Muscat: On the occasion of World Youth Skills Day, Alizz Islamic Bank welcomed Dr. Wail Al Harrasi, founder & CEO of Wabas Enterprises & Investments for an insightful session with the bank staff and students from various colleges and universities to discuss about various important topics including self-discovery, building core values, mastering cutting-edge technologies like Chat GPT, and harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence in today’s rapidly evolving world.
Throughout the event, attendees had the opportunity to engage in insightful interactive discussions, and thought-provoking presentations that encouraged them to explore their own skills and potentials, and to understand the significance of continuous learning and personal growth.
World Youth Skills Day, observed annually on July 15, promotes youth skills development to tackle unemployment and underemployment. It encourages investment in training and education, aiming to better integrate youth into the workforce. This initiative, declared by the United Nations General Assembly in November 2014, emphasizes the significance of equipping youth with necessary skills to empower them.
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Alizz Islamic Bank underlines the importance of the critical role that skill development plays in overcoming challenges and promoting economic growth and aims to bridge the gap between education and employment, promoting economic growth and social inclusion. The bank continuously strives to develop the future leaders of Oman; placing great importance on education, training and development, empowering future generations and equipping them with the skills and capabilities needed to contribute their creative potential towards serving their communities.
Dr. Wail Saif Al Harrasi is the founder & CEO of Wabas Enterprises & Investments, a firm focusing on strategy consultancy in technology with an investment arm in technology and innovation. He is a retired Undersecretary of the Ministry of Endowment and Religious Affairs and a Board member of the Imam Jabir bin Zaid Endowment Foundation. He is also a Member of the Sharia Committee of Al Madina Takaful and a Member of the Board of Trustees of the College of Sharia Sciences.
