Elixir United Investment LLC, part of the well-diversified Omani business house Al Jazeera International Group, signed an agreement with Polyeco Gulf LLC for the provision of hazardous waste management and marine pollution control services in the Sultanate.
Polyeco Gulf LLC is the local subsidiary of Polyeco Group, an international company founded in Greece, which specializes in hazardous waste management and marine pollution control services with operations in more than 12 countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
The agreement was signed by Shaikh Mohammed Nasser al Hashar, Vice-Chairman, Al Jazeera International Group, at its Al Khuwair office on Monday, 12 February 2018. Representing the parent Greek firm were Athanasios Polychronopoulos, Executive Chairman, Polyeco Group — Greece, and Dr Lefteris Chalarakis, Country Manager Oman — Polyeco Gulf LLC.
In remarks, Polychronopoulos said the agreement opens up new opportunities and deepens relations between the two companies in the delivery of services provided by Polyeco Gulf LLC encompassing hazardous waste management and related services to the domestic market.
“We want to bring the best and newest technology in the world here in Oman to keep the environment clean, especially in industrial areas and ports,” Polychronopoulos added.

Elixir United Investment LLC, a part of Al Jazeera International Group, in partnership with a local company, signed an agreement with an Italian Engineering Consultancy, SERING International LLC, Oman Unit, a Design Consultant, to provide the concept design for a new private tertiary hospital project in Oman.As per this agreement, Sering will initially provide a concept design for the hospital.  Sering Consultancy worked on several projects in Oman recently, one of them being the Muttrah redevelopment project and they provide urban design solutions for different types of facilities.

Elixir is aiming to contribute in the new approach of MOH, which encourages the involvement of private sector in health care providing a more comprehensive level.

The scope of this project is to enhance the health services provision in terms of technologies and human resource in pediatrics, orthopedics and obstetrics, with a 300-bed capacity and will be constructed on land of approximately 48,000 sq. m. in Muscat, with collaboration of Gemelli hospitals in Italy, the second biggest private health facility in Europe.

In this context, His Excellency Sheikh Nasser Mohammed Al Hashar, the Chairman of Elixir United Investment LLC emphasizes on the necessity of having comprehensive private health facilities to respond to the demographical changes and healthcare challenges in Oman.

New R&D centre to enhance oil recovery

New R&D Centre to enhance oil recovery

The Research Council (TRC), represented by Innovation Park Muscat (IPM), signed on on 05 October 2016  the first pact to establish a Research and Development (RD) Centre in the field of heavy oil extraction with Enhanced Oil Recovery LLC (EOR).

It was signed by Dr. Abdul Baqi Al Khabouri, Director of the Scientific Precincts at TRC, and Abdullah al Mandhari, Chairman of EOR LLC.HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tareq al Said, Advisor to His Majesty the Sultan and Chairman of TRC, said that IPM will be the main incubator for TRC and different sectors.  It will be located near Sultan Qaboos University (SQU).  He hoped that a positive interaction will be maintained between TRC and IPM researchers to ensure more development.

The centre aims at providing high quality and modern services to implement advanced solutions for the challenges being faced by oil and gas exploration and production.  The establishment of R&D centre aims at enhancing energy sector, especially oil and gas in the light of the current economic circumstances to make it more competitive at the regional and international levels.  The centre will provide training and employment opportunities for Omanis with prestigious scientific qualifications and will also contribute in subsidising and activating the local economy and will develop national manpower in a way that will steer oil sector towards success and sustainability.

The centre, which will be set up at the scientific park at IPM in Al Khoudh, Muscat, will stretch over 3,000 square metres. Three buildings will be built at IPM, the first of which is the main building or the Innovation Building, which consists of seven floors.  The second will be dedicated for manufacturing workshops for the prototypes and the third will be a social club (café shops and swimming pool).  The three buildings are expected to be completed next year.

New R&D centre to enhance oil recovery

New R&D centre to enhance oil recovery

New R&D Centre to enhance oil recovery

The Research Council (TRC), represented by Innovation Park Muscat (IPM), signed on on 05 October 2016  the first pact to establish a Research and Development (RD) Centre in the field of heavy oil extraction with Enhanced Oil Recovery LLC (EOR).

It was signed by Dr. Abdul Baqi Al Khabouri, Director of the Scientific Precincts at TRC, and Abdullah al Mandhari, Chairman of EOR LLC.HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tareq al Said, Advisor to His Majesty the Sultan and Chairman of TRC, said that IPM will be the main incubator for TRC and different sectors.  It will be located near Sultan Qaboos University (SQU).  He hoped that a positive interaction will be maintained between TRC and IPM researchers to ensure more development.

The centre aims at providing high quality and modern services to implement advanced solutions for the challenges being faced by oil and gas exploration and production.  The establishment of R&D centre aims at enhancing energy sector, especially oil and gas in the light of the current economic circumstances to make it more competitive at the regional and international levels.  The centre will provide training and employment opportunities for Omanis with prestigious scientific qualifications and will also contribute in subsidising and activating the local economy and will develop national manpower in a way that will steer oil sector towards success and sustainability.

The centre, which will be set up at the scientific park at IPM in Al Khoudh, Muscat, will stretch over 3,000 square metres. Three buildings will be built at IPM, the first of which is the main building or the Innovation Building, which consists of seven floors.  The second will be dedicated for manufacturing workshops for the prototypes and the third will be a social club (café shops and swimming pool).  The three buildings are expected to be completed next year.

New R&D centre to enhance oil recovery

SEZAD has granted Duqm Beach Touristic Resort a plot of land for the development of a beach resort

The Special Economic Zone Authority in Duqm (Sezad) has granted Duqm Beach Touristic Resort a plot of land in the special zone for the development of a mixed-use project, consisting of a five-star and four-star beach resort, an entertainment and recreation centre, residential dwellings, international school, and commercial space for a shopping centre and offices.

The project will be constructed on a 45-hectare site with a total investment of over US$500 mn.  Duqm Beach Touristic Resort is an investment venture between Australian company Xsite Group, and Al Jazeera International.

The first phase of the project will be devoted to the establishment of infrastructure for development, tourism, and other commercial activities, along with residential units that will be constructed to meet the existing demand for affordable housing in Duqm. The execution of the first phase of the project is expected to commence in the last quarter of this year. The project is expected to be completed in five years and provide 1,000 jobs by 2020.

Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has issued the final approval for the commercial license to Al Jazeera Investment to start Oman Aquaculture Company, a RO 45 million-Abalone and Hamour Aquacultural project in the Dhofar region of the Sultanate of Oman. Al Jazeera Investment has met all environmental, technical, commercial and financial requirements. This is the largest strategic Omani project of its kind. Oman Aquaculture Company will provide a new source of economic development and food security for the region and beyond.

The International Certification Services Pvt. Ltd. has certified that the Integrated Management System of Al Jazeera International Group alongwith Al Jazeera Training Services, Universal Travel and Tourism Agencies LLC and Emerald Solutions Oman have been assessed and registered as complying with the requirements of the following International Standard, vide the audit conducted in October 2014:
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – ISO 9001:2008
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – ISO 14001:2004
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – OHSAS 18001:2007

At a glittering gala dinner and VIP event held at the Crowne Plaza ballroom on 14 May 2014, Universal Travel & Tourism has unveiled an extensive brand overhaul together with a suite of tailor-made outbound and inbound travel services for travelers visiting Oman or for residents wanting tailored travel experience anywhere in the world.



Universal has also opened its newest outlet at the Al Asallah Towers in South Ghubrah and is planning to open a 24-hour branch at Muscat International Airport (Departures), giving its clients easier access to luxury travel solutions.

Universal Travel and Tourism Agencies launches their new brand and commercial identity on 14-5-14.The newly designed flagship travel office opens in South Ghubra, where the new head office will also be located. Universal Travel is opening a branch in the prestigious Muscat Grand Mall and a new travel office at the Muscat International Airport for 24 hour access, right beside Emirates Airlines.

As part of its drive towards enhancing efficiency and to enable improved criteria compliance for project tenders for government entities and international clients, AJIG is currently pursuing ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS certification.  The project is well into its first month and progress is being made on all fronts with the help of Emerald Solutions (sister organisation for Emerald Solutions Oman) and QM, both based in Dubai.  Currently, system and document development is the main focus with amended Job Profiles being written for all staff.  There is much work to do to meet the requirements of certification and all staff are working extremely hard in order to achieve these important milestones.