Over
800 Omani Professionals Employed in Water Projects

Muscat,
14 Aug (ONA) — Nama Water Services has announced the creation of more than 800
new job opportunities in project-related roles within supporting companies,
including consultants and contractors executing strategic projects across
various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman.

The
announcement was made during a media briefing held today at the Main Water
Monitoring and Control Center in the Wilayat of Bawshar. This initiative aligns
with the company’s commitment to enhancing national workforce participation in
vital projects and supporting Omanization efforts in supporting companies
across advanced technical and administrative fields, including health and
safety, project management, surveying, and various engineering disciplines.

These
opportunities are part of strategic projects worth over RO 1 billion, covering
multiple governorates and involving the construction and expansion of water
transmission and distribution networks.

Qais
Saud Al Zakwani, CEO of Nama Water Services, stated that these job openings
reflect the company’s strategic direction to strengthen national human capital,
urging supporting companies to align hiring directly with current project needs
in the water and sanitation sector.

He
added that the provision of over 800 new jobs by contractors and consultants
working on Nama’s projects represents a qualitative step in supporting
employment efforts and broadening opportunities for Omani youth to develop
their skills and contribute to vital projects serving the nation. He noted that
new employees will gain hands-on experience by engaging in fieldwork and
project execution, enhancing their readiness to support sector sustainability.

On
his turn, Eng. Abdullah Salim Al Rasbi, CEO of Development Projects at Nama Water
Services, emphasized that the new jobs provide direct support to the projects
sector by integrating skilled Omani professionals capable of immediate field
engagement. He highlighted that these national talents add real value—not only
by meeting job demands but also by acquiring advanced technical skills and
knowledge transfer from experienced teams to young cadres, ensuring sustained
performance and sector growth.

The
available roles span diverse technical and administrative fields, including
project management, engineering (various disciplines), health and safety
engineering, quantity surveying, consultancy services, human resources, public
relations, and logistical support. The hiring strategy balances fresh graduates
and experienced professionals to foster intergenerational knowledge exchange.

These
positions will be allocated to strategic projects, including the expansion of
water transmission networks, new water and sewage networks, and smart
monitoring and control systems, enhancing sector efficiency and service
quality.

The
media briefing also reviewed ongoing projects, such as reinforced water
transmission lines, distribution networks, storage tanks, and related water
infrastructure across governorates, with a total cost exceeding RO 1 billion.

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