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Gurnani said : “ I believe the vision of Oman based on the pillars of People and Society , Economy and Development , and Governance and Institutional Performance will transform and enhance the country ’ s economy . Tech Mahindra is pleased to play a part in this strategic narrative and support in building a resilient tomorrow for Oman , that thrives on growth and innovation , with a keen focus on empowering women . As a global organisation , we are committed to honing talent across geographies , and our initiatives have been warmly embraced in Oman . This innovation and development centre will grow Omani talent in the technology industry and will enable us to leverage it for markets globally .”

Oman Vision 2040 prioritises a future with a knowledge-based society where education and research play a vital role for the citizens . Being ahead of important developments in IT is encapsulated in our vision statement .

Ram Ramachandran , Senior Vice President and Head , Middle East and Africa at Tech Mahindra , said : “ Across the world , the IT industry has been revolutionary – it has become an archetype of how economic

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