Saturday 09 / August / 2025
Muscat: As part of its ongoing commitment to fostering the Omani business community, the Royal Academy of Management (RAM) has announced the launch of the bespoke Startup Leadership Programme, one of its strategic flagship programmes for the year 2025.
Set to run throughout 2025, the strategic initiative is tailored for startup founders and co-founders, and is centred around aligning their leadership purpose with business strategy.
Delivered in partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority known as Riyada, the Startup Leadership Programme will engage participants with regional and international experts and investors, further supporting their efforts to scale and compete on a global stage.
A total of 15 CEOs and co-founders of Omani tech startups will be competitively selected to participate in the programme.
To be eligible, candidates must be co-founders in an executive role at a startup that is either headquartered in the Sultanate of Oman or conducts its principal operations within the country.
In addition, the startup must have a team of at least five employees and demonstrate clear potential for sustainable growth and operational expansion.
The learning journey will consist of four core modules focusing on strategic leadership, technical and operational skills, and human capital management.
The programme combines theory and functional practice and also includes an international field visit to study leading global practices that they can apply in their businesses.
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants are expected to have empowered their global expansion mindset,
honed their leadership and technical skills, and will be able to produce a comprehensive expansion plan informed by detailed market research.
The Startup Leadership Programme will be open for applications from 10 August until 23 August 2025 and eligible startup CEOs and co-founders should register via the Royal Academy of Management’s official registration platform and website.
