AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOman Digital Leap: Oman scored 75% in the UN ESCWA GEMS Maturity Index for 2025, up from 72% in 2024, with strong gains in public outreach and wider digital services across 27 institutions and 93 services. Khareef Dhofar Entertainment: Atin Square in Salalah launched Dhofar Khareef 2026 with a packed evening mix of international carnival shows, Arab music, comedy, food and retail, running to August 31. Omani Chanting Festival: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth will hold the second Omani Chanting Festival in Al Dakhiliyah in October, targeting ages 18–39, with entries due by 29 August. eSports in Oman: The “Al Qima” e-sports championship wrapped up after two days, featuring 16 players from across Oman; Lou’ay Al Saadi won first place. Education Rights Milestone: Oman ratified the 1960 Convention against Discrimination in Education, with entry into force on 2 September 2026. Maritime Heritage & Safety: India’s Jaishankar told Oman-linked talks that global sea lanes must stay safe and unimpeded, with diplomacy urged amid West Asia tensions. Tsunami Preparedness Training: UNESCO-IOC trained facilitators in Bali, including Oman, to strengthen tsunami readiness across the North-West Indian Ocean.
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