Governors' Ambassadors Forum kicks off
The forum aims to enhance institutional integration and exchange best practices in contracts and tenders, supporting the government's decentralisation efforts, empowering governorates and achieving balanced development across Oman.
Eng Said bin Hamed al Amri, Director-General of Tenders at the General Secretariat for Tenders, stated that the forum strengthens integration between the Secretariat and governors' offices. It seeks to focus on developmental goals and outcomes by enhancing communication channels and expertise exchange among specialists, as well as reviewing successful project implementation experiences in governorates. This contributes to improving government project efficiency and ensuring cohesive execution of policies and developmental initiatives.
He added that the programme will be held periodically three times a year — once every four months — with each session hosted in a different governorate selected based on geographic distribution and the number of projects implemented there. Each forum spans three days, featuring field activities, discussion sessions and site visits to projects.
Al Amri explained that the forum aims to share knowledge and experiences among governorates, highlighting key projects, challenges and developmental opportunities in host governorates. It also seeks to improve communication efficiency between tender offices. Discussion topics include reviewing implemented projects and execution mechanisms, addressing challenges and innovative solutions, presenting work and contract methodologies and exchanging successful experiences. Additionally, specialised workshops with government stakeholders will be organised.
Ali bin Hamed al Azki, Director-General of Financial and Administrative Affairs in Muscat Governorate, stated that the forum is an opportunity to enhance capabilities and develop working tools for governors' offices, in line with decentralisation efforts to broaden governorates' authority. This contributes to balanced and sustainable development across all governorates.
Meanwhile, Rasha al Salti, Director of Development and Price Indicators at the General Secretariat of the Tender Board, stated that hosting the Governors' Ambassadors Forum will have a tangible positive impact on supporting sustainable development in Oman.
On the second day, the participants will conduct field visits to vital projects in Muscat, including Oman Botanic Garden, Sultan Haitham City, the Al Ansab–Al Jifnain Road project and the Green Walkway — bridging theory with practical application and promoting hands-on experience exchange.
The forum concludes on the third day with specialised working papers presented by experts from Muscat Governorate and the Tender Board, discussing key trends and future opportunities in project management and government procurement. - ONA
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