AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGCC Unity in Action: The 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 kicked off at Al Shaqab Indoor Arena, with Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani officially declaring the multi-sport event open—1400 athletes and officials set to compete across 17 sports over 11 days. Oman’s Cultural Spotlight: Omani film “Forbidden Flowers” won Best Director at Morocco’s Atlas International Film Festival, adding to its earlier success at Oman’s “Tawasul” short film competition. Knowledge Economy Push: HH Sayyid Theyazin chaired the Research and Innovation Authority’s 2026 board meeting, reviewing progress and backing the Sultan Haitham Chairs Programme as a national research platform for Oman Vision 2040. Local Learning & Youth Confidence: In Manah, the “Confident Steps” initiative wrapped up with workshops and guidance aimed at building students’ self-confidence and leadership. Sustainability at Work: Oman’s Environment Authority banned plastic water bottles inside its buildings, nudging staff toward reusable alternatives. Regional Tech Meets Heritage: Mayors gathered in Xi’an to discuss how culture and technology are reshaping modern cities—Oman among the participants.
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