MUSCAT: Nama Water Services has announced the completion of the third phase of its Training Linked to Employment programme, creating 303 new job opportunities for Omanis with contracted support companies across ten governorates.
With the latest phase, the programme’s total employment opportunities have reached 1,188, making it one of the largest national initiatives aimed at qualifying and employing Omani talent in the water and wastewater sector.
The announcement was made during a ceremony held at the company’s headquarters in Muscat Grand Mall, attended by officials, partners and representatives involved in the initiative. The event concluded with the recognition of individuals and organisations that contributed to the programme’s success.
Qais bin Saud al Zakwani, Chief Executive Officer of Nama Water Services, said the third phase will increase the Omanisation rate in operation and maintenance contracts to 90 per cent.
He emphasised that the success of any project should not be measured only by the infrastructure it creates, but also by the positive impact it leaves on communities and individuals.
“Opportunities have been deliberately distributed among governorates where they are most needed, reducing the need for employees to relocate and supporting their stability within their own communities,” he said.
“What we celebrate today is not the end of a journey, but the beginning of a new phase in a continuing effort to build national capabilities,” Al Zakwani added.
The programme provides an integrated pathway covering recruitment, specialised training, practical workplace experience and eventual employment. It offers opportunities across several fields, including engineering, maintenance, health and safety, business administration and cybersecurity.
The initiative has also provided beneficiaries with opportunities to develop professional skills and gain practical experience in a vital national sector.
Ilyas al Mahruqi, a mechanical technician and one of the programme’s beneficiaries, said working in a sector that directly impacts people’s daily lives motivates him to continue learning and enhancing his skills.
Amna al Zadjali, an electrical engineer, said the practical training provided valuable knowledge and confidence beyond what academic studies alone could offer.
“Do not hesitate,” she advised young Omanis considering joining the programme. “Work hard and make the most of every opportunity, because the first step could be the one that changes your entire future.”
Malak al Maqbali, also an electrical engineer, said the employment opportunity helped her develop discipline, responsibility and a stronger professional outlook.
“The best thing a person can do for themselves is to keep developing,” she said.
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