AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEducation & Skills in Oman: Oman’s Education Statistics Bulletin 2026 reports 980,000 students in school education (+3.4%), about 88,000 teachers (+5.5%), a 6% rise in people aged 10+ with bachelor’s or higher, and a slight drop in illiteracy to 2.25% in 2025. Inclusive Communication: Muscat wrapped up the “Guiding Communication” national initiative on sign-language etiquette and awareness, aiming to boost community inclusion for people with hearing disabilities. Women in Sport: The 18th Women’s Bowling Championship opened in Muscat with 26 teams, 156 players, and runs through 30 September. Heritage & Culture in Oman: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth launched “Siraj Oman” to activate Oman Encyclopaedia and Oman Encyclopaedia for Young People in schools, alongside a digital game and a printed heritage lexicon. Tourism Spotlight: His Majesty Sultan Haitham reviewed Khareef Dhofar’s tourism push, with 1,116,051 visitors from June 21 to Aug 31 (+8.6%). Lifestyle & Business: Al Mouj Muscat handed over four completed Al Mouj Business Park buildings, bringing a new workplace community to its coastal destination.
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