Duqm: The Third Entrepreneurship Forum titled ‘Al Wusta Innovates’ was launched today in the Wilayat of Duqm, Al Wusta Governorate, under the auspices of Sheikh Dr. Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ).

According to Oman News Agency, Dr. Salim bin Sulayem Al Junaibi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) in Al Wusta Governorate, emphasized in his speech the importance of empowering entrepreneurial ideas and developing innovation ecosystems. He noted that Al Wusta Governorate is moving steadily towards becoming an attractive environment for entrepreneurial projects and new economies.

The two-day forum witnessed the signing of three strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at supporting the innovation ecosystem in the Governorate.

The first MoU was signed between the Office of the Governor of Al Wusta and the Al Wusta branch of the OCCI to support the directives of Oman Vision 2040 in innovation and youth empowerment.

The second MoU is a cooperation agreement between the Al Wusta branch of the OCCI and the Directorate General of Education in the Governorate, aimed at supporting student company programs and developing students’ innovation skills.

The third agreement was signed between Al Wusta branch of the OCCI and the “Nahaj” platform to follow up and develop 10 promising innovations during 2026 and enhance the innovation environment in the Governorate.

During the forum, a visual presentation titled “Innovation: From Idea to Reality” was delivered. It reviewed the journey of an entrepreneurial idea from its inception to the stage of implementation and expansion in the economy. The forum also hosted the innovator Yassin Al Mafraji, who presented an inspiring experience about his innovation journey and the challenges he faced in transforming his idea into a viable and scalable project.