MUSCAT : The initiative, held in collaboration with the Public Authority for SME Development, the Public Authority for Economic Zones and Free Zones, and the Special Economic Zone at Duqm, aims to empower SMEs by boosting investment opportunities, enhancing skills, and fostering partnerships with major companies.
Salem bin Ali Al Shahri, Director of the SME Development Authority in Al Wusta Governorate, highlighted the programme’s purpose as a springboard for entrepreneurs to expand their projects through strategic collaborations and skill development.
The two-day event features specialised training workshops organised with key partners such as the Tender Board, Opal Foundation, and the Oman Investment Authority. These sessions are designed to enhance SME efficiency and maximise local added value. Open discussions on investment challenges and success stories will round out the programme.
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The Public Authority for Economic Zones and Free Zones stressed the programme’s role in stimulating local investment and reaffirmed its support for creating a conducive growth environment for SMEs. Meanwhile, the Special Economic Zone at Duqm underscored its commitment to fostering partnerships between small and large enterprises.
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