MUSCAT: The Office of Majlis Ash’shura on Tuesday reviewed the responses of the Council of Ministers to a proposal concerning the enhancement of investment in the private healthcare sector. The response indicated that the relevant authorities are working within the framework of the national five-year health development plans, while strengthening public-private partnerships through a range of programmes and initiatives aimed at expanding investment opportunities, improving the quality of healthcare services, creating employment opportunities and regulating the private healthcare sector. It also emphasised integrating the sector effectively into the comprehensive health coverage system, thereby reinforcing its role in improving public health and supporting economic growth.
This meeting was chaired by Khalid bin Hilal al Maawali, Chairman of Majlis Ash’shura.
The meeting also reviewed a number of ministerial responses to follow-up tools submitted by Council members. Among the most prominent was the response of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources to a request for clarification regarding the suspension of issuing and renewing marine fishing licences.
The Council reviewed a proposal to establish a national framework for developing the gaming and e-sports sector in the Sultanate of Oman. It also examined a number of requests for clarification submitted by Council members, including inquiries addressed to the Minister of Social Development regarding street vendors, to the Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs concerning the reassignment of imams from mosques to larger congregational mosques, as well as requests related to the social responsibility contributions of mining and quarrying companies, and another concerning the construction of protective barriers for wadis.
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