Rukun Al Yaqeen International Skills Development

What Rukun Al Yaqeen International Skills Development does

RAY International Skills Development (legal entity: Rukun Al Yaqeen International Skills Development LLC) is an Omani private training services provider headquartered in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. Founded in 2011, the company delivers internationally accredited workforce training, competency assurance, and industry certification programs primarily to the oil & gas, energy, electrical, mechanical, and government sectors. Its curriculum spans HSE, electrical, ICT, mechanical & welding, oil & gas, and employability/soft skills, offered through classroom training at the Ghala Training Center (Al Khuwair) and Halban practical facility, plus instructor-led online delivery via Microsoft Teams.

The company's core differentiators are regulatory accreditation and content breadth. Programs are approved by 15 national and international bodies including DCRP, PDO, OXY, TWI (welding), EAL (electrical), RTITB (lifting), IOSH and NEBOSH (HSE), IWCF (well control), IVV (defensive driving), CompEx (explosive atmospheres), IC3, ILM, AHA, and NPORS. RAY also claims a custom-built drilling simulator described as the first of its kind in Oman for practical rig crew training (roustabouts, floorman, derrickman, assistant driller). Technology infrastructure is modest: Microsoft Teams for online training delivery and the Thawani Payment Gateway for Omani online transactions. No proprietary learning management system, mobile application, or AI capabilities are disclosed.

The business model is straightforward B2B/B2G training delivery with per-course unit pricing. Course fees range from OMR 22 for half-day programs to OMR 7,287 for long-term vocational diplomas (e.g., Vocational Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety), with 100% advance payment required via online gateway or bank transfer. The company serves approximately 250 enterprise and government clients including PDO, Occidental Oman, BP, OQ, Petrofac, Galfar, Daleel Petroleum, Ooredoo, Royal Oman Police, and Royal Air Force of Oman. Self-reported lifetime operational metrics include 18,000+ delegates trained on short courses, 500 students graduated from long-term programs, and a 98.5% trainee satisfaction rate. Go-to-market is sales-led through website enquiry forms, email ([email protected], [email protected]), and direct corporate booking via [email protected].

Name

Rukun Al Yaqeen International Skills Development

Legal name

RUKUN AL YAQEEN INTERNATIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Website

https://rayskills.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RAY International Skills Development is an Omani training services provider delivering internationally accredited HSE, electrical, welding, well control, and oil & gas certification programs to approximately 250 enterprise and government clients across the Sultanate of Oman.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding Codes, Safety & Compliance Training (AWS/ASME/OSHA) (EDAOADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Welding Inspection, QA/QC & NDT Prep Training (e.g., CWI) (EDAOADAF), Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing) (BPAEANAI)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Industry certification programs
• HSE safety training
• Oil and gas training
• Workforce skills development

Headquarters

HQ city

Muscat

HQ country

Oman

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: Direct training service fees for short courses, certification programs, and long-term vocational programs. Prices range from OMR 22 for half-day courses to OMR 7,287 for vocational diploma programs. 100% advance payment required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Rukun Al Yaqeen International Skills Development (RAY International Skills Development) is a workforce training and competency assurance provider offering industry-specific certification programs across HSE, Electrical, Mechanical & Welding, Oil & Gas, ICT, and Employability & Soft Skills domains. The company delivers programs through classroom training at its Muscat facilities (Ghala Training Center and Halban Facility), practical hands-on instruction, and online instructor-led sessions via Microsoft Teams, covering more than 286 short courses and 9 long-term vocational programs accredited by 15 international bodies.

Product overview

RAY International Skills Development operates as a training services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of industry-specific training programs across multiple verticals including HSE, Electrical, ICT, Mechanical & Welding, Oil & Gas, and Employability & Soft Skills. The company delivers programs through multiple formats: Instructor-Led Online Training via Microsoft Teams, Self-paced E-learning Content, and Classroom/Practical Training at their Ghala Training Center and Halban Facility locations in Muscat, Oman. Programs include internationally accredited certifications from bodies such as TWI, IWCF, IOSH, NEBOSH, RTITB, PDO, EAL, and CompEx. The company serves major oil and gas clients including Petroleum Development Oman, Occidental, BP, and others, with over 18,000 delegates trained on short courses and 500 students graduated from long-term programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) Training Programs Internationally accredited HSE training covering DCRP/PDO/OXY-approved HSE courses, IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH IGC, and AHA first aid/CPR certifications for industrial and oilfield personnel in Oman.
• Electrical Technician & Lineman Program EAL-approved electrical training program providing comprehensive electrical technician and lineman certification aligned with international standards and Oman Electrical Standards for power sector workforces.
• Welding Programs (TWI Approved) TWI-approved welding certification programs covering 6G, 3G, and other welding qualifications for oil & gas, construction, and industrial welders in Oman.
• Lifting Training Courses (RTITB Approved) RTITB-approved lifting training courses covering riggers, banksman, and lifting operations for industrial and oilfield personnel.
• Well Control & Intervention Training (IWCF) IWCF-certified well control and intervention training programs for oil and gas drilling and production professionals.
• ICT & Digital Literacy Programs IC3 Digital Literacy Certification and Management, Leadership and Foundation Programs with ILM Certification, plus online web development courses (ReactJS, Python, JavaScript).
• Rig Crew Training Programs Technical training for roustabouts, floorman, derrickman, and assistant driller positions in oil and gas drilling operations, supported by a custom-built drilling simulator.
• Defensive Driving Courses (IVV Approved) IVV-approved defensive driving training programs for corporate, government, and fleet drivers in Oman.
• Long-Term Vocational Diploma Programs Long-term technical and vocational training programs including 16-month welding program and Vocational Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety with practical hands-on components delivered at RAY's training facilities.
• Competency-Based Consulting Services Professional consulting services for competency assessment and development across industrial sectors in Oman.
• Classroom & Practical Training (Training Facility Access) In-person classroom and practical training delivered at RAY's Ghala Training Center in Al Khuwair and Halban Facility in Muscat, Oman, with course materials and certificates provided upon completion.
• Online Instructor-Led Training (via Microsoft Teams) Online instructor-led training delivered via Microsoft Teams combining live instructor sessions with digital training resources; login credentials provided upon payment and course confirmation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,000+ delegates trained on short courses
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EPIT GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner under 'Our Partners' section on the company website. EPIT Group is an EdTech/training solutions provider.
• TWI (The Welding Institute)coreTechnology or IntegrationInternational welding training and certification body. RAY offers TWI-approved welding programs (6G, 3G) for internationally recognized welding qualifications.
• IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides IOSH Managing Safely certification. RAY offers IOSH/NEBOSH IGC certified courses.
• IWCF (International Well Control Forum)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides well control training and certification. RAY offers IWCF Well Control & Intervention Training programs.
• RTITBcoreTechnology or IntegrationUK-based accrediting body for lifting and transport equipment training. RAY offers RTITB-approved lifting training courses.
• EAL (Awards for Local Government)coreTechnology or IntegrationUK awarding organization for technical and vocational qualifications. RAY offers EAL-approved Electrical Technician & Lineman Program.
• American Heart Association (AHA)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides CPR and first aid certification. RAY offers AHA-certified training courses.
• CompExcoreTechnology or IntegrationUK certification scheme for explosive atmospheres. RAY is a CompEx-approved training provider.
• ThawaniminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOmani payment gateway provider powering online payments on RAY's website for course registration and fee collection.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Falcker (formerly Front End): Middle East-headquartered energy services firm with training and workforce solutions for oil & gas operators. Regional competitor to RAY for accredited industrial/HSE training in Oman and the GCC.

Direct peers

• Kongsberg Maritime Training: Provides offshore and maritime simulation-based training for oil & gas and shipping clients, including dynamic positioning and rig crew programs. Comparable to RAY for simulator-enabled rig crew training.
• 3t Energy Group (incl. Survivex): UK-headquartered oil & gas training group operating centres worldwide, providing OPITO-aligned safety, drilling and rig crew courses. Highly comparable to RAY's rig crew and well-control certification programmes.
• Seagull Maritime: Global provider of computer-based maritime and offshore training for oil & gas and shipping companies. Overlaps with RAY in internationally accredited safety and competency courseware delivery.
• Maersk Training: Maersk's global training arm delivers safety, survival, rig crew and well-control courses for the offshore oil & gas and maritime sectors. Same core customer base (O&G operators and drilling contractors) and similar accreditation-stack approach as RAY.
• RelyOn Nutec (formerly Falck Safety Services): Global HSE and safety training provider offering accredited courses (including IOSH, NEBOSH and OPITO-aligned content) for oil & gas, maritime and industrial customers. RAY competes with RelyOn directly in accredited safety/well-control training in the Middle East and Gulf.
• Petroskills (EnergyIQ): Provides competency-based oil & gas technical and safety training globally, including in the Middle East. Comparable to RAY in offering internationally credentialed upstream training to operators and service companies.

Others

• NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health): UK-based awarding body whose certifications (NEBOSH IGC) are delivered through training partners including RAY. Comparable through its role in defining and credentialing the same HSE training courses RAY monetises.
• OPITO (Oil & Gas Academy): Industry standards body that defines oil & gas safety training frameworks and approves training centres including RAY-adjacent providers. Comparable as it sets the accreditation backbone that RAY-aligned courses rely on.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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