Press Release

Social Development Committees in Seeb and Muscat Discuss Several Community Issues and Initiatives

08/09/2026

        The Social Development Committee in the Wilayat of Seeb discussed numerous issues and initiatives aimed at reinforcing social work and improving the quality of life in villages, during its third meeting of the current year, chaired by His Excellency Ahmed bin Ali Al Shehhi, Wali of Seeb and Chairman of the Social Development Committee.

      The meeting reviewed the recommendations of the previous meeting, besides discussing an initiative for a partnership project between the private sector, government entities and voluntary teams. This initiative contributes to improving the quality of life and strengthening integration among various sectors and community components. The meeting reviewed the activities carried out by the Oman Women’s Association in Seeb during the first half of the year and concluded with several recommendations relating to social affairs.

         His Excellency Ali bin Said Al Saeedi, Wali of Muscat, chaired a meeting of the Social Development Committee in the Wilayat of Muscat. This meeting reviewed the minutes of the previous meeting and discussed a letter from His Excellency the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development concerning the topics raised during the previous meeting.

       The meeting discussed the general framework of the “Waqfat Khair” initiative through the Jood platform, alongside exploring ways to boost support for the Social Development Committee’s account. It reviewed numerous requests received from the Social Development Department in Muscat and discussed the appropriate procedures to be taken in this regard.

     These meetings form part of efforts to follow up on social affairs-related matters, enhance the role of Social Development Committees in supporting community initiatives, and promote the integration of efforts among government entities, the private sector and voluntary teams to serve community members and contributes to improving their quality of life.