Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) has officially started in Adam Wilayat of Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman, in collaboration with the SMEs Development Authority 'Riada'. This event, under the slogan 'Entrepreneurship Inspires and Builds the Future', is celebrated in over 180 countries worldwide and will last for one week.
Programs and Activities of Global Entrepreneurship Week
The programs for this week include a variety of activities and workshops dedicated to promoting a culture of entrepreneurship, encouraging initiatives and innovative projects, and improving the business environment in the governorate. These efforts aim to strengthen the culture of self-employment and develop entrepreneurial skills among youth.
The goal of this event is to encourage young people to turn their creative and innovative ideas into successful and sustainable economic projects. This week also focuses on strengthening connections and collaboration between entrepreneurs and investors, exchanging experiences, and benefiting from training programs, workshops, and specialized consultations.
Cultural and Artistic Festivals
The opening ceremony of this event included various segments such as an entrepreneurship competition, a visual display about Global Entrepreneurship Week and its objectives, and a theatrical performance that addressed the importance of entrepreneurship and its role in fostering a spirit of initiative and creativity. Additionally, an exhibition showcasing entrepreneurial ideas and projects was featured at the event.
The programs of this week will take place in several wilayats of Al Dakhiliyah Governorate and will include discussion and specialized sessions to introduce the importance of entrepreneurship and the opportunities available for idea holders and emerging projects. Workshops on marketing, packaging, and product development will also be held to enhance the capabilities of entrepreneurs and improve the efficiency of their projects.
This event also aims to introduce the stories and experiences of children who have successfully launched small projects, with the goal of instilling concepts of saving, production, and self-employment among youth and developing creative thinking and innovation skills from a young age.
Global Entrepreneurship Week is an opportunity to strengthen cooperation and synergy between government and private institutions, entrepreneurship support entities, and owners of small and medium-sized businesses. This event helps introduce available services, facilities, and financing and educational programs so that entrepreneurs can develop their projects and achieve growth and sustainability.
The opening ceremony was attended by Dr. Mohammed Ali Zabonat Al Mahri, the Wali of Adam, and was presented as an effective step towards achieving Oman 2040 goals.
