Knowledge Horizon talks at Origin Oman workshop

"You never get a second chance to make a first impression," stated Abeer Al Jasim of Knowledge Horizon speaking on presentation skills at the second of Origin Oman's free workshops on Winning Public Sector Business held at the Muscat Inter-Continental Hotel.

"Everyone has the ability to deliver successful presentations. All it takes is a little effort and practice. And of course you have to put in the work. It's essential that you research, plan and prepare," Al Jasim went on to explain.

Tuesday's workshop was the second in a pair of free workshops aimed at demystifying how the public sector buys goods and services. "We really want to get small businesses pitching for public sector contracts. We want them more active in the tender process. Developing small local business is a key part of the Origin Oman campaign," said Hamida Al Balushi, Origin Oman Co-ordinator.

"If we can help local manufacturers and service providers find opportunities for contracts with the public sector and show them how to respond to them correctly - how really to play to their strengths, then we're well on our way to achieving our aim," added Ibtisam Al Faruji Head of Marketing, Public Establishment for Industrial Estates.

"The workshop was very well attended and attracted a range of local manufacturers and suppliers. If anyone missed it and wants to find out about the Origin Oman campaign or about manufacturing in the sultanate then they should visit the Origin Oman portal www.originoman.com," commented Karim Rahemtulla, MD, Infocomm, the KOM-based company responsible for hosting and designing the Origin Oman portal.

The next event in the Origin Oman calendar is the Origin Oman Reception on 18 March at the Muscat Inter-Continental Hotel.