Dawam launches service for experts and retirees to find freelance jobs

  • Date: 24-Jan-2024
  • Source: Oman Observer
  • Sector:Technology
  • Country:Oman
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Dawam launches service for experts and retirees to find freelance jobs



Muscat: Dawam, a job portal, launched a freelancing service targeting retirees and experts under the auspices of His Highness Sayyid Dr Kamel bin Fahd Al Said, Assistant Secretary-General for the Office of Deputy Prime Minister for Cabinet Affairs, and Dr Mahad bin Said Baowain, Minister of Labor, in Muscat on Tuesday.In her keynote address, Chairperson of Dawam, Her Highness Sayyida Meyyan Bint Shihab Al Said, highlighted Oman Vision 2040 emphasis on technology and employment, “The vision gives priority to Omani youths' training and qualification and creating suitable job opportunities. It is rooted in the deep belief of His Majesty the Sultan in the importance of Omani youth and job creation.” The platform will serve as a means to support the local economy and provide employment opportunities, she said Speaking to the Observer, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Dawam, Laila al Harthi, shared some insight into the platform. “Dawam platform is a technology solution focusing on the labor market. It functions as a marketplace where job seekers can apply through the platform, and companies or organizations can register directly. It's similar to the concept of LinkedIn but is a comprehensive system targeting local experts. We've recently launched a freelancing