An extract from a speech by the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said, may his soul rest in peace, on the Council of Oman, 25 September 2001 An extract from a speech by the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said, may his soul rest in peace, on the Council of Oman, 25 September 2001

 

" Nations are being built solely by the hands of the citizens: progress and prosperity can only be achieved through learning, experience, training and qualifications. No doubt, the real wealth of any nation is made up of its human resources. They are the power that achieves development in all walks of life. They are indeed the power behind ever-changing ambitions. This is indeed the way towards glory, dignity and success.

 Our call, since the dawn of the Renaissance is to develop our human resources and remove all barriers that impede the development of them. This will contribute effectively and positively in the development of the community and in the development of its learning, practical abilities, technical skills and experience".