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Observer
4 days ago
- Business
- Observer
'Sports Marketing and Investment' seminar organised
Oman Olympic Committee (OOC), represented by the Olympic Academy of Oman, organised a specialised seminar titled "Sports Marketing and Investment" yesterday, Tuesday, at its headquarters. This initiative is part of its ongoing efforts to enhance modern economic concepts within the sports sector and explore diversified financial support for sports entities and institutions. The seminar aimed to highlight the importance of shifting from traditional reliance on sponsors to innovative and sustainable financing models. This move aims to strengthen Oman's sports infrastructure and support the goals of Vision 2040 in integrating sports as a contributing sector to the national economy. The seminar covered concepts of sports marketing from a civilisational and strategic perspective, discussing challenges in diversifying income sources. It emphasised building effective commercial partnerships beyond traditional sponsorship. Additionally, it discussed sports investment as promising economic opportunities and the importance of developing an investor-friendly environment aligned with international practices. Sajjad bin Mohammed al Lawati, Vice-President of the Oman Table Tennis Federation, presented various models and examples reflecting the current landscape of sports marketing, its opportunities and challenges. He stressed the need to broaden public understanding of sports' dual role as an economic and social value. The seminar also highlighted successful practices in sports investment and underscored the importance of networking between sports institutions and both public and private sectors. This networking enhances the sports system's financial self-sufficiency and helps achieve its developmental objectives. This seminar aligns with the Olympic Academy of Oman's direction to provide educational and training programmes that respond to institutional development needs in the sports sector. It aims to enhance its capacity to address economic challenges through scientific and practical methods.
Observer
6 days ago
- Sport
- Observer
Secretary-General of OOC receives president of IBSF
Abdullah bin Mohammed Bamakhalef, Secretary-General of the Oman Olympic Committee (OOC), received Mubarak Hamad Al Khaterin, President of the International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF), on Sunday at the OOC headquarters, as part of his official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. The meeting focused on exploring avenues of mutual cooperation between both parties, including opportunities to further develop the sport of billiards and snooker at both the national and international levels. Discussions highlighted the importance of keeping pace with the sport's global progress and enhancing its competitive presence. The two sides also exchanged views on supporting relevant programs and initiatives, and emphasised the significance of establishing effective channels of communication between the OOC and the International Federation to support the sport's growth in line with global standards. IBSF president toured the Oman Olympic Museum This meeting comes as part of the OOC's continued efforts to strengthen ties with international sports organisations and expand collaborative opportunities that align with its goals of advancing the sports sector in accordance with best international practices. As part of the visit, Mubarak Hamad Al Khaterin toured the Oman Olympic Museum, located within the OOC premises, where he viewed exhibitions, archival documents, and models that chronicle the journey of sports in Oman and the nation's participation in Olympic, regional and international events.
Times of Oman
6 days ago
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Secretary General of OOC receives President of the International Billiards and Snooker Federation
Muscat: Abdullah Mohammed Bamakhalef, Secretary General of the Oman Olympic Committee (OOC), received Mubarak Hamad Al-Khaterin, President of the International Billiards and Snooker Federation, on Sunday at the OOC headquarters, as part of his official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. The meeting focused on exploring avenues of mutual cooperation between both parties, including opportunities to further develop the sport of billiards and snooker at both the national and international levels. Discussions highlighted the importance of keeping pace with the sport's global progress and enhancing its competitive presence. The two sides also exchanged views on supporting relevant programs and initiatives, and emphasized the significance of establishing effective channels of communication between the OOC and the International Federation to support the sport's growth in line with global standards. This meeting comes as part of the OOC's continued efforts to strengthen ties with international sports organizations and expand collaborative opportunities that align with its goals of advancing the sports sector in accordance with best international practices. As part of the visit, Mubarak Hamad Al-Khaterin toured the Oman Olympic Museum, located within the OOC premises, where he viewed exhibitions, archival documents, and models that chronicle the journey of sports in Oman and the nation's participation in Olympic, regional, and international events.
Observer
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Observer
OOA concludes sport management course
MUSCAT: The Oman Olympic Academy (OOA) concluded on Wednesday its specialised course titled 'Contemporary Trends in Sports Management', held over three days from May 26 to 28, at the Oman Olympic Committee headquarters. As many as 30 participants were brought together from various sports institutions, federations and committees, including members from the Omani Committee for the Deaf Sports, in a move that reflects the Academy's commitment to inclusive and comprehensive training. The course aimed to empower national sports cadres with modern management concepts in alignment with Oman Vision 2040 and the national sports strategy. course participant at concluding day The three days course Led by Dr Abdulrahim bin Muslim al Darwishi, Associate Professor of Sports Management and Sports Policy at Sultan Qaboos University, the programme covered topics such as contemporary administrative trends, international models in Olympic success and the integration between elite performance and community-based sports. The concluding day featured an open panel discussion moderated by Dr Ishaq bin Ahmed al Balushi, Assistant Director of the Oman Olympic Academy. Panelists included Dr Al Darwishi, former national football team manager Maqbool bin Mohammed al Balushi, and former national athletics team member Buthaina bint Eid al Yaqubiyah. course participant at concluding day Dr Al Balushi opened the session with a visual presentation, highlighting the role of sports institutions in promoting public health, social development and economic growth through sports and sports tourism, aligned with Oman's national vision. The panel explored the impact of administrative environments on athletic performance, the relationship between organisational structure and sports achievements and the psychological preparation of athletes at international competitions. Participants actively engaged in discussions, sharing their perspectives and raising inquiries that added practical depth to the session. The course concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony, reflecting a positive spirit and a shared aspiration for more advanced programmes. This initiative is part of the Oman Olympic Academy's ongoing strategy to qualify national talent and foster leadership in sports management.
Qatar Tribune
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
QOC Secretary-General meets with Oman NOC Secretary-General
H.E. Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buenain, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), on Wednesday met with Abdullah bin Muhammad Bamkhallaf, Secretary-General of the Oman Olympic Committee and President of the Oman Table Tennis Association, who is currently visiting Doha. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation between the Qatari and Omani Olympic Committees and explored ways to enhance it in the coming period, in a manner that supports the progress of joint GCC sports initiatives and promotes the exchange of expertise in sports administration and development programs. The two parties emphasized the importance of continued cooperation among GCC Olympic Committees to further support athletes and strengthen the institutional foundations of sport in the region, in alignment with the aspirations of the Olympic Movement. The Omani official praised Qatar's outstanding organizational success in hosting the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships – Doha 2025, stating that this achievement reflects Qatar's leading position on the global sports map and its ability to deliver a comprehensive model for hosting major international events.
