Riyada organises dialogue session on SMEs opportunities, challenges

Muscat: The SMEs Development Authority (Riyada) today organised the 17th dialogue session titled “Opportunities and Challenges for Small and Medium Enterprises”.

The session seeks to enhance the role of SMEs in discussing major opportunities and challenges, notably by introducing innovative ideas, improving operational efficiency and encouraging partnerships and cooperation between government departments, private sector establishments and SMEs.

The session covered common policies and legislation, licenses and enablers supporting SMEs. It was held as part of Riyada’s efforts to liaise with the departments concerned and improve the business environment for SMEs.

The session was attended by Dr. Mahad Said Ba’Owain, Minister of Labour, Halima Rashid Al Zar’ee, Chairperson of Riyada, representatives of the parties concerned and owners of SMEs.