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[00:00:08] components amidst
[00:00:08] so far. We train Mr. Jamal? This
[00:00:13] Peace be upon you from the news center an amendment related to the crime of bribery in of Oman TV. We greet you
[00:00:16] and here are the headlines for 9
[00:00:21] giving since the opening PM. His Majesty the Sultan, may God protect him, congratulates Her Excellency
[00:00:24] President Iliana
[00:00:26] a percentage of the participating people Iotova on the occasion of her election as President of the Republic of Bulgaria.
[00:00:33] for employees in units of His Highness Sayyid Bal'arab bin Haitham Al
[00:00:37] an order in granting them Said sponsors the celebration of the Royal Omani Guard on its
[00:00:42] State Council's authority to produce.
[00:00:44] Group, represented by annual day. In celebration of the glorious
[00:00:48] National Day, the Royal Opera House
[00:00:49] 2040, which focused on Muscat organizes the military music show
[00:00:53] Oman and the World, with the participation of Omani military music
[00:00:56] bands and a number of international bands.
[00:01:03] the private sector. This His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs
[00:01:05] amendment came to and his Iranian counterpart affirm the necessity
[00:01:09] of moving from de-escalation to sustainable understandings
[00:01:12] to ensure the safety
[00:01:16] of a seat for every woman in of maritime corridors and consolidate regional security
[00:01:20] the private sector includes many and stability. and therefore, this Four Palestinian martyrs,
[00:01:23] including a child and a woman,
[00:01:26] by bullets and shelling of the Israeli occupation forces.
[00:01:31] in the Gaza
[00:01:36] approach does to move beyond Strip.
[00:01:38] not contradict The Ukrainian president holds detailed talks with American envoys
[00:01:42] before scheduled meetings between representatives of
[00:01:45] Kyiv
[00:01:46] and Moscow.
[00:01:50] With this, we have reached the end of the headlines. A detailed
[00:01:53] bulletin will be brought to you at exactly 10 PM.
[00:01:57] Until
[00:01:58] employees of next time.
[00:02:12] a bribe. Therefore, this dear viewers, from
[00:02:13] law regulated this
[00:02:22] sectors. The importance of this
[00:02:37] participants and experts. a misdemeanor. Yes. The crime
[00:02:45] light on the "From Oman" program on this in
[00:02:56] may occur in information from the directors
[00:03:02] distinctive edition, with many
[00:03:13] it was issued in parallel with through the beginning of this
[00:03:19] within this year's
[00:03:25] institutions. So it has become an integral
[00:03:32] Encouraging craftswomen to
[00:03:39] with executive management a separate chapter in
[00:03:41] and stipulated many
[00:03:51] turtles, and how many types of
[00:03:52] turtles there are, and types of of the Sarb Rakhyut Festival.
[00:03:54] discuss in the conference,
[00:03:58] Today is the launch of this
[00:04:04] In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Good evening
[00:04:04] the Sarb Rakhyut Festival? Well, this to you all, and love, our beloved
[00:04:08] viewers, on this November evening from the evenings
[00:04:11] of Oman, and all eyes are turned to
[00:04:15] normal election, but this the twentieth of November, the glorious National
[00:04:17] Day of the Sultanate of Oman. So, happy new year to you all,
[00:04:22] for we are and our country, thanks be to God, is living the joy of its
[00:04:25] building a knowledge-based national days. It has achieved, under its renewed renaissance, what it aspires
[00:04:30] to achieve in terms of progress, elevation, and prosperity, under the leadership
[00:04:34] help many of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq,
[00:04:37] may God protect him. So, happy new year to
[00:04:40] you all. These November celebrations
[00:04:42] in
[00:04:44] Law stipulated many these glorious days, dear viewers, in tonight's
[00:04:47] episode of the "From Oman" program, a collection of follow-ups,
[00:04:50] topics, and stations.
[00:04:53] if something happens, this The talk will be about the OQ
[00:04:57] that there are many Internal Audit Forum 2026, which
[00:04:59] aims to enhance
[00:05:02] How does it contribute to corporate governance to make it more efficient
[00:05:07] and sustainability? The answer to this and sustainable. We will also take you to Dhofar governorate,
[00:05:10] specifically to Rakhyut, where
[00:05:13] the Serb Rakhyut Festival celebrates the cultural
[00:05:16] heritage, in addition to highlighting its tourist
[00:05:21] an atmosphere of nature and exceptional
[00:05:24] ambiance. We will also join Sultan
[00:05:28] Qaboos University, which will celebrate next Monday
[00:05:30] 40 years of
[00:05:33] of this towering scientific
[00:05:36] edifice, which we are proud
[00:05:40] of as a beacon of science, culture, knowledge,
[00:05:43] and service to the community. Another station, dear viewers, where we will bring
[00:05:47] you closer to a discussion about how each
[00:05:51] of us can be an ambassador for our country, how
[00:05:54] societal behavior shapes
[00:05:57] national reputation through our commitment
[00:06:00] to our authentic identity. Another follow-up will also be about
[00:06:04] the latest developments in the official gazette and the most prominent laws
[00:06:08] and their projects and regulations issued
[00:06:12] within the official gazette. We wish you all
[00:06:15] pleasant and enjoyable times with the "From
[00:06:19] Oman" program, while the activities of the Oman Science Festival
[00:06:22] 2026 continue these days, and we invite
[00:06:25] all of you to bring your families and friends
[00:06:29] to the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center.
[00:07:14] From the curiosity of discovery begins the journey of knowledge,
[00:07:18] and from a question seeking an answer a concept is born that
[00:07:21] may open new horizons for humanity. Between
[00:07:24] experiment, research, and innovation, science
[00:07:27] emerges as a fundamental pillar in the progress
[00:07:31] of societies and the shaping of their future. Based on
[00:07:35] this importance, the message of the Oman Science
[00:07:38] Festival is to spread scientific culture and bring it closer
[00:07:41] to different segments of society through more than 500
[00:07:45] interactive activities and experiments distributed
[00:07:49] across 22 corners and platforms, opening
[00:07:52] horizons for students to learn, research, and explore
[00:07:56] various fields from space and artificial intelligence
[00:07:59] to health, environment,
[00:08:01] and energy.
[00:08:04] Initially, I learned valuable
[00:08:07] in the biological, physical, and chemical fields. It also
[00:08:11] added to our knowledge of the curriculum we
[00:08:13] study. Also, we discovered different
[00:08:17] animals and information about them and their names.
[00:08:20] I see the plankton and the drawing. I see the robot moving
[00:08:24] and behind
[00:08:27] these scientific experiments, a broader goal is formed,
[00:08:30] which is to build a generation that possesses the tools of knowledge
[00:08:33] and is capable of employing them to face the challenges of the present
[00:08:37] and the demands of the future. For with science, the horizons
[00:08:40] of development expand, the paths of innovation are renewed,
[00:08:44] and the ability of societies to
[00:08:46] keep pace with transformations and shape
[00:08:49] the future grows. I learned about the marine
[00:08:53] environment, the mountain environment, and the
[00:08:56] desert environment. We learned about different
[00:09:00] types of animals: parrots,
[00:09:04] dolphins. I learned many things and I really
[00:09:08] liked the place, and I thank them for hosting us at the
[00:09:11] Oman Festival. I came to this place
[00:09:13] and learned about boats
[00:09:17] and learned about the drones that take pictures
[00:09:21] from above
[00:09:21] and fly.
[00:09:27] Efforts that integrate with the objectives of Oman Vision
[00:09:30] 2040 in developing national capabilities
[00:09:33] and enhancing scientific research and innovation to support
[00:09:38] economy. The minds we provide today with opportunities
[00:09:41] for learning, research, and innovation
[00:09:44] are the same ones that will lead tomorrow the march
[00:09:47] of progress and shape the future.
[00:10:07] Welcome, dear viewers. The OQ Internal Audit
[00:10:11] Forum 2006.
[00:10:14] corporate governance to achieve efficiency
[00:10:19] question is through the presence of Mr. Abdul Rahman bin Ahmed Al-Harthy, who is the Chief
[00:10:23] Executive Officer of Internal Audit
[00:10:44] kind presence. The importance of this forum
[00:10:48] for internal audit lies in its being an international professional
[00:10:51] platform where experts and leaders
[00:10:56] and specialists in the fields of internal audit,
[00:10:59] governance, risk management,
[00:11:02] and business continuity gather. Also, the importance of this forum,
[00:11:05] which is organized by OQ
[00:11:09] internal audit, is an embodiment or in line with Oman Vision
[00:11:14] governance and transparency, and also
[00:11:18] its importance. Also, there is
[00:11:21] what we always strive for, which is the development
[00:11:24] of leaders. Developing leaders and developing Omani
[00:11:27] cadres in this field. Yes, Mr.
[00:11:30] Abdul Rahman, the slogan "Together towards a more
[00:11:34] trusted and sustainable future." How do you translate this slogan through the most prominent
[00:11:37] desired results and recommendations that the forum is expected to produce, and how did you translate them
[00:11:41] into the forum's goals? We hope that
[00:11:45] the forum, as you mentioned, will develop
[00:11:48] Omani skills and cadres. Yes, and we hope
[00:11:51] that the forum will be more comprehensive. Uh-huh.
[00:11:55] And we also aim
[00:11:58] traditional
[00:12:01] auditing to something broader than that. Yes,
[00:12:04] knowing that now, as we know, with the current
[00:12:08] geopolitical circumstances,
[00:12:11] and the coming risks, the internal auditor and the risk
[00:12:14] management department must educate institutions and avoid
[00:12:18] events or avoid these risks.
[00:12:21] Yes, okay, the forum brings together approximately 700 participants.
[00:12:35] This year, thank God, more than 750 participants,
[00:12:38] and in fact, from within Oman as well as from outside
[00:12:41] Oman. And there are many institutions,
[00:12:44] sorry, and many
[00:12:47] homogeneity, and we carefully selected speakers from outside
[00:12:50] Oman so that participants can
[00:12:53] benefit from them. The goal is interaction
[00:12:57] among them, professional participation between
[00:13:02] This
[00:13:04] is from several axes. There is also a diversity of axes
[00:13:08] and topics also this conference. Yes, the idea,
[00:13:11] Mr. Abdul Rahman, is that internal auditing
[00:13:14] comes after making the decision. This is the prevailing
[00:13:17] idea in various institutions, both governmental and private.
[00:13:21] How has internal auditing developed? I mean, is
[00:13:24] it possible for internal auditing to even precede decision-making? Yes,
[00:13:28] this is a good and important
[00:13:31] question. Internal auditing has now become a strategic partner in the institution. Yes,
[00:13:35] internal auditing has become involved even in
[00:13:38] drafting, sorry, in reviewing
[00:13:41] policies even before they are issued, reviewing systems,
[00:13:44] reviewing institutional procedures, participating in
[00:13:47] the strategy of these
[00:13:50] part of this system. So they are in
[00:13:53] one boat. So it does not just wait
[00:13:56] to review after the event as a review
[00:14:00] and compliance, but rather it participates with leaders and participates
[00:14:04] in this regard, as you mentioned previously. And artificial intelligence
[00:14:08] today threatens the existence of internal auditors. Does it help
[00:14:11] or does it threaten? It may threaten and it may help. So in all cases, that's why
[00:14:15] this is one of the topics that we will
[00:14:19] which is future foresight from artificial intelligence
[00:14:23] and technology, and how it affects and how the internal auditor
[00:14:27] benefits from this technology and adapts to it. Yes, okay, you
[00:14:30] mentioned the issue of current geopolitical circumstances
[00:14:34] and the risks that may befall institutions. How
[00:14:38] can the internal audit forum foresee the future
[00:14:41] and be prepared for any circumstances and any risks, God forbid?
[00:14:45] Yes, now
[00:14:48] risk management and business continuity. For example, in OQ
[00:14:52] Group, it has been able recently
[00:14:55] in recent events to
[00:14:59] departments and companies in the group
[00:15:03] in foreseeing these risks. Yes, in terms of
[00:15:06] business continuity and setting alternative plans
[00:15:09] and setting to avoid any type of these risks.
[00:15:12] So there are plans in place so that
[00:15:18] continuity will be in place in this way. And thank God,
[00:15:21] everything is electronic now. Yes, okay, Mr.
[00:15:25] Abdul Rahman, are there any outcomes from the forum
[00:15:29] and from previous years that qualify a new generation? I mean, how
[00:15:33] does the forum really create a new generation of financial
[00:15:36] auditors who contribute to even
[00:15:39] supporting other institutions? Yes, thank God, at OQ
[00:15:43] we have many initiatives
[00:15:46] these generations, whether in audit departments, risk
[00:15:49] management departments, finance departments, or others, on-the-job
[00:15:53] training, and we also adopt professional
[00:15:56] certifications and support them greatly. Yes,
[00:16:00] these conferences also give us
[00:16:04] and through their interaction with social
[00:16:09] media, it has become much easier to develop
[00:16:12] them. And the most important recommendations that you expect
[00:16:16] this forum Well,
[00:16:20] the recommendations, we say that the auditor has become not only
[00:16:24] a mere auditor, as we said, who comes
[00:16:26] after, but rather he also contributes. Also, the big
[00:16:30] message is that institutional assurance is not only internal audit. Internal
[00:16:33] audit, compliance, risk management, project
[00:16:36] review, all
[00:16:39] at the same time, and all their recommendations contribute to supporting
[00:16:43] leadership and decision-making. This
[00:16:46] is what we observe, year after year, the forum develops, takes
[00:16:49] a new shape, even
[00:17:05] with you, dear viewers, and the rest of our evening follow-ups
[00:17:08] and stations in the "From Oman" program during these
[00:17:11] November days of Oman.
[00:18:07] Oman will take you,
[00:18:10] Sir, a beacon
[00:18:13] of peace for those who follow,
[00:18:16] and a path of safety for
[00:18:19] whom it is a qibla, a shining
[00:18:23] the scene. And
[00:18:26] you are the most exalted
[00:18:28] Sultan and guide. Oman, by you,
[00:18:32] is guided.
[00:18:52] And from a renaissance on the path
[00:18:55] of glory to elevation in the abode
[00:18:59] of rest, we shall rise,
[00:19:02] and our leader Haitham
[00:19:05] is a noble Imam.
[00:19:08] And the one who seeks guidance is a hero
[00:19:11] in whom loyalty is embodied,
[00:19:14] the heir of the Sultans from Ahmad.
[00:19:36] And money has elevated you with
[00:19:39] pride, joyfully
[00:19:42] with your most glorious arrival.
[00:19:45] You are the chosen leader,
[00:19:49] and you are adorned
[00:19:52] with its glory. So walk on the path
[00:19:56] of glory with us,
[00:19:59] true to our promise
[00:20:01] and our covenant.
[00:20:21] Welcome, dear viewers. Because the Official Gazette is
[00:20:25] the official source for legislation, this station
[00:20:28] that we stop at is about the latest Royal
[00:20:31] Decrees, laws, and regulations through the presence
[00:20:35] of Counselor Jamal bin Salem Al-Nabhani. He is the official spokesperson for the Ministry
[00:20:48] 66 of 2026.
[00:20:50] Amending some laws. What are the most prominent provisions of this Decree,
[00:20:55] Decree, in fact, includes
[00:21:00] the private sector. Aha. This amendment came
[00:21:04] as a result of the Sultanate of Oman joining the Convention against Corruption.
[00:21:08] Yes. In Oman, the crime
[00:21:10] of bribery for employees in units of the state administrative apparatus
[00:21:14] and other public legal entities is regulated by the Penal
[00:21:17] Code. The Penal Code also regulates the crime of bribery
[00:21:23] companies in which the government contributes no less than
[00:21:26] 40%. Yes. They are covered by the provisions
[00:21:29] in the Penal Code related to bribery, abuse of office, and
[00:21:33] so on. But apart from that, private companies that do not have
[00:21:36] a government contribution percentage, these
[00:21:40] were not covered by law. There was a single provision in the Labor Law.
[00:21:44] The Convention against Corruption included provisions that oblige
[00:21:48] those who join it to regulate or criminalize bribery in
[00:21:55] criminalize bribery in the private sector for
[00:21:58] all private companies, whether they are
[00:22:01] state-owned or not state-owned, so that
[00:22:05] they are treated, because you know, my dear brother, that currently
[00:22:10] services and many aspects of life.
[00:22:14] True, in hospitals, in
[00:22:17] education, and therefore any person dealing with the private
[00:22:20] sector, who are employees, meaning they are subject to the Labor Law,
[00:22:24] may be exposed to bribery or extortion. And this
[00:22:27] amendment, I say, has encompassed bribery from all
[00:22:31] aspects and has made bribery in all
[00:22:35] job categories in Oman, private or public, criminalized,
[00:22:39] whether for the briber, the bribed, or the intermediary, regardless
[00:22:42] of their nationality, Omani or non-Omani. It also included for the first
[00:22:46] time regional and international
[00:22:50] organizations headquartered in the Sultanate of Oman. These
[00:22:53] categories were not regulated by Omani legislation in case, God
[00:22:57] forbid, they committed bribery or requested
[00:23:03] matter comprehensively in a complete chapter that regulates bribery.
[00:23:07] Legal scholars also in this regard
[00:23:10] distinguish between bribery when it is
[00:23:13] a misdemeanor in the event that the employee
[00:23:15] (briber) requested a fee
[00:23:19] for the work he performs. If this work was lawful, then it is
[00:23:24] carries a penalty of no less than three years. But if
[00:23:27] this employee or worker
[00:23:30] (bribed) performs official duties
[00:23:33] that violate what is entrusted to him in terms of duties
[00:23:36] and responsibilities, the penalty will be more severe. The penalty will be a felony.
[00:23:39] Therefore, the legislator did well when he contained this
[00:23:43] scourge that
[00:23:46] the government sector, it may occur in the private sector. Yes, okay,
[00:23:50] and regarding the Royal Decree amending some provisions of the Oman
[00:23:53] Council Law, what about the most prominent amendments contained in the Decree?
[00:23:56] In fact, the Oman Council Law is honored
[00:23:59] and proud that
[00:24:03] the Basic Law of the State. The Basic Law
[00:24:06] was issued by Decree No. 6 of 2020, and this
[00:24:09] law was issued by Royal Decree No. 7 of 2020,
[00:24:13] as it includes a sector or
[00:24:16] a vital institution of the state's institutions, which is
[00:24:19] the Oman Council institution, which was stipulated in the Basic Law
[00:24:23] of the State and was honored when it dedicated
[00:24:28] the Basic Law of the State
[00:24:31] provisions related to the Oman Council. This amendment
[00:24:35] actually comes in implementation of the royal blessing
[00:24:38] and the royal approach in supporting Omani women. And today,
[00:24:41] I extend my congratulations and blessings to Omani women
[00:24:45] from this platform as a result of their honor with the royal
[00:24:48] directives that stipulate that there be a designated
[00:24:52] seat for every woman in the different
[00:24:55] governorates of the Sultanate in the Shura Council. I mean, these
[00:24:58] directives provided that, in addition to what they obtain
[00:25:01] through election,
[00:25:05] seat, some legal scholars call it
[00:25:08] the quota or reserved seats. These 11
[00:25:12] seats represent 11 governorates and are allocated
[00:25:15] to women. Therefore, in this
[00:25:18] case, I consider this a generous and noble support from His Majesty
[00:25:22] the Sultan, may God protect him, for Omani women to
[00:25:26] participate in the legislative and oversight process that
[00:25:29] the Oman Council enjoys. Therefore, the Oman Council
[00:25:34] provisions related to the membership of women in these seats in
[00:25:38] case of their vacancy, for example, if the woman who was elected
[00:25:42] from her governorate vacates her seat. I also noticed
[00:25:47] improvements and additions to the powers of the Council.
[00:25:50] Legislative and oversight powers, where it obligated the presentation
[00:25:54] of draft five-year development plans
[00:25:57] as well as the state's general budget to the Shura
[00:26:01] Council and the State Council to express their views on them before
[00:26:04] their approval, before their approval by His Majesty from the esteemed Council of Ministers.
[00:26:08] It also obligated, and this is for the first time, I mean, it wasn't there before,
[00:26:12] but it was there before, it used to be
[00:26:15] in sequence: the Shura Council then the State Council. Currently, they are presented
[00:26:18] to them in parallel. Yes, yes. The amendment also affected draft
[00:26:21] economic agreements. In a jurisprudential
[00:26:25] legal reading on the issue of presentation, this is almost
[00:26:28] because the matter sometimes carries a sense of urgency.
[00:26:31] Therefore, as long as both councils
[00:26:35] will express their opinion, there is no reason for there to be
[00:26:40] this matter. This also applied even to strengthening the
[00:26:44] to approve draft social and economic
[00:26:48] agreements that the government concludes or intends to join.
[00:26:51] Before the amendment, this matter was limited to
[00:26:54] the Shura Council. Currently, the law obliges their presentation to
[00:26:58] the Shura Council and the State Council to express their views
[00:27:01] on them before the issuance of decrees of accession to them.
[00:27:05] Yes, okay, and regarding the amendment of some provisions of the Shura
[00:27:08] Council members election law, it is directly related to the same
[00:27:11] royal directives of His Majesty the Sultan, may God protect
[00:27:15] him, which stipulate the allocation
[00:27:18] the governorate. Yes,
[00:27:21] amendment entrusted the Minister of Interior, and this
[00:27:24] is a commendable legislative approach, to issue a regulation
[00:27:27] that governs the mechanism for
[00:27:31] electing a woman from each governorate for this
[00:27:34] seat from the governorates of the Sultanate. And this
[00:27:40] the mechanism stipulated in the Basic Law of the State, which is the general
[00:27:43] principle that the election be by secret
[00:27:47] direct ballot by members of society who
[00:28:11] the Official Gazette, we go directly
[00:28:15] to Dhofar Governorate, specifically
[00:28:18] to Rakhyut, and the Sarb Rakhyut Festival 2026, which
[00:28:22] celebrates cultural heritage and highlights
[00:28:25] tourist and natural attractions through our direct
[00:28:29] contact with our colleague Salem Zaabanout Al-Mahri. Good
[00:28:32] evening, Salem, how do you describe
[00:28:35] the festival from there, its atmosphere, and the natural
[00:28:45] beautiful evening. Rakhyut today is adorned with the presence
[00:28:49] of many visitors, lovers of heritage, lovers
[00:28:52] of culture. A night from the nights of glorious November from
[00:28:56] the city of Rakhyut. Rakhyut, the city of history and civilization,
[00:28:59] today marks the launch of the Sarb Rakhyut Festival in this
[00:29:04] different activities and events, especially cultural,
[00:29:08] heritage, and artistic celebrations of Omani
[00:29:11] heritage. Tonight, it is embodied
[00:29:14] festival, the "Land of the Moon" operetta, different artistic
[00:29:18] performances, diverse activities
[00:29:22] program, through the presence of many different corners,
[00:29:25] embodying diverse environments, and also the presence of a corner
[00:29:28] for craftsmen and craftswomen, small and medium enterprises.
[00:29:34] pay more attention to Omani heritage and marketing this
[00:29:37] ancient state with its many beauties.
[00:29:40] We have a guest to talk a little about this festival.
[00:29:44] We have Youssef bin Ahmed Hardan, head of the Media
[00:29:47] and Marketing Committee
[00:30:01] festival. What are the new activities this year in this edition of
[00:30:06] year, the opening of the Sarb Rakhyut
[00:30:10] Festival was with the "Land of the Moon" operetta, which embodied
[00:30:13] eight paintings embodying
[00:30:17] the cultural heritage
[00:30:20] of Rakhyut Wilayat. We also made sure that
[00:30:23] these regulations or
[00:30:26] paintings were performed by the people
[00:30:28] of the Wilayat to give it a more beautiful
[00:30:32] character and more emphasis on the cultural heritage. In addition to these paintings
[00:30:36] and this operetta, there are different corners. We are now in the corner
[00:30:39] of craftswomen and small and medium enterprises. Many
[00:30:43] products are participating in this aspect.
[00:30:46] Yes, we are now in the entrepreneurship
[00:30:50] corner, which contains more than 60 craftswomen
[00:30:52] and owners of home
[00:30:56] businesses.