MUSCAT – Titled ‘Strategic Dialogues and Shared Visions with the Private Sector for a Sustainable Labor Market’, the event focused on developing labour market tools, reviewing legislation, and enhancing stability.

Speaking on the occasion, His Excellency Dr. Mahad Said Ba’awin, Minister of Labour, emphasised that the current phase requires accelerating efforts to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities. He highlighted the importance of supporting human resources through employment initiatives implemented by the ministry in partnership with the private sector.

He noted the growing role of the private sector in Dhofar, particularly in tourism, stressing the need to enhance training programs and support entrepreneurial projects linked to artificial intelligence and innovation.

The meeting also discussed mechanisms to streamline procedures for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), ways to leverage available incentives for new business ventures, and topics related to Omanisation and improving the local labour market environment.