Muscat: The Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Riyada) today held a dialgue session on enhancing opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the energy and minerals sectors.

The session, held in Muscat, explored ways of empowering SMEs by presenting innovative ideas, improving their operational efficiency and encouraging government and private partnerships with them.

It also discussed relevant policies, legislation, licensing and enablers that support SMEs in developing innovative solutions and partnerships in the energy and minerals sectors.

The dialogue session was attended by Eng. Salim Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, Halima Rashid Al Zar’ai, Chairperson of Riyada, officials from the authorities concerned and owners of SMEs operating in the energy and minerals sectors.