Oman LNG and Oman Oil Company (OOC), the Government’s investment arm in the energy and energy related sectors, have entered a multi-year partnership to support the professional training and careers development of the Omani workforce, stated the Oman News Agency. The unique collaboration is a consolidation of efforts and dedication toward staff development and capacity building, where both entities will exchange their staff in various disciplines within the dynamic oil and gas industry.

The agreement underpins both companies’ constant efforts to develop employees by deploying various types of educational opportunities and on-the-job training that would lead to the effective training and skill development of employees, thereby investing in human capital and ultimately enriching the Sultanate’s manpower.

The accord stipulates that Oman LNG and Oman Oil will provide opportunities for their respective employees who will be temporarily assigned by means of a ‘secondment’ to each other’s businesses. Based on the agreement, there will be two types of assignments – short-term, ranging from 3 to 12 months and long-term, from 1 to 4 years. The flexibility of the duration gives the staff better prospects to benefit from the programme.

The ultimate goal is to nurture staff development bolstering their skills in diverse working environments and to cater for the Sultanate’s growing needs for specialised and skilled workforce.

The agreement was signed by Harib bin Abdullah al-Kitani, CEO of Oman LNG and Isam bin Saud al-Zadjali, CEO of Oman Oil Company.