Muscat – His Excellency revealed that the ministry will provide approximately 14,000 training opportunities tied directly to employment during the course of this year. This is a substantial increase from the 9,000 allocated in 2024.

Discussing the importance of bridging the skill gap in the labour market, he stated that the Ministry is committed to providing high-quality training opportunities that are directly linked to employment. This initiative includes both on-the-job training and employment-linked programs to equip the workforce with the skills necessary for today’s evolving job market.

The Minister explained that employment in the government sector is based on actual needs, especially in the health and education fields, which receive about 6,000 jobs annually, with a similar number in the military sector. He also noted that the ministry’s efforts to enhance vocational education and training are key to improving employment outcomes in both government and private sectors.

His Excellency Sayyid Salim Musallam Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour for Human Resources Development, indicated that the results of a study conducted by the Ministry’s National Employment Program on the minimum wage would be announced soon.

He noted that the outputs of vocational education are acceptable for employment in some government and private sectors, and pointed out that there are more than 8,000 students in 8 colleges. He further highlighted the trend to evaluate the training system in Oman at the government and private levels and vocational training.

The forum, organised by the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, also saw discussions on the future of Oman’s labour market in the face of technological advancements and the changing economic landscape.

This year’s edition of the forum included four dialogue sessions covering a wide range of topics, from professional development and economic diversification to culture, sports, and youth.