Muscat – June 18, 2025: Sohar Aluminium signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Athar Foundation for Health Endowment to unify efforts in supporting priority health initiatives and projects in the Sultanate of Oman. This partnership underscores both parties’ commitment to promoting the sustainability of health services and projects and contributing effectively to the development of the healthcare sector in Oman.
The MoU signing ceremony took place at the Ministry of Health. It was signed on behalf of Sohar Aluminium by Mr. Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Kharousi, General Manager of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs, and on behalf of the Athar Foundation by Mr. Ali bin Hassan Al-Lawati, Vice Chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
The MoU aims to establish a framework for cooperation between the two parties by channeling donations and corporate social responsibility (CSR) contributions to support sustainable health projects based on clear needs assessments and ensuring the optimal use of available resources in line with national healthcare priorities.
According to the MoU, the Athar Foundation and Sohar Aluminium will jointly evaluate requests submitted by various healthcare institutions based on precise criteria to determine needs and priorities. They will also oversee the implementation of approved projects and collaborate in conducting studies to assess their social impact and measure their effectiveness within Oman’s healthcare system.
Commenting on the agreement, Mr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Kharousi, General Manager of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs at Sohar Aluminium, emphasized that supporting the healthcare sector is one of the key areas of focus for the company within its social responsibility framework. He stated that this agreement reflects Sohar Aluminium’s commitment to sustainable development and strengthens its ongoing partnership with the Ministry of Health. He also noted that this partnership builds upon the company’s previous support for various health initiatives and projects across hospitals and healthcare institutions in several governorates in the Sultanate.
For his part, Mr. Hilal bin Hamad Al-Sarmi, Executive Director of the Athar Foundation, stated that this agreement aligns with the Foundation’s mission to support the national healthcare system through strategic partnerships with private sector institutions via their social investment projects. He added, “We believe that collaboration between healthcare institutions and the private sector is essential to ensure sustainable impact. This partnership with Sohar Aluminium serves as a successful model of directing resources toward real priorities that contribute to enhancing the quality of healthcare and services.”
It is worth noting that the Athar Foundation for Health Endowment is a non-profit organization that aims to support the healthcare sector in the Sultanate of Oman by improving long-term healthcare services through contributions and support. The Foundation’s goal is to help achieve integrated healthcare services and sustainable health development for the Omani community.
