Muscat: The National Risk Register held its fourth meeting for sector heads at the Royal Academy of Management (RAM) in Muscat on Monday.
During the meeting, various topics were reviewed, including an analysis of the short, medium, and long-term outcomes of the National Risk Register. This analysis is framed within its responsibilities to improve readiness and preparedness, develop national capacities, and create policies aimed at achieving the goals of national risk management. The focus is on mitigating risks, utilizing them as a planning tool for national projects to ensure optimal resource allocation, enhance resilience, and maintain business sustainability, while also identifying existing gaps. Additionally, the meeting addressed methods for extracting opportunities from the risks listed in the register and strategies to promote a culture of risk management across different community levels, especially those arising from natural emergencies.
It is important to highlight that the National Risk Register aims to provide a forward-looking and future-oriented perspective based on a thorough methodology for assessing risks across various sectors, thereby strengthening Oman’s capabilities in resilience, impact mitigation, and recovery.
The meeting was attended by Their Excellencies, sector heads, and several senior officials from military and security agencies involved in national risk management.
