SALALAH: Dhofar Governorate is prepping to celebrate the 52nd National Day of the Renaissance under the patronage of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. His Majesty will preside over the military parade at Al Nasr Square in Salalah, on November 18.
His Highness Sayyid Marwan bin Turki al Said, Governor of Dhofar said: “This glorious national occasion is considered an opportunity to review the progress and development that took place in various development sectors in Dhofar Governorate in particular and the Sultanate of Oman in general.”
In an interview with ONA and Oman TV, His Highness Sayyid Marwan said that several government departments will be launching development projects over the upcoming period spanning the sectors of healthcare, tourism and logistics and are aimed at realizing comprehensive sustainable development.
Regarding decentralization and the governorate system, His Highness affirmed the issuance of the new system which seeks to upgrade the decentralization mechanism and enhance governance and integration between different entities to tap the potentials and resources of each governorate.
Dhofar Governorate is teeming with tourism potentials most importantly the Dhofar Khareef Season, the governor said underscoring the importance of preparing the document of the strategic urban projects in Dhofare Governorate and the structuring of the Greater Salalah that would enhance decentralization in the governorate, the governor said.
Asked about the role of youth and how to benefit from their thoughts, His Highness Sayyid Marwan bin Turki al Said, said that the young people now assume a greater role especially since the Oman Vision 2040 was laid down. Omani youth are now taking part in many strategies including the urban strategy in Dhofar. He affirmed the attention accorded to the thoughts and innovations of young people and their contribution to decision-making and decision-taking.
Regarding the media sector, the governor affirmed pointed to the great progress made by the state media and the other media channels in activating the partnership and generating executable ideas.
The investment sector overlaps with a number of vital sectors which include tourism, logistics, industry and food security which is based on agriculture, fisheries and water resources as per Oman Vision 2040, the governor said.
His Highness Sayyid Marwan underscored the role of the citizens in tapping the potentials and executing the strategies through the executive plans, underscoring the importance of system integration in the stage of digital transformation. — ONA
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