Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) has signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) with the leading global integrated energy company OQ in order to explore potential opportunities in the areas of research, training, exchange of expertise and knowledge, as well as human resource development.
The MoC also aims to discover various initiatives aimed at encouraging sustainable practices, as well as promoting activities related to In-Country Value and empowering SMEs in the tourism sector.
The deal covers exploring collaboration opportunities in training and capacity building through knowledge and experience transfer between parties. Further, it aims to boost sustainability through social, economic, environmental, and cultural initiatives.
Hashil Bin Obaid Al Mahrouqi CEO – OMRAN Group
“The OMRAN Group seeks to implement the principles of sustainability and enhance ICV through strategic initiatives and partnerships as well as empower national competencies and SMEs. We believe that a collaborative approach such as this plays an effective role in achieving national development; therefore, we are keen to leverage it to achieve our goals in line with the National Tourism Strategy and Oman Vision 2040.”
The MoC also covers cooperation in research development and the exchange of expertise in various development projects. Furthermore, the MoC focuses on social investment projects, local community development activities, boosting ICV, and sponsoring SME development programs.
Mr. Ashraf al Maamari, Chief Executive People, Technology and Culture in OQ, said that, “The OQ Group seeks to cooperate with the OMRAN Group in key research and development areas within the OQ Group to establish initiatives that boost economic diversification and sustainable practices.”
“We strongly believe in our national competencies and their essential role in achieving national development; therefore, we are working with many parties to supplement these competencies with a wide range of professional skills,” Mr. al Maamari added.
