Workshop explores opportunities in strategic analysis
The workshop began with a review of key outcomes of the earlier stage of work on drafting the governorate's strategy. Then, the participants held sessions on analysing the governorate's core competencies that offer it a competitive advantage over other areas.
The participants discussed the governorate's promising economic sectors, including mining, agriculture and logistics. They also engaged in analysing the external environment using the PESTEL model and reviewed market gaps and possible investment opportunities. - ONA
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