49] the current
[00:15:52] year 2026 and 2027. Yes, indeed. Yes,
[00:15:56] your last message,
[00:15:58] which is an initial phase,
[00:16:03] is considered a foundational phase. Your last message to
[00:16:06] every woman who is watching
[00:16:10] Women's Associations in light
[00:16:13] blessed step in advancing the performance of Omani
[00:16:18] this project.
[00:16:23] The development of women's associations aims to
[00:16:26] empower women, families,
[00:16:30] and society, as well as to improve the institutional
[00:16:33] performance of associations. It is a true partnership
[00:16:36] in comprehensive national development within Oman Vision
[00:16:40] 2040. I invite every woman today to join these
[00:16:44] associations and leave her mark in light of the comprehensive
[00:16:47] diversity of women's associations' programs,
[00:16:50] moving away from the traditional aspect.
[00:16:53] We are now in light of the current
[00:16:58] of women, whether in social, cultural, empowerment,
[00:17:02] and family dialogues, as well as women's awareness
[00:17:05] in all its aspects, whether legal aspects and everything
[00:17:09] that concerns the family, God willing. We wish you
[00:17:13] all the best, God willing, in achieving your desired goals
[00:17:18] Thank you for joining us via this direct link, Rahma
[00:17:22] bint Yahya bin Al Fadl Al Abadi, Director of the Partnership
[00:17:25] and Civil Society Institutions Department at the Directorate General
[00:17:29] of Social Development in Al Dakhiliyah
[00:17:30] Governorate. Thank
[00:17:33] you very much. We continue with you, dear ones, in tonight's
[00:17:39] Oman." We are following this national scene, full
[00:17:43] of hard work and successive achievements. In a moment,
[00:17:47] we will also follow an Omani achievement related to Thawani
[00:17:50] Omani company. Stay with us.
[00:20:36] Welcome back, dear ones, to tonight's
[00:20:39] segments of your program "From Oman." We are also following
[00:20:42] these national developments with great pride.
[00:20:46] In this segment, we celebrate an Omani
[00:20:49] achievement related to Thawani
[00:20:53] reflects the growing capabilities of our local companies
[00:20:57] in the financial technology
[00:20:59] sector. Specifically, Thawani Omani
[00:21:03] is on Forbes Middle East's list of the top 50 financial
[00:21:07] technology companies in the region for 2026.
[00:21:10] What does this achievement reflect? Details with our esteemed
[00:21:13] guest. On your behalf, dear viewers, we welcome
[00:21:16] the Head of Thawani Company, Ahmed bin Saleh
[00:21:20] Al Harithi. Good evening, sir.
[00:21:22] program. We congratulate and all of Oman.
[00:21:26] Good evening. Thank you very much for this introduction.
[00:21:30] May God bless you. This is truly a great
[00:21:34] achievement. The idea is to continue, thank God.
[00:21:39] years, exactly.
[00:21:42] From the very beginning, from the first year after
[00:21:45] we were included in this list,
[00:21:48] we decided that we must
[00:21:52] be present every year because we carry the name of Oman,
[00:21:55] and every year our goal is to be present, and God willing,
[00:21:59] these achievements will continue
[00:22:02] God willing. And we are honored
[00:22:06] years in the list of the top 50
[00:22:10] companies in the field of financial technologies. Today,
[00:22:13] a general viewer is watching us. Let's introduce them
[00:22:17] to Thawani. What financial solutions does it offer
[00:22:20] today, both locally and internationally?
[00:22:23] founded in 2016,
[00:22:26] specializing in financial technologies, offering smart
[00:22:29] financial solutions.
[00:22:33] it obtained a license from the Central Bank in 2020
[00:22:36] and started expanding its operations. It now owns
[00:22:40] more than ten products
[00:22:43] with their branches, and more in the market, all serving
[00:22:46] users and merchants. It offers smart
[00:22:50] financial solutions that were not available
[00:22:55] solutions and launching them in the markets for users
[00:22:58] and merchants. Yes, what distinguishes Thawani today
[00:23:02] in the digital payment market? It's the speed.
[00:23:05] Thawani is always fast, as its name suggests,
[00:23:11] speed in achievement,
[00:23:14] speed in development, and speed in growth,
[00:23:17] thank God. So, our goal is always speed in everything.
[00:23:21] We also, during our preparation for these
[00:23:24] axes, found figures that we read
[00:23:27] with pride today with the esteemed viewer. We are talking
[00:23:30] about the company having processed financial transactions
[00:23:32] exceeding 428 million dollars during
[00:23:36] 2025, and the number
[00:23:39] of its users exceeded 216,000
[00:23:42] users, with a network of more than
[00:23:44] 500 or 5,500
[00:23:48] merchants. How do you read these indicators
[00:23:52] today? We read them with great pride, thank God.
[00:23:55] These are more than just statistics for 2025.
[00:23:58] Today, we are talking about 2026. What do these indicators
[00:24:02] reflect today? In reality,
[00:24:06] as wonderful as they are for us, they also bring
[00:24:09] a great responsibility. They hold us responsible
[00:24:13] to expand our services, as you
[00:24:16] mentioned. The number is more than 25,000,
[00:24:20] and also 5,500 merchants. Providing excellent
[00:24:24] quality service, as well as the financial
[00:24:27] growth of Thawani company,
[00:24:33] is not affected by the
[00:24:36] speed. Yes, these figures always
[00:24:39] motivate us to increase them every year,
[00:24:42] and God willing, we will announce different figures for 2026
[00:24:46] than these, God willing. Today, the competition
[00:24:50] in the financial technology sector is very
[00:24:53] fierce in the region. To what extent do you strive
[00:24:57] to keep up with these changes and be proactive
[00:25:00] in offering these financial solutions? Thank God,
[00:25:03] the distinctive feature of Thawani is that
[00:25:06] all the programmers, both young men and women,
[00:25:10] whom we greet, are located within the company. Yes,
[00:25:13] this gives strength to the speed of execution. I mean, the product
[00:25:17] is created in seconds,
[00:25:20] and then launched in the markets. So there is also
[00:25:23] speed in innovating these products
[00:25:26] so that competitors,
[00:25:29] competitors in a certain aspect. And of course,
[00:25:33] there are many stages for the product. I mean,
[00:25:36] it starts with an idea,
[00:25:40] and then you get licenses from the Central Bank and licenses
[00:25:43] from the relevant authorities,
[00:25:46] and then you market it and deliver it to the customer.
[00:25:50] So here, speed in and speed in also
[00:25:54] modifying and changing
[00:25:56] any product. We
[00:25:58] have all of this. This is the distinct secret of Thawani.
[00:26:02] Yes, yes, yes. Today, you offer various solutions,
[00:26:06] for example, but not limited to, Mojib business
[00:26:10] card, electronic payment gateways, payment links,
[00:26:13] and point-of-sale technologies via smart devices.
[00:26:16] How do these solutions contribute to speeding up
[00:26:20] business operations for you? All of them, sister Bayan,
[00:26:23] were designed for these institutions.
[00:26:27] They look at the existing problems.
[00:26:30] I mean, if we assume, for example, the Mojib
[00:26:33] business card. The Mojib business card is for expense
[00:26:37] management for small and medium-sized
[00:26:40] enterprises and also for large enterprises.
[00:26:43] It's a complete financial system for expense management,
[00:26:47] because we found that there's a problem.
[00:26:50] look for the challenges that merchants or institutions
[00:26:54] face so that we can address them. We are talking
[00:26:58] about electronic payment gateways. What distinguishes
[00:27:02] Thawani is that it has a testing environment
[00:27:05] for all merchants. Any merchant who wants a testing environment
[00:27:09] can try this service before connecting it.
[00:27:12] Also, the speed of connection.
[00:27:14] Our programmers can help them in one way
[00:27:17] or another. So all of this is focused
[00:27:21] on addressing the challenges of merchants and institutions.
[00:27:25] We seek to provide them with solutions.
[00:27:28] Yes, yes. Today,
[00:27:31] transformations in the financial sector is the reliance
[00:27:35] on modern technologies. To what extent do you
[00:27:39] smart technologies,
[00:27:42] digital acceleration, while maintaining trust,
[00:27:45] credibility, and transparency? This is a difficult
[00:27:49] equation, but thank God, most of our
[00:27:52] products are launched for the first time with us;
[00:27:56] they are not available in the market before.
[00:28:00] For example, we used
[00:28:02] to have payments via cards. We also have
[00:28:06] Mojib for business. We have many products.
[00:28:10] We also have Mojib and Mojib Go. All these
[00:28:13] products are new and unique. So here, how
[00:28:17] do you distinguish yourself and how do you
[00:28:20] offer a high-quality service that matches
[00:28:23] the partnerships
[00:28:25] and trust that we work on?
[00:28:29] And thank God, we now have a direct partnership
[00:28:33] with Visa. Visa is undoubtedly global.
[00:28:37] It looks at transparency and
[00:28:40] let's say quality, etc., among the criteria.
[00:28:45] among the entities in Oman,
[00:28:48] we have gained great trust from
[00:28:51] many government entities, and we have signed
[00:28:54] agreements with them and are working on many
[00:28:58] projects with them. And this, as I said
[00:29:01] at the beginning, gives us greater responsibility
[00:29:04] for the future, God willing. Yes, also in terms
[00:29:07] of financial inclusion, the digital economy,
[00:29:11] supporting entrepreneurs, and small and medium-sized
[00:29:14] enterprises. How can these institutions
[00:29:17] or you, as Thawani, or financial technology
[00:29:20] companies in general, contribute to supporting
[00:29:24] all these paths? The digital
[00:29:26] economy and financial solutions are among the most
[00:29:29] important pillars. And in all our
[00:29:33] plans, we keep Oman Vision 2040
[00:29:36] in mind. So, it must align and be compatible
[00:29:40] with this vision. And undoubtedly,
[00:29:43] Thawani, thank God, is a leader in the field
[00:29:47] of financial technologies, and God willing, it will have
[00:29:50] a significant role in the future in this aspect. We talked
[00:29:54] a little while ago about a group of products,
[00:29:56] some of which are related to government institutions
[00:30:00] or even private businesses and even small
[00:30:04] and medium-sized enterprises. What services do you offer
[00:30:07] to the entire community that the community can
[00:30:10] benefit from and use
[00:30:14] of its financial movement, etc.? Yes, many
[00:30:17] products for users. Many products are available
[00:30:21] at Thawani. For example,
[00:30:25] we have the electronic wallet, and it contains
[00:30:28] several cards. So, whatever suits the client
[00:30:31] now, he can own a card without
[00:30:35] meeting anyone from Thawani. He can order it online
[00:30:39] and it will be delivered to his doorstep. It does
[00:30:42] not have numbers. All the numbers are secret,
[00:30:46] and only he can see them. There are other
[00:30:49] cards that he can get
[00:30:52] and link them. They are Visa cards that he can use
[00:30:55] anywhere in the world.