{"id":23067,"date":"2026-02-15T08:42:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T04:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ram.gov.om\/?p=23067"},"modified":"2026-06-15T08:50:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T04:50:46","slug":"cultural-and-creative-industries-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ram.gov.om\/en\/cultural-and-creative-industries-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal Academy of Management ConcludesCultural and Creative Industries Leadership Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"23067\" class=\"elementor elementor-23067\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t        <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-753c5c8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ct-header-fixed-none ct-row-max-none\" data-id=\"753c5c8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\r\n            \r\n                        <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default \">\r\n                            <div class=\"elementor-row\">\r\n                    <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d5ca1f4\" data-id=\"d5ca1f4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\r\n            <div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n                            <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\r\n                \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe7401c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe7401c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\r\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 20-12-2023 *\/\r\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:right;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><strong>\u2013<\/strong> Under the patronage of H.E. Sayyid Said bin Sultan Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for Culture, the Royal Academy of Management (RAM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, concluded the \u201cLeadership in Cultural and Creative Industries Programme.\u201d<\/p><p>The programme targeted a select group of leaders from Oman\u2019s cultural and creative sector, aiming to equip them with the knowledge and leadership capabilities necessary to transform the cultural landscape into a sustainable economic driver. This initiative reflects the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 in empowering national leadership and shaping the future.<\/p><p>The Cultural and Creative Industries Leadership Programme engaged 30 leaders from Oman\u2019s cultural and creative sector and was delivered through ten days of executive learning, including interactive workshops and a subsequent implementation phase during which participants designed and applied initiatives within their organisations.<\/p><p>These organisation-specific initiatives addressed key areas including the creative economy, strategic governance, policy and regulatory frameworks, innovation enablement, intellectual property, and investment and financing mechanisms. The programme concluded with participant-led presentations of their initiatives, highlighting the application of innovation, governance, and investment principles, and also provided a forum to share experiences and best practices.<\/p><p>Dr Fathiya bint Abdullah al Rashdi,\u00a0RAM\u2019s Vice-President for Programme\u00a0Affairs, described the programme\u2019s conclusion as a significant milestone in RAM\u2019s mandate to develop national leadership capacity, stating that it \u201creflects our commitment to developing leaders who can translate cultural ambition into measurable economic value, while creating lasting impact that supports the growth of Oman\u2019s creative economy.\u201d<\/p><p>She added, \u201cThe bespoke Cultural and Creative Industries Leadership Programme was designed to bridge strategic insight with practical application, enabling participants to transfer learning directly into their work environments and lead initiatives that enhance the competitiveness of the cultural and creative industries in alignment with Oman Vision 2040.\u201d<\/p><p>Hilal Al Sabti, Supervisor of the Cultural and Creative Industries Leadership Programme, said, \u201cThe initiative played an important role in strengthening participants\u2019 leadership capabilities and expanding their knowledge and understanding of policy, regulation, and investment opportunities within the cultural and creative sector. The collaborative learning environment added significant value as it facilitated the exchange of knowledge and expertise and cultivated a leadership community focused on developing practical solutions. The programme\u2019s commitment to impact measurement and post-programme follow-up, ensuring sustainable outcomes and tangible results at both institutional and sectoral levels.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n        <\/section>\r\n                <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a521172 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ct-header-fixed-none ct-row-max-none\" data-id=\"a521172\" data-element_type=\"section\">\r\n            \r\n                        <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default \">\r\n                            <div class=\"elementor-row\">\r\n                    <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-540eb76\" data-id=\"540eb76\" data-element_type=\"column\">\r\n            <div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n                            <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\r\n                \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d9460d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6d9460d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\r\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 20-12-2023 *\/\r\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/ram.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ZAK07996-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23059\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ram.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ZAK07996-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ram.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ZAK07996-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ram.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ZAK07996-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ram.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ZAK07996-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ram.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ZAK07996-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ram.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ZAK07996-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n        <\/section>\r\n                <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8584940 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ct-header-fixed-none ct-row-max-none\" data-id=\"8584940\" data-element_type=\"section\">\r\n            \r\n                        <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default \">\r\n                            <div class=\"elementor-row\">\r\n                    <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-54aae52\" data-id=\"54aae52\" data-element_type=\"column\">\r\n            <div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n                            <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\r\n                \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94ef7e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"94ef7e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p>In this context, Maryam bint Nasser Al Kharbooshi, Director of cultural identity department at the Ministry of culture, sport and youth, affirmed that the cultural and creative industries represent a core pillar of Oman Vision 2040 and the national cultural strategy. She noted that the sector is a promising driver of economic development, particularly in light of global transformations that have positioned knowledge and innovation as fundamental pillars of the contemporary economy.<\/p><p>She added that investment in the cultural and creative industries extends beyond contributing to gross domestic product, serving instead as a strategic instrument for preserving national identity and cultural heritage by presenting Omani cultural products, in their diverse forms, to global audiences. She further explained that the delivery of the Cultural and Creative Industries Leadership Programme, implemented through collaboration between the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth and the Royal Academy of Management, reflects a shared conviction in the importance of building leadership capacity, developing national competencies, and creating an integrated platform for knowledge exchange and exposure to best practices in policy development, investment opportunities, and innovation within the sector.<\/p><p>Reflecting on his experience as a participant, Eng Ibrahim bin Hamoud Al Waili, Executive Director of Oman National Spacial Strategy,\u200f said, \u201cThe programme offers a thoughtful approach to integrating culture and creativity in a way that responds to societal requirements. Oman\u2019s emphasis on creativity, firmly rooted in our country\u2019s cultural heritage, remains a key driver of long-term progress and prosperity.\u201d Bottom of Form<\/p><p>Another programme participant, Badriya Al Siyabi, Executive Director of the Oman Adventures Centre, said, \u201cThe experience provided a valuable opportunity to expand professional horizons and explore cultural innovation through a practical, engaging learning experience. The exchange with peers from diverse institutions, alongside engagement with a distinguished group of experts and speakers, was among its most enriching aspects.\u201d<\/p><p>Delivered through a structured executive learning pathway, the Cultural and Creative Industries Leadership Programme combined specialised learning modules with applied projects to strengthen governance across the cultural and creative industries. The curriculum focused on developing environments that support talent, enhancing investment frameworks, and increasing institutional readiness. The programme is part of RAM\u2019s broader efforts to support the growth and sustainability of Oman\u2019s cultural and creative industries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n        <\/section>\r\n        \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2013 Under the patronage of H.E. 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