Muscat: Aimed at advancing achieving growth, progress and innovation in Oman, the Infrastructure, Technology, Industrial and Consumer Solutions cluster of Mohsin Haider Darwish LLC (MHD-ITICS), supported the TAS Conclave as the Presenting Partner. The event was held under the auspices of the Guest of Honour, H.H. Sayyid Kamil bin Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, the Secretary-General of Oman's General Secretariat of the Cabinet of Ministers on 5th December, at Intercity Hotel, Muscat. As representatives of MHD-ITICS, Honourable Lujaina Mohsin Darwish, the Chairperson, Mr Jayaprakash Menon, Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mohammed Abdallah Al Kharusi, Chief Information Officer, Mr Mohsin Talal Al Bahrani, Director and Mr Talal Bahrani, Senior General Manager, Office Products Division attended the conclave.

In recognition of her extensive contributions and the critical role she continues to play in empowering the women of Oman, Honourable Lujaina Mohsin Darwish received the 'TAS Icon' award and the 'Change Maker of the Year' title during the event. Moreover, Honourable Lujaina was ranked first on TAS Icons Magazine's list of the 10 most influential and inspiring people in Oman. As a further accomplishment, MHD-ITICS was named the 'Most Valuable Company of the Year', a highly coveted award at the TAS Business Awards.

“It is an honour for me to have won these two prestigious awards. As a woman, I strongly believe in empowering women. Consequently, I have always been passionate about supporting and curating initiatives aimed at addressing women’s education and economic empowerment. My work aims to ensure that women feel valued, supported and respected. Even at MHD-ITICS, we have ensured the creation of gender-balanced leadership by increasing the number of women in managerial roles, including in our most senior executive roles. I am dedicated to maintaining the pace of change,” said Honourable Lujaina Mohsin Darwish.

“Recognition of our diligent work as an organisation is also very encouraging. As the 'Most Valuable Company of the Year,' receiving this award affirms our direction and encourages MHD-ITICS to keep striving despite the challenges we face every day. Our success stems from the diverse skills and capabilities we employ across a wide range of disciplines, all under one roof. With this award, we are affirming that we remain committed to our mission of developing and providing high-quality products and services to meet the changing demands of an ever-growing market. With the innovative use of technology, we will continue to enhance the lives of people,” added Honourable Lujaina.

During the session, Mr Mohammed Abdallah Al Kharusi participated in a panel discussion entitled ‘Road to 2040’. In addition to discussing government, economy, health, infrastructure, technology and several other elements of the country's future, the panelists explored the way forward for the Sultanate of Oman. Mr Jayaprakash Menon gave an overview of the company's journey and the milestones it has achieved over the years. Furthermore, the corporate video of MHD-ITICS, which featured its Brand Ambassador and in-person attendee Ahmad Al Harthy, was also unveiled during the event.

MHD-ITICS, under the guidance of Honourable Lujaina Mohsin Darwish, has achieved commendable growth in recent years. Moreover, the Company has been at the forefront of setting new benchmarks in the industry and supporting local talents. The core management team has devised a three-pronged business strategy that includes growing existing businesses, expanding into adjacencies and similar domains and diversifying into new business areas. The diversification and expansion strategy focuses on both domestic and overseas markets, especially in the areas of technology and digital enterprise, through acquisitions and investments. The company is continuously adding new products and services to its already-extensive portfolio to meet the market demands.

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