AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCybersecurity Leadership: Otech & PwC Middle East launched CISO100 Oman, a two-year programme to train and empower 100 Omani cybersecurity leaders, with the first cohort of 30 specialists graduating—aimed at strengthening national cyber resilience. Health & Community Solidarity: Oman marked World Blood Donor Day (June 14), highlighting a 47% rise in blood units collected at Bausher from 2020 to 2025 and urging continued voluntary, regular donations. Disability Inclusion: Oman showcased its disability rights progress at the UN in New York, pointing to the Basic Law and a 2025 law on non-discrimination and equal opportunities. Public Health Focus: Oman urged stronger colorectal cancer prevention as cases rise, stressing healthier lifestyles and screening for high-risk groups. Education & Skills for the Future: A new Oman-focused discussion revisits a long-running question: whether education systems can produce the skills Vision 2040 needs, now shifting from banking Omanisation to AI, cybersecurity, and advanced industries. Cultural Heritage & Dialogue: Oman’s work on intangible cultural heritage and a UN-backed Muscat Plan of Action on hate speech and social cohesion were also in the spotlight. Oman-India Services: The outgoing Indian ambassador said Indian passport processing in Oman has been reduced to about one day, pending police verification.
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