MUSCAT — Muscat College, in collaboration with the leading community knowledge sharing initiative, Knowledge Oman, have recently successfully hosted an inspiring Entrepreneurship Mentoring Program that brought together education, creativity, and industry expertise to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.
The program witnessed the participation of over 90 students, representing 25 entrepreneurial groups, who developed and refined their innovative business ideas under the guidance of four mentors from Knowledge Oman. Each group engaged in 20-minute mentoring sessions over two days at the Muscat College Library, bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world business practice.
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Through these sessions, students gained valuable exposure to entrepreneurial thinking, leadership skills, and professional insights that strengthening their confidence to become future innovators and changemakers. Mr. Omar Al Bahri, Mr. Darren Olejnik, and Ms. Umaima Baquer, were formulated as a team of experts from Knowledge Oman to guide and coach the students with their projects.
The initiative reflects a shared vision to build stronger partnerships between academia and industry, aligning with Oman Vision 2040 and the national vision for a knowledge-driven economy.
“At Muscat College, we believe that entrepreneurship is a key driver of economic growth and innovation, and we are proud to contribute to building a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Oman. A huge thank you to Knowledge Oman for the collaboration. Together, we are shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Oman”, said Ms. Buthaina Al Ghazali, Vice Dean for Administration and Finance and Director at Muscat College.
Commenting on the collaboration, mentorship lead Omar Al Bahri, said “Knowledge Oman mission has always been to empower youth through practical learning, mentorship, and knowledge exchange. Seeing Muscat College students engage so passionately reaffirms our belief that Oman’s young minds are ready to lead the next wave of innovation and entrepreneurship.”
This successful partnership between Muscat College and Knowledge Oman highlights the power of collaboration in nurturing a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning that contributies to Oman’s national journey toward sustainable economic growth and a knowledge-based society.
