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Times of Oman
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Oman hosts virtual preparatory meeting for 7th Session of UN Environment Assembly
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Environment Authority, hosted a joint virtual preparatory meeting in preparation for the 7th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 8-12 December 2025. The meeting was attended by Dr. Abdullah Ali Al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority and Head of the session. The meeting discussed the latest developments regarding the draft ministerial declaration for UNEA-7, which aims to advance sustainable solutions to global environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste. Participants also reviewed a draft guide for the mechanism of submitting proposed resolutions by member states, presented by the UNEA-7 Secretariat, along with guidelines for draft resolutions. The meeting examined a concept note on organizing a dedicated day for multilateral environmental agreements to enhance their role and improve coordination among relevant stakeholders. Additionally, the session addressed organizational arrangements and proposed topics for leadership and stakeholder dialogues during the assembly, aimed at fostering dialogue and knowledge exchange. The draft communication strategy for the session was also reviewed, which seeks to highlight the assembly's themes and raise awareness of environmental issues. On the sidelines of the meeting, a virtual dialogue session was held with representatives of major groups and stakeholders to gather their input on ongoing preparations, ensuring inclusive and representative decisions that reflect civil society perspectives. This meeting marks a significant step toward strengthening international cooperation to address environmental challenges and ensuring the success of UNEA-7. The session was attended by several ministers, ambassadors, members of the assembly's Bureau, the Bureau of the Committee of Permanent Representatives to the UN Environment Programme, and Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the Programme.
Times of Oman
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Oman hosts virtual preparatory mMeeting for 7th Session of UN Environment Assembly
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Environment Authority, hosted a joint virtual preparatory meeting in preparation for the 7th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 8-12 December 2025. The meeting was attended by Dr. Abdullah Ali Al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority and Head of the session. The meeting discussed the latest developments regarding the draft ministerial declaration for UNEA-7, which aims to advance sustainable solutions to global environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste. Participants also reviewed a draft guide for the mechanism of submitting proposed resolutions by member states, presented by the UNEA-7 Secretariat, along with guidelines for draft resolutions. The meeting examined a concept note on organizing a dedicated day for multilateral environmental agreements to enhance their role and improve coordination among relevant stakeholders. Additionally, the session addressed organizational arrangements and proposed topics for leadership and stakeholder dialogues during the assembly, aimed at fostering dialogue and knowledge exchange. The draft communication strategy for the session was also reviewed, which seeks to highlight the assembly's themes and raise awareness of environmental issues. On the sidelines of the meeting, a virtual dialogue session was held with representatives of major groups and stakeholders to gather their input on ongoing preparations, ensuring inclusive and representative decisions that reflect civil society perspectives. This meeting marks a significant step toward strengthening international cooperation to address environmental challenges and ensuring the success of UNEA-7. The session was attended by several ministers, ambassadors, members of the assembly's Bureau, the Bureau of the Committee of Permanent Representatives to the UN Environment Programme, and Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the Programme.
Times of Oman
27-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
South Al Batinah Municipal Council reviews development, service projects
Al Rustaq: The South Al Batinah Municipal Council, during its fifth periodic meeting for 2025, reviewed the governorate's plan for projects to be implemented under the Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). The meeting, chaired by Eng. Masoud Said Al Hashmi, Governor of South Al Batinah and Chairman of the Municipal Council, discussed several development and service projects. During the meeting, the Council hosted Dr. Abdullah Ali Al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority. The Council also reviewed responses received from relevant authorities, including development plans for the Wilayat of Wadi Al Maawil, a proposed health walkway near Nakhal Health Center, and the opening of internal roads to serve the wilayat. These periodic council meetings reflect the commitment to follow up on development and service projects while considering citizens' proposals and needs across South Al Batinah Governorate's various wilayats, contributing to comprehensive and sustainable development.
