Building on a decade of youth investment, the internship comes as part of REFCO’s wider commitment to support Oman Vision 2040.

Muscat – Oman Refreshment Company (REFCO), one of the country’s leading beverage and manufacturing companies, has successfully concluded its annual summer internship program. Conducted in partnership with Sultan Qaboos University, the program reaffirms the company’s long-term commitment to empowering Omani youth and enabling career pathways in line with Oman Vision 2040.

Now in its 10th year, the internship offers university students practical, hands-on experience across multiple business functions including Supply, Planning & Logistics, Finance & Digitalization, and Plant Industrial. Participants work under the guidance of experienced managers, gaining exposure to the full business cycle and insights into one of Oman’s oldest manufacturing companies.

“Empowering the next generation of Omani talent is essential to REFCO’s growth and the nation’s long-term prosperity,” said Suleiman al Salmi, Director of People, Culture and Corporate Services at REFCO. “Our internship program is part of a wider effort to localize skills and create sustainable career opportunities for local youth, while supporting the government’s Vision 2040 ambitions in workforce development and industrial innovation.”

The program is designed to provide practical workplace skills as well as identify and nurture future talent. Exceptional interns are added to a talent database maintained by the REFCO’s People & Culture team.

“I gained many things from this internship, most importantly exposure to the practical and applied side of finance,” said Marwa al Barashdi, an intern and student at Sultan Qaboos University. “The team encouraged me to train, learn new things, and never hesitated to answer my questions.”

The internship represents one of the many ways REFCO invests in Oman’s economic and social development. Over the past decade, the company has invested more than 50 million OMR locally, introduced state-of-the-art manufacturing lines, supported SMEs through acquisitions, and partnered with local community initiatives to equip local youth with practical life skills.

With 53% of its workforce made up of Omanis, and 15 nationalities across the organization, REFCO continues to champion diversity and inclusion, while offering leadership training and development opportunities for Omani employees through programs such as ETIMAD and more.

Looking ahead, REFCO remains committed to expanding opportunities for young Omanis to develop their skills and contribute to the nation’s progress. With 10 sites across the Sultanate, the company continues to align its talent development programs with Oman Vision 2040, aiming to shape a local workforce that is equipped to drive innovation, support economic diversification, and advance the country’s sustainable growth.