Oman Launches Third Future Entrepreneurs Camp for 92 Students in Al Buraimi
The third edition of the Future Entrepreneurs camp has officially launched in the Al Buraimi governorate of Oman, with 92 male and female students participating. The initiative is organized by the Ministry of Education, in partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority, and is hosted by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Al Buraimi.
By the Numbers
3rd: The edition of the annual Future Entrepreneurs Camp.
92: Students from schools across the Al Buraimi governorate participating.
1 Week: The duration of the intensive camp.
Cultivating a New Generation of Entrepreneurs
The week-long camp aims to instill the concepts of entrepreneurship in students from an early age and to promote a culture of innovation, investment, and early business formation. The program seeks to empower participants with the skills needed to establish small and medium-sized enterprises and to develop their capacity for entrepreneurial thinking to solve real-world societal and economic challenges.
A Practical, Hands-On Curriculum
The program's agenda provides students with a practical understanding of the entire startup lifecycle, from conducting feasibility studies and marketing to financial management. A key focus is on developing essential soft skills such as leadership, communication, and teamwork through interactive activities and realistic simulations of the business environment. The camp also aims to instill the values of responsible and sustainable business practices.
A Collaborative Effort for Youth Empowerment
This initiative represents a strategic collaboration between key Omani institutions. It brings together the Ministry of Education, the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority, and the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry in a unified effort to develop and nurture the nation's young talent.
Looking Ahead
The camp will conclude with an award ceremony honoring the best student-led startup companies. This initiative underscores the commitment of Oman's national institutions to empower its youth, providing them with the confidence and competence to enter the world of entrepreneurship and contribute to the future of the nation's economy.
Source: Oman Daily