OOC signs partnership pact with Russian Rusnano

MUSCAT: The Call has been launched for nominations for the 2017 edition of the Unesco King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa Prize, and the theme for this edition of the Prize is the use of ICTs to increase access to quality education.

The Unesco King Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa Prize for the use of ICTs in Education, funded and established since 2005 by Bahrain, rewards individuals, institutions, and Non-Governmental Organizations for projects and activities which demonstrate best practices in, and creative use of, ICTs to enhance learning, teaching and overall educational performance.

It is Unesco’s only prize in the field of ICT in education and seeks to recognise the organisations and individuals that are embracing ICT as pedagogical ally and, in turn, make learning more effective.

While acknowledging the importance of teaching innovations supported or enabled by ICT, it is essential that innovations ensure the security of children and promote the values and attitudes that are relevant to the building of sustainable and peaceful societies.

The deadline for submission of all nomination files is October 20, via www.unesco.org/ ict-ed-prize/register MUSCAT: Oman Oil Company (OOC) signed a partnership and cooperation agreement with Russian company ‘Rusnano’ in the fields of oil and gas during the Omani-Russian Business Forum hosted by Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI).

Said bin Saleh al Kiyoumi, Chairman of OCCI stressed the importance of activating bilateral business councils, especially the Omani-Russian Business Council.

He added that OCCI is working with the concerned authorities to nominate the head of the Omani side in the OmaniRussian Business Council.

He pointed out that the next stage will witness more activity in the economic and investment field with the Russian side.

The Head of the Russian delegation hoped that this visit would open a wide door to increase and improve trade and investment relations between the private sector.

He stressed the importance of improving trade and investment relations in both countries, calling on Omani businessmen to benefit from the major investment opportunities in Russia.

The forum included presentations from the Omani and Russian sides, including a presentation by Ithraa on the opportunities, benefits and incentives for investment in the Sultanate.

The Special Economic Zone in Duqm (SEZD) submitted a presentation on investment opportunities in the Duqm zone and the advantages and incentives provided by the government to the investor.

A working paper was presented on the development of trade and investment relations between the Sultanate and Russia that highlighted the advantages of investment in the oil and gas sectors in Russia.

The Russian delegation includes Russian businessmen representing more than 40 companies from major Russian companies in various fields of industry, trade, services and advanced technology. — ONA