Muscat wraps up nationwide 'All Oman' initiative
The final round of the three-day initiative, held at Oman Convention and Exhibition Center, aims to enhance direct communication between Omani governorates and the parties entrusted with implementing Oman Vision 2040. It seeks to enlighten and empower the local community through meetings, visits and workshops to unify efforts for devising an integrated approach.
The Governor of Muscat said that 'All Oman' initiative represents a real opportunity to convert the goals of Oman Vision 2040 into tangible reality through open dialogue and joint action aimed to accommodate local initiatives in all governorates of Oman, leveraging the competitive advantages of the governorates in terms of investment, economic potential, social and cultural factors that set them apart.
Muscat wraps up nationwide 'All Oman' initiative
He added that the realisation of development goals and the implementation of strategic plans can only be achieved through meetings that reflect the common government-private sector approach and thinking linked to the needs of the local community.
For his part, Dr Khamis bin Saif al Jabri, Head of Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit, underscored the efforts made to ensure the success of 'All Oman' initiative, which toured all governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. He also lauded the advanced level of cooperation shown by the local community and official institutions.
Al Jabri pointed out that the initiative embodies the spirit of community partnership, focusing on empowering local communities and enhancing the role of governorates in development.
The 'All Oman' Initiative was held under the auspices of Sayyid Saud bin Hilal al Busaidy, Governor of Muscat
The initiative's activities included specialised, knowledge-transfer-oriented workshops aimed to build the capacity of the governorate's employees and target audience from various sectors, like planning, project management and the Vision's follow-up offices.
In Muscat Governorate, 'All Oman' initiative included a youth meeting that showcased inspiring experiences and success stories of how young people overcame challenges and how they made tangible impacts in their respective fields through innovation.
The youth meeting served as a platform for dialogue among young people and contributed to their role as active partners in implementing the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 by introducing development initiatives and projects and by engaging various segments of society. — ONA
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