Sunday 24 / August / 2025
Muscat: In pursuit of its mission to cultivate the next generation of Omani leaders, the Royal Academy of Management (RAM) launched the Bawsala Fellowship Programme.
This flagship initiative is designed to nurture promising young Omanis by equipping them with the leadership skills, knowledge, and networks deemed necessary to assume an active role in shaping the nation’s future.
Developed in partnership with the Bawsala team of Omani university students, the Bawsala Fellowship Programme reflects RAM’s commitment to contributing to meaningful youth engagement and its alignment with the priorities of Oman Vision 2040, which places youth empowerment at its very heart.
A total of twenty young Omani individuals, aged between 19 and 25, will be competitively selected to participate in the programme. They will be drawn from a diverse pool of students demonstrating the ambition and capability to contribute meaningfully to Oman’s national development.
The learning journey will comprise three integrated tracks, which together lay the foundations of leadership for young Omanis.
The first track,Mentorship and Institutional Exposure, will connect participants with senior leaders through one-to-one mentorship sessions and include visits to leading Omani institutions, allowing them to observe leadership in action.
The second track,Leadership Development, will feature intensive workshops led by experts, inspirational dialogues, and team-based exercises, all designed to strengthen leadership competencies and instil a strong sense of national responsibility. The third track,Applied Project Work, will challenge participants to conduct an analytical case study addressing a real-world issue, during which they will develop innovative solutions, supported by structured coaching and continuous feedback.
Dr Ali Qassim Al Lawati, President of the Royal Academy of Management, emphasises the importance of theBawsala Fellowship Programmeand its contribution to Oman Vision 2040, remarking: “The Bawsala Fellowship Programme represents a strategic milestone in advancing the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, which places youth empowerment at the very heart of its mission. By equipping young Omanis with the knowledge, mindset, and leadership skills they require, we are investing in nothing less than our nation’s prosperous and sustainable future.”
Al Lawati added that the concept and design of the programme originates with theBawsalateam, a group of talented Omani students from various universities. He expressed his deep pride and confidence in these young leaders, praising their determination, ambition, and commitment to channel their energy towards the service and progress of the nation.
The content of the Bawsala Fellowship Programme has been co-designed in partnership with the Bawsala initiative team to ensure it reflects the aspirations and requirements of young Omani leaders. By incorporating their voices into the development process, RAM ensures that young Omanis are not only beneficiaries of leadership development, but also key contributors to the nation’s ongoing journey of growth and progress.
