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Observer
20-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
BBF annual golf event to raise funds for autism
The first British Business Forum (BBF) annual golf event will be conducted in partnership with the Milly's Golf Society to raise funds for autistic children under the Oman Autism Society on Friday May 23rd at the La Vie Golf Course at the Muscat Hills, according to the organisers. 'We have invited players from BBF groups around the Gulf and this is the first time that the BBF has ventured into this territory. The event is also very beneficial as it highlights Oman as a golfing destination,' said Mitul Patel, BBF Treasurer, who is organising this event. There will be 150 players largely from corporates, 50 spectators from the BBF and 25 sponsors in support of the Oman Autism Society and the awards ceremony will be between 6 and 6.30 pm, followed by post event networking and dinner. The British Business Forum, established over 25 years ago, primarily for British businesses and community in Oman under the auspices of the British Embassy with monthly meetings and other events, has been organising events of networking as well as art and sports sectors. Similar groups have been formed throughout the GCC countries with similar activities. 'With a strong social media presence and a post-golf networking event, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with professionals and support a great cause and entry to the event is free.' One can register their interest with the BBF by registering their name, company name, Whatsapp number, preferred tee time, whether am or pm. La Vie Golf Course - Muscat Al Mouj Golf, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, has organised the annual Golf Fore Autism Corporate Charity Golf Day, empowered to raise awareness about autism in the Sultanate of Oman last year. The Golf Fore Autism Corporate Charity Golf Day has grown every year since inception and this year raised a sum of RO 12,700 for the Association of Early Intervention for Children with Disability to help provide educational initiatives on autism in Muscat.
Times of Oman
12-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Oman Internship Fair announces results and plans for 2026
Muscat: The Advisory Board of the Oman Internship Fair convened this week to review the performance, outcomes, and lessons learned from the inaugural edition of the fair, which took place earlier this year. The event brought together over 350 interns and 60 participating companies, establishing it as one of the most comprehensive platforms for internship placement and youth-employer engagement in the Sultanate. To date, approximately 85 interns have been selected from 247 shortlisted interns. Feedback surveys were distributed to both companies and student participants, with data currently being collated and will be updated. The Oman Internship Fair 2025 was successfully held on April 21st at the Diplomatic Club. It was proudly presented by Europcar Oman, powered by the Oman American Business Council (OABC), and delivered in partnership with The Diplomatic Club, with strategic partners the British Business Forum (BBF) and INMECC, supported by Crowe, and in collaboration with leading academic institutions including Arab Open University, German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech), and Majan University College. The Advisory Board includes: Nitin Sapre, CEO of Europcar Oman & Bahrain Rebecca Olson, CEO of the Oman American Business Center (OABC) Charm Majolica, Director of the Diplomatic Club Maggie Jeans, Founding Director of the British Business Forum (BBF) Davis Kallukaran, Managing Partner of Crowe Oman and Director of INMECC Dr. Kabaly P Subramanian, PhD, FCMI (UK), CMBE (UK), Senior Member IEEE (US), Dean, Faculty of Business Studies, Arab Open University Dr. Fatima El Madkouri, Head of Registration & Student Affairs, German University of Technology in Oman Dr. Ramalingam Dharmalingam, Assistant Professor, Faculty of IT, Majan University College Each Advisory Board member expressed optimism about the long-term potential of the initiative: 'This fair wasn't just an event—it was the beginning of a movement to bridge academia and industry,' said Nitin Sapre, Europcar Oman & Bahrain CEO. 'We're proud to be part of a platform that tangibly advances the career journeys of young Omanis.' Rebecca Olson, CEO of OABC, shared 'At a follow up meeting to go over the event's results, the Executive Board learned of Omani students who had already received multiple offers from companies. This is just what we were hoping for, and we at OABC can't wait to be part of next year's event.' Charm Majolica, Director of the Diplomatic Club, added, 'This was a showcase of how cross-sector collaboration can generate impact, especially for youth development in Oman.' 'We now have a framework we can build on,' stated Maggie Jeans, Founding Director of BBF. 'The data from this fair will inform stronger, more targeted efforts in the next edition.' Davis Kallukaran, Managing Partner at Crowe and INMECC Director, remarked, 'Eighty five interns placed is a strong start. With feedback and follow-up, we can double that impact next year.' Looking ahead, the Oman Internship Fair 2026 is already being planned and is scheduled to take place in the last week of January 2026. The organizers aim to expand the platform further with greater university engagement, improved employer matching tools, and ongoing support for interns and companies post-placement. The advisory board will continue to monitor progress, with a follow-up report to be released later this year.
