Pact Signed to Train 321 Omanis in Wind Turbine Manufacturing: Boosting Local Workforce and Advancing Oman’s Renewable Energy Sector
MUSCAT: Mawarid Turbine Company and the National University of Science and Technology have signed a cooperation agreement to train approximately 321 Omani graduates. This group marks the first national cohort to undergo intensive, specialized industrial training in wind turbine manufacturing. The training aims to prepare them for employment at the Mawarid Turbine factory currently being established in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm.
The signing ceremony took place under the patronage of Dr. Mansour bin Talib al Hinai, Chairman of the Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR). He highlighted the importance of the agreement as a strategic initiative developed in coordination with multiple entities through the Employment Governance Committee in the Public Services Sector.
The agreement was signed by Mustafa bin Mohammed al Hinai, CEO of Mawarid Turbine, and Dr. Ali bin Saud al Bimani, Vice-Chancellor of the National University of Science and Technology. This specialized training program, conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and APSR, is the first of its kind in wind turbine manufacturing in Oman.
Dr. Abeer bint Ali al Kalbani, Director of National Competency Development and Local Content at Mawarid Turbine, stated that the program will begin in February within a structured industrial framework reflecting the realities of production lines and manufacturing needs. The training will focus on qualifying the national workforce in turbine blade manufacturing and nacelle assembly, while enhancing practical skills, industrial discipline, and applied knowledge of international quality and safety standards.
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This pioneering collaboration to train 321 Omani graduates in wind turbine manufacturing positions Oman at the forefront of renewable energy industrialization, creating a skilled national workforce ready to support the growing clean energy sector. For businesses, this signals a strategic opportunity to invest in or partner with the emerging wind energy supply chain, while entrepreneurs should consider ventures aligned with innovative manufacturing and sustainability. Smart investors must watch for expansion in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm, where this industrial ecosystem is taking shape, promising long-term growth and diversification in Oman’s economy.
