UTAS Musannah research paper wins award at Cardiff conference
The winning paper, titled Innovation Drivers: Success Factors of Business Incubators in the Sultanate of Oman in Line with Oman Vision 2040, was presented by a research team from the university's College of Economics and Business Administration, comprising Dr Nasser bin Salem al Bimani, Dr Alamelu Mangai Raman, Dr Jafar Ali Khan and Prof Mohammad Tasleem.
The paper analysed key factors influencing the success of business incubators in Oman and the role of these in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, contributing to sustainable economic diversification.
According to team members, their study relied on precise scientific methodologies and field data analysis, drawing on leading international experiences in supporting business incubators.
The aim, they added, was to 'provide practical recommendations that could help develop the innovation system in Oman, in line with the pillars and priorities of Oman Vision 2040'.
UTAS stated that the recognition highlights the university's growing academic standing both regionally and internationally. 'It underscores our commitment to enhancing the role of scientific research in serving national development plans and building partnerships with global institutions to transfer knowledge and expertise to national cadres.'
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