Sports club secretaries meet in Muscat

MUSCAT, NOV 11
The 2026 Sports Club Secretaries Forum, organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, has brought together secretaries from 42 sports clubs across Oman to strengthen institutional governance and improve administrative performance.
Organised by the ministry’s Leaders Preparation Centre, the two-day forum is being held at the Mercure Muscat Hotel from November 11 to 12. It aims to develop the administrative capabilities of sports clubs, enhance executive roles and promote professional practices in institutional management.
Sessions cover the management and maintenance of sports facilities, including safety standards, electronic archiving and ways to preserve club assets and extend their operational lifespan.
Another key topic is risk management and institutional sustainability, highlighting the role of club secretaries in applying governance principles, adapting to regulatory changes and developing effective administrative procedures.
The forum also examines the relationship between sports clubs and the media, focusing on effective communication, consistency in official statements and the importance of transparency in building public trust.
Partnerships and sponsorships form another part of the programme, with discussions on evaluating sponsorship opportunities, measuring their impact and building stronger relationships with private-sector partners.
Eng Samer bin Ayoub al Balushi from the Directorate-General of Planning and Projects presented a paper on the regulatory and operational frameworks for sports facilities. His presentation addressed electromechanical safety standards, electronic archiving of facility documents and the preservation of club assets to improve efficiency and extend their operational life.
Mohammed bin Abdullah al Zakwani discussed risk management in sports clubs, highlighting the role of club secretaries in supporting governance and institutional sustainability, as well as addressing legislative changes and developing comprehensive regulatory plans.
In the media and communication session, Dr Salem al Ghanboosi presented a paper titled ‘Sports Media and Sports Clubs: Experience and Partnership’. He discussed communication challenges, the importance of consistency between official media statements and clubs’ social media accounts, and ways to strengthen transparency and public trust.
The forum will also examine sports partnerships and sponsorships, with contributions from Mohammed al Dhahli of Jindal Steel and Engineer Ali al Harthi of Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), focusing on sponsorship evaluation and creating a meaningful impact in the sports sector.
The initiative is part of the ministry’s efforts to promote sustainable institutional practices and enhance national administrative capabilities in line with Oman’s sports development objectives.