Supervisory Committee of National Foresight Office Reviews Strategic Objectives

Muscat: The Supervisory Committee of the National Foresight Office convened today to review the proposed action plan, key milestones achieved during its establishment phase, and the strategic objectives guiding the Office's operations in the coming period. According to Oman News Agency, the meeting was chaired by Dr. Said Mohammed Al Saqri, Minister of Economy and Committee Chairman. The inaugural meeting examined proposed initiatives for the Office's 2026-2027 work program. Key discussion points included forthcoming foresight studies, national capacity-building programs to develop future-scoping methodologies, and the development of reference materials to standardize foresight activities across government entities. The committee approved several initiatives central to the Office's mandate, including foresight workshops, public awareness campaigns on emerging global trends, and partnerships with key institutions to identify investment opportunities in future-oriented sectors. The establishment of the Natio nal Foresight Office responds to accelerating global transformations, creating a dedicated policy unit to monitor trends and develop adaptive development strategies. Among its core responsibilities are generating national and sector-specific future scenarios and providing strategic alternatives to strengthen Oman's sustainable development framework.