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– The announcement, made during a field tour of several private sector institutions, includes 150 positions at the Port of Salalah, developed under ongoing Omanisation and replacement plans, and an additional 450 jobs through operating companies affiliated with Nama Dhofar Services.
During his visit to the Port of Salalah, His Excellency Dr. Ba'awin reviewed the port's operational progress and discussed future plans to increase the employment of Omani nationals. The visit also featured the distribution of certificates to graduates of the 'Tamkeen' programme, a key Ministry initiative aimed at enhancing the skills of job seekers.
At Nama Dhofar Services, the Minister toured the control centre and reviewed operational systems that support the region's electricity grid. He also examined the 'Leadership Formation' programme, which focuses on preparing qualified national cadres for future leadership roles, strengthening both sustainability and institutional performance.
At the conclusion of the visit, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Labour, represented by the Directorate General of Labour in Dhofar Governorate, and Nama Dhofar Services, in the field of employment and training, enhancing joint cooperation to support the labour market.
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