Local Content Committee Reviews Initiatives & Means to Develop Capabilities of National Workforce

Muscat, 18 October 2026 (ONA) — The Local Content Executive Committee today held its second annual meeting (2026), during
which it reviewed performance indicators regarding local content development within
establishments that come under the supervision of the executive panel.

The meeting looked into sectoral
efforts and initiatives aimed at expanding the use of local products, the improvement
of public services and means of empowering the national workforce.

The meeting was chaired by Dr.
Khamis Saif Al Jabri, Minister of Economy.

During the meeting, the committee
followed up the implementation of outcomes of its previous meetings, assessed the
performance of the local content during the first half of the year (2026) and
discussed national efforts and initiatives aimed at enhancing the contribution of local
content to the development of the national economy.

The participants stressed the
importance of integrating the roles of government units, the military and
security sectors, companies operating in the oil and gas sector and affiliates
of Oman Investment Authority (OIA). They also underscored the need to promote cooperation,
exchange expertise and share insights from successful practices across different
sectors, with the prime objective of developing the local content system.

The meeting falls within the mandates
of the Local Content Executive Committee. The panel’s mandates include providing strategic guidelines
for national efforts, monitoring performance, promoting cross-sectoral
integration and leveraging benefits gained from successful initiatives and
experiences.

— Ends/Bishara