Exhibition seeks to promote women’s entrepreneurship

SUHAR: Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) branch in Al Batinah North Governorate is hosting the first edition of an exhibition codenamed 'Makers' that features the business initiatives of Omani women entrepreneurs.
The exhibition is organised by the OCCI Businesswomen’s Committee in the governorate and will run until August 8. The exhibition, which seeks to promote women’s entrepreneurship, provides a platform that brings together Omani women’s projects under one roof. It aims to showcase local products and services, enhance opportunities for establishing partnerships and open up new vistas of marketing in a manner that supports the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and augments their contribution to economic development.
Me’aad bint Khamis al Shidi, Head of the OCCI Businesswomen’s Committee in Al Batinah North Governorate, said that the exhibition constitutes a podium for highlighting the efforts of women who turned their ideas into activities with an impact.
The event keeps pace with women’s passion to see their visions realised in the form of projects that cater to the needs of society, she added. - ONA