Sohar International with its Islamic arm remain committed to promoting a knowledge-based economy

Sohar International with its Islamic arm remain committed to promoting a knowledge-based economy

Muscat: In line with its efforts to place the Sultanate among the top 20 countries in the Global Innovation Index, Sohar International and Sohar Islamic, Sohar International’s Islamic Window, recently participated as the Gold Sponsor at the 3rd Oman Science Festival which was inaugurated by H.E. Eng. Saeed Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology. Attended by H.E Dr. Madiha Ahmed Al Shaibani, Minister of Education, the national-level event, which is organized by the Ministry of Education is being held at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre from 10 to 15 October 2022 with the central theme ‘With science we meet again’. The bank’s participation in the event is in line with the MoU signed with the Ministry of Education earlier in June, thus reaffirming its commitment to creating a knowledge-based economy, and promoting a culture of creative thinking in the community.

Commenting on the exhibition, Mr. Ahmed Al Musalmi, Chief Executive Officer of Sohar International, said, “Oman Vision 2040 lays a strong emphasis on quality education. Being a bank that is strongly aligned with the goals of the nation, Sohar International acknowledges the importance of long-term planning, consistent efforts, and direct investment in capacity building to achieve the