Nama Water Services Company in Oman has signed four key agreements to advance strategic projects in the country’s water sector. These projects focus on expanding and upgrading water distribution networks in multiple regions, reinforcing the nation’s water infrastructure.
The agreements include the design and construction of water distribution networks in the wilayats of Ibri, Yanqul, and Dhank in A’Dhahirah Governorate (Packages 1 and 2), the establishment of water networks in Samail and Izki in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate, and the development of wastewater networks in Al Ansab, Muscat Governorate.
The signing ceremony took place in Muscat, under the patronage of Dr. Saud bin Hamoud Al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources. During the event, Nama Water Services CEO Qais bin Saud Al Zakwani emphasized the company’s commitment to sustainability and water security through ongoing and future strategic projects across Oman.
Al Zakwani highlighted that Nama Water Services is currently managing 27 projects, with a total investment exceeding RO 700 million. These initiatives aim to strengthen both water and wastewater infrastructure across the governorates and wilayats covered by the company’s services, from Musandam to Al Wusta. Additionally, the projects contribute RO 193 million to in-country value (ICV), supporting the local economy.
He also noted that these efforts have significantly expanded Oman’s water network, now covering over 72.8% of the country. The number of beneficiaries using Nama Water Services has also grown to nearly 938,000.
Among the major projects under development are the water transmission system linking Sohar’s desalination plant to A’Dhahirah Governorate, enhancements to the water supply network connecting desalination plants in Barka and Sohar, and improvements to water transmission systems in A’Dakhiliyah and between the North and South A’Sharqiyah governorates.
Furthermore, Al Zakwani highlighted the company’s successful Omanization initiative, which has created 885 jobs in the water sector through long-term contracts with local companies. This initiative has boosted Omanization rates within these firms to 84%, further supporting the nation’s workforce development goals.