MUSCAT, 19th January, 2024 (WAM) -- The Sultanate of Oman will host the first edition of the International Occupational Health Summit (iOHS 2024) from 4th to 7th February 2024 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre.
According to the Oman News Agency (ONA), the summit - themed "Towards Sustainable Health Excellence at the Workplace" - is organised by Oman Energy Association (OPAL) in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, government departments and private sector companies.
Abdulrahman Humaid Al Yahya'ee, CEO of OPAL, said that the summit will deal with local, regional and global occupational health standards, with special emphasis on effective management of workers' welfare.
The summit will also organise a forum for leaders in the sector, physicians, professionals, academics, consultants, students and relevant parties.
Al Yahya'ee stated that the summit will highlight Oman's efforts to adopt world-class occupational health standards and practices in various industry sectors. He noted that the event is expected to draw a large turnout of local, regional and international speakers, experts, specialists and academics.