IVLP: Managing Ports and Developing Free Trade Zones

IVLP: Managing Ports and Developing Free Trade Zones Each year, approximately 5,000 current and emerging foreign leaders in a variety of fields travel to the United States on the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) to learn about industry best-practices and cultivate professional networks with their American counterparts.  International Visitors also share …

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IVLP: Connecting Museums, Connecting People

This week U.S. Embassy Muscat hosted an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) pre-departure orientation for five professionals working with the National Museum and Ministry of Heritage and Culture. The IVLP participants will travel to the U.S. from January 26 – February 7, 2020, to meet a variety of museum and archivist professionals to discuss mutual …

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IVLP: Entrepreneurship in the Fashion Industry

U.S. Embassy Muscat conducted a pre-departure orientation for Ms. Maitha Al Harthi, Owner and Manager, Maitha Al Harthi Trading and Contracting, on November 14, 2019.  Ms. Al Harthi participated in the U.S. Department of State’s sponsored International Visitor Leadership Program on “Entrepreneurship in the Fashion Industry” from November 18 to December 6, 2019. The “Entrepreneurship …

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Weather Alert – Cyclone Hika

Weather Alert – Cyclone Hikaa U.S. Embassy Muscat, Oman September 24, 2019   Based on information from the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA), U.S. Embassy Muscat advises U.S. citizens that cyclone Hikaa is approximately 200 kms away from Masirah Island.  The cyclone includes heavy rains and winds ranging from 45 to 55 knots and …

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U.S. National Day Celebrates U.S.-Oman Ties

On April 29, at Al Bustan Palace, the U.S. Embassy in Muscat celebrated the 243rd anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. U.S. Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman Marc J. Sievers welcomed guest of honor His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Obaid Al Saidi, Minister of Health, as well as …

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EducationUSA Participates in GHEDEX 2019

EducationUSA Oman and 21 U.S. higher education institutions participated in the Global Higher Education Exhibition (GHEDEX), one of the biggest fairs organized by Oman’s Ministry of Higher Education, from April 14-17. During the inauguration, the Public Affairs Section Chief,  Michelle Y. Outlaw welcomed his Excellency Dr. Abduallla A Sarmi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher …

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