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Observer
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Oman Sail, bp Oman launch SailFree programme
MUSCAT: Oman Sail in partnership with bp Oman have launched the second edition of SailFree, the region's first para sailing programme designed to empower people with disabilities through the sport of sailing. The programme will be delivered in three phases to support 100 young people with disabilities at Oman Sail's Mussanah Sailing School and Al Mouj Sailing School, with 20 advancing to form the 15-18 national youth sailing team. Khamis al Anbouri, Oman Sail's Acting Commercial Director, said, 'We are very pleased to renew SailFree for a second edition and provide more opportunities for young people with disabilities. The programme has proven that sailing can have a long-term positive impact on the lives of people with disabilities and unlock valuable life skills through learning, teamwork and participation. We are looking forward to introducing 100 young people to the sport and showing that sailing is a sport for all.' Ibrahim al Hinai, Social investment manager at bp Oman, Kuwait and Qatar, commented: 'The achievements of the SailFree programme is remarkable, whereby the first edition of this programme, launched in 2019, benefitted 110 people with disabilities and formed the first parasailing national team consisting of 25 exceptional members that competed in approximately 10 international and local competitions representing Oman. We are incredibly proud to continue investing in the community by supporting such a valuable initiative.' SailFree has provided the framework for people with no prior sailing experience to learn, develop and compete internationally and the SailFree team is currently in training ahead of regattas at home and abroad. Beginning with the UK Hansa Class Championship from June 13-15 in Weymouth, UK, then returning to Oman for the Oman Sailing Championship from August 17-21 and Mussanah Race Week from October 16-22.
Times of Oman
02-06-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
bp Oman and Tech Space Conclude the 'Smoothy' Coding Programme
Muscat: In partnership with bp Oman, Tech Space concluded the 'Smoothy' coding programme, which aimed to teach foundational programming skills to early-grade students. The programme benefited 270 students from grades 3 and 4 during the 2024/2025 academic year, across 10 schools in Muscat Governorate. It focused on introducing children to programming at an early age, encouraging them to use technology to develop creative projects, and fostering their personal and cognitive skills. The first phase of the programme involved training 13 teachers from the participating schools on the Smoothy curriculum. This enabled them to deliver coding lessons in classrooms during the second phase. Students learned the basics of programming in a fun and interactive way that fostered creativity and logical thinking, using the specially designed Smoothy language through the HelloCode platform. This approach helped prepare them to understand more advanced programming languages in the future. The third and final phase included on-site school visits to evaluate and showcase the students' projects. Ibrahim Al Hinai, Social Investment Manager at bp Oman, Qatar and Kuwait, commented: 'We are proud to contribute to empowering our students and equipping them with modern programming and tech skills. The students demonstrated impressive abilities, creating innovative solutions through coding. Over 1,076 creative projects were developed, and 2,853 coding challenges were solved. We remain committed to supporting young talents in building the future.' Eman Al Rawahi, CEO of Tech Space, stated: "This programme successfully achieved its intended goals as a foundational coding initiative for early-grade students. It promoted critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the students impressed us with their creative programming projects, which reflected their ability to express ideas and innovations through code. We are very proud of the level these young coders have reached."
Times of Oman
02-06-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
Oman Sail and bp Oman launch second edition of SailFree programme
Muscat: Oman Sail in partnership with bp Oman have launched the second edition of SailFree, the region's first para sailing programme designed to empower people with disabilities through the sport of sailing. The programme will be delivered in three phases to support 100 young people with disabilities at Oman Sail's Mussanah Sailing School and Al Mouj Sailing School, with 20 advancing to form the 15-18 national youth sailing team. Khamis Al Anbouri, Oman Sail's Acting Commercial Director, said, 'We are very pleased to renew SailFree for a second edition and provide more opportunities for young people with disabilities. The programme has proven that sailing can have a long-term positive impact on the lives of people with disabilities and unlock valuable life skills through learning, teamwork and participation. We are looking forward to introducing 100 young people to the sport and showing that sailing is a sport for all.' Ibrahim Al Hinai, Social investment manager at bp Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar, commented: 'The achievements of the SailFree programme is remarkable, whereby the first edition of this programme, launched in 2019, benefitted 110 people with disabilities and formed the first parasailing national team consisting of 25 exceptional members that competed in approximately 10 international and local competitions representing Oman. We are incredibly proud to continue investing in the community by supporting such a valuable initiative.' SailFree has provided the framework for people with no prior sailing experience to learn, develop and compete internationally and the SailFree team is currently in training ahead of regattas at home and abroad. Beginning with the UK Hansa Class Championship from 13-15 June in Weymouth, UK, then returning to Oman for the Oman Sailing Championship from 17-21 August and Mussanah Race Week from 16-22 October.
Muscat Daily
18-05-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Abraj concludes high-impact participation at OPES & OSW 2025
Major contracts, award recognition, and strategic engagements underscore industry leadership Muscat – Abraj Energy Services, Oman's leading provider of oil and gas services, concluded a high-impact presence at the 13th Oman Petroleum & Energy Show (OPES) and Oman Sustainability Week (OSW) 2025. As an Official Sponsor, Abraj reinforced its market leadership through operational achievements, sustainability leadership, and strategic stakeholder engagement. During the event, Abraj signed two significant contracts that reflect its expanding local footprint and trusted operational capabilities. These included a drilling unit agreement with bp Oman for Block 61, a rig services contract with ARA Petroleum for Block 44, and the signing of a new contract for a third 3000 HP rig at the WJO field in Kuwait—a major milestone in Abraj's international expansion strategy and a testament to its growing presence in key regional markets. 'This year's participation reflects our unwavering commitment to performance, partnership, and progress,' said Eng. Saif al Hamhami, CEO of Abraj Energy Services. 'From securing landmark contracts to driving dialogue on innovation and sustainability, we continue to lead with purpose and deliver impact aligned with Oman Vision 2040.' As part of its OPES presence, Abraj hosted the Abraj Knowledge Exchange, a high-impact two-day mini-conference that brought together industry leaders and technical experts to explore critical themes shaping the energy future. Sessions focused on operational excellence, HSE leadership—highlighting Abraj's outstanding safety performance—drilling automation, and sustainability practices aligned with Oman Vision 2040. The event reinforced Abraj's role as a thought leader and catalyst for industry knowledge exchange. In line with its commitment to local economic development, Abraj's Supply Chain Team organized a Business Opportunity Session targeting local suppliers, service providers, and SMEs. The session introduced upcoming procurement opportunities and Abraj's supplier registration process, while also fostering meaningful dialogue to strengthen collaboration and maximize local content. The initiative drew strong participation and reaffirmed Abraj's support for national ICV objectives. During OSW 2025, Abraj was honored with the Majd Award for Best Local Content Program, recognizing its impactful contributions to Oman's local supply chain ecosystem and SME empowerment. Reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development and transparency, Abraj also launched its 2024 Sustainability Report, outlining key achievements in environmental, social, and governance performance. At its exhibition booth, Abraj showcased digital oilfield solutions, rig automation advancements, and energy-efficient technologies, attracting strong engagement from stakeholders and partners invested in the sustainable energy transition. Abraj's strong presence at OPES and OSW 2025 highlights its continued evolution as a future-ready, regionally trusted partner driving excellence in the energy sector.
Mid East Info
04-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Outward Bound Oman and bp Oman launch the 'Wa'ed' programme to empower Omani Startups - Middle East Business News and Information
Sunday 4th May 2025: In partnership with bp Oman, Outward Bound Oman in collaboration with the SME Development Authority announced the launch of 'Wa'ed' programme, to empower Omani startups in the fields of technology and innovation, aiming to contribute to their growth and sustainability. The programme targets 100 Omani entrepreneurs from startups and students companies and offers them with a comprehensive training experience in three phases, with each phase focusing on developing skills that support the growth and sustainability of their companies such as leadership, communication, teamwork skills as well as collaboration, innovation, and environmental stewardship, by combining both indoor and outdoor training activities. Mohamed Al Zadjali, Acting Executive Director at Outward Bound Oman, said: 'Our partnership in the 'Wa'ed' programme reflects the importance of collaboration between government sector, private sector, and civil society, unifying efforts to serve the entrepreneurship sector, which is a key component of the Sustainable Development Goals in the Sultanate of Oman. ' Ibrahim Al Hinai, Social investment manager at bp Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar, commented: 'Empowering local capabilities is a key focus at bp Oman, and supporting Omani start-ups growth plays a crucial role in this. This programme will work with various promising Omani start-ups, allowing them to expand, develop, and grow, which will further enhance Oman's economy and contribute to building a stronger community.' Qais Al Tobi, Vice-President of Finance and Investment at the SME Development Authority and General Supervisor of the Rising Omani Startups Programme, added: 'The 'Wa'ed' programme represents a practical model of integration between government entities, the private sector, and civil society to support the entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem in the Sultanate of Oman. It reflects our commitment, through The Rising Omani Startups Programme, to empowering Omani entrepreneurs and building their leadership and managerial capacities. We firmly believe that enhancing youth skills directly contributes to creating startups capable of competing both locally and globally, in alignment with the aspirations of Oman Vision 2040.'
