OCTAL Celebrates 47th Omani National Day with Community Engagement Drive

Under the patronage of Mr. Akram Hassan Al-Marazza, Director General, Directorate General of Commerce and Industry, Dhofar Governorate, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Salalah, OCTAL celebrated the 47^th National Day with activities geared to highlighting the importance of sustainability, as well as Oman’s rich cultural heritage. The manufacturing powerhouse’s employees planted over 100 native trees as part of a drive to extend the greenbelt at its complex in the Salalah Free Zone. The company’s employees in Muscat visited the recently opened National Museum, gaining insights into Oman’s history and culture through hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, and documentary films.

Mr. Al-Marazza, said, “OCTAL’s community engagement activities are playing an exemplary role in showcasing how companies throughout Oman can give back and make positive contributions to the communities they serve. From the outset, OCTAL has worked in line with the Sultanate’s vision of economic development and continues to serve as an inspiration to others to achieve sustainable growth. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate them and the Omani people at large in the occasion of the 47^th National Day.”

Mr. Ahmed Al Najjar, Director of Government Affairs at OCTAL said, “The growth and economic development Oman has enjoyed under His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said continues to allow the business community to serve as a catalyst for job creation and economic diversification. Our culture of innovation embodies His Majesty’s vision of creating a knowledge-based economy across all sectors and we feel privileged to showcase Oman’s manufacturing prowess to customers around the world. We salute His Majesty for the clear roadmap he has in place guaranteeing even more prosperity for Oman and its people for generations to come.”

Since its inception, OCTAL has maintained a longstanding commitment to supporting the Sultanate’s socio-economic development by producing environmentally-friendly products and promoting sustainability throughout its operations. A recognized leader in environmental stewardship, the company’s lower carbon footprint has allowed it to achieve an industry-leading role in more than 73 markets worldwide.