Oman Economic Review – August 2018

6262 August 2018

in which solar panels were installed
to create energy. We believe there is a
big opportunity for Omani firms in the
solar space.”

Rising up to challenges
Ahmed says that the project has been
a good learning experience. “We are
learning from previous phases, geared
to face any potential challenges and
are using the opportunity to deploy
new technologies and ways of working.
For example, we are employing
advanced technology for cooling and
autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) has
been used for construction to enhance
sustainability. We are also conducting
a pilot study for implementing solar
systems for 10 homes.”

“As with everything at PDO, safety is
our overarching priority and focus.
Many real estate contractors are not
very familiar with PDO’s high safety
standards, but we are making them
aware of our stringent quality checks,
not least because we need to maintain
our own high standards but also to help
spread them further afield.

“We are aiming to build a sustainable

housing community for PDO staff but to

do it safely, efficiently and responsibly,”

says Ahmed.

Accolades

The RAH project is very unique in

Oman and one can consider it as a

high-end real estate development.

A number of oil and gas firms have

come forward to replicate the RAH

residential development model in their

countries. For example, Shell Brunei

and Sur LNG have made enquiries

about following the example. The

Ministry of Environment and Climate

Affairs has also shown interest

because of the uniqueness of the

project which has won many awards

including the Dossier Construction’s

Infrastructure award and Shell Award

for HSE Training.

OIL & GAS