Duqm Refinery Launches 'wadha' Initiative to Support the Empowerment of Women Activities in Duqm

  Duqm Refinery in partnership with the Omani Women Association in Duqm launched “Wadha” Initiative. This is an initiative of Duqm Refinery’s CSR program that is designed to support all the projects aimed to empower and build the capacity of women in Duqm specifically and Al Wusta Region in general. The launch of the initiative involved delivering two training workshops for 80 women from the local community in the areas of Landscape art and local handicrafts/ Jewelry design that will last for a week and is facilitated by subject matter experts Omani women. The workshops aim to maximize the potential of local women and provide them with up to date skills and techniques in handicrafts design, marketing and packaging. It also compliments the association’s efforts in supporting the local women in developing handicrafts products through enriching them in a way that is more attractive and competitive. The artwork and products produced by the women during the workshops will be exhibited in Crown Plaza Duqm the following week. Commenting on the event, Duqm Refinery’s Corporate Affairs General Manager Nas-ha Al Fallahi said, “’Wadha Initiative is part of Duqm refinery social investment program to empower and support local women. This initiative comes in line with His Majesty directives to support and empower women so they can actively participate in the sustainable development of their communities and the Sultanate.” She further added, “Our CSR approach is driven by our vision to fuel economic growth in Duqm as well as significantly contribute to Oman’s future prosperity”. Duqm Refinery recently delivered a number of CSR initiatives that include an essential IT training program for 200 women from Wilayats of Muhoot,Duqm and Al Jazir in partnership with ITA, delivered “Tahadi programme” for 100 students in Duqm in partnership with Outward Bound Oman, launched innovation camp for 600 students in Al Wusta region in cooperation with Injaz Oman, as well as supported a number of higher education scholarships for local students through the local community development committee.  

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