AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAviation & Security: New details say the Flydubai co-pilot accused in the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv incident tried to crash the plane into Ben Gurion airport, after attacking the captain with a crash axe; the UAE investigation classifies it as a terrorist attack, while reports also say the suspect spent time in New Zealand and had prior extremist concerns tied to his flying clearance. Oman Education & Digital Learning: Oman hosted the 25th GCC meeting of e-learning officials at Sultan Qaboos University, aiming to share best practices and strengthen e-learning frameworks across higher education. Jobs & Youth Skills: PDO marked the graduation of 366 Omani youths under the Emdad programme, blending workplace experience with training to boost employability and in-country value. Immigration & Visas: Oman published rules for student visas requiring an original medical certificate for citizens of 11 countries, and also outlined key document requirements for sponsored work visas. Religious Affairs & Performance: A 3-day “Tamkeen” forum began in South Al Batinah to train endowments and religious affairs staff on governance and sustainable institutional impact. Housing & Rights: UN-Habitat urged urgent global action on the housing crisis during World Habitat Day events in Muscat, framing adequate shelter as a human right. Sports & Community: Oman’s youth and sports programmes continue to expand, including opportunities for girls and local talent showcases.
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