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Zawya
17 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: SEZAD to host investor-focused sessions on AI, workforce and supply chains
Duqm – The Special Economic Zone Authority at Duqm (SEZAD) will hold four specialised sessions under the Duqm Summer Series programme in August aimed at engaging the investor community. Scheduled at the SEZAD headquarters in Duqm, Al Wusta governorate, the sessions will focus on artificial intelligence (AI) applications, workforce adaptability, resilient supply chains, and workplace culture. Ahmed Ali Akaak, CEO of SEZAD, said the sessions are designed to provide practical insights relevant to businesses operating in fast-changing environments. 'Our investment community operates in a dynamic business environment that requires practical solutions rather than general theories. The Duqm Summer Series will host speakers with real-world experience who will share their journeys, including the challenges they faced and how they addressed them,' he said. Akaak noted that the Special Economic Zone in Duqm spans diverse sectors such as renewable energy, manufacturing, marine resources and logistics. He said the sessions will offer a platform for specialists and officials to exchange innovative ideas and sector-specific solutions. The first session on August 5 will explore AI and automation, with speakers sharing case studies on transitioning from experimentation to real-world deployment. The discussion will include workforce restructuring and ethical concerns related to automated decision-making. The second session, on August 12, will focus on workforce development. It will highlight strategies used by organisations to balance talent growth with preserving corporate culture, with a focus on building motivated teams and improving retention. The third session on August 19 will address global trade and supply chains, examining operational challenges and solutions drawn from disruptions in recent years. Given Duqm's location between Europe, Asia and Africa, the session will also explore how the zone can serve as a hub for diversified and resilient supply networks. The series will conclude on August 26 with a final session on workplace culture and mental health. It will examine how companies can create supportive environments that improve productivity and reduce employee turnover, grounded in practical measures rather than promotional slogans. © Apex Press and Publishing Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Times of Oman
a day ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
SEZAD to organise "Duqm Summer" sessions for investors in August 2025
Duqm: The Special Economic Zone Authority at Duqm (SEZAD) will organize four specialized familiarization sessions, titled "Duqm Summer", in favour of investors in August 2025, at SEZAD building in Duqm in Al Wusta Governorate. The sessions will deal with uses of artificial intelligence applications, developing an adaptable workforce, building resilient supply chains and promoting a culture of work environment that encourages stability and professional growth. The sessions include one about global trade and supply chains, due to be held on 19 August. It will discuss strategic location of A'Duqm as an ideal meeting point between Europe, Asia and Africa. It will also address real-life experiences in managing risks during periods of disruption and crises. "Duqm Summer" sessions conclude on 26 August, with a session to be dedicated to workplace culture and mental health. The closing session will explain how organizations can build a supportive work environment that enhances performance and diminishes employee turnover rates.
Muscat Daily
a day ago
- Business
- Muscat Daily
SEZAD to host investor-focused sessions on AI, workforce and supply chains
Duqm – The Special Economic Zone Authority at Duqm (SEZAD) will hold four specialised sessions under the Duqm Summer Series programme in August aimed at engaging the investor community. Scheduled at the SEZAD headquarters in Duqm, Al Wusta governorate, the sessions will focus on artificial intelligence (AI) applications, workforce adaptability, resilient supply chains, and workplace culture. Ahmed Ali Akaak, CEO of SEZAD, said the sessions are designed to provide practical insights relevant to businesses operating in fast-changing environments. 'Our investment community operates in a dynamic business environment that requires practical solutions rather than general theories. The Duqm Summer Series will host speakers with real-world experience who will share their journeys, including the challenges they faced and how they addressed them,' he said. Akaak noted that the Special Economic Zone in Duqm spans diverse sectors such as renewable energy, manufacturing, marine resources and logistics. He said the sessions will offer a platform for specialists and officials to exchange innovative ideas and sector-specific solutions. The first session on August 5 will explore AI and automation, with speakers sharing case studies on transitioning from experimentation to real-world deployment. The discussion will include workforce restructuring and ethical concerns related to automated decision-making. The second session, on August 12, will focus on workforce development. It will highlight strategies used by organisations to balance talent growth with preserving corporate culture, with a focus on building motivated teams and improving retention. The third session on August 19 will address global trade and supply chains, examining operational challenges and solutions drawn from disruptions in recent years. Given Duqm's location between Europe, Asia and Africa, the session will also explore how the zone can serve as a hub for diversified and resilient supply networks. The series will conclude on August 26 with a final session on workplace culture and mental health. It will examine how companies can create supportive environments that improve productivity and reduce employee turnover, grounded in practical measures rather than promotional slogans.
Times of Oman
3 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Marafiq organizes workshop to enhance utilities in SEZAD
Marafiq Company organised a strategic workshop with several key stakeholders in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD), including the zone's administration and the Duqm Development Company. The workshop was held under the theme 'Strategic Cooperation – Enabling Utilities Infrastructure in Duqm', the workshop explored prospects for growth and expansion across the zone's promising sectors. Discussions focused on strengthening coordination between relevant entities, expediting infrastructure development, improving service efficiency, and enhancing Duqm's readiness to attract high-value investments. Participants also highlighted the need to unify efforts to accelerate approval procedures, improve service delivery flexibility, and create an attractive environment aligned with the expectations of both local and international investors. The workshop concluded with agreement on a joint roadmap tailored to upcoming development priorities. This includes forming specialised technical teams, setting clear timelines, and developing a collaborative framework to ensure sustained coordination and integration among all parties involved. The initiative reflects Marafiq's commitment to its role as an enabler and strategic partner in the development of utilities infrastructure in Duqm. It also reaffirms the company's support for Oman Vision 2040 by delivering high-standard utility services that bolster Duqm's competitiveness and investment appeal.
Zawya
16-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
SEZAD launches Duqm Summer Series for Tenant Community
Duqm: The Special Economic Zone at Duqm is launching four focused sessions throughout August that tackle questions its tenant community is grappling with - how to implement AI effectively, build resilient supply chains, develop adaptive workforces and create workplace cultures where people want to stay and grow. The Duqm Summer Series (DSS) recognizes that 2025 demands something more substantive than the usual business event formula. Rather than generic presentations that promise transformation but deliver little you can use, these sessions bring together people who've done the work to share strategies they've actually implemented. 'Our tenant community operates in a fast-moving business environment where practical experience matters more than theoretical frameworks,' said Eng. Ahmed Akaak, CEO, SEZAD. 'The four DSS sessions feature speakers who've successfully navigated the challenges they're discussing – people who can share not just what worked, but how they made it work and what obstacles they encountered along the way.' The opening session on 5 August tackles artificial intelligence and automation. Rather than another presentation on ChatGPT's potential, attendees will hear from those who've moved beyond experimentation to actual deployment, complete with the messy realities of workforce transitions and the ethical considerations that emerge when algorithms start making decisions previously reserved for humans. The second session on 12 August explores workforce development through the lens of organizations that have successfully balanced talent growth with cultural continuity. Rather than broad leadership theories, the discussion centres on practical approaches to developing people while maintaining the elements that make them want to stay and advance – particularly important in a region where retaining skilled professionals can determine an operation's success. By 19 August, the conversation turns to global trade and supply chains. Duqm's strategic location between Europe, Asia and Africa means little if businesses can't effectively navigate the complexities of modern logistics. This session brings together those who've learned to manage risk and diversify suppliers through the hard-won experience of keeping operations running during disruptions. The final session on 26 August addresses workplace culture and well-being, topics that might have seemed soft five years ago but now represent fundamental business imperatives. The discussion moves beyond wellness buzzwords to examine how companies are creating genuine connection and supporting mental health in ways that actually improve both performance and retention. Each session starts at 1:00pm and runs for an hour at SEZAD's headquarters, respecting the reality that busy professionals need events that deliver value within clear time constraints. The format combines expert presentations with interactive discussions, creating an environment for meaningful exchanges between industries. 'Duqm's strength lies in the diversity of industries operating here, from renewables and manufacturing to fisheries and logistics,' remarked Eng. Akaak. 'When a logistics manager learns supply chain strategies from someone in fisheries, or a renewable energy company shares workforce solutions with manufacturing executives, that's when real innovation happens. DSS sessions are designed to make these connections happen. We're bringing together professionals who have practical experience to share and real challenges to solve.'
