Al Buraimi Job Opportunities Forum 2025 kicks off
Al Buraimi: Al Buraimi Governorate Job Opportunities Forum 2025 commenced on Sunday under the patronage of Sayyid Dr. Hamad Ahmed Al Busaidi, Governor of Buraimi.
The event is organised through a partnership between Al Buraimi Governorate and the University of Al Buraimi, with participation from various government and private sector entities.
The forum aligns with national efforts to enhance the employment of Omani talent, provide direct job opportunities for the governorate's citizens, support professional empowerment pathways, and improve job seekers' readiness for Oman's diverse labour market sectors.
The opening ceremony featured two visual presentations highlighting the forum's objectives, key themes, and interactive components, along with success stories showcasing employment initiatives for the governorate's youth.
Running over two days (June 15-16), the forum includes specialised workshops addressing critical needs of job seekers. These sessions cover diverse topics such as: the future of jobs in the AI era, career path planning, optimising professional profiles on employment platforms, entrepreneurship, CV writing techniques, interview skills, and career orientation.
The forum aims to contribute to career guidance efforts by creating an interactive environment that enables youth to capitalise on available opportunities while developing competencies aligned with Oman's developmental needs and labour market requirements.
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