Cyclone Relief: Corporates extend support

BUSINESS REPORTER

MUSCAT, Oct 10

OQ Group: OQ, the Sultanate’s integrated energy group, announced a joint contribution, along with Omifco, Abraj Energy Services and Vale, of RO 2.65 million towards relief and rehabilitation efforts targeted at cyclone affected neighbourhood in North and South Al Batinah.

The state-owned group also announced the start of an employee volunteering and donation campaign in support of flood relief efforts.

Sohar Aluminium: Sohar Aluminium, in line with national relief efforts, announced an allocation of RO 386,000 to families impacted by Cyclone Shaheen. The donation will be channeled through Oman Charitable Organisation (OCO), the company stated.

OUIC: In a filing to the Capital Market Authority (CMA) on Sunday, Oman United Insurance Company SAOG said its Board of Directors has approved a donation of RO 100,000 in support of cyclone-impacted communities of north Oman.

Credit Oman: Credit Oman pledged a contribution of RO 10,000 towards cyclone recovery and relief work as part of its CSR commitments.

Ooredoo: Ooredoo’s Goodwill team were on the ground and provided food supplies to local communities in Al Batinah, one of the most impacted areas due to Cyclone Shaheen.

The company also provided unlimited WhatsApp data for three days to residents in Al Suwaiq, Saham, Al Khaboura and Al Musanah to stay connected with loved ones. Extending support, Ooredoo collaborates with Oman’s Charitable Organisation and Dar Al Atta’a on a campaign to raise funds for people in the affected areas.

Ooredoo technology team was leading a 24/7 special operational room to run the restoration of affected sites due to Cyclone Shaheen. Dr Ahmed Abdullah al Abri, Chief technology & Information officer said “All our technology teams were putting special preparations including additional teams, additional power generators and other logistics. The teams are working around the clock to rectify the affected sites to keep our customers connected”

Ooredoo’s CEO Noor al Sulaiti visited various areas to asses and check on network outages and resolve any disruptions caused by the cyclone. Technical teams are currently working around the clock to ensure services are restored to peak performance.