25 July 2010
MUSCAT -- KnowledgeOman.com, the leading community and knowledge-sharing portal, has been recently invited by the Ministry of Social Development to lead youth workshops during the Omani Youth Gathering summit, held in Al Nahda resort by the 'Youth Vision' organising committee.
As part of the governmental vision of empowering Omani youth, KnowledgeOman.com facilitated the Youth and IT session workshops led by its members Abdullah al Harthy, Deputy Administrator of the Arabic section, and Suad al Shuhaimi, Media Manager.
The Omani Youth Gathering brought together over 100 Omani youth from various backgrounds and industries to acquire new skills, innovate projects for the community, and learn from expert speakers.
The Youth and IT session led by KnolwedgeOman.com forms part of the gathering's youth-projects competition, based on discussions of various problems and issues that face Omani youth with the challenge to propose solution-based practical volunteer projects.
Ten teams participated, with 10 individuals in each team and every two teams with an issue to solve. Abdullah al Harthy and Suad al Shuhaimi assisted participants in analysing the problems of IT usage by youth, identifying the target group and scope of issue, providing the group with facts, statistics and relevant information, and assisting the group to plan and strategise the project in accordance with the Omani scenario.
This promoted volunteer work and the importance of youth initiatives for social development; training youth to search for solutions on various problems faced, and educating them on leadership skills and strategic planning. The group led by Abdullah al Harthy was also awarded first place during the closing ceremony for its winning project proposal among the entire summit participants.
"Participating in the Omani Youth Gathering and representing KnowledgeOman.com is a great opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences with other youth and to feature the talents of our team.
I am also very pleased that our group won first place for its project plan during the summit. This reflects how youth have great potential to lead forward innovation and progress," said Al Harthy, KnowledgeOman.com's Deputy Administrator.
Suad al Shuhaimi, KnowledgeOman.com Media Manager, added: "The session facilitated covered the misuse of technology, securing online profiles and digital literacy. I see great opportunities for Omani Youth to initiate change in society. This is based on my experience at KnowledgeOman.com which encourages development of Omani talents in all areas of education and society in general.
"I am sure this is setting an example for many other supporters of the Omani youth. In all of these challenges facing the Omani society, whether technology oriented or health oriented, there is great potential for youth to change, achieve, and grow. They must now walk the talk."
The Omani Youth Gathering created a platform that addressed several issues, of which the most highlighted were the misuse of technology, drugs, road safety, and career opportunities for the Omani youth.
The gathering was attended by a number of students from different colleges and universities in Oman and has been facilitated by a wide range of professionals from the GCC countries. The participation of KnowledgeOman.com is in line with its community involvement to support local talent and contribute towards a knowledge society.
Established in April 2008, KnowledgeOman.com has a team of dedicated voluntary professionals from various backgrounds and nationalities with over 7000 members registered.
All the team members come together to achieve the aim of solidifying His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said's Progressive Vision of transforming the Sultanate into a Knowledge Society and building a knowledge-based economy.
MUSCAT -- KnowledgeOman.com, the leading community and knowledge-sharing portal, has been recently invited by the Ministry of Social Development to lead youth workshops during the Omani Youth Gathering summit, held in Al Nahda resort by the 'Youth Vision' organising committee.
As part of the governmental vision of empowering Omani youth, KnowledgeOman.com facilitated the Youth and IT session workshops led by its members Abdullah al Harthy, Deputy Administrator of the Arabic section, and Suad al Shuhaimi, Media Manager.
The Omani Youth Gathering brought together over 100 Omani youth from various backgrounds and industries to acquire new skills, innovate projects for the community, and learn from expert speakers.
The Youth and IT session led by KnolwedgeOman.com forms part of the gathering's youth-projects competition, based on discussions of various problems and issues that face Omani youth with the challenge to propose solution-based practical volunteer projects.
Ten teams participated, with 10 individuals in each team and every two teams with an issue to solve. Abdullah al Harthy and Suad al Shuhaimi assisted participants in analysing the problems of IT usage by youth, identifying the target group and scope of issue, providing the group with facts, statistics and relevant information, and assisting the group to plan and strategise the project in accordance with the Omani scenario.
This promoted volunteer work and the importance of youth initiatives for social development; training youth to search for solutions on various problems faced, and educating them on leadership skills and strategic planning. The group led by Abdullah al Harthy was also awarded first place during the closing ceremony for its winning project proposal among the entire summit participants.
"Participating in the Omani Youth Gathering and representing KnowledgeOman.com is a great opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences with other youth and to feature the talents of our team.
I am also very pleased that our group won first place for its project plan during the summit. This reflects how youth have great potential to lead forward innovation and progress," said Al Harthy, KnowledgeOman.com's Deputy Administrator.
Suad al Shuhaimi, KnowledgeOman.com Media Manager, added: "The session facilitated covered the misuse of technology, securing online profiles and digital literacy. I see great opportunities for Omani Youth to initiate change in society. This is based on my experience at KnowledgeOman.com which encourages development of Omani talents in all areas of education and society in general.
"I am sure this is setting an example for many other supporters of the Omani youth. In all of these challenges facing the Omani society, whether technology oriented or health oriented, there is great potential for youth to change, achieve, and grow. They must now walk the talk."
The Omani Youth Gathering created a platform that addressed several issues, of which the most highlighted were the misuse of technology, drugs, road safety, and career opportunities for the Omani youth.
The gathering was attended by a number of students from different colleges and universities in Oman and has been facilitated by a wide range of professionals from the GCC countries. The participation of KnowledgeOman.com is in line with its community involvement to support local talent and contribute towards a knowledge society.
Established in April 2008, KnowledgeOman.com has a team of dedicated voluntary professionals from various backgrounds and nationalities with over 7000 members registered.
All the team members come together to achieve the aim of solidifying His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said's Progressive Vision of transforming the Sultanate into a Knowledge Society and building a knowledge-based economy.
By Staff Reporter
© Oman Daily Observer 2010
