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Times of Oman
15-07-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
National Defence College celebrates graduation of 12th cohort
Muscat: The Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies on Tuesday celebrated the graduation of the 12th cohort of the National Defence College. The cohort included senior officers from the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF) and other military and security units, alongside officials from various ministries, authorities, government institutions, and civil entities. The ceremony was held under the patronage of Dr. Said Mohammed Al Saqri, Minister of Economy, and was attended by Major General Hamid Ahmed Sakroon, Chairman of the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies. During the event, a visual presentation highlighted the course's comprehensive curriculum, practical applications, relevant study visits, and lectures and seminars delivered by specialists and decision-makers. Following the presentation, the Minister of Economy distributed certificates to the graduating participants. The graduation ceremony saw the attendance of several official, commanders of the Sultan's Armed Forces and military and security units, members of the State Council, senior officers from the Sultan's Armed Forces and other military and security units, a gathering of retired senior officers, and members of the college's steering committee.
Observer
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Strategic Decision-Making 12 exercise concludes
MUSCAT: The National Defence College at the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies on Tuesday concluded its annual strategic exercise Decision-Making 12, conducted by participants of the 12th National Defence Course, representing various military, security and civil institutions of the state. The closing ceremony was held under the auspices of Vice Admiral Abdullah bin Khamis al Raisi, Chief of Staff of the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF), in the presence of Maj Gen Hamid bin Ahmed Sakroon, Chairman of the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies (ASDS). The ceremony featured a briefing on the exercise proceedings, followed by a visual presentation highlighting the activities, assigned roles, tasks of the participants and key lessons learned based on the hypothetical scenarios and stages of the exercise. Rear Admiral Ali bin Abdullah al Shidi, Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC) and Exercise Director, stated: 'Today, we conclude the Decision-Making 12 exercise, which served as a crucial intellectual and training milestone in preparing national leaders to address challenges in a complex regional and international environment. This year's exercise examined current regional and global developments, analysing their potential security, economic and political repercussions on the region." He added: 'This exercise aimed to enhance strategic thinking and decision-making skills during crises, deepen understanding of geopolitical dynamics, and reinforce the importance of joint planning, inter-institutional coordination, and role integration under exceptional circumstances." The ceremony was attended by senior military commanders and officials. - ONA
Times of Oman
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Annual strategic exercise enhances strategic thinking
Muscat: The National Defence College at the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies on Tuesday concluded its annual strategic exercise (Decision-Making/12), conducted by participants of the 12th National Defence Course, representing various military, security, and civil institutions of the state. The closing ceremony was held under the patronage of Vice Admiral Abdullah Khamis Al-Raisi, Chief of Staff of the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF), in the presence of Hamid Ahmed Sakroon, Chairman of the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies. The ceremony featured a briefing on the exercise proceedings, followed by a visual presentation highlighting the activities, assigned roles, tasks of the participants and key *lessons learned based on the hypothetical scenarios and stages of the exercise. Rear Admiral Ali Abdullah Al Shidi, Commandant of the National Defence College and Exercise Director, stated: 'Today, we conclude the Decision-Making/12 exercise, which served as a crucial intellectual and training milestone in preparing national leaders to address challenges in a complex regional and international environment. This year's exercise examined current regional and global developments, analyzing their potential security, economic, and political repercussions on the region.' He added: 'This exercise aimed to enhance strategic thinking and decision-making skills during crises, deepen understanding of geopolitical dynamics, and reinforce the importance of joint planning, inter-institutional coordination, and role integration under exceptional circumstances.'
Observer
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Decision Making 12 proceedings reviewed
MUSCAT: Dr Mohammed bin Nasser al Zaabi, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defence, on Wednesday observed the proceedings of the annual strategic exercise 'Decision Making 12' at the National Defence College of the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies. The exercise is being conducted by participants of the twelfth course at the National Defence College. Upon his arrival at the college premises, the Secretary General was received by Rear Admiral Ali bin Abdullah al Shidi, Commandant of the National Defence College, in the presence of Maj Gen Hamid bin Ahmed Sakroon, Chairman of the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies. The Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence was briefed on the exercise scenarios and various operational simulations. Subsequently, the Secretary General and accompanying officials visited the exercise cells to observe operational mechanisms and review participants' outputs, which demonstrated the strategic and academic knowledge gained throughout the course curriculum. — ONA
Times of Oman
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Secretary General of Defence ministry reviews proceedings of strategic exercise 'Decision Making 12'
Muscat: Dr. Mohammed Nasser Al Zaabi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence, on Wednesday observed the proceedings of the annual strategic exercise 'Decision Making 12' at the National Defence College of the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies. The exercise is being conducted by participants of the twelfth course at the National Defence College. Upon his arrival at the college premises, the Secretary General was received by Brigadier Ali Abdullah Al Sheidi, Commandant of the National Defense College, in the presence of Major General Hamid Ahmed Sakroon, Chairman of the Academy for Strategic and Defense Studies. The Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence was briefed on the exercise scenarios and various operational simulations. Subsequently, the Secretary General and accompanying officials visited the exercise cells to observe operational mechanisms and review participants' outputs, which demonstrated the strategic and academic knowledge gained throughout the course curriculum.
