MUSCAT: The ‘Tazeez for Community Teams’ Programme was officially launched under the auspices of Basil bin Ahmed al Rawas, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for Sports and Youth, during a formal ceremony attended by senior officials, representatives of public and private entities, as well as sports clubs and community teams, the event reflects the continued national commitment to empowering Omani youth and strengthening the role of community teams within the broader development framework. The programme is a national initiative implemented by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, with strategic support and partnership from OQ Exploration & Production, aiming to develop and empower community teams administratively, organisationally and financially, while enhancing their integration with sports clubs to build a sustainable youth, sports and economic ecosystem.
Faris bin Mohammed al Aufi, Director of the Youth Programmes Department at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, emphasised that the 'Tazeez' programme embodies one of the ministry’s core pillars — empowering Omani youth and maximising the role of community teams as active partners in development. He noted that community teams have evolved beyond their traditional sporting and social roles to become key contributors to local economic development, genuine incubators for talent and platforms for creating opportunities and youth led initiatives linked to the sports and community sectors.
Al Aufi added that the ministry places great importance on supporting and empowering community teams by strengthening their administrative, organisational and financial capacities and by linking them with sports clubs. This approach, he explained, enables community teams to transform into entities capable of diversifying income sources, creating job opportunities and enhancing the community economy, stressed that the programme aligns with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, which focuses on investing in human capital and building effective partnerships between the public sector, private sector and civil society.
On his part, Sultan bin Hamad al Rumhi, Director of External Relations and Social Investment at OQ Exploration & Production, affirmed that the company’s support for the 'Tazeez' programme stems from its firm belief that genuine investment in the future of nations begins with investment in people and that empowering youth is a cornerstone of sustainable development, explained that OQ views youth empowerment as an integral part of its national strategy and corporate responsibility, rather than as temporary community initiatives.
Al Rumhi further noted that OQ is committed to aligning its initiatives and programmes with the goals of Oman Vision 2040 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, by supporting initiatives focused on skills development, leadership capacity building and aligning training outcomes with the needs of key economic sectors. He highlighted that community teams and sports clubs serve as grassroots institutions capable of nurturing youth potential, creating local economic opportunities and promoting community-based entrepreneurship within the sports and youth sectors.
The launch ceremony also featured a visual presentation introducing the 'Tazeez' programme, outlining its objectives, implementation phases and key components, in addition to the programme’s agenda and accompanying activities aimed at enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of community teams, thereby contributing to the advancement of the youth and sports landscape in the Sultanate of Oman.
The ‘Tazeez for Community Teams’ programme stands as one of the leading national initiatives that exemplify effective integration between government efforts and private-sector engagement, contributing to the creation of a sustainable model for youth empowerment and community economic development driven by the firm belief that youth represent the nation’s true wealth and the engine of present and future progress.
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