Monday 30 / June / 2025
Muscat: As part of the 2025 Summer Centers activities, the second phase of the "Social Development in North Al Batinah Governorate" participation was launched.
The second phase of the General Directorate of Social Development in North Al Batinah Governorate's participation in the 2025 Summer Centers activities was launched this morning.
The participation, supervised by the Office of His Excellency the Governor of North Al Batinah, is a continuation of community efforts to harness the energies of children and youth during the summer vacation, through specialised activities implemented by civil society organisations in various wilayats of the governorate.
Omani Women's Associations participated, along with charitable groups, civil society organisations, and Al Wafa Centers for the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities.
Sultan bin Qais bin Saif Al Abri, Director General of the General Directorate of Social Development in North Al Batinah Governorate, explained that "this participation comes within the framework of effective partnerships between various community institutions to provide an educational and recreational environment for our students during the summer, contributing to building their personalities and developing their capabilities in various fields."
The participation of the Omani Women's Associations included a variety of programs and workshops. These include traditional industrial workshops and palm frond workshops, in addition to scientific programs, creative thinking workshops, and a number of health workshops, along with various volunteer initiatives.
As for the Al Wafa Centers for the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities, their activities varied across several governorates in North Al Batinah, focusing on a number of artistic industries, including gypsum and accessories, and candle mold making.
As part of the participation of charitable groups and civil society organizations, the Liwa Charity Harvest Team organized several interactive workshops, including the "Protect Yourself" workshop and the "Skillful Speaker" workshop, in addition to awareness programs titled "Your Awareness Saves Lives" and the importance of cybersecurity.
These participations affirm the importance of activating institutional community work and integrating efforts between government agencies and civil society organizations, contributing to enhancing the capabilities of children and adolescents and honing their skills in a safe and stimulating environment.
