Mazoon Electricity Company (MZEC) was awarded for its Omanisation efforts during a ceremony held by Ministry of Manpower (MoM) under the auspices of Dr Yahya bin Mahfoudh al Mantheri, chairman, State Council. The annual award recognises the private sector's strategies for employing a national workforce and encourages companies to reinforce their commitment in developing Omani talent.
Salim Yasir al Suleimani, senior manager of shared services at MZEC, received the award. Suleimani highlighted the company's extensive recruitment and training programmes that aim to empower Omanis and provide them with expertise to pursue successful careers.
Eng Zahir Abdullah al Abri, general manager, MZEC said, "The company has adopted solid HR and Omanisation strategies that cultivate the national talent and generate further growth and prosperity through various training programs. We are committed to creating a nurturing work environment for Omanis to reach their full potential and today, we are proud to have been able to maintain one of the highest Omanisation rates within the industry with 98 per cent."
Throughout the course of this year, MZEC has been able to set new benchmarks in the field of HR development, winning a number of awards across the GCC region. The company was recognised for its pioneering efforts in job localisation at the 29th session of the Council of Labour Ministers of the GCC in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
It also scooped the GCC HR Excellence Award for Best Training Strategy as part of the Seventh Human Asset Expansion Middle East Summit 2012 in Dubai. MZEC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Electricity Holding Company (EHC) owned by the Omani Government.
Licensed to distribute and supply electricity to the regions of Dakhliyah, Sharqiyah and South Batinah governorates, the company commenced its operations in 2005 with a vision to become a leading industry provider in the sultanate.
© Muscat Daily 2012
