Eleventh Annual Human Development Conference kicks off in Salalah
The conference, themed "Developing human resources through training", focuses on innovation and applications of artificial intelligence (AI). It constitutes part of national efforts to enhance human competencies and achieve the goals of Oman Vision 2040.
The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of HH Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar, and attended by senior government officials, experts and specialists from Oman and abroad.
The conference 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.
The conference will cover various topics, with emphasis on developing training programmes in accordance with the latest international methodologies.
The conference is a 2-day event being 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.
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