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OABC Members were invited to Bait Al Reem to to attend to a short presentation by the National Training Fund, while enjoying coffee and donuts. The NTF has highlighted their apprenticeship and training for employment initiatives in their presentation.

Members from different companies came to learn from the NTF about how to meet Omanization goals through new flexible funding programs, including SME development and support. Attendees enjoyed the donuts sponsored by 3rd Street Donuts while networking in this event.

Alya Al-Shanfari is a young Omani entrepreneur and recent graduate of GUTech. Alya and her colleagues showcaed their “Bee” application at a global competition of young innovators in Seattle, Washington this summer. “Bee” is retail shopping application connected with Beacons technology, capable of analyzing the shopping experiences of users to affect future shopping decisions. The app also received honors

OABC’s Corporate Social Responsibility Committee organized a clean-up of Wadi Al Khoudh as part of its efforts to highlight the importance of environmental sustainability in the Sultanate. More than 50 people, including OABC members and their families, participated in the initiative,

Information Session for U.S. Citizens include an overview of consular services, an update on security and an American BBQ.

Members from the Oman American Business Centre (OABC) visited the new Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) as part of its efforts to learn more about the venue and connect its members with new business opportunities. The delegation was welcomed by the OCEC’s

Partnering with one of its corporate members, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, the Oman American Business Centre OABC organized a seminar to discuss the introduction of Value-Added Tax (VAT) in both the Sultanate and the GCC. The event was held at the Grand Hyatt Muscat and welcomed more

As part of its enduring commitment to support the skill development of local communities in Oman, OABC announced its sponsorship of the recently opened Innovation Factory Center (IFC). OABC’s efforts will provide scholarships that will allow Omani students to become full members of the IFC during summer 2017 and to fully utilize the innovation hub’s digital fabrication and industrial equipment to turn their creative ideas into reality.

The OABC hosted a seminar on The Tech Movement featuring a presentation by expert Dan Costa, the Editor-in-Chief of PCMag.com and the Senior Vice President of Content for Ziff-Davis, who updated attendees on the latest developments regarding the upcoming tech and social media trends.