Muscat: Held at the Muscat Innovation Park, this marked the committee’s 12th meeting since its formation in 2021.

The meeting, chaired by His Excellency Dr. Saif Al-Haddabi, Undersecretary of the Ministry for Scientific Research and Innovation, brought together committee members to review significant progress. Among the milestones discussed were the completion of guidelines for policies regulating biotechnology in Oman and preparations for the national biotechnology strategy.

The strategy, being developed under the supervision of an international consultant, is set to move into its final phase. A second workshop, held from October 20 to 31, 2024, saw collaboration among national working groups representing government and private sectors to finalize the strategy’s framework.

Updates were shared on the assignment of the international consultant and preparations for a pivotal discussion session on the National Biotechnology Strategy. Scheduled for January 26, 2025, the session will include input from international and local experts.