Muscat, 9 November 2026 – Bank Muscat, the leading financial services provider in the Sultanate of Oman, and Oman Sail have announced the start of second phase of the Youth Uplifting Programme following a highly successful initial run. Designed to enrich the lives of Omani youth, the initiative is making significant progress toward its goal of engaging 168 students from Grades 9–11 across government schools in the Muscat Governorate, including 40 students with disabilities through integrated, inclusive classrooms.
During phase 1, the programme successfully delivered 13 of its planned 21 interactive sessions, benefiting 115 students – 23 of whom were students with disabilities. Each session equips participants with leadership and teamwork skills through sailing, fosters environmental stewardship via beach clean-up activities, and provides financial literacy workshops delivered by specialists from Bank Muscat to support both their educational and personal growth.
Buthaina bint Abdulallah Al Mabsali, Client Services and Partnership Executive at Oman Sail, highlighted the milestone. She stated: “Building on the positive outcomes achieved during phase 1, we are excited to enter the second phase of the Youth Uplifting Programme alongside Bank Muscat. By combining hands-on sailing experiences with practical life skills, we continue to empower young Omanis, including persons with disabilities, to discover their leadership potential and adopt healthy, active lifestyles. Providing an inclusive environment where all students learn side-by-side remains central to our mission and directly aligns with the youth development goals of Oman Vision 2040.”
Talib bin Saif Al Makhmari, Head of Community & Media Relations at Bank Muscat, commented: “The success of phase 1 demonstrates the impact of investing in early financial awareness, environmental responsibility, and personal empowerment for young people. Bank Muscat continues its commitment to social responsibility and sustainable community development, and it builds on these achievements by delivering high-quality workshops and practical learning experiences for students.”
Delivered by 16 qualified coaches from Oman Sail alongside experts from Bank Muscat, the programme also supports local economic development by partnering with home-based businesses to cater meals for the participants.
