Oman Air supported the 7th AIESEC GulfCo event, which was held in Muscat between Oct. 17-19. The national carrier of Oman was the airline sponsor of the conference, which equips young people with knowledge, skills and regional networks, as well as helping to put Oman on the map as a cradle of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Khalid Abdul Wahab Ahmed Al-Balushi, senior manager government relations and sustainability at Oman Air, said: “Oman Air is proud to be investing in the future of Oman’s young people by becoming airline sponsor of this vital event. As Oman’s national airline, we work hard to help young people to develop the skills and experience they need to play a full, productive and rewarding part in the sultanate’s future. Our sponsorship of AIESEC GulfCo is the latest in a series of events and initiative that we have undertaken under the leadership of our CEO, Wayne Pearce.”

AIESEC is claimed to be the world’s largest youth-run organization, whose international platform enables young people to explore and develop their leadership potential with the aim of having a positive impact on society.

Operating within 124 countries and territories, AIESEC has more than 60 years’ experience of developing high-potential students into globally-minded responsible leaders. The organization has more than 86,000 members around the globe, and over 5,000 partners, including large corporations, small and medium enterprises, governments, NGOs and the UN.

In Oman, working with the Ministry of Higher Education, AIESEC has more than 100 members and operates within 14 universities and colleges in Muscat and Sohar.