(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- For the seventh consecutive year, Injaz Oman organised the two-day Student Companies Exhibition, which was held at Shangri-La Barr al Jissah Resort and Spa.
Around 48 of the 93 student companies participating in the programme in 2018 joined the exhibition, stated a press release. Their innovative products and development ideas covered five areas: Environment, industry, tourism, energy, and services.
The exhibition witnessed a remarkable presence and was highly appreciated by the participating companies. The Student Companies programme offers a unique learning experience for undergraduate students to prepare and motivate them to enter the labour market with confidence, and to help them establish their own entrepreneurial companies.
The programme aims to enrich the students' performance and reduce the gap between academic knowledge and the practical skills, which are required by the labour market and also the investors. The programme also aims to help the students explore their potential and identify the diverse opportunities in the labour market. Injaz Oman receives support from private sector organisations for the programme.
Khaula bint Hamoud al Harthy, executive director of Injaz Oman said, 'Through our annual exhibition programme we aim to provide the opportunity for participating companies to explore the diverse opportunities in the labour market. This goal can be achieved by providing a suitable environment for potential investors and direct marketing experience.'
She added, 'The innovations and high capabilities we have seen in the programme this year and the remarkable presence, thanks to all who attended and were confident in the capabilities of our youth.' Alaa al Balushi from Porvex company, one of the participating companies in the exhibition said, 'We have seen a great presence at the exhibition during the past couple of days. We received valuable tips that we will definitely take into account in developing our product.'
Muzna al Kharusi from Lignum Company added, 'We had a rich experience through our direct contact with visitors. All the ideas of companies participating in the competition were new and innovative.'
Injaz Oman is preparing to hold the second exhibition for this year on June 1 and 2 at the Oman Avenues Mall and it will be attended by 67 student companies.
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