Oman celebrates Omani Youth Day with key initiatives

By the Editorial Team · Monday, October 26, 2026

Oman celebrated Omani Youth Day with events at the Muscat Youth Centre, including the signing of key agreements to fund youth initiatives and support entrepreneurial development. This celebration coincides with the recent Royal Decree formalizing the Youth Centre, reinforcing the government's commitment to empowering over one million young Omanis in line with Oman Vision 2040.

Oman marked its annual Omani Youth Day on Monday with a series of initiatives aimed at supporting and empowering the nation’s young population. The celebration underscored the government’s continued commitment to enhancing youth engagement across various sectors in line with the objectives set out in Oman Vision 2040, which emphasizes the pivotal role of young people in national development.

A central event was held at the Youth Centre in Muscat, presided over by HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat. The ceremony featured a tour of the Youth Centre facilities, delivery of a Youth Message, a visual presentation, and the signing of key agreements. Among these was a pact to fund the primary branch of the Youth Centre in Muscat Governorate. Additional agreements and an awards ceremony highlighting youth achievements were also conducted during the event.

According to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information, the youth population in Oman, defined as those aged 18 to 29, reached 1,038,715 in 2025. Of this total, Omani nationals represented approximately 52 percent, with males accounting for 51 percent of the Omani youth demographic. The distribution of youth is notably concentrated in the governorates of Muscat and Al Batinah North, where over one-third reside.

The Youth Centre has played a significant role in fostering young entrepreneurs and skill development in recent years. Since 2022, the centre has signed agreements with 1,525 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and conducted 457 training programs up to the end of September 2026. These efforts have benefited 554,394 young people who have engaged with the Youth Centre’s spaces, while 73,028 individuals participated in its programs, totaling 627,422 beneficiaries.

Alya bint Said al Shanfari, Executive Director of the Youth Centre, highlighted the timeliness of this year’s celebration, which follows the issuance of Royal Decree No. 38/2026. This decree formally established the Youth Centre and its operational framework, signaling a renewed institutional commitment to nurturing the aspirations and initiatives of Omani youth and providing a supportive environment for their development.

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