Sunday 18 / October / 2026
Muscat: The Local Content Executive Committee on Sunday held its second annual meeting 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.
