Makeen is a national initiative launched by the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology in 2022 to equip Omani youth with the modern digital skills required in the job market and to enhance employment and freelance opportunities in the digital sector.

It depends on the training program; for example, technical boot camps require a bachelor's degree, while the Professional Certification Support Program and the Huawei Certification Support Program do not require a bachelor's degree to join the program.

Registration is done through the official website of the initiative when the registration for the available programs opens.

It varies according to the proposed program, as some programs offer full support from the initiative, while others provide support to cover the costs of professional certifications according to specific regulations.

The initiative aims to enhance the readiness of beneficiaries for the job market and connect them with job and economic opportunities in the digital sector. It also provides a service to connect the initiative's graduates with institutions seeking digital talents.  

  It includes various fields such as:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Web and Software Development
• Cybersecurity
• Cloud Computing
• Other Advanced Technologies according to Market Needs