ARA Petroleum (ARA), the Energy arm of The Zubair Corporation is excited to announce that it has been awarded First Place in the “Operator” category for Health & Safety at the prestigious OPAL Awards for Best Practices 2024, out of more than 200 entries. This recognition underscores our ongoing commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence.
The award highlights the success of ARA Petroleum’s Integrated QHSSE Digital AI Solution (Mfano), a platform developed in-house to enhance the management of QHSSE processes. Mfano serves as a key tool for tracking QHSSE-related activities with complete traceability and visibility across all operations. Available on all computers and mobile phones, the platform ensures transparency and accountability, empowering every individual within the company to prioritize safety.
Mfano embodies ARA’s philosophy of creating a culture of openness, where employees are not only encouraged but also have the authority to stop work and ensure that it is performed safely. This approach reinforces our commitment to continuous improvement and is central to achieving our organizational goals.
The platform integrates multiple modules to streamline various aspects of Q&HSSE management. It supports the reporting of unsafe or safe acts, incident management, and corrective actions, while also ensuring compliance through training, certifications, and the management of permits. Additionally, Mfano helps track personnel, monitor key performance indicators, manage risk assessments, and organize critical documentation, all contributing to a safer and more efficient work environment.
By utilizing Mfano, ARA Petroleum ensures real-time tracking and responsiveness to safety-related activities, maintaining a strong focus on creating a safe, sustainable, and compliant workplace.
This award is a direct reflection of ARA Petroleum’s ongoing drive for excellence, and we remain committed to our high safety standards.
ARA Petroleum was formed in 2014 and is part of the wider Zubair Corporation, one of the oldest and most respected business groups from Oman who have broad interests across many sectors throughout the Middle East, Africa and beyond. Furthermore, ARA is a dynamic member of the Exploration & Production industry in Oman and Tanzania. The company is a full cycle E&P company which explores, appraises, develops and produces oil & gas resources both in Oman and internationally.
