Muscat – During an audience at Al Barakah Palace with business leaders and owners of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), His Majesty stressed the shared responsibility between the government and private sector to create job opportunities for citizens.

His Majesty urged the private sector to engage in training and qualifying job seekers, utilising the various economic incentives, programs, and initiatives launched by the government to bolster private sector growth.

Pointing out that the file of employing job seekers occupies the top place on the government’s scale of priorities, His Majesty underscored the need for collaborative efforts to tackle unemployment.

In addition to employment discussions, the Sultan reviewed the state’s financial and economic performance, noting the positive results that stem from the effective partnership between the government and the private sector. He pointed out that the continued improvement of the country’s credit rating is expected to enhance business and investor confidence, creating a more attractive investment environment.