Muscat:The Media Sector of the National Risk Register convened a meeting chaired by Mohammed Said Al Balushi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information and Head of the Sector. The meeting focused on reviewing the sector's 2026 outputs and efforts to boost community awareness regarding media risks.
According to Oman News Agency, the discussions covered awareness and education campaigns from the National Risk Register's Community Edition. These campaigns aim to enhance individual awareness and promote a culture of risk prevention through preparedness, response, and early action. Additionally, the meeting addressed media coverage related to the National Risk Register's efforts and explored mechanisms for highlighting initiatives and programs, as well as evaluating the level of readiness, capabilities, and risk management efforts.
The meeting also tackled the updating of early warning mechanisms for media risks at the national level. Efforts to strengthen the capacity to monitor, track, and analyze indicators and developments that could pose media risks were discussed. This initiative aims to enable rapid response and mitigate repercussions while unifying the efforts of supporting entities and integrating their roles in monitoring and managing risks.