Royal Visit to Petroleum Development Oman
Muscat, May 12, 2026 (ONA) — His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq paid a gracious visit this morning to Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) in Muscat Governorate to review key projects and developments in the energy sector.
Official Reception
Upon His Majesty’s arrival at the company headquarters, he was received by:
- Eng. Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals
- Mohsin bin Hamad Al Hadhrami, Undersecretary of the Ministry and Chairman of PDO
- Dr. Aflah bin Said Al Hadhrami, Director General of PDO
Presentation on Energy Sector Progress
The Director General delivered a welcome speech marking the Royal visit.
His Majesty then viewed a visual presentation highlighting:
- The company’s development stages
- Achievements in the oil and gas sector
- Efforts to improve the work environment and performance levels
- Future vision and projects linked to modern technologies
Official Opening of “Bait Al Haitham” Operations Center
His Majesty inaugurated the Integrated Operations Center, “Bait Al Haitham”, unveiling a commemorative plaque.
Key Highlights of the Center:
- Main command and control hub for Oman’s energy sector
- Advanced digital facility for real-time monitoring of oil and gas operations
- Unified operational system across the sector
- A national flagship project with global leadership standards
- Built in line with His Majesty’s forward-looking vision
The center is expected to play a direct role in sustaining Oman’s national economy.
Exhibition Review
His Majesty also toured a wall exhibition showcasing:
- Major milestones in PDO’s history
- Institutional transformation journey
- Production growth
- Future strategic plans
- Sustainability initiatives
- Digital transformation efforts
- Development of national workforce capabilities
Conclusion of the Visit
At the end of the visit:
- His Majesty signed the VIP guestbook, expressing his pleasure on the occasion
- He wished continued success and further achievements for the sector’s workforce
- A commemorative group photo was taken with PDO employees
Accompanying Officials
- His Highness Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs
- Sultan bin Salem Al Habsi, Minister of Finance
- Dr. Hamad bin Said Al Aufi, Head of the Private Office
- Abdulsalam bin Mohammed Al Murshidi, President of the Oman Investment Authority
- Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion
