Best ICT Professional Award for Tariq

MUSCAT: Tariq Hilal Al Barwani, president of www.KnowledgeOman.com and Microsoft’s Most Valuable Professional, was honoured with a prestigious award, the ‘Best ICT Professional’ at the Comex 2008 Award function held at the Oman International Trade and Exhibitions Centre. The award ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr Salim Sultan Al Ruzaiqi, chief executive officer of the Information Technology Authority (ITA) of Oman.

“I’m pleased to be recognised and this further encourages me to work harder to achieve the vision of generating growth and enriching the lives of people in Oman through the use of Information & Communications Technology (ICT)”, said Tariq.

Tariq had partnered with OITE to introduce “Comex IT School with Tariq” — a value added programme for the annual IT and Telecom Exhibition. The IT School function was conducted during the four days period of the exhibition. Tariq shared his knowledge and experience with different segments and people from the business, government, schools and individuals aspiring to learn about IT. The sessions comprised the Corporate Tech Day which focused on IT and Business, a Retired and Elderly Day which focused on IT influences and the way it drives our lives today, and a session dedicated to school, college and university students focusing on courses and subjects to select and concentrate on for a future in IT and telecom. The IT School attracted tremendous response from youngsters, adults, professionals, businessmen and personnel from the government. Dr Salim Al Ruzaiqi presented the “Best ICT Professional Award” to Tariq for his contribution to developing the nation and digital economy in Oman.