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Times of Oman
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- Automotive
- Times of Oman
Europcar Oman & Bahrain Launches Cross-Functional Internship Program, Building on the Success of Oman Internship Fair 2025
Muscat: Europcar Oman & Bahrain is proud to announce the launch of its latest cross-functional internship program, welcoming three outstanding students to its Muscat headquarters for a dynamic two-month professional experience. The interns—Raghad Al Shidhany and Mahdi Mirza from GUtech, and Saleh Al Ghassani from Arab Open University—will rotate across departments such as Sales, Marketing, Leasing, Rentals, Finance, International Pricing, Artificial Intelligence, and Partner Relations. This internship initiative reflects Europcar's commitment to developing young talent and preparing the next generation of Omani leaders through real-world learning and exposure to the fast-evolving mobility industry. Key Features of the Program Include: • A warm onboarding experience with welcome kits and a special leadership lunch on Day 1 • Continuous access to Europcar's Gaming Lounge and Wellness Lounge for a balanced work experience • A final presentation in Week 8, where interns will share their insights and propose innovations across areas such as sales, marketing, customer experience, cost optimization, and AI applications • A celebratory graduation ceremony with certificates, team engagement, and festive activities 'This internship is about real-world learning,' said Nitin Sapre, CEO of Europcar Oman & Bahrain. 'These young talents will gain holistic exposure to the business and contribute actionable ideas to improve operations across multiple verticals.' The internship program builds upon the success of the Oman Internship Fair 2025, a major initiative presented by Europcar and powered by the Oman American Business Center (OABC), in partnership with the Diplomatic Club, and with strategic support from the British Business Forum ( BBF), Indo Gulf Chamber of Commerce(INMECC), and Crowe. The fair engaged over 350 students and 60 companies, resulting in the placement of 85 interns across leading organizations. Participating universities included GUtech, Arab Open University, and Mazan University. • A new dedicated website • Smarter student–company matching algorithms • Expanded partnerships with higher education institutions
Zawya
23-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Study explores green hydrogen transportation via pipelines in Oman
MUSCAT - Omani researchers have successfully concluded a key study exploring the potential to repurpose the Sultanate's expansive natural gas pipeline network for the transport of green hydrogen. The research initiative was jointly conducted by the German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) and Oman LNG, in collaboration with EJAAD, the research and development platform of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MoHERI). According to the study, pipeline-based transportation is critical to enabling Oman's future green hydrogen economy, envisioned to produce up to 8.5 million tonnes per annum by 2050. While a significant share of this output is targeted for global export, large volumes are expected to be retained for domestic use—powering the country's decarbonization goals and clean energy transition. Green hydrogen production hubs are planned primarily in Duqm and Dhofar Governorate, necessitating the development of cost-effective pipeline infrastructure—either newly built or repurposed from existing gas networks. To identify viable options, Oman LNG partnered with GUtech to assess the technical and economic feasibility of retrofitting the country's natural gas pipelines for hydrogen transport. Mohammed Al Mukhaini, General Manager ICV at Oman LNG, stated: 'Repurposing Oman's existing natural gas pipeline network for hydrogen transport offers a significant strategic advantage. The infrastructure is already well-established and socially accepted, reducing both cost and complexity compared to building an entirely new hydrogen network. Our collaboration with GUtech enables us to explore technically sound and economically viable pathways to support Oman's clean energy ambitions, particularly as the country accelerates toward its 2050 Net Zero targets.' Prof Najah Al Mhanna, Principal Investigator at GUtech, noted that the repurposing process can be phased based on how hydrogen supply and demand evolve over time. 'Oman's natural gas pipeline network is well developed, linking the central and northern regions to the south. Retrofitting any segment of this network for hydrogen transport requires rigorous analysis of operating conditions, gas mixtures, and physical properties. Our study assessed these variables and developed a model to calculate the levelized cost of transporting hydrogen across a range of natural gas-hydrogen blends (from 0–100%) using the existing infrastructure,' he explained. EJAAD played a central role in facilitating the collaboration between Oman LNG and GUtech. As a key R&D enabler, EJAAD bridges industry and academia, helping drive innovation and progress on strategic national priorities. This project exemplifies the value of coordinated public-private partnerships in supporting Oman's energy transition and broader economic diversification efforts.
Observer
21-06-2025
- Business
- Observer
Study explores green hydrogen transportation via pipelines in Oman
MUSCAT, JUNE 21 Omani researchers have successfully concluded a key study exploring the potential to repurpose the Sultanate's expansive natural gas pipeline network for the transport of green hydrogen. The research initiative was jointly conducted by the German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) and Oman LNG, in collaboration with EJAAD, the research and development platform of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MoHERI). According to the study, pipeline-based transportation is critical to enabling Oman's future green hydrogen economy, envisioned to produce up to 8.5 million tonnes per annum by 2050. While a significant share of this output is targeted for global export, large volumes are expected to be retained for domestic use—powering the country's decarbonization goals and clean energy transition. Green hydrogen production hubs are planned primarily in Duqm and Dhofar Governorate, necessitating the development of cost-effective pipeline infrastructure—either newly built or repurposed from existing gas networks. To identify viable options, Oman LNG partnered with GUtech to assess the technical and economic feasibility of retrofitting the country's natural gas pipelines for hydrogen transport. Mohammed Al Mukhaini, General Manager ICV at Oman LNG, stated: 'Repurposing Oman's existing natural gas pipeline network for hydrogen transport offers a significant strategic advantage. The infrastructure is already well-established and socially accepted, reducing both cost and complexity compared to building an entirely new hydrogen network. Our collaboration with GUtech enables us to explore technically sound and economically viable pathways to support Oman's clean energy ambitions, particularly as the country accelerates toward its 2050 Net Zero targets.' Prof Najah Al Mhanna, Principal Investigator at GUtech, noted that the repurposing process can be phased based on how hydrogen supply and demand evolve over time. 'Oman's natural gas pipeline network is well developed, linking the central and northern regions to the south. Retrofitting any segment of this network for hydrogen transport requires rigorous analysis of operating conditions, gas mixtures, and physical properties. Our study assessed these variables and developed a model to calculate the levelized cost of transporting hydrogen across a range of natural gas-hydrogen blends (from 0–100%) using the existing infrastructure,' he explained. EJAAD played a central role in facilitating the collaboration between Oman LNG and GUtech. As a key R&D enabler, EJAAD bridges industry and academia, helping drive innovation and progress on strategic national priorities. This project exemplifies the value of coordinated public-private partnerships in supporting Oman's energy transition and broader economic diversification efforts.
