Monday 30 / June / 2025
Muscat: Muscat Taafi Centre, the main specialised facility in Oman to provide treatment and rehabilitation services for individuals recovering from addiction, was officially opened today in the Wilayat of Al Amerat.
The inauguration took place under the auspices of Sayyid Saud Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat.
The project is part of Petroleum Development Oman’s (PDO) social investment initiatives, implemented in partnership with Al Jisr Foundation and the Ministry of Health, and aligned with national efforts to strengthen mental health and infrastructure. The Centre delivers integrated care across three core stages: detoxification, rehabilitation and aftercare.
The initiative is considered one of PDO’s most significant community health contributions. PDO not only provided financial support amounting to RO 2.5 million, but also oversaw the project through its Project Management Consultancy team to ensure its delivery to the highest standards, on time and within the approved budget.
With a total capacity of 130 beds, the facility includes 96 beds for men and 34 for women. It houses a detoxification unit, outpatient clinic, forensic medicine department, pharmacy, and administrative offices. The Centre also features a multipurpose hall, vocational training and craft workshops, and recreational facilities of physiotherapy programme such as a swimming pool and a fitness centre.
In his speech, Dr. Yousef Al Farsi, Director General of Muscat Health, stated that the center represents a significant, advanced step towards enhancing the mental and social healthcare system in Oman. It focuses on providing an integrated package of specialized treatment and rehabilitation services for addiction recovery. The center offers a safe therapeutic environment and comprehensive programs based on a rigorous scientific approach aimed at building the individual’s capacity for positive change.
Al Farsi explained that the center’s programs utilize the latest global methods and technologies in addiction recovery through a graduated treatment plan. This begins with a medically supervised detoxification phase, followed by a short-term rehabilitation phase focused on psychological support and strengthening self-stability. Finally, there is a long-term rehabilitation phase aimed at rebuilding a healthy and stable lifestyle, enabling individuals to integrate positively and effectively into the fabric of society.
“This approach seeks to provide real opportunities for a return to a normal, healthy life, thereby directly contributing to enhancing community safety and the psychological stability of society’s members,” he concluded.
Eng. Mohammed Ali Al Aghbari, PDO’s External Affairs, Government Relations and Communications Manager stated, “The launch of the Muscat Rehabilitation Centre represents an important step in advancing mental and behavioural healthcare services in Oman. We are proud of our partnership with the Ministry of Health and Al Jisr Foundation to deliver such an iconic project that supports the community while fulfilling our national responsibility and corporate values. PDO has worked to ensure the Centre meets national expectations and delivers meaningful social impact, in line with the goals of Oman Vision 2040.”
The Centre is expected to promote collaboration among government, private and community sectors, and to improve access to specialized mental health and addiction rehabilitation services across Oman.
