Muscat – Petroleum Developme-nt Oman (PDO) has committed to support a host of new projects costing more than US$4mn, 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.

Nine memoranda of collaboration confirming these commitments were signed on Tuesday at an official ceremony held under the patronage of H E Badr bin Salim al Mamari, Secretary-General of Tender Board, at the PDO Knowledge World centre in Muscat.

To encourage provision of the best medical services across Oman, PDO is funding the construction of a new health centre in Mudhi in the wilayat of Thamrait, which serves 40 patients every day. It is also funding the purchase of medical equipment for The Royal Hospital and Al Halaniyat Health Centre.

In line with the company’s commitment to support the education sector within its concession areas, PDO signed an agreement to provide lab computers to schools in Alm’arif and Al Kuhl in the wilayats of Haima and Al Jazer. More than 558 students will benefit from these computers which will contribute to enhancing the quality of education.

On the occasion, Abdulamir bin Abdulhussein al Ajmi, External Affairs and Value Creation Director of PDO, said, “Today’s signings are in keeping with PDO’s long-standing practice of supporting local communities through investments in sustainable development projects.

“These stand as a testament to PDO’s dedication to supporting the prosperity of local communities.”