UNIPATH STAFF
Oman celebrated the opening of a new college to strengthen the sultanate’s military forces and integrate strategic defense planning with civilian leaders. In December 2013, officials met at the National Defense College in Muaskar Bait al Falaj.
The Ministry of Defense and the Sultan’s Armed Forces hosted the ceremony to mark the occasion under the patronage of Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, advisor to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said. He said the college will be a center for strategic defense and political studies.
Maj. Gen. Salim bin Musallam bin Ali bin Qatan is serving as commander of the college, which has been in the works for several years under the direction of the sultan. It is linked academically with prestigious Sultan Qaboos University and is open to foreign officers as well.
Sources: Oman Tribune, Oman News Agency, Times of Oman