Saturday 04 / October / 2025
Muscat: The third Economic Forum for Genetic Resources (GenoBusiness 3) will kick off in Dhofar Governorate on November 2 and 3.
The forum will be organised by the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, represented by the Oman Animal and Plant Genetic Resources Centre (Mawarid).
The forum aims to highlight the economic value of biodiversity and genetic resources in the Sultanate of Oman, promote investment in knowledge-based industries and genetic data, link scientific research with entrepreneurship, and encourage local and international partnerships to build a sustainable, vibrant economy.
The forum will feature a select group of local and international experts, researchers, and entrepreneurs, in addition to representatives from leading academic and research institutions and companies specialising in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and perfumes. It will address intellectual property rights and ways to protect them.
Dr. Mohammed bin Nasser Al Yahyai, , Director of the Oman Animal and Plant Genetic Resources Centre (Mawarid), said: “The forum’s programme focuses on four main themes: food, medicine, elegance, and sustainability. This will be achieved through two-day discussion sessions and specialised presentations, with the participation of international experts from the Netherlands, Italy, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Singapore, South Africa, and Sri Lanka, in addition to the wide participation of Omani researchers and innovators. The forum will also include an accompanying exhibition to showcase innovative products and ideas related to genetic resources, particularly from Dhofar Governorate.”
He added that the forum represents a leading national platform for showcasing the economic opportunities inherent in genetic resources and transforming them into value-added products, thus contributing to supporting the national economy based on knowledge and innovation.
