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Times of Oman
11-06-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
Al-Alatta neighbourhood Project launched in Al-Khabourah
Al Khabourah: A ceremony was held on Wednesday in the Wilayat of Al Khabourah, North Al Batinah Governorate, to mark the inauguration of the first phase of Al-Alatta Neighbourhood (Hai Al-Alatta) project. The first phase of the project cost OMR1.6 million. It includes 35 standards housing units, each covering an area of 272 square metres. The project, aimed to provide housing for families whose residences were affected by past climatic conditions, boasts a range of modern solar energy units and water purification systems. It incarnates the concept of environment-friendly accommodations and sustainable community housing. The inaugural ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Khalfan Said Al Shuaili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, and attended by Dr. Laila Ahmed Al Najjar, Minister of Social Development, Mohammed Suleiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah, officials and representatives of supporting establishments. Al Kindi described the project as a model of cooperation between government departments, private sector establishments and civil society institutions. He added that Al-Alatta Neighborhood embodies the spirit of solidarity and collaboration aimed to improve living conditions of families that were affected by past natural disasters. The project, which earns support from Dar Al-Atta Association, is being implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, the Office of North Al Batinah Governorate and private establishments. Maryam bint Issa Al Zadjali, Chairperson of the Board of Dar Al Atta'a Association, said that the project is the result of the campaign 'From the people to the people' launched by Dar Al Atta'a Association, which saw significant interaction from all sectors of society. She also said that the construction of an integrated neighbourhood was an ambition Dar Al Atta'a sought to achieve based on the fact that residence is the foundation for a stable and secure life. The launch ceremony also saw honouring the parties supporting the project in recognition for their contributions to construction of the project. The attendees made an inspection tour to the neighbourhood and hailed the quality of execution of the project and the integration of the services offered to the families.
Times of Oman
29-04-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Qualifiers to represent Oman at ITEX 2025 announced
Sohar — The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation today announced the names of the three qualifiers who will represent the Sultanate of Oman at the International Invention, Innovation, and Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2025), scheduled to take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia during 29-31 May 2025. The announcement ceremony was held at Sohar University under the patronage of Mohammed Suleiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah, in the presence of Dr. Saif Abdullah Al Haddabi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation for Research and Innovation. The three selected participants are: Yousra Yousuf Al Ghadani for her project 'Squid Ink Water Filter", Malak Khalifa Al Harthy, for her innovation 'Portland Cement Reinforced with Carbon Nanosheets as a Dental Filling" and Badr Salim Al Muqbali for his project 'Remote Control Device for Ring Main Unit Operation". ITEX is an annual international exhibition that bridges inventions, innovations, and technology, often referred to as the 'Marketplace of Inventions and Innovations." It serves as a dynamic platform connecting inventors, investors, entrepreneurs, and startups to showcase and market cutting-edge innovations. The exhibition features participants from over 20 countries across Asia and Europe, displaying more than 1,000 inventions across various categories. It includes competitions, funding opportunities, and marketing prospects, bringing together investors and industry experts with inventors to foster innovation and idea exchange across multiple sectors. —— Ends/AH
