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[00:00:00] We try
[00:00:04] a positive aspect, which is to benefit from this elections of municipal council members for the fourth period with
[00:00:08] added more splendor to greetings from the Ministry of Interior.
[00:00:19] Almighty for achieving the first place at
[00:00:26] Dear viewers, peace and God's mercy and blessings be upon you.
[00:00:30] We greet you from the news center and this is
[00:00:32] And achieving the first place at its second bulletin at noon. We start with the most prominent
[00:00:34] headlines.
[00:00:37] His Majesty the Sultan may God protect him, congratulates
[00:00:41] Her Excellency President Elena Yutova on the occasion of
[00:00:44] her election as President of the Republic of
[00:00:46] Bulgaria.
[00:00:50] His Highness Sayyid Bal'arab bin Haitham Al Said attends the celebration of the Omani
[00:00:55] initiatives in education,
[00:00:55] 37 dead, while Royal Guard on its
[00:00:58] the exercise was carried out at several anniversary.
[00:01:03] The Sultanate of Oman is the guest of honor at the 45th
[00:01:06] edition of the
[00:01:08] and their readiness. Sharjah International Book Fair
[00:01:09] 2026.
[00:01:15] The Democratic Party seizes control of both the Senate
[00:01:18] and House of Representatives in the US Congress after
[00:01:22] effective communication in achieving widespread gains in the midterm
[00:01:24] elections.
[00:01:33] Welcome. His Majesty Sultan
[00:01:36] will be the guest of honor at the 45th Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, may God protect him, sent a cable of congratulations to
[00:01:40] Her Excellency President Elena
[00:01:43] patterns used in the Yutova on the occasion of her election as President of the friendly Republic of Bulgaria. His Majesty
[00:01:47] expressed his best wishes for her success
[00:01:50] in performing her duties, and for the relations of cooperation
[00:01:54] and friendship between the two countries to grow and prosper, in a way that meets
[00:01:57] common aspirations.
[00:02:06] His Highness Sayyid Bal'arab bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of State
[00:02:09] and Governor of Muscat, sponsored the celebration of the Omani Royal Guard on its
[00:02:14] Mojtaba Khamenei warned that the war in
[00:02:15] highlights the Omani annual day, which falls on the first of November every year. The celebration, which
[00:02:19] was held at the military parade ground led by the Omani Royal Guard,
[00:02:22] included the graduation of a batch of officers and new
[00:02:25] recruits, in addition to a number of military formations
[00:02:29] and artistic performances
[00:02:34] time we have hosted a delegation of young against his country, but he pointed out at that embody the meanings of pride and honor on this the same time that Iran does not day. From the fields of sacrifice and redemption,
[00:02:38] the covenant of
[00:02:39] sector to exchange experiences loyalty is renewed and bright pages of glory
[00:02:42] and pride are written. In a scene where the Omani military
[00:02:46] shines, the Omani Royal Guard celebrated
[00:02:49] its annual day and the graduation of a batch of
[00:02:53] This year's event officers and a batch of new recruits
[00:02:56] under the patronage of His Highness
[00:02:59] Of course, with the presence Sayyid Bal'arab bin Haitham Al Salam, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat.
[00:03:03] The Emirate of Sharjah celebrates
[00:03:08] between a new generation of
[00:03:18] awareness, identity, and influencing highlighted the climate of Duqm
[00:03:20] the two countries.
[00:03:25] Your Highness,
[00:03:25] His Highness also emphasized may I have
[00:03:28] of the League of Arab States in your permission to start the parade?
[00:03:33] This celebration embodies the fruit of the efforts made in
[00:03:37] the fields of training and qualification, and also reflects
[00:03:40] the keenness of the Omani Royal Guard leadership to prepare
[00:03:44] and qualify national cadres who enjoy
[00:03:47] readiness, efficiency
[00:03:50] partnership, from and discipline. We congratulate the graduates of the limited
[00:03:52] service officer course and the new recruit course
[00:03:55] on their graduation, as their graduation embodied the fruit of
[00:03:59] diligent training and high
[00:04:03] their passing of all
[00:04:04] military courses.
[00:04:08] To the rhythm of the Omani Royal
[00:04:11] Guard music, and with steps
[00:04:13] that we hope to extract from this that embody precision and discipline, the graduates presented
[00:04:17] display performances in a military
[00:04:19] coverage, whether in parade that reflected the skills and military knowledge they acquired,
[00:04:23] forming the slogan of the Sultanate of Oman and the call
[00:04:26] for support. Faith in God
[00:04:31] and loyalty to the Sultan, defending the homeland in scenes where the majesty of
[00:04:35] performance mingled with the pride of belonging.
[00:04:37] relations between countries,
[00:04:43] with a number of expansion and preserving
[00:04:47] This forum carries multiple
[00:04:52] The sky of the field also witnessed the descent of parachutists with
[00:04:57] of the participants, the chanting of the Omani Royal Guard anthem.
[00:05:00] God, a people God, a people God
[00:05:04] God
[00:05:07] Guard for us
[00:05:11] exchange with Sultan God. While the participation of
[00:05:15] the cavalry and the mounted musical band
[00:05:20] the celebration. It is a source of pride
[00:05:24] and honor to celebrate my graduation today after completing the military
[00:05:27] training and qualification phase. I thank God
[00:05:32] the general level of the course, which is an achievement I am proud of
[00:05:35] and will be an incentive to exert more effort. I thank
[00:05:39] God Almighty for passing the military training phase.
[00:05:44] the general level of the course. I am proud of this achievement,
[00:05:48] which represents the fruit of continuous effort and serious training.
[00:05:51] A continuous journey of training, qualification
[00:05:55] and development is being pursued by the Omani Royal Guard
[00:05:58] under the benevolent patronage of His Majesty
[00:06:01] Sultan Haitham bin Tariq
[00:06:04] Al Said, the Supreme Commander, may God protect him,
[00:06:07] keeping pace with the latest scientific
[00:06:10] and modern technical methods and enhancing
[00:06:14] the efficiency of its members
[00:06:21] On this covenant, the members of the Omani Royal Guard remain
[00:06:24] loyal to their leader, dedicated
[00:06:27] to their homeland, and steadfast on the path of giving and sacrifice,
[00:06:31] so that the Guard remains a strong shield to protect Oman
[00:06:34] and a faithful guardian of the achievements of its
[00:06:37] renewed renaissance in the military parade ground
[00:06:40] led by the Omani Royal Guard. First Lieutenant
[00:06:43] Al-Moatasem bin Mubarak Al-Habsi The Sultanate of Oman
[00:06:49] edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair
[00:06:52] 2026. The delegation of the Sultanate of Oman
[00:06:56] participating in the exhibition was headed by His Excellency Sayyid Saud bin Hilal Al Busaidi,
[00:06:59] Minister of Culture, Sports
[00:07:01] and Youth.
[00:07:05] The Sultanate of Oman will be the guest of honor at the 45th
[00:07:08] edition
[00:07:11] of the Sharjah International Book Fair for the year
[00:07:14] 2026.
[00:07:17] In new stories of thought and literature under
[00:07:21] the slogan "Makers of Stories,"
[00:07:24] an exceptional participation
[00:07:27] cultural heritage and showcases the richness
[00:07:31] of its literary and artistic output.
[00:07:34] In an international cultural event that includes
[00:07:38] more than 2,600 publishers
[00:07:41] and exhibitors from more than 120 countries,
[00:07:44] the Omani memory was manifested in its most beautiful
[00:07:48] forms through its participation with a rich
[00:07:51] cultural program that includes more than
[00:07:54] 28 events that varied
[00:07:57] between intellectual seminars, poetry evenings,
[00:08:01] and theatrical performances, in addition to art
[00:08:04] exhibitions and rare Omani manuscripts,
[00:08:07] which reflected the intellectual
[00:08:10] and literary output of the Sultanate of Oman.
[00:08:15] this year the cultural and historical heritage
[00:08:18] of the Sultanate of Oman. This choice crowns
[00:08:22] the deep ties of history and thought, which
[00:08:25] was affirmed by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan
[00:08:28] bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of
[00:08:31] the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, during
[00:08:34] the exhibition activities.
[00:08:38] the great historical and cultural value of
[00:08:42] the presence of the Sultanate of Oman as
[00:08:45] a guest of honor, given its intellectual
[00:08:49] and cultural heritage that enriches the Arab and human
[00:08:52] creative scene. We extend a special welcome
[00:08:56] to our brothers from the Sultanate of Oman,
[00:09:00] who are sharing this occasion with us.
[00:09:04] We welcome them as guests of honor
[00:09:07] for this session of the exhibition,
[00:09:10] and we are pleased that this participation
[00:09:13] will be an opportunity for the public
[00:09:16] to learn about the rich heritage
[00:09:19] of knowledge and literature
[00:09:21] that Oman possesses, and what its writers
[00:09:24] and creators offer. And what
[00:09:27] Oman possesses of intellectual and literary
[00:09:30] heritage, and what its writers and creators
[00:09:34] offer of renewed giving.
[00:09:38] For his part, His Excellency Sayyid Saud bin Hilal
[00:09:40] Al Busaidi, Minister of Culture, Sports
[00:09:44] and Youth, head of the delegation of the Sultanate of Oman
[00:09:46] participating, affirmed in his speech during
[00:09:49] the ceremony the depth of the bonds of brotherhood
[00:09:52] and the close historical relations with the United
[00:09:56] Arab Emirates. The participation of the Sultanate
[00:09:59] of Oman as a guest of honor in this prestigious
[00:10:03] exhibition is a golden opportunity
[00:10:07] to build bridges of cultural
[00:10:09] communication and open wider
[00:10:13] horizons to introduce the Omani cultural
[00:10:16] achievement in its diversity and richness
[00:10:20] and enhance cultural
[00:10:24] peoples and civilizations and develop cultural
[00:10:27] and creative industries,
[00:10:29] believing that culture
[00:10:33] is not only a sector concerned with knowledge production
[00:10:37] and heritage preservation, but
[00:10:41] rather a fundamental pillar for building
[00:10:44] people, instilling values, and the renaissance of nations.
[00:10:48] And I look forward
[00:10:51] through this participation to enhancing cooperation
[00:10:55] with the sisterly United Arab Emirates
[00:10:58] and sisterly and friendly countries
[00:11:01] to serve the cultural movement in
[00:11:05] the fields of publishing, translation, scientific
[00:11:08] research, arts, and other inspiring
[00:11:12] initiatives for writers
[00:11:14] and intellectuals. From Sharjah, the Sultanate
[00:11:18] of Oman continues to present its extended cultural
[00:11:22] story throughout history, leaving
[00:11:26] a cultural impact where
[00:11:29] the authenticity of the past meets the horizons
[00:11:32] of renewal
[00:11:33] and knowledge.
[00:11:41] The Democratic Party seized control of both the Senate
[00:11:44] and House of Representatives in the US Congress after achieving
[00:11:48] widespread gains in the midterm elections. The Democrats achieved
[00:11:51] a majority in the Senate by winning
[00:11:55] 54 out of 100 seats, compared to
[00:11:58] 44 seats for the Republicans, with
[00:12:01] vote counting still ongoing. The Democrats also won
[00:12:04] 228 seats in the House of Representatives, compared to
[00:12:08] 139 seats for the Republican Party.
[00:12:11] As for the gubernatorial elections, the Democrats were ahead with
[00:12:15] 28 seats, while the Republicans won
[00:12:19] 20 seats. These results came amidst
[00:12:22] a decline in the approval ratings of US President Donald Trump due to
[00:12:25] the ongoing war on Iran and the resulting rise
[00:12:29] in fuel prices, in addition to the increase in customs
[00:12:31] duties.
[00:12:35] The Iranian Supreme Leader
[00:12:39] the Middle East would be wider in scope if
[00:12:42] it resumed, in light of the United States and Israel hinting
[00:12:46] at a new round of strikes on Iran. The Supreme
[00:12:50] Leader said that the results of the American elections do not mean
[00:12:53] a change in policies
[00:12:58] seek to fight any war, but is ready to defend
[00:13:02] itself in the event of new attacks against it.
[00:13:05] The US President had recently threatened to launch
[00:13:09] new attacks on Iran, and this was accompanied
[00:13:12] by similar statements from Israeli Prime Minister
[00:13:14] Benjamin
[00:13:16] Netanyahu.
[00:13:20] A Palestinian was martyred and others were injured in an Israeli drone
[00:13:24] strike that targeted a tent for displaced people in
[00:13:27] the Gaza Strip. Medical sources reported the martyrdom
[00:13:31] of a Palestinian after the occupation drone targeted a tent
[00:13:34] for displaced people west of the town of Al-Zawayda in the central
[00:13:37] Strip. A Palestinian was seriously injured as a result of
[00:13:41] an Israeli drone targeting south of the city of Deir al-Balah.
[00:13:44] Another Israeli drone launched
[00:13:48] a raid on Al-Karama neighborhood, northwest of Gaza.
[00:13:51] The occupation artillery shelled south of Khan Yunis, coinciding
[00:13:55] with heavy gunfire. The Israeli occupation army continues
[00:13:59] to carry out demolition operations of buildings in the east
[00:14:02] of the city
[00:14:03] of Khan Yunis.
[00:14:07] Israeli occupation forces launched a campaign of raids
[00:14:10] and incursions in various areas of the occupied
[00:14:13] West Bank and Jerusalem, which included the arrest of dozens
[00:14:17] of Palestinians. In Bethlehem, occupation forces arrested
[00:14:20] about 30 Palestinians during
[00:14:23] their raid on Dheisheh camp south of the city,
[00:14:26] and raided a number of homes and destroyed
[00:14:29] their contents. In Qalqilya, occupation
[00:14:33] forces arrested three young men during their raid on the city
[00:14:35] and homes
[00:14:37] there.
[00:14:42] And turning to Lebanese affairs, Israeli forces demolished and
[00:14:46] burned a number of houses in the town of Hadata in southern
[00:14:49] Lebanon. Lebanese media reported that Israeli army
[00:14:53] forces dropped a sound bomb over a group of
[00:14:56] farmers on the outskirts of the town of Kafr Shuba in southern
[00:15:00] Lebanon, without causing any injuries, while Israeli
[00:15:03] artillery shelled the southern town of Braachit
[00:15:08] shells. Israeli occupation aircraft also flew at a low
[00:15:11] altitude over a number of villages in southern Lebanon
[00:15:15] and over the capital Beirut, reaching
[00:15:19] its southern
[00:15:19] suburbs.
[00:15:28] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he held
[00:15:32] detailed talks with US envoys Steve
[00:15:35] Whitkoff and Jared Kushner, ahead of scheduled meetings between
[00:15:39] representatives from Kyiv and Moscow, starting today,
[00:15:42] Thursday, with a meeting at the White House hosted by the First
[00:15:45] Lady of the United States, Melania Trump. President Zelensky
[00:15:49] reiterated his country's position to end the war,
[00:15:52] confirming his readiness to take the necessary steps.
[00:15:55] Meetings are scheduled to be held today in Brussels between representatives from
[00:15:59] the European Union, the United Kingdom, NATO,
[00:16:02] and the United States of America to discuss the mandatory
[00:16:06] guarantee. To discuss security guarantees
[00:16:09] for Ukraine.
[00:16:12] Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Moscow hopes that
[00:16:16] US President Trump will continue his efforts to establish
[00:16:20] peace even after the US congressional elections. This comes
[00:16:24] at a time when Ukrainian authorities announced an increase
[00:16:27] in the number of deaths from Russian strikes in Zaporizhzhia to more than
[00:16:32] dozens are still missing. Ukrainian President Volodymyr
[00:16:35] Zelensky said that Russian forces dropped aerial bombs on
[00:16:39] a school building that was being used to distribute
[00:16:42] humanitarian aid, resulting in the death and disappearance of dozens, but
[00:16:46] Russia denied this, saying that the attack targeted
[00:16:49] a Ukrainian military unit and did not
[00:16:52] target civilians.
[00:16:54] Pyongyang
[00:16:59] conducted a test launch of a new advanced
[00:17:03] air defense missile system, and also conducted training on
[00:17:06] guiding strikes with cruise missiles. The Korean
[00:17:10] Central News Agency reported that the air defense test
[00:17:13] confirmed the technical specifications and reliability of the new
[00:17:17] equipment and the multi-guidance or multi-steering
[00:17:21] missiles, in addition to the system's ability to identify
[00:17:24] and track targets. The agency
[00:17:27] added that a sub-unit of the long-range strategic
[00:17:30] cruise missile unit in the eastern region also
[00:17:34] conducted on Wednesday a training that targeted
[00:17:38] a hypothetical airport site.
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[00:18:36] The Sultanate of Oman participated in the 56th
[00:18:40] session of the Council of Arab Information Ministers at the headquarters of the League of Arab
[00:18:43] States in Cairo. The meeting emphasized
[00:18:46] the necessity of intensifying and developing Arab media work to face
[00:18:50] challenges in light of the influential role of media in shaping
[00:18:55] the public and decision- makers.
[00:18:58] The issues of our nation and its supreme interests, with Omani
[00:19:01] presence, concluded at the headquarters of the General Secretariat
[00:19:06] Cairo, the work of the meetings of Arab
[00:19:09] Information Ministers. The agenda of the meetings
[00:19:12] included a package of strategic issues and vital
[00:19:15] files, where the discussions focused
[00:19:18] on the Arab media map for sustainable development
[00:19:22] 2030, in addition to formulating
[00:19:25] a unified Arab strategy to deal with major
[00:19:29] media companies and international digital platforms. The most
[00:19:32] important issue raised in today's meeting of Arab Information
[00:19:36] Ministers was the Palestinian cause, as this pivotal
[00:19:39] and important issue
[00:19:41] covered
[00:19:44] everything that is done through our Arab media related
[00:19:48] to the Palestinian cause, exposing what is happening in the Palestinian
[00:19:52] the presence of correspondents and media
[00:19:57] the West Bank or Gaza, and presenting it with an Arab
[00:20:01] narrative that takes into account the Palestinian cause in this regard.
[00:20:04] During the meeting,
[00:20:07] the role of and what
[00:20:10] member states are doing to support the Palestinian cause was presented. The State of Palestine
[00:20:14] and Palestine TV have submitted to the League of Arab States more than
[00:20:17] 190 media works, hundreds of hours,
[00:20:20] thousands of hours about the Palestinian cause and those who suffer from the Palestinian
[00:20:23] cause, and in keeping with accelerating technological
[00:20:27] developments, the issue of employing artificial
[00:20:30] intelligence in Arab media topped the discussions
[00:20:35] with a focus on its positive investment,
[00:20:38] and discussing its repercussions on human elements
[00:20:40] and content creation, as well as following up on the executive plan
[00:20:44] for the Arab strategy for media
[00:20:48] and information education. Artificial intelligence has two aspects:
[00:20:54] aspect in our Arab media and develop it,
[00:20:57] and the other aspect related to misleading information and rumors
[00:21:01] that come through misleading images and videos,
[00:21:04] and therefore emphasizing the importance of paying attention to such
[00:21:08] clips and images, whether for those working in the media field
[00:21:12] or even for recipients. The meeting also discussed the unified
[00:21:15] plan for dealing with environmental and climate issues
[00:21:18] in the media, and ways to improve the quality and professional
[00:21:22] excellence of Arab media cadres, in addition
[00:21:26] to reviewing the file of the Capital of Arab Media
[00:21:29] and the prospects for Arab-Chinese media cooperation.
[00:21:32] I emphasize the special importance of the Arab media map
[00:21:36] for sustainable development and the role of media in
[00:21:38] spreading awareness of development goals and entitlements
[00:21:42] and highlighting Arab
[00:21:45] health, environment,
[00:21:47] and empowering youth and women.
[00:21:51] On the organizational level, the meeting
[00:21:53] included reviewing a proposal to hold
[00:21:56] a joint meeting between media ministers
[00:22:00] and Arab youth and sports ministers. The participation of the Sultanate
[00:22:04] of Oman comes within its continuous keenness to contribute to
[00:22:07] formulating a balanced and progressive media discourse that serves
[00:22:11] common development issues and enhances the cultural and civilizational presence
[00:22:15] of Arabs on the international stage. From the League of Arab
[00:22:18] States in Cairo. Sahar Sabri, Oman TV.
[00:22:22] The Omani-British Association celebrated
[00:22:26] its 50th anniversary today in an event
[00:22:29] with diplomatic, cultural, and economic dimensions.
[00:22:33] The ceremony, which was held in the British capital,
[00:22:36] London, reflected the depth of historical relations between the Sultanate
[00:22:39] of Oman and the United Kingdom. From
[00:22:43] a diplomatic legacy spanning half a century to
[00:22:46] new horizons of cooperation and partnership,
[00:22:50] the Omani-British Association opens
[00:22:52] a new window to strengthen relations between
[00:22:56] the two countries through the Next Generation Group for
[00:22:59] 2026,
[00:23:02] which brings together in London an elite group of young
[00:23:06] British and Omani
[00:23:07] talents and leaders.
[00:23:12] This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the
[00:23:15] Omani-British Association, an exceptional occasion that reflects
[00:23:19] the depth of relations between the two countries. This is the thirteenth
[00:23:24] Omani and British leaders as part of an initiative
[00:23:28] aimed at preparing a new generation to lead the future of this relationship. The recent
[00:23:32] official visit embodied the depth of friendship built between
[00:23:36] the two countries over decades, and what we seek today is to transfer this friendship
[00:23:40] to future generations.
[00:23:43] coincides with the association's celebration of
[00:23:47] its 50th anniversary of its founding. It is a station
[00:23:50] that goes beyond recalling the history of friendship between
[00:23:53] the two countries to building bridges of communication
[00:23:58] leaders and decision-makers in the public and private sectors.
[00:24:01] The British-Omani Association works on several
[00:24:05] programs to strengthen the exceptional relations between
[00:24:10] Recently, our focus has been on youth programs and economic
[00:24:14] programs, where we work to
[00:24:17] build bridges of cooperation between Omani investors.
[00:24:23] From November 4th to 6th, the activities will include
[00:24:26] meetings, discussions, field visits,
[00:24:30] and cultural exchange, allowing participants
[00:24:33] to explore issues that
[00:24:36] shape the future of the bilateral
[00:24:40] trade and diplomacy to
[00:24:42] energy, innovation, and technology. Today,
[00:24:46] we are opening a workshop with the participation of thirty
[00:24:50] young men and women from both countries. We focus in it
[00:24:54] on several different topics, the most important of which are artificial
[00:24:56] intelligence, renewable energy, and economic
[00:25:00] topics. One of the most important goals
[00:25:03] forum is the exchange of experiences between
[00:25:07] the two countries and practical experiences
[00:25:10] between them. The Next Generation Group is supported
[00:25:13] by BP Oman, in addition to the sponsorship of Oman Telecommunications Company and Vodafone,
[00:25:17] which reflects the role of the private sector in supporting
[00:25:21] communication and investment in youth
[00:25:24] energies. In
[00:25:27] the strength of partnerships is not measured only by the history they have accumulated,
[00:25:31] but by what they can create
[00:25:34] for the future. And here precisely lies the importance of this
[00:25:37] initiative, as it does not just bring together young people from two friendly
[00:25:41] countries to exchange experiences, but rather provides a new
[00:25:45] generation with the opportunity to be a partner in formulating
[00:25:48] the priorities of the Omani-British relationship for the next
[00:25:51] 50 years. For Oman TV,
[00:25:55] Reem Al-Naama, London.
[00:25:58] Today, in the wilayat of Ibra in the North Sharqiyah Governorate,
[00:26:02] the new building of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority
[00:26:06] (Riyadah) was inaugurated. The building includes
[00:26:09] the Riyadah Business Center and the Riyadah Business Center
[00:26:12] for Handicraft Industries, and the Omani Handicraft House,
[00:26:16] which serves as a marketing outlet for displaying the products of institutions
[00:26:19] and artisans and introducing them. The establishment
[00:26:22] of the new building comes within the framework of strengthening partnership and cooperation between
[00:26:26] government institutions and expanding the services provided to small
[00:26:30] and medium enterprises and companies.
[00:26:33] And artisans. The inauguration was sponsored by His Excellency Mahmoud bin
[00:26:36] Yahya Al-Dhuhli, Governor of North
[00:26:38] Sharqiyah.
[00:26:42] OQ Exploration and Production conducted an emergency
[00:26:46] and crisis management exercise, Desert Sands, in concession area
[00:26:49] 60 in Al Wusta Governorate, which came under
[00:26:53] the slogan "Ready for Protection." The exercise
[00:26:55] included hypothetical scenarios that simulate reality, where
[00:27:01] levels with escalation. Escalation through field
[00:27:04] response at the site and the emergency and crisis operations
[00:27:08] management center at the strategic level from the company's
[00:27:11] main headquarters. The exercise
[00:27:14] included evaluating the field response in addition to other
[00:27:17] vital aspects such as evaluating situations, managing
[00:27:20] resources, leadership, speed of decision-making,
[00:27:25] crises, coordination, and business
[00:27:28] continuity.
[00:27:33] In the framework of efforts aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability
[00:27:37] and raising the efficiency of the control and governance system in economic
[00:27:40] and free zones, the activities of the
[00:27:44] Compliance and Legislation Forum began in the Special Economic Zone
[00:27:46] at Duqm under the title "Duqm
[00:27:49] Sustainability and Compliance Forum," with the participation
[00:27:52] of a number of government and private sector entities to discuss
[00:27:55] best practices in governance and legislation and achieve
[00:27:59] a balance between economic growth and environmental protection.
[00:28:04] Between the requirements of economic growth and the responsibilities
[00:28:07] of environmental protection, attention is turning to
[00:28:10] the Special Economic Zone at Duqm, where efforts
[00:28:13] are being renewed to enhance sustainability,
[00:28:16] compliance, and establish a safe and competitive
[00:28:20] investment environment. And from this perspective,
[00:28:23] the annual Compliance and Legislation Forum
[00:28:27] comes under the title "Duqm Sustainability
[00:28:30] and Compliance Forum," with the participation of representatives
[00:28:34] from economic and free zones, Madayn,
[00:28:38] Khazaen, and the private
[00:28:41] and review best practices in governance, control,
[00:28:45] and legislation. The forum discussed several
[00:28:49] very important axes and elements, the most important of which were
[00:28:53] the environment, compliance, and legislation, as well as addressing
[00:28:56] the aspect of artificial intelligence.
[00:29:01] and participation of employees from
[00:29:03] the free zones and also
[00:29:07] the industrial zones in the Sultanate of Oman. Five main
[00:29:10] axes were discussed in two working papers and three
[00:29:14] dialogue sessions that
[00:29:17] and its impact on sustainability and the balance between economic
[00:29:21] growth and environmental commitment. The
[00:29:24] forum also discusses the employment of artificial intelligence in developing
[00:29:27] the control and inspection system and predicting
[00:29:30] risks, in addition to the challenges and future
[00:29:33] opportunities to enhance compliance in economic
[00:29:36] zones and the role of the private sector in applying
[00:29:40] health and safety standards and environmental protection.
[00:29:44] The forum is an important opportunity to exchange experiences and discussions
[00:29:47] on the most prominent challenges and solutions, in addition to
[00:29:51] highlighting the role of artificial intelligence and the private sector in
[00:29:54] enhancing compliance. We look forward through this forum to issuing
[00:29:58] important recommendations that contribute to developing
[00:30:01] a safe and sustainable investment environment, in line with
[00:30:04] targets of Oman Vision 20 40. The session here was
[00:30:07] discussing how we shift from traditional
[00:30:10] oversight to proactive oversight, and this is literally
[00:30:14] something we need in this era because the whole world has shifted
[00:30:17] to, let's say, digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
[00:30:20] So today, we don't care how many violations the institution
[00:30:24] recorded, but rather how many problems and issues it
[00:30:28] resolved even before they occurred. The forum concluded with
[00:30:32] recommendations and practical initiatives that contribute to improving
[00:30:36] the oversight system and compliance, and enhancing
[00:30:39] partnership with the private sector, and achieving a balance
[00:30:42] between investment natural
[00:30:46] resources.
[00:30:50] messages, affirming that adherence to legislation
[00:30:53] and environmental sustainability is no longer an option, but
[00:30:56] a necessity to keep up with.