Nama Enhances Water Network Efficiency: What This Means for Oman’s Business and Investment Climate
Nama Water Services has intensified efforts to improve water network efficiency and reduce losses through a comprehensive nationwide rehabilitation programme, enhancing service reliability and securing long-term water sustainability.
Over the past 20 months, the company has successfully rehabilitated approximately 1,200 kilometres of water networks across various governorates and replaced more than 45,000 household connections. These initiatives, costing a total of RO 44 million, are part of a wider strategy to modernise infrastructure and address the growing demand for water services.
Water infrastructure is increasingly recognised as a vital component of sustainable urban development, contributing not only to engineering needs but also to public health, environmental protection, and overall quality of life. Nama’s programme aims to establish more efficient and resilient water distribution systems within this broader context.
Eng Abdullah bin Mohammed al Nuaimi, Chief Executive Officer of Operations and Maintenance, highlighted that the programme marks a transition towards integrated, technology-driven network management. He stated, “Network rehabilitation and maintenance are central to improving system performance. We are adopting an integrated approach that combines infrastructure upgrades with advanced technologies, including proactive maintenance and digital solutions.”
The rehabilitation efforts spanned multiple regions: Muscat Governorate (300 km), Al Batinah North (202 km), Al Batinah South (194 km), Al Dakhiliyah (152 km), Al Sharqiyah South (over 136 km), Al Dhahirah (95 km), Al Buraimi (73 km), Musandam (34 km), and Al Sharqiyah North (over 6 km). Concurrently, over 45,000 household connections linking customer meters to the main network were upgraded, resulting in improved flow efficiency and more consistent service.
Al Nuaimi emphasized that these projects are instrumental in reducing both technical and commercial water losses, enhancing resource management, and supporting the sustainable expansion of water and wastewater services. “These initiatives are designed to deliver tangible improvements in daily service reliability, while supporting broader water security objectives,” he explained.
In addition, Nama is advancing the use of digital meters and smart technologies to improve monitoring accuracy, data collection, and operational decision-making. The phased implementation of these projects is guided by data analysis to maximise their effectiveness.
Nama Water Services remains committed to aligning with international best practices, focusing on providing efficient, reliable, and sustainable water services throughout the Sultanate of Oman.
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Nama Water Services’ extensive network rehabilitation and technology integration signal a strategic shift towards sustainable urban development and water security in Oman. For businesses, this translates to greater infrastructure reliability and growth potential in sectors dependent on stable water supply. Smart investors and entrepreneurs should consider opportunities in digital water management, smart metering technologies, and infrastructure modernization as Oman prioritizes efficiency and resilience in essential services.
