

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has signed a partnership agreement to launch a training-for-employment program in hotel reception across various establishments in Dhofar Governorate.
The initiative aims to equip young Omanis with skills for front desk and hotel management roles, reflecting a broader strategy to enhance national employment in the growing tourism sector.
The three-month training will be conducted by the Muscat Hospitality Academy, in affiliation with the internationally accredited Swiss School of Business, Hospitality, and Hotel Management.
This collaboration between the public and private sectors is intended to boost service quality in the hospitality industry while aligning with Oman’s vision for sustainable tourism development. The program also supports long-term economic diversification by creating new job opportunities for national talent.
The agreement is part of a broader set of initiatives launched by the Ministry to build a skilled local workforce and support the continued growth of Oman’s tourism sector.
— ONA
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