Microsoft, KnowledgeOman join hands  

MUSCAT In an attempt to promote and spread knowledge across the Sultanate, Microsoft, the largest software company in the world, and Knowle-dgeOman.com, the sole IT Knowledge portal in Oman have joined hands to introduce a new feature ‘Ask Microsoft’, as part of Microsoft’s initiative to assist and support the community with information technology needs, according to the release.

 ‘Ask Microsoft’ is a new section of KO (Knowledge Oman) specifically created for all Microsoft related questions. Visitors now have the chance to interact directly with Microsoft employees and experts in order to share knowledge and news about Microsoft products and related technologies.

Abdullah Lootah, country manager, Microsoft Oman said: 'Today, technology is a key factor for economic, social and technological progress, and for the sustainability of local economies in the region. We hope that this initiative will help tackle challenges faced by individuals in the region. Our innovation should speak volumes about the promise of technology to really make a difference in peoples’ lives in the way they think, work and communicate. Microsoft is committed to realising and enhancing community potential in Oman and to help drive strong economic growth.“

“We are pleased to have a partnership with Microsoft to support community growth in the Sultanate”, said, Tariq Hilal Al Barwani, founder and president of KnowledgeOman.com. “We will work closely with Microsoft to ensure the community is fed with the latest technological news, solutions, products and answers as far Information and Communication Technology is concerned.”

 KnowledgeOman.com (KO) is an online platform specifically engineered to create a knowledge- based economy with a focus on developing the Information and Communication Technology Sector in Oman. KO is managed by a team of dedicated professionals from various industries working together to share, exchange and promote knowledge across the Sultanate. The aim of KO is to solidify His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said’s progressive vision to transform the Sultanate into a knowledge society and build a knowledge-based economy.