The Partnership for Development (PFD) program in Oman encourages companies with contracts exceeding five million Omani Rials with civil, military, and security government entities or those in which the government has a stake of more than 50% to participate in development projects. The Program also applies to projects whose economic value is equivalent to 50% of the total value of the contract.
Military and Security Sector
Private Sector
Human resources sector
In collaboration with the Cyber Defense Center, the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, ESLAIT, and THALES, the Advanced Cyber Security Academy was established. It serves as a specialized training facility to enhance the skills of national cadres in the field of cybersecurity. The academy follows recognized professional standards and accreditation organizations.
To improve the quality of weapon maintenance, reduce spare parts expenditure, and increase the longevity of weapons, two advanced maintenance centers for light weapons were established. This project is carried out in partnership with the Austrian company Steyr (STEYR) and the Royal Army of Oman. The collaboration involves providing specialized equipment, knowledge transfer, and training for army personnel
A workshop for the maintenance of wheeled troop vehicles, maintenance of military vehicles, and providing logistical and technical support, in addition to modernizing vehicles locally in partnership with the Royal Army of Oman and the FNSS of Turkey. The workshop will contribute to raising the level of efficiency of maintenance of vehicles and machinery, using the latest technologies, and reducing the cost associated with future purchases, qualifying and empowering many small and medium enterprises to support the workshop in the field of maintenance and manufacturing.
This project focuses on providing systems for combat aircraft and tactical transport aircraft in the Royal Air Force of Oman. The project is carried out in cooperation with U.S.A Lockheed Martin, to enhance the capabilities of the Air Force.
In collaboration with the British company Rolls-Royce, an advanced Hawk engine maintenance center is being established for the Royal Air Force of Oman. The center aims to enable local disassembly and repair of engine parts, reducing reliance on external manufacturers.
A ground station for receiving satellite and Earth observation images is being established in partnership with the National Survey Authority and Indra Company of Spain. The project involves equipping the station with the necessary equipment, providing personnel training, and enhancing capabilities for satellite image reception.
This program focuses on developing and training national competencies in areas related to national security. It aims to provide strategic, practical, and tactical skills through advanced training programs in protecting national infrastructure, crisis management, information security, and other fields. The program is implemented in partnership with relevant security agencies and the U.K based BAE SYSTEMS Company.
The Ta`ziz 1 project aims to transfer modern technologies, devices, and marine boats, providing the necessary training for their use by the Royal Oman Police’s Coast Guard Police Command. This project is conducted in partnership with the Spain-based Rodman Company.
Established in partnership with Airbus Helicopters, CAE, Omani National Investment Development Company (Tanmia), Ministry of Defense Pension Fund, and Al Hisn Investment Company, the Oman Aviation Academy is the first aviation training academy in Oman. It aims to provide top-quality civil and military aviation training in the Middle East and Africa.
This project supports startups in the field of biotechnology and food security. It involves contributing to the Oman Technology Fund and funding the validation phases of applied research from public and private academic institutions. The objective is to transform research into applicable ideas.
The Partnership for Development Program provides essential support for establishing the Oman Industrial Group. It aims to localize precision and advanced industries, attract private sector investment, and enhance the industrial safety index in Oman. The program also assists in the supply of new technologies currently unavailable in the Sultanate.
This program focuses on providing training courses and programs to develop the skills and capabilities of Omani youth. It aims to qualify and train them from the early stages of their education, preparing them to enter the labor market efficiently.
STEM Oman is an educational system that combines the subjects of mathematics, engineering, science, and technology. It aims to integrate these subjects in creative ways through scientific experiments, linking education to daily life. The program is implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Rolls-Royce, fostering students` creative and critical thinking skills.
The Modeling Center, also known as Oman Makers, is an integrated center that aims to foster a culture of innovation and creativity. It provides an environment equipped with the latest technologies and tools necessary to transform ideas and innovations into tangible models that can be manufactured and commercialized. The Center was established in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, represented by the Muscat Innovation Park, and Bell Helicopter.
This project focuses on qualifying Omani youth and providing them with experience in the field of manufacturing industries at local and global levels. It involves the implementation of two training programs over a period of five years. The first program focuses on training graduates in collaboration with the Prismian Group, a leading manufacturer of cables and electrical power. The second program is the one-year National Youth Skills Development Program "Themar."
The Ministry of Finance provided a financial grant to the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund (Inma) in 2014. The grant aims to develop and support small and medium enterprises, strengthen the private sector, and promote entrepreneurship. The funds are allocated to support the interest of loans for small and medium enterprises, spread the culture of entrepreneurship, and establish specialized training programs in entrepreneurship, as well as sponsorship programs such as accounting support and low-cost software.
This program focuses on improving government performance by developing the skills of leaders in government units and qualifying them for management and leadership roles. It aims to achieve performance indicators efficiently. The program is implemented in partnership with the Royal Academy of Oman, LENCO, and The University of Arizona`s Eller Center for Executive Education Programs.
The Center of Excellence in Advanced Communication Technologies aims to transfer knowledge and develop basic skills in 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. It involves the establishment of an integrated center equipped with the latest devices and technologies. The center allows visitors such as entrepreneurs, companies, university students, colleges, and schools to develop their ideas and innovations in the field of Fourth Industrial Revolution applications and digital transformation. The project is implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, represented by the Muscat Innovation Park, and the Ericsson of Sweden.
The Central Date Palm (CDP) Laboratory, one of the most important research laboratories for the palm sector, is implemented in partnership with Oman Palm Development Company, the University of Arizona, and the Turkey-based FNSS company. The CDP laboratory researches to strengthen the palm tree sector, develop manufacturing processes, control palm pests, conduct periodic assessments of palm conditions, and analyze soil and irrigation water results, among other important areas in this field.
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