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Cisco working to develop digital talent in Oman
T
he rapid growth of the ICT industry in
Oman is creating demand for digital,
networking and cybersecurity skills.
Narrowing the IT skills gap is an area where
Cisco Networking Academy has been
contributing significantly over the years
by nurturing and developing talent for the
digital era and driving initiatives to attract
more young Omani students and graduates
to pursue careers in technology.
Shukri Eid, of Cisco
Middle East, said:
“Oman is currently
undergoing a
significant transition”
At present there are more than 3,000
students enrolled with the Cisco Networking
Academy in Oman, which has trained more
than 15,000 students since its inception.
With 71% of the enrolled students being
female, to date Oman has the highest
female participation rate in Cisco’s global IT
skills and career building programme.
Shukri Eid, Managing Director, East Region,
Cisco Middle East, said: “Oman is currently
undergoing a significant transition,
with technology playing an increasingly
important role as an enabler to the
Sultanate’s economic diversification.
“As a technology leader with a
longstanding presence in Oman, Cisco
will continue to contribute its digital
transformation expertise to support the
country’s journey to transform into a
sustainable knowledge-based economy
and digital society.”
Over the last decade, Oman has made
significant advancements in developing its
technology infrastructure and capabilities
in both the government and private sector.
There are growing numbers of mobile
and fixed Internet subscriptions in Oman,
combined with a young population.
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Cisco appoints Ali Al Lawati as General Manager
C
isco has announced the appointment
of Ali Al Lawati as General Manager
for Oman. In his new role Al Lawati will
work closely with public and private sector
organisations to help enable their digital
transformation journeys.
The country-specific role amplifies Cisco’s
commitment to supporting the development
of the Sultanate’s digital ecosystem and
technology infrastructure to meet the
demands of the digital era. Over the years,
Cisco has been collaborating with multiple
stakeholders to help boost Oman’s digital
transformation and contribute to Oman’s
Vision 2040 objectives.
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qualified professionals are able to bring
their experience and acute understanding
of market dynamics,” said Shukri Eid,
Managing Director, East Region, Cisco
Middle East. “The high calibre of Omani
human capital available is a testament
to the Sultanate’s ability to link the
educational system to the growing
requirements of a modern labour force.”
Ali Al Lawati has been appointed by Cisco as
General Manager for Oman
“Ali’s appointment reflects our commitment
to developing local talent regionally,
particularly in leadership roles where
In his role, Ali will use the growing Cisco
portfolio of solutions to strengthen
collaboration with the Omani government
and Cisco’s partner network to make sure
the company remains the partner of choice
for digitisation.
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