Council approves a plan to support wheat production by allocating OMR5 million
The Council of Ministers commended the efforts made by the authorities concerned in cooperation with farmers in various governorates to encourage them to grow improved varieties of Omani wheat. The Council also approved a plan to support local wheat production by allocating OMR5 million until the year 2027, in addition to usufruct lands in some governorates for wheat cultivation.
With the aim of operating more direct flights to and from Salalah Airport at competitive prices during the Khareef season, His Majesty the Sultan gave directives to the concerned authorities to provide direct subsidies in fuel prices at Salalah Airport on a par with fuel prices at Muscat International Airport.
The Council of Ministers listened to a briefing about the progress made in initiatives of the National Employment Programme and the efforts made by the authorities concerned to improve economic growth in general and to develop economic sectors. Accordingly, His Majesty the Sultan gave directives to extend the disbursement of benefits from the Job Security System, for citizens whose services were terminated at private sector establishments, until December 2023.
The Council of Ministers agreed to exempt small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from some fees prescribed by the Tender Board. This was made in pursuance of the support accorded to the SME sector, being a basic pillar in the national economy and is hoped to have a major role in contributing to the gross domestic product and employment of
Omani citizens.
His Majesty the Sultan also spoke about regional and international affairs. He reviewed bilateral relations of the Sultanate of Oman with a number of Arab and foreign countries. He underlined Oman’s continuing to espouse its permanent positive neutrality, as well as the country’s persistent endeavours to achieve security and stability for the region and to extend bridges of cooperation with all countries.
At the end of the meeting, His Majesty the Sultan touched on various aspects of concern to the country and the citizens. He wished citizens continued success in all that realizes the good of the nation.