MUSCAT: A motivated group of 30 graduates is currently undergoing induction training at OIG’s headquarters, The Al Rawahy Complex, in Wattayah under the support of the National Training Fund (NTF) and have guaranteed employment from OIG.

The trainees will be provided with intensive training both theoretical and practical hands-on by OIG’s dedicated training department. This will include man management and contract management skills which will also be enhanced by field training on one of OIG’s many contracts.

OIG’s CEO, Tim Vallancey, said, “We support this programme to develop a local workforce. We are committed throughout the company to increasing In Country Value (ICV) by driving meaningful initiatives that achieve greater Omani employment, maximise the use of local goods and services and effective Domestic Direct Investment (DDI). OIG has been a longstanding contributor and supporter of these initiatives sponsored by our shareholders, board of directors and down through the company structure and is evidenced by the large number of Omanis already employed in our company the number of which has doubled over the last few years.”

The trainees will spend five months on the training programme with a combination of office based training, learning the systems, human resource management and on-the –job training in the field shadowing other experienced staff ensuring that they have the required skills and knowledge to do the job in hand at the end of the programme.

OIG is Oman’s leading Total Facilities Management company with a track record spanning over 40 years providing a full range of both soft and hard services which include cleaning, maintenance (HVAC & MEP), landscaping, pest control, catering, waste management and product sales to government, corporate and private clients.

Muscat, Oman International Group celebrated its 49th Oman National Day. The event was held at the Sheraton Hotel on 17th November attended by company employees and their families.

On the occasion of National Day, Oman International Group arranged a programme to recognise the achievements of the Oman’s Renaissance. The celebration included a show by students depicting the various aspects of Omani culture and heritage. The event included entertainment competitions and gifts for staff. In addition there was traditional folklore including a number of national songs and folk dances.

Sheikh Abdul Rahim Al Rawahy, Executive Directors, presided over the event and he delivered a speech to congratulate His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said. He said: “I am honoured to share the joy of celebrating this glorious occasion and we are grateful to Allah for His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said’s continued presence in the Sultanate and his wise leadership and dynamism in guiding the country and the economy in particular. We also wish him continued good health. Celebrating National Day is a renewal of the covenant and loyalty to the builder of Oman’s Renaissance. In addition the celebration is something that gives us pride and joy.”

“I am delighted to celebrate this occasion,” said Tim Vallancey, CEO of the company. “This event will continue to be a firm fixture as we join the country in celebrating the 49th National Day. This is a glorious day in the history of this wonderful country, which is home for me and my family. This occasion is a reminder to us all of the great achievements of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said.”

In the context of the safety measures taken to prevent the spread of the Coruna virus (COVID-19), actions has been taken by OIG to combat the Covid-19.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus. The main concern and objective of the company it to ensure that employees wellbeing. OIG have reduced office staff to a minimum and adopted remote working where possible. All employees are encouraged to wear face masks at all times and sanitize hands on a regular basis. Social distancing is adopted where possible and we have minimized the attendance of any staff at the office.

Companies and workplaces are among the places that can increase the speed of the spread of the new corona virus, because they are places where a large number of people including workers and employers meet. So in this term cooperating with our partners and providing services to our customers it is the important to inform all parties concerned about the possibility of interruption of services and to educate them about that, as well as making decisions to deal with the risks related to this matter such as avoiding direct meetings.

Following four years of planning and construction OIG has inaugurated a “state of the art” accommodation facility in Tawiyat. The new facility is able to accommodate over 2000 staff and is equipped with a modern commercial kitchen capable of providing three meals a day for more than 4000 staff.

The accommodation is conveniently located to provide easy access to many of our clients thereby minimizing travel time for our staff. We embarked on a construction program 10 years ago to reduce our dependency on rented accommodation and improve the quality of the living conditions of our valuable staff and this largest of the eight facilities we have built. All of our facilities meet rigorous HSE standards and ensure a high level of comfort for our staff. Our construction partner NECC Llc has been able to complete the project ahead of the budgeted timescale despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

The facility also includes a medical clinic, training facilities as well as CCTV for security and a large dining hall. We have also included environmentally friendly systems to allow for water recycling and energy efficiencies.
OIG is one of the leading Facility Management providers in Oman delivering services to government and corporate entities as well as to a select group of private customers.