Muscat – Nama Water Services Company is undertaking a series of strategic initiatives to enhance water security and promote sustainability across Oman.

According to CEO Qais bin Saud al Zakwani, the company is implementing 27 projects worth over RO700mn aimed at strengthening water and sanitation infrastructure across governorates. These projects are expected to contribute approximately RO193mn to the country’s local added value.

The announcement was made on Tuesday, alongside the signing of four agreements to upgrade water distribution and sewage networks. These agreements cover the design and construction of water distribution systems in Dhahirah – including the wilayats of Ibri, Yanqul and Dhank – and in Dakhliyah, covering Samail and Izki. Additionally, sewage networks will be developed in Al Ansab, Muscat.

“These projects will help expand the coverage rate of water networks in Oman to exceed 72.8%,” Zakwani said. He also noted that the number of beneficiaries of Nama’s services is expected to reach 937,970 subscribers once these projects are completed.

Key infrastructure improvements include a water transfer project from Suhar desalination plant to Dhahirah, enhancement of network between desalination plants in Barka and Suhar, improvements to the water transfer system in Dakhliyah, and enhancement of networks between North Sharqiyah and South Sharqiyah.

Zakwani also highlighted the company’s commitment to supporting local employment through its Omanisation initiative. “We have provided about 885 jobs in the water sector through permanent contracts with partner companies, raising Omanisation rate in these firms to 84%.”