TechCamp trains 50 students from colleges and universities

The two-day TechCamp Oman event which was organized by the US Embassy in collaboration with the US Embassy in Oman, Information Technology
Authority, Knowledge Oman and the Sultan Qaboos University has completed the first phase successfully, training 50 students from various colleges and universities from different parts of the Sultanate. Certificates were handed to the students in the presence of the U.S. Ambassador to Oman Marc J. Sievers, Hassan Fida al Lawati, director general of Digital Society Development Division, and Founder of Knowledge Oman, Tariq Hilal Al-Barwani

Khalfan Al Mahrazy, President of Knowledge Oman said, “ We are glad to have implemented TechCamp for the first time in Oman. International technology trainers from the US, India and local attended the two-day event to share their knowledge & expertise with students. We continue to pave the way to bridge the gap between the academia and the industry”

The camp titled “innovative strategies for future entrepreneurs’ aimed at strengthening the links between students, entrepreneurs and businesses by focusing on the power of technology to solve real world problems and drive economic growth. Participants had the opportunity to interact with the trainers to gain critical thinking skills, tech savvy, and the ability to innovate, survive, and thrive in the market by learning on how to focus on using the power of technology to solve real-world problems and drive economic growth. Skills-based curriculum that addresses private sector needs was emphasized during the 2 day intensive event. Topics taught during the event included website designing using social media for business, blockchain, IOT, agile scrum and urban planning tools for evaluating potential investment.

Knowledge Oman empowers local communities by facilitating, creating and leading knowledge transfer initiatives. Whilst committed to quality output and the direct benefits for participants, the organisation is equally focused on the bigger picture. KO understands that knowledge is the ultimate tool in the drive for greater national competitiveness, moreover an opportunity to strengthen Oman’s economic foundation. Knowledge Oman’s initiatives and partnerships span both the digital arena and community-based outreach.