Thursday 29 / January / 2026
Europcar successfully hosted the second edition of the Oman Internship Fair 2026 on January 25, 2026, at The Diplomatic Club, powered by AmCham Oman, held in partnership with The Diplomatic Club, with British Business Forum Oman and the Indo Gulf and Middle East Chamber of Commerce (INMECC) as strategic partners and supported by Crowe, reaffirming its strong commitment to youth empowerment and industry–academia collaboration.
Organised in collaboration with German University of Technology, Majan University College, Arab Open University and the National University of Science & Technology, the initiative reflects a strong multi-stakeholder commitment to developing future-ready talent in Oman.
Building on the success of its inaugural edition, this year’s fair witnessed a significant increase in participation and engagement, underscoring the growing demand for structured internship opportunities across the Sultanate.
The event attracted over 500 students and welcomed 70 participating organisations, including leading private sector companies and NGOs. Employers represented a wide range of industries such as energy, banking and financial services, automotive, hospitality, construction, insurance, travel and tourism, healthcare, IT, HR consultancy, and business advisory services, offering students exposure to diverse career pathways.
The day commenced with a networking breakfast for participating companies, sponsored by Europcar, followed by welcome addresses, student registrations and a full day of internship interviews and networking sessions. A networking lunch was later hosted for participating organisations, co-sponsored by Europcar and Mumtaz Mahal Restaurant, further encouraging meaningful interaction between employers and partners.
This year also marked the addition of the National University of Science & Technology as a new university collaborator, further strengthening the platform’s reach across Oman’s higher education ecosystem. Due to overwhelming interest from both students and organisations, registrations for the fair were closed ahead of schedule, highlighting the strong demand for internship opportunities and the relevance of the initiative.
The Oman Internship Fair is guided by a distinguished Advisory Board comprising senior leaders from industry, business councils, and academia, ensuring strong strategic direction and relevance to both employers and students. The Advisory Board includes Mr. Nitin Sapre, Chief Executive Officer, Europcar Oman & Bahrain; Ms. Rebecca Olson, Chief Executive Officer, AmCham Oman; Ms. Charm Majolica, Director, The Diplomatic Club; Ms. Maggie Jeans, Founder Director, British Business Forum Oman; Mr. Davis Kallukaran, Founder, Indo Gulf and Middle East Chamber of Commerce (INMECC) and Managing Partner, Crowe; Dr. Kabaly Subramanian, Dean – Faculty of Business Studies, Arab Open University; Dr. Fatima El Madkouri, Head of Registration & Student Affairs, German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) and Dr. Ramalingam Dharmalingam, Professor – Faculty of Information Technology, Majan University College.
Voices from the Advisory Board
Nitin Sapre, CEO of Europcar Oman & Bahrain, said:“At Europcar, we strongly believe that investing in young talent is an investment in Oman’s future. The Oman Internship Fair was created to move beyond conversations and provide real, practical opportunities for students to engage with industry. The response this year has been truly encouraging.”
Rebecca Olson, CEO of AmCham Oman, commented:“The Internship Fair offers AmCham member companies a valuable opportunity to connect directly with motivated students. The scale and diversity of participation this year clearly demonstrate the strength and relevance of this platform.”
Charm Majolica, Director of The Diplomatic Club, stated: “Our vision and aim is to give Omani graduates real opportunities—hands-on internships that build skills, open doors, and support them as they begin their career journey.”
Maggie Jeans OBE, Founding Director of British Business Forum Oman, noted: “Initiatives like the Oman Internship Fair play a crucial role in preparing young Omanis for the workplace while strengthening the bridge between education and business.”
Davis Kallukaran, Director of INMECC and Managing Partner of Crowe, added: “By connecting students with employers early in their careers, the Internship Fair helps build a confident, skilled workforce while supporting organisations in identifying future talent.”
The Oman Internship Fair 2026 once again demonstrated the power of collaboration between business, academia, and professional networks, reinforcing its position as a flagship platform for internship-led talent development in Oman.
