What Oman Charitable Organization does

Oman Charitable Organization (الهيئة العمانية للأعمال الخيرية, "OCO") is a state-backed non-profit charitable authority established by Royal Decree 6/96 on 9 January 1996 and operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs. Headquartered in Al Khuwair, Muscat, with 11–50 employees and five regional branches (Salalah/Dhofar, Sohar/North Batinah, Khasab/Musandam, Sur/South Sharqiyah) plus storage warehouses, OCO delivers a comprehensive suite of social welfare programs: cash assistance (150–500 OMR across five eligibility tiers), orphan sponsorship (35 OMR/month inside Oman, 25 OMR/month outside), therapeutic aid (capped at 3,000 OMR per case), housing construction and maintenance, academic scholarships, and seasonal Ramadan Iftar food vouchers (30 OMR per family, reaching 40,000 families annually). The organization also operates international humanitarian relief programs in Yemen, Palestine, Somalia, Sudan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, coordinated with the Royal Air Force of Oman.

OCO's revenue model relies on four streams: (1) government subsidies established by Royal Decree 6/96, (2) mandatory corporate social responsibility contributions of at least 20% of company CSR budgets from Omani firms under Ministerial Decision 2021/205 (currently 31 contributing companies), (3) voluntary public donations collected via the OCO website, the Jood platform, and Bank Dhofar POS terminals (3M+ OMR from 193,000 donors in part of 2022), and (4) investment income from internal funds and projects. The organization is currently undergoing a leadership transition (Acting CEO Badr bin Mohammed Al-Za'abi appointed July 2025) and a major digital transformation (Tender 01/2026 for an integrated institutional system, strategic MoU with Sohar International Bank March 2026, and a 2026-2028 plan to integrate AI for crisis prediction and process automation, all aligned with Oman Vision 2040).

Name

Oman Charitable Organization

Legal name

الهيئة العمانية للأعمال الخيرية

Website

https://oco.org.om

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oman Charitable Organization is a state-backed Omani non-profit established by Royal Decree in 1996 that delivers cash aid, orphan sponsorship, medical, housing, and educational assistance to low-income families across Oman and humanitarian relief internationally, funded by government subsidies, mandatory corporate CSR contributions, and public donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid & Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food Services (624210), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA) and Emergency Livelihood Support (BPAGAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Humanitarian Logistics, Supply Chain & Air/Sea/Land Relief Transport (BPAGAAAI), Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE), NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC), Humanitarian Pooled Funds & Rapid Response Financing (BPADAOAK)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Orphan sponsorship programs
• Social welfare assistance
• Charitable relief operations
• Humanitarian fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Muscat

HQ country

Oman

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidies: Stategranted subsidies as a core source of funding, established by Royal Decree (6/96) of 1996.
2. Corporate Social Responsibility Contributions: Mandatory contributions of at least 20% of company budgets designated for CSR programs, pursuant to Ministerial Decision 2021/205. Currently 31 companies contribute.
3. Public Donations: Voluntary donations, gifts, and charitable contributions from individuals and organizations within and outside Oman.
4. Investment Income: Returns from investing the organization's funds and projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Oman Charitable Organization delivers a comprehensive portfolio of humanitarian and social welfare programs to beneficiaries inside Oman and internationally. Core offerings include cash assistance (150–500 OMR across five eligibility tiers), academic aid for higher-education students, therapeutic/medical assistance up to 3,000 OMR per case, housing construction and maintenance, nutritional/food assistance including Ramadan Iftar vouchers (30 OMR), orphan sponsorship (35 OMR/month inside Oman, 25 OMR/month outside), and internal/external relief operations covering disaster response and international humanitarian aid.

Product overview

The Oman Charitable Organization (الهيئة العمانية للأعمال الخيرية) operates as a charitable organization established by Royal Decree 6/96 in 1996. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of charitable programs and services targeting beneficiaries within and outside Oman. Its core portfolio includes seven main programs: Cash Assistance (البرنامج النقدي), Academic Aid (البرنامج الدراسي), Therapeutic/Medical Assistance (البرنامج العلاجي), Housing (البرنامج الإسكاني), Nutritional/Food Assistance (البرنامج الغذائي), Orphan Sponsorship (كفالة الأيتام), and Relief Programs (الاغاثة). The organization also manages specialized donation categories for Palestine/Gaza aid, Yemen assistance, and general charities. These programs are funded through government subsidies, donations, investment returns, and corporate social responsibility contributions (minimum 20% from companies). The organization serves thousands of beneficiaries annually, including orphans, low-income families, patients, and those affected by natural disasters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cash Assistance Program (البرنامج النقدي) Financial assistance program providing tiered cash support (150–500 OMR across five tiers) to families based on household size and net income, targeting low-income families, social-security recipients, and special circumstances.
• Academic Aid Program (البرنامج الدراسي) Financial assistance for underprivileged students pursuing higher education inside Oman, covering tuition fees and educational supplies for orphans, social-security families, and low-income households.
• Therapeutic/Medical Assistance Program (البرنامج العلاجي) Medical assistance providing aid to patients and people with special needs, including oxygen devices, cochlear implants, hearing aids, medical beds, wheelchairs, and other medical equipment, with a maximum of 3,000 OMR per case.
• Housing Program (البرنامج الإسكاني) Housing construction and renovation program with two divisions: construction of complete housing units in three categories (1, 2, or 3 bedrooms with facilities) and maintenance/additions for existing homes.
• Nutritional/Food Assistance Program (البرنامج الغذائي) Food assistance program distributing 30 OMR Iftar vouchers to social-security and low-income families during Ramadan, plus year-round food parcels during natural disasters, epidemics, and emergencies.
• Orphan Sponsorship Program (كفالة الأيتام) Sponsorship of orphans inside and outside Oman with monthly financial allowances (35 OMR/month inside Oman, 25 OMR/month outside) plus seasonal disbursements tied to Eid and school reopening; plus family care for households with three or more orphans.
• Internal Relief Program (الاغاثة الداخلية) Humanitarian and relief assistance within Oman for families and individuals affected by natural disasters, emergencies, or difficult living conditions, providing essential needs including food, shelter, medical supplies, and financial support.
• External Relief Program (الاغاثة الخارجية) Humanitarian aid for individuals and communities outside Oman affected by natural disasters, conflicts, and humanitarian crises, including food, medicine, medical supplies, shelter, and emergency financial aid.
• Charities/Sadaqah Program (الصدقات) Voluntary charitable donations program providing financial and in-kind assistance to underprivileged individuals and families within Oman, including orphans, widows, and social-security recipients.
• Iftar Saum Program (افطار صائم) Ramadan Iftar program distributing shopping vouchers or food baskets to underprivileged families, orphans, and social-security recipients during Ramadan and year-round for special cases.
• Housing Maintenance Program (المساعدات الإسكانية) Housing maintenance and renovation assistance including repairs, general maintenance, adding new rooms, or essential facilities to existing homes for families in need.
• Yemen Aid Program (مساعدات اليمن) Humanitarian aid program for Yemen, providing food, medicine, and relief assistance to affected communities in Yemen through coordination with Royal Air Force of Oman air bridges and on-the-ground staff.
• Palestine/Gaza Aid Program (فلسطين) Humanitarian aid program supporting Palestinians in Gaza, providing emergency relief, shelter supplies (including thousands of tents), and ongoing assistance to those affected by the conflict.
• Palestinian Orphan Sponsorship (كفالة الأيتام الفلسطينيين) Sponsorship program for Palestinian orphans providing monthly allowances and support to orphans from Palestine.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000 families receive annual Ramadan Iftar food assistance
• +5 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Sohar International BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2026Strategic MoU signed in March 2026 under the patronage of the Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs / Chairman of the Board. Partnership focuses on developing a unified technology platform, data-driven governance, and supporting sustainable investment aligned with Oman Vision 2040.
• Omani Red CrescentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026Announced at the community responsibility partner appreciation ceremony. The organization is establishing the Omani Red Crescent as an Omani humanitarian body to strengthen and organize external humanitarian work, opening new horizons for international humanitarian engagement aligned with international standards.
• Bank DhofarcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 May 2022MoU signed for electronic payment services. Bank Dhofar provides POS terminals to facilitate collection of the organization's revenues from community services. The partnership enables electronic donation processing and revenue collection.
• Oman Investment and Finance Company "Khidmat"minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKhidmat delivers its annual CSR financial contribution to the organization under a cooperation agreement, part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives to support the underprivileged and charitable sector.
• Mithaq Islamic BankingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMithaq Islamic Banking is listed as a partner in the organization's charitable ecosystem.
• National Oman Company for Engineering and InvestmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a community responsibility partner contributing to the organization's programs.
• Alizz Islamic BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlizz Islamic Bank contributed 20,000 OMR to the organization in compliance with the Ministry of Commerce mandate requiring 20% CSR contribution to the organization.
• Oman Oil Company DevelopmentmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerThe largest oil and gas exploration and production company in Oman. Provides ongoing support to the organization through CSR contributions and employee donations.
• Royal Air Force of OmancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinating with the organization for air bridge relief operations to deliver humanitarian aid to international destinations including Afghanistan and Sudan. Provides airlift capacity for emergency relief shipments.
• Al Rahma Charitable AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA volunteer charitable association based in Muscat, established in June 2016. Partners with the organization to support charitable initiatives.
• Oxy OmanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOxy Oman is a subsidiary of Occidental, an international energy company. Listed as a partner in the organization's charitable network.
• Ministry of Social DevelopmentcoreOthersThe Ministry works to provide social care and protection for important segments of Omani society, and collaborates with the organization in coordinating social assistance programs.
• Sumak Company (International Marine Products)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMet with Sumak's CEO to discuss cooperation in food supply for emergency relief parcels. Exploring use of the company's tuna products as core components in emergency food aid baskets distributed during crises.
• Salalah PortmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerDirector of the Dhofar branch visited Salalah Port to explore and strengthen community responsibility partnerships and humanitarian efforts in the governorate.
• Sat's ShippingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMoU signed for logistics and shipping cooperation to support relief operations.
• Ooredoo OmanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated relief supplies for earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey in February 2023.
• Jood PlatformmoderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial donation channel alongside the organization's own website. Jood platform (jood.om) is an Omani charitable giving platform through which donors can contribute to the organization.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Emirates Red Crescent: UAE-affiliated humanitarian organization with extensive field operations in Yemen, Palestine, and Sudan. Directly comparable as a Gulf peer state-backed entity delivering humanitarian relief in the same theaters OCO operates in.
• Kuwait Red Crescent Society: State-affiliated Kuwaiti humanitarian organization running cash, food, and medical relief programs domestically and internationally. Comparable as a Gulf national humanitarian body operating under governmental supervision in overlapping conflict-zone theaters.

Broad incumbents

• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC): Global humanitarian network coordinating international disaster relief, cash assistance, and emergency health response. Comparable as the international umbrella that OCO's newly announced Omani Red Crescent initiative would affiliate with.
• Direct Relief: Large-scale humanitarian medical aid organization delivering medical equipment, supplies, and cash assistance worldwide. Comparable to OCO's therapeutic/medical assistance program in the same international relief delivery space.
• Qatar Charity: One of the largest Gulf-based charitable organizations, operating orphan sponsorship, cash assistance, and international relief in Yemen, Sudan, and Palestine. Comparable in mandate and regional reach to OCO, with a much larger footprint.
• World Food Programme (WFP): The UN's food assistance branch operating large-scale Iftar/food parcel distributions and emergency food aid. Comparable to OCO's Iftar Saum (40,000 families) and Yemen food parcel (28,500+) programs as a benchmark for humanitarian food-relief scale and operations.

Direct peers

• Jood Platform (منصة جود): Oman's national charitable giving platform that aggregates multiple charities and routes donor funds. Directly comparable as an Omani fundraising and donation-distribution channel where OCO itself is one of the listed beneficiary charities.
• Al Rahma Charitable Association: A volunteer charitable association based in Muscat, established in 2016, that partners with OCO. Operates in the same Omani charitable ecosystem targeting low-income families and hardship cases, with overlapping donor pools.
• Beit Al Khair Society: A major UAE-based charitable society delivering humanitarian, social, educational, and health programs across the Gulf. Directly comparable as a GCC peer operating similar orphan sponsorship, cash aid, and international relief programs.

Emerging players

• Oman Red Crescent: The newly announced (March 2026) Omani humanitarian body being established through OCO coordination. Will compete in the same international relief mandate (Yemen, Sudan, Palestine) once operationalized.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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