Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has committed to support a host of new projects totalling more than $2.2 million, which will benefit communities and boost sustainable development across the Sultanate of Oman.
The initiatives include commitments in the key areas of health, safety and the environment (HSE), community infrastructure development as well as enhancing the education sector.
Seven Memorandums of Collaboration confirming these commitments were signed at an official ceremony held under the auspices of Dr Hilal bin Ali al Sabti, Minister of Health, on September 29 at the PDO Knowledge World venue in Muscat.
To encourage the provision of the best medical services across Oman, PDO is funding the purchase of medical devices for Royal Hospital to enhance the carrying capacity of the facility. PDO also committed to support the Oman Hereditary Blood Disorders Association’s (OHBDA) activities for the year 2022/2023. As part of this agreement, the company is creating a mobile application to facilitate blood donation, while also funding medical training for health workers, purchase of syringe drivers, and joint replacement surgeries.
PDO External Affairs and Value Creation Director Abdul-Amir bin Abdul-Hussein al Ajmi said: “PDO continues to expand its Social Investment programme to support the communities in which we operate. Our dedication and support are aimed at meeting community needs by providing critical facilities and services in areas such as health, safety, environment and cultural preservation. We will thrive only if the communities in which we work prosper, and these initiatives will undoubtedly empower residents and contribute to the sustainable development of Omani communities.”
In line with PDO’s pathways to sustainability, PDO is funding the construction of a central nursery for Al Wusta Governorate associated with plot infrastructure development and fence. The project will supply seedlings to PDO’s concession area and contribute towards plantation claim for carbon credits.
PDO is also funding the construction of two public parks in the Wilayat of Al Jazir. These parks will provide intrinsic environmental, aesthetic and recreational benefits to the concession areas and create four job opportunities.
Moreover, to support STEM education, PDO will sponsor a programme which aims to teach science subjects in an interactive way that contributes to building creativity and innovation skills. The programme will cover eleven schools in the concession area and will include the provision of the curriculum, materials for science classes, audio-visual technology equipment and lab furniture.
In addition, and as part of the ongoing programme funded by PDO to increase the number of classrooms in twelve schools within PDO’s concession area, an additional number of classrooms will be built in Najid school in the Wilayat of Thamrait and Kuboot School in Shaleem.
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