FAQs
What is Intilaaqah programme?
Intilaaqah is one of Shell Social Investment initiatives in the Sultanate of Oman that has been modeled on Shell funded initiative called “Shell LiveWIRE” running in 26 countries worldwide. Intilaaqah aims to stimulate and encourage Omani youth to consider the option of setting up their own businesses, and to provide assistance to those who aspire to seek this opportunity, by providing them with training and counseling.
What are Intilaaqah Objectives?
- Creating awareness specifically amongst youth about entrepreneurship
- Providing information on how to start and manage a business
- Encourage Omani youth to start their own enterprise by providing – free pf charge – training and counseling services
- Recognize successful entrepreneurs and promote the concept of entrepreneurship to others
- Contribute to the national strategy to diversify the economy
- Help alleviate the growing job seeking rate amongst young Omanis
- Demonstrate Shell commitment to the sustainable development of the Sultanate of Oman
What does Intilaaqah provide?
Intilaaqah provides training courses and workshops as well as business development and counseling services for Omani entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs
Who can benefit from Intilaaqah services?
Omani Nationals (male or female)
Should be at least 18 years or older
Should have earned a Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent degree
Unemployed in any public or private sector organization specifically for those who want to join the Business Planning & Ownership three-months course
The candidate should be keen on starting or enhancing his/her business
Does Intilaaqah provide funding?
Intilaaqah does not finance or fund projects. However, it provides assistance and liaison to access funds from other Intilaaqah partners. Moreover, entrepreneurs who seek funding for their projects can approach GroFin Oman, Manager of the Intilaaqah Enterprise Fund (IEF)
What is Intilaaqah Enterprise Fund (IEF)?
IEF is one of Shell Social Investment initiatives in the Sultanate of Oman. It is a US$10 million revolving fund (approximately OMR 3.8 million) dedicated to finance Small & Medium Enterprises (SME’s) in the Sultanate of Oman
How can we get more information about IEF or Grofin Oman?
You can contact GroFin Oman at
Phone +968 24697949
Fax +968 24697323
Email info.oman@grofin.com
Website www.grofin.com
Does Intilaaqah provide scholarship donations?
Intilaaqah dose not sponsor higher studies or grant scholarship opportunities
How many offices dose Intilaaqah have in the Sultanate of Oman and outside?
Intilaaqah has only one office located in the Governance of Muscat. However, it is part of larger global network in 25 countries including: England, Scotland, Ireland, North Ireland, Wales, Hungary, Hong Kong, South Africa, The Netherlands, Seri Lanka, Mauritius, Singapore, Argentine, Brunei, Brazil, Romania, Guam, Abu Dhabi, Pakistan, Iran, Nigeria, Egypt, Uruguay, Qatar, Libya and Syria
How can someone benefit from the Counseling service?
Anyone interested to get advice or counseling services can do so by using any of the contact methods provided, they can also schedule a meeting with the Counseling Manager or send enquiries via email at (oman@intilaaqah.org)
