Investment in oil and gas exploration, production in Oman stands at $5.84 billion

The total volume of investment in oil and gas exploration, production and development during the first half of 2023 reached $5.84 billion. Capital expenditure—including geological surveys, drilling, facilities—accounted for 62 percent of total investment, while 38 percent went to operating expenses, said Dr. Saleh bin Ali Al Abbouri, Director General of Oil and Gas Exploration and Production at the Ministry of Energy and Minerals.

Culture Ministry implements programme on safeguarding intangible cultural heritage.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth today began implementing a capacity-building programme in the field of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. The programme is carried out by experts from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Arab League Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ALECSO).