Wednesday 11 / November / 2026
Muscat: The Sports Clubs Secretaries Forum 2026 began today in Muscat. The forum is organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, represented by the Leadership Preparation Centre, and will run for two days. It is attended by secretaries from 42 sports clubs across Oman's governorates.
The forum aims to empower administrative staff in sports institutions, strengthen their executive roles and develop their skills in institutional management in line with best practices. It also seeks to consolidate professional relations between clubs and the media, improve the efficiency of communication with the public and partners, and apply modern technologies and digital solutions to develop the sports system.
The forum programme included a number of working papers and specialized sessions. Eng. Samer Ayoub Al-Balushi from the Directorate General of Planning and Projects presented a working paper on "Regulatory and Operational Frameworks for Sports Facilities." It covered electromechanical safety rules, electronic document archiving standards, and controls for preserving club assets and raising their operational efficiency.
On his turn, Eng. Mohammed Abdullah Al Zakwani also presented a working paper entitled "Risk Management in Sports Clubs." It reviewed the role of the secretary in supporting governance and institutional sustainability, tools for dealing with legislative changes and the building of an integrated regulatory roadmap.
In the communication and sports media session, Dr. Salim Al Ghanbousi presented a working paper entitled "Sports Media and Sports Clubs: Experience and Partnership." It addressed mechanisms for dealing with communication challenges, unifying formulations between the media discourse of leadership and official accounts, and strengthening transparency and building public trust.
The forum's proceedings continue with sessions on sports partnerships and sponsorships, introducing the foundations for evaluating sponsorships and creating impact in the sports sector.
