Oman Arab Bank (OAB) participated in the ceremony announcing and honoring the winners of the “Hospitality Heroes” competition, organized by the National Hospitality Institute (NHI). The competition aims to showcase promising Omani talents in the hotel and hospitality sector.

The bank’s participation aligns with its fruitful collaboration with the National Hospitality Institute, which seeks to provide training, qualifications, and employment opportunities in the tourism sector.

During the ceremony, Sulaiman Al Harthi, Chief Executive Officer of OAB, honored the winners of the “Hospitality Heroes” competition, a prominent annual event now in its fifth consecutive year.

Al Harthi stated: “We are pleased to have participated in the award ceremony for ‘Hospitality Heroes’, which celebrates the outstanding performance of a select group of young professionals in the hospitality sector. They represent successful examples of national talents driving the growth of the tourism sector and contributing to the development of the broader economy.”

He added: “Our participation in this important annual event is a continuation of the collaboration between OAB and the NHI to empower Omani talents in the labor market. The bank provides financial support for programs that qualify and train students and job seekers, enabling them to seize employment opportunities created by the continuous growth of Oman’s hospitality and tourism sectors. This initiative reflects OAB’s commitment to investing in human resources, enhancing prospects for sustainable growth in the Sultanate. It is part of the bank’s broader innovative initiatives, including the ‘OAB Leaders’ and ‘OAB Leadership Development’ programs.”

Robert MacLean, Principal of the NHI, said: “This year, we are celebrating a group of outstanding Omani talents, highlighting their successful experiences and their role in raising the standards of work in the hospitality sector, which relies heavily on the skills and passion of its workers to enhance the customer experience. We are honored to have OAB, one of the leading institutions in launching and implementing national capacity-building programs and developing tomorrow’s leaders in Oman, join us in celebrating our national talents who support the growth of the hospitality sector. We look forward to the fruitful partnership between NHI and OAB, which will have a positive and tangible impact on enhancing the skills of students and job seekers and increasing job localization in the tourism sector.”

This year, OAB signed a partnership agreement with NHI to fund the training and qualification programs provided by the institute. These programs aim to develop the skills of Omanis and prepare young people for the labor market. This partnership is part of OAB’s initiatives to support national objectives, increase job opportunities, and prepare effective leaders who will contribute to the realization of Oman’s future vision.