Muscat: Addressing the forum on the role of economic sectors in localizing job opportunities and enhancing local added value, His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Amer Al-Shaidhani, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology highlighted the transformative role of digital tools in shaping Oman’s labor market.

Dr Al-Shaidhani underscored the Ministry’s commitment to regulating the labour market through advanced digital systems, which are key to meeting the demands of both establishments and individuals. “Regulating the labour market and monitoring its data through effective digital tools is of utmost importance, as it meets the needs of establishments and individuals and enables sectoral employment governance committees to make informed decisions that contribute to building local capacities and meeting labour market requirements,” he stated.

The Makeen initiative, a flagship program by the Ministry, was spotlighted for its success in building technical capacities among Omanis. By equipping local talent with specialized skills and enabling them to secure roles in technical fields or contract-based services, Makeen is driving sustainable development and boosting national efficiency.

Dr. Al-Shaidhani reiterated that such efforts are instrumental in enhancing Oman’s local added value.