Tuesday 08 / July / 2025
Muscat: The National Defence College at the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies on Tuesday concluded its annual strategic exercise (Decision-Making/12), conducted by participants of the 12th National Defence Course, representing various military, security, and civil institutions of the state.
The closing ceremony was held under the patronage of Vice Admiral Abdullah Khamis Al-Raisi, Chief of Staff of the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF), in the presence of Maj.Gen Hamid Ahmed Sakroon, Chairman of the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies.
The ceremony featured a briefing on the exercise proceedings, followed by a visual presentation highlighting the activities, assigned roles, tasks of the participants and key *lessons learned based on the hypothetical scenarios and stages of the exercise.
Rear Admiral Ali Abdullah Al Shidi, Commandant of the National Defence College and Exercise Director, stated: “Today, we conclude the Decision-Making/12 exercise, which served as a crucial intellectual and training milestone in preparing national leaders to address challenges in a complex regional and international environment.
This year’s exercise examined current regional and global developments, analyzing their potential security, economic, and political repercussions on the region.”
He added: “This exercise aimed to enhance strategic thinking and decision-making skills during crises, deepen understanding of geopolitical dynamics, and reinforce the importance of joint planning, inter-institutional coordination, and role integration under exceptional circumstances.”
The ceremony was attended by senior military commanders and officials. -ONA
