To do that, Oman needs to invest in modernizing its education infrastructure.
"Human capital development is the cornerstone to any organization wanting to survive a competitive industry and grow,” Salim Al-Aufi, of Oman’s Ministry of Oil & Gas, said at the meeting. “The interaction between industry and academia is critical to prepare and develop the workforce required to grow the industry.”
Al-Aufi said there continues to be a mismatch between industry demands and academia.
Energy stakeholders also believe that education reform could help set Oman on a sustainable path as an energy consumer and exporter for the coming decades.