Sharqiyah Desalination Company implemented three community initiatives to support the health sector in the Wilayat of Sur, under the auspices of Sheikh Dr. Hilal bin Ali al Habsi, Wali of Sur, and in the presence of Deputy Wali, Dr. Saleh bin Hamad al Alawi, Director of Social Responsibility, and Dr. Mohammed bin Ibrahim al Farsi, President of the Omani Cancer Association, and with the participation of a number of officials and people interested in the health and social affairs of the Wilayat.

These initiatives aim to strengthen the health sector and support the most needy groups in society. Dr Saleh bin Hamad al Alawi, Director of Social Responsibility at Sharqiyah Desalination Company, confirmed that these initiatives stem from the company’s commitment to its social responsibility towards the local community.

He said: “Support for the health sector reflects our concern to improve the quality of life of the most needy groups, as we believe in the importance of effective participation in supporting national efforts by those responsible for the health sector. health sector. Our initiatives this year seek to improve the health services offered and raise awareness of the importance of community solidarity, particularly with regard to people with special needs and cancer patients.

“Through the Social Responsibility Portal, we are working hard to strengthen the integration between private sector institutions and the local community. Our annual strategy has been carefully developed and our teams are keen to implement it precisely to achieve its objectives of providing sustainable and effective support. to groups in need.

The Oman Cancer Association praised the role of the Eastern Desalination Company in supporting the association and highlighted that this type of partnership with the private sector represents an important tribute to the sustainability of the association’s programs aimed at raising awareness to health and providing treatment services to patients.

Furthermore, supporting the establishment of a sensory sensitivity room at Markaz Al Bahja and providing treatment programs at the Autism Awareness Center for autistic children reflect the company’s true commitment to providing an environment supportive and appropriate for people with special needs, helping to improve their lives and promote their growth.

Meeting participants highlighted the importance of such initiatives that strengthen integration between the public and private sectors in serving the community, noting that continued support of the health sector and its institutions contributes to finding effective solutions to the challenges faced by the most needy groups. .

These initiatives reflect Sharqiyah Desalination Company’s commitment to its social responsibility towards the local community, as the company seeks to activate its role in development by providing continued support to various sectors, including healthcare. This step also represents a model to follow in the partnership between the private sector and civil society organizations, to achieve the sustainable development goals and improve the quality of life in Sur.