PDO announces new package of social investment initiatives worth $2.1mn

PDO announces new package of social investment initiatives worth $2.1mn

Muscat: Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has committed to supporting a host of new projects totalling more than $2.1 million, which will benefit communities and boost sustainable development across the Sultanate.

The initiatives include commitments in the key areas of health, community infrastructure development as well as enhancing the education sector.

Ten Memorandums of Collaboration (MOCs) confirming these commitments were signed today at an official ceremony held under the auspices of Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development.

To enhance the availability of high-quality medical services across Oman, PDO signed an agreement with the Ministry Of Health to fund the construction of the Emergency and Accidents unit in Maqshan Health.

To encourage the adoption of sports and healthy lifestyles in Oman, PDO is funding the construction of a 2km walk path with planted trees and solar lights in the Wilayat of Izki, which 60,000 people will be benefited.

In line with the company's commitment to boost the education sector within its concession area, PDO signed an agreement to construct two science labs in Abu Mudhabi and Shumookh schools in the Wilayats of Haima and Duqm and also to fund the construction of a sports hall for Mawred School In the Wilayat