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OSHRM opens 5th HR Forum in Salalah on ‘Leading from the Heart'
Salalah: The Oman Society for Human Resource Management (OSHRM), in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour, today opened the 5th Annual Human Resource Forum in Salalah under the theme 'Leading from the Heart – The Power of Emotional and Social Intelligence in Communities.' The two-day forum at Millennium Hotel Salalah gathers senior leaders, experts and practitioners in management and organisational development.
Organisers said the forum promotes human-centred leadership that empowers people, inspires teams and lifts productivity—aligning with Oman Vision 2040 objectives to develop national talent and enhance institutional competitiveness.
The opening featured welcome remarks by OSHRM CEO Faisal Al-Siyabi, followed by a keynote from Her Highness Sayyida Meyyan bint Shihab Al Said, who underscored the value of values-based leadership in driving sustainable development and helping institutions adapt to change.
Day One sessions included:
• 'When Decisions Differ and Conflicts Arise' by Shaikha Al-Bassamiya.
• 'From Content to Inspiration' by Abdullah Al-Rawahi.
• A panel on 'Transforming Towards Value-Driven Leadership,' featuring Sheikh Abdullah Al-Rawasi and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zuwed Al-Ma'shari.
The forum also honoured Dr Saleh Al-Fahdi for his contributions to leadership thought. Working papers explored emotional intelligence and human behaviour, enabling teams and organisational cohesion, and 'the magic of strategic planning.' A practical session, 'Maximising Personal Impact,' introduced tools such as the Pareto 80/20 principle and the DISC behavioural model.
'We're in Salalah to spotlight leadership from the heart—how emotional and social intelligence help leaders succeed and organisations thrive,' said Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Rayami, OSHRM board member. 'This edition also showcases journeys of employees with disabilities who advanced into leadership roles—practical lessons others can adapt.'
Mohammed al Riyami
The programme continues on Wednesday with case studies from organisations on how emotional and social intelligence have shaped leadership and improved performance. Organisers positioned the forum as a strategic platform to translate 'leading from the heart' into actionable HR practices that build capability and support the Sultanate's development priorities.
