Engineers of Imkan-2 Programme
Graduate

Muscat, 23 Feb ONA) — The
Secretariat General of the Tender Board today celebrated the graduation of 126
engineers as part of “Imkan 2” programme for managing government
projects and contracts, representing 20 government institutions.

The ceremony was held under the
auspices of Dr. Mahad Said Ba’owain, Minister of Labour.

The 6-month training programme,
aimed to hone the skills of personnel operating under government projects and
contracts, included workshops and field visits to government projects that
contributed to enhancing the efficiency of engineers. It also helped improve
the management of projects under construction in a manner that meets the goals
set by the Secretariat General of the Tender Board, notably the objective of
raising the percentage of local content in government projects.

“Imkan 2” programme, which
capped up the accomplishments of “Imkan 1” programme, helped develop a database
and a functional system in all departments of government institutions in the
field of projects, contracts and tenders.

— Ends/Bishara/AH