Monday 16 / June / 2025
Muscat: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion on Monday signed several agreements with government and private institutions in Muscat to enhance public-private partnerships and empower national talent in the industrial sector.
The agreements included the signing of a deal between the Ministry, the North Al Batinah Governor’s Office, and Jindal Steel for the establishment of an industrial training center in the governorate. The center aims to qualify national talent and enhance their readiness for the labour market.
Another financing agreement was signed between the Ministry and Daleel Petroleum to develop the “Tasnee’” or manufacturing platform, a specialized electronic platform linking industrial sector purchases and contracts with local products. This initiative seeks to enhance supply chain efficiency and increase local value-added content.
Additionally, the Ministry signed a cooperation program with the Global Retail Company, providing 300 training, qualification, and employment opportunities for national workforce, including 100 direct employment opportunities coupled with training and 200 training opportunities linked to employment. This aims to strengthen the presence of national cadres in the labour market.
Dr. Saleh Said Massan, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion for Commerce and Industry, emphasised that these agreements represent a significant milestone in enhancing national industrial capabilities. He noted that these initiatives complement the implementation of the Industrial Strategy 2040 targets, which focus on developing a diversified industrial sector based on knowledge and technology.
He added that the Ministry is working to translate the industrial sector’s strategic directions into practical projects and initiatives that contribute to increasing added value, diversifying industrial activities, boosting industrial exports, attracting quality investments, and enhancing investor confidence in the industrial business environment.
Eng. Khalid Salim Al Qasabi, Director General of Industry at the Ministry, stated that these programs are implemented in cooperation with specialised institutions to align educational outcomes with the needs of the industrial market. This ensures compatibility with the requirements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and rapid economic transformations, contributing to building a qualified national base capable of leading industrial facilities, improving their production efficiency, and enhancing their competitiveness locally and internationally.
The signing ceremony also witnessed the launch of training programmes by Oman Cables Industry as a successful model in industrial training.
The event was attended by several ministers, high-ranking officials, and representatives of relevant institutions.
