MUSCAT: The Youth Centre celebrated the conclusion of its 2024 summer programme package on Sunday, under the auspices of Saud bin Hilal al Busaidy, Governor of Muscat. These programmes, implemented across all governorates of Oman, ran from June to September, focusing on developing technical, entrepreneurial, cultural, and recreational skills for the youth.
The summer programme package included 15 programmes in Muscat Governorate, 6 in Al Dakhiliyah, 3 in Al Buraimi, 5 in Al Dhahirah, 3 in Al Sharqiyah North, 12 in Al Sharqiyah South, 8 in Al Wusta, 7 in Musandam, and 9 in Al Batinah North . Additionally, 3 programmes were held in Al Batinah North and 15 in Dhofar Governorate, with a total of 3,200 young men and women benefiting from these initiatives.
Alyaa bint Saeed al Shanfariyah, the acting executive director of the Youth Centre, highlighted that the summer programme aimed to enhance the centre's goals and make optimal use of the youth's free time by offering quality programmes aligned with their interests and aspirations. The programmes were tailored to the needs of each governorate, ensuring a localised and impactful approach.
She added that the centre aimed to boost social and economic impact by partnering with over 50 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and 34 independent entrepreneurs to supervise program implementation.
The initiative also provided more than 30 temporary job opportunities and collaborated with 20 local productive families, prioritising those from the respective governorates.
Yaqeen al Nadabiyah, a participant from Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, shared her appreciation for the opportunities provided by the programme, saying, "The programme enabled me to achieve my dream of becoming a freelancer in motion graphics. Through it, I learned how to turn ideas into movements, create animations, and transform them into visual clips."
Amira al Balushi, programme director at the Youth Centre, emphasised the diversity of the programmes, with over 100 initiatives benefiting Omani youth across various governorates. She noted that the offerings ranged from technical and life skills to specialised camps in fields such as marketing, innovation, and creative industries. "We were keen to offer unique learning experiences, giving young people the chance to discover their hidden potential, opening doors to a bright professional future," Al Balushi added.
The Youth Centre’s programmes continue to strive towards building a vibrant youth community capable of contributing to economic and social development while nurturing the talents and skills of Oman's future generations.
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