MUSCAT – The initiative, unveiled at the 11th Annual Human Development Conference, which began yesterday at Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah, marks a major step toward decentralised, results-driven training that aligns closely with regional priorities and Oman Vision 2040.

The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of His Highness Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar, and attended by senior government officials, experts and specialists from Oman and abroad.

Speaking at the conference, His Excellency Sayyid Salem bin Musallam Al Busaidi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Labour for Human Resources Development, announced the rollout of decentralised training initiatives tailored to each governorate. These programmes are designed to foster local leadership and technical expertise that match regional development goals.

He emphasised the importance of early vocational guidance, noting that the Ministry is working to establish structured pathways from intermediate school to professional education. He pointed out that each governorate will benefit from a comparative advantage with vocational colleges and training centres offering customised programmes that are aligned with local economic needs.

The two-day human development conference, themed “Developing human resources through training”, focuses on innovation and applications of artificial intelligence (AI). It aims to empower national cadres and develop manpower by preparing individuals to meet future demands and exchange knowledge about ways to leverage the potential of innovation and AI to improve professional performance.

Organised by “Alassayel Company for Conferences and Training Services” in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour, Dhofar Governor’s Office and the branch of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Dhofar Governorate, the conference will cover various topics, with emphasis on developing training programmes in accordance with the latest international methodologies.