13 October 2010
MUSCAT -- Following on the success of the BankMuscat business incubator initiative in Muscat Governorate, the programme aimed at creating jobs for women was launched in Qurayat under the auspices of Manal Mohammed Hassan Abduwani, Director-General of Co-ordination and Planning Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project will benefit 75 women under the social security umbrella in the wilayat.
Manal Abduwani said: "The BankMuscat business incubator programme is helping to transform local communities and benefiting Omani women, including housewives from low-income and middle class families. The incubator addresses a critical need to facilitate a work environment conducive to projects benefiting women which are usually difficult to start elsewhere."
Shaima al Lawatiya, Head of CSR, said: "The main objective of the BankMuscat business incubator is to produce successful firms that are financially viable and free-standing. Its services will be offered to Omani women who possess the basic skills related to their business idea but require training and support to enhance their start-up ventures. The business support process is aimed at accelerating the successful development of start-up and fledgling companies by providing entrepreneurs with an array of resources and services."
Depending on the expertise of beneficiaries in the targeted region, the incubator will accommodate Omani women in projects linked to handicrafts, photography and beauty services. The business unit will be owned by a woman from the region and Omani women will be hired to work on the product/service of the company. The incubator will provide access to shared basic business services and equipment.
Implementation of the incubator will be done through the Omani Women's Association, social partners and BankMuscat CSR.
At the core of the business incubator initiative is a partnership mechanism helping Omani women to acquire skills guaranteeing economic independence. The project was started in association with Sidab Women's Group, bringing together women from Muscat area in a start-up venture for calico bag production.
MUSCAT -- Following on the success of the BankMuscat business incubator initiative in Muscat Governorate, the programme aimed at creating jobs for women was launched in Qurayat under the auspices of Manal Mohammed Hassan Abduwani, Director-General of Co-ordination and Planning Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project will benefit 75 women under the social security umbrella in the wilayat.
Manal Abduwani said: "The BankMuscat business incubator programme is helping to transform local communities and benefiting Omani women, including housewives from low-income and middle class families. The incubator addresses a critical need to facilitate a work environment conducive to projects benefiting women which are usually difficult to start elsewhere."
Shaima al Lawatiya, Head of CSR, said: "The main objective of the BankMuscat business incubator is to produce successful firms that are financially viable and free-standing. Its services will be offered to Omani women who possess the basic skills related to their business idea but require training and support to enhance their start-up ventures. The business support process is aimed at accelerating the successful development of start-up and fledgling companies by providing entrepreneurs with an array of resources and services."
Depending on the expertise of beneficiaries in the targeted region, the incubator will accommodate Omani women in projects linked to handicrafts, photography and beauty services. The business unit will be owned by a woman from the region and Omani women will be hired to work on the product/service of the company. The incubator will provide access to shared basic business services and equipment.
Implementation of the incubator will be done through the Omani Women's Association, social partners and BankMuscat CSR.
At the core of the business incubator initiative is a partnership mechanism helping Omani women to acquire skills guaranteeing economic independence. The project was started in association with Sidab Women's Group, bringing together women from Muscat area in a start-up venture for calico bag production.
By Staff Reporter
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