A fount of knowledge Al Manhal

A magazine exploring the oil and gas industry

A fount of knowledge

Al Manhal

Asya Al Busaidy

A true `people person'

Issue Three 2017

PROUD TO SERVE OMAN

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"Every nation that desires to live - in the full meaning of the word - needs to roll up its sleeves and work tirelessly and diligently with dedication and the love to give generously to utilize its capacities and skills and invest in its resources and potential, so that it can build a great and illustrious present and prepare for a decent and prosperous future".

His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said

Contents Issue three 2017

04

Our Expertise

Behind the Miraah

08 12

Our Approach

Helping young Omanis onto

the career ladder

Our Community

Shaleem Health Centre: The evolution of a vital community asset

16 20

Our People

Asya Al Busaidy

A true `people person'

Our Oman

Fishing:

A Cultural Identity

YourTweets

@OmanLNG

Congratulations on winning the CFI 2017 Management and Excellence Award for the 2nd time! Best wishes from @OmanLNG

@peacelover20202

So proud of #PDO for all the great achievements...well done all...

@OmanOil

Human Capital knowledge sharing as HR professionals from @OmanOil Group & @PDO_OM meet today at a full day gathering

Al Manhal

A fount of knowledge

Editor's letter

Dear Readers,

Welcome to the third issue of al manhal for 2017. Investment is a common thread that runs through much of what you will find inside this issue. PDO doesn't just earn a great deal of money for Oman through its oil and gas activities; it also invests significantly in the future of both the industry and wider Omani society.

One of the Company's recent investments to hit the headlines is the stunning renewable energy project known as `Miraah'. Once complete, this giant solar steam generating facility ? entirely encased in glass ? will provide most of the steam PDO needs to run its thermal enhanced oil recovery (EOR) scheme at Amal. We repor t on the latest developments as Miraah moves from dream to reality.

There are few better examples of the power of PDO's social investment programme than Shaleem Health Centre, which has been steadily expanded over the years and now provides a wide range of frontline medical services to residents of the southern Omani town of Shaleem and its surrounding area.We take a look inside the facility and chart the history of PDO's financial contributions to it.

Another massive PDO investment commitment centres on the ambitious plan to create 50,000 new job openings for young Omanis in sectors outside oil and gas. If you fit our typical reader profile of a college or university student, you may be particularly interested in finding out more about this. If so, turn to page 8 where our story begins.

Fishing has for centuries been an important part of Oman's culture and economy; and thanks to government investment the industry is adding new infrastructure which will help it to flourish throughout future generations. Our centrespread feature takes a colourful look at an ancient profession getting something of a modern makeover.

Last but not least, we have another in our special series of people profiles marking 50 years of Omani oil exports and 80 years of PDO.This time around we speak to Asya Al Busiady, a former stalwart of the Company's human resources team.

We hope you enjoy reading this edition of al manhal and, as always, if you have any comments, questions or feedback we'd love to hear from you.You can find all the relevant contact details on this page.

Regards,

Al Manhal

Cover Photo by Mohammed Al Mahrazy

Editor in Chief Saleh Al Alawi Managing Editor Samah Al Rawahi

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