Muriya Tourism Development has inaugurated the Hawana Hospitality Centre at Hawana Salalah in partnership with Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group), and in collaboration with the Ministry of Labor and Oman Tourism College.
Muriya has reaffirmed its commitment to social responsibility and sustainable development in the Sultanate of Oman through the launch of this new center.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to empower Omani youth by creating tangible training and employment opportunities in the tourism and hospitality sector.
Developed by Muriya and operated by the Oman Tourism College, the Hawana Hospitality Centre will serve as a dedicated hub for hospitality skills development. Marking its first program delivery, OMRAN Group also launched the second edition of Midhyaf, its flagship tourism and hospitality training initiative designed to empower Omani youth and prepare them for careers in the sector.
HE Dr. Mahad Said Baawain, Minister of Labour in the Sultanate of Oman at the Ministry of Labour, said that, “This initiative contributes to creating a promising pathway for Omani youth to acquire new skills and secure job opportunities in one of Oman’s most promising sectors. It also reaffirms our commitment to aligning training programs with market needs and enhancing the participation of national talent in the workforce.”
Engineer Wael al Lawati, CEO at Muriya Tourism Development, developer of award-winning destinations Hawana Salalah and Jebel Sifah, commented that, “We are proud to have developed the Hawana Hospitality Centre at Hawana Salalah, which is operated by the Oman Tourism Academy to deliver world-class training programs, reflecting our commitment to empowering local talent, creating pathways to employment, and supporting the long-term growth of Oman’s tourism sector.”
2nd edition of Midhyaf to take place in Hawana Hospitality Centre
As the first program to be delivered at the new Hawana Hospitality Centre, the second edition of Midhyaf will see 70 Omani trainees embark on a six-month to nine-month curriculum designed by Oman Tourism College. Tailored for high school graduates, the program combines classroom learning with practical training in three key disciplines: culinary arts, food and beverage service, and front office operations.
To enrich their learning journey, participants will also gain hands-on experience at the leading hospitality destination Hawana Salalah, which features renowned hotels, including Club by Fanar, Fanar Hotel & Residences, Salalah Rotana Resort, and Juweirah Boutique Hotel, in addition to Hotels under OMRAN Group’s portfolio, such as Crown Plaza Salalah and Crown Plaza Duqum.
Graduates of the program will be offered employment opportunities across Hawana Salalah’s Hotels, directly contributing to job creation, workforce development, and Oman’s Vision 2040 goals of sustainable economic diversification.
