Name

Jusoor Foundation

Legal name

Jusoor Foundation

Website

https://jusoor.om

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Investment and Community Development Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

akta.pro primary industry

Infrastructure, Housing & Community Development (BPAGABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports & Recreation Facility Construction (Stadiums, Arenas, Community Centers) (IMAFACAI), Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) (BPAGABAO)

Keywords

• Social investment projects
• Community development services
• Corporate social responsibility
• Nonprofit foundation services
• Health and environment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sohar

HQ country

Oman

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Social Investment Funding from Founding Companies: Jusoor Foundation receives social investment funding from its three founding companies: Sohar Aluminium, Vale in Oman, and OQ. These companies contribute to the foundation's social investment budget which is used to fund community projects in North Al Batinah Governorate. Total social investment has exceeded OMR 14 million across 62 projects.
2. Partnership and Co-funding Model: The foundation collaborates with government entities and other partners who co-fund or co-implement social projects, leveraging additional resources for community development initiatives

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Jusoor Foundation is a non-profit social investment foundation that designs, funds, and implements community-oriented projects across North Al Batinah Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman. It delivers projects in four portfolios — Entrepreneurship, Education for Work, Culture & Sports, and Health & Environment — including healthcare facilities (Mobile Mammography Unit, Dialysis Unit, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Centre), educational infrastructure (Digital Educational Studio, Educational Robot Lab, vocational programs), sports and cultural facilities (investment buildings for sports clubs, Junior Cycling Program, OQ Social Centres), public infrastructure (parks, fishermen shades using 3D concrete printing, falaj maintenance), and youth capacity-building programs (San'ah 3D design program, Industrial Tailoring). All projects are delivered free of charge to individual community beneficiaries through partnerships with government entities and civil society organizations.

Product overview

Jusoor Foundation is a non-profit social investment foundation established in 2012, serving as the social investment arm of OQ, Vale in Oman, and Sohar Aluminium. It implements sustainable social investment projects across North Al Batinah Governorate through four thematic portfolios: (1) Entrepreneurship — including the Narjis Industrial Tailoring workshop, Al Batinah Business Portal, San'ah youth capacity building programme in 3D design and animation, kick worldwide outreach, and Jusoor Enrichment Program; (2) Education for Work — covering the Digital Educational Studio, Educational Robot Lab, and vocational training programmes with Vale and L&T; (3) Culture and Sports — encompassing the Sign Language Training Programme, sports club investment buildings, and Liwa Science and Innovation Centre; and (4) Health and Environment — including the Mobile Mammography Unit, Dialysis Unit, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre, OQ Social Centres, Concrete 3D Printed Fishermen Shades, Plant Genetic Resources Programme, Artificial Reefs, falaj maintenance, public parks, and the Liwa Slaughterhouse. In total, the foundation has implemented 62 social projects with total social investment exceeding OMR 14 million.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile Mammography Unit A mobile mammography unit providing free breast cancer screening across North and South Al Batinah governorates. Equipped with a mammogram imaging section, reception and waiting areas, and an escort vehicle. Operated in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Oman Cancer Association; 3,632 free screenings with 98 positive cases detected in the first year.
• Building Youth Capacity Program – San'ah A specialized training program in 3D design and animation targeting youth in North Al Batinah, providing intensive practical training across three batches with approximately 80 training hours per batch. Graduates receive high-specification computers to continue independent work or start commercial ventures.
• Junior Cycling Training Program A cycling training program targeting youth aged 13 to 16 in North Al Batinah, implemented in collaboration with the Oman Cycling Federation. The six-month program develops physical, mental, and technical cycling skills through mountain and road bike training, covering approximately 400 training hours per year.
• Dialysis Unit (Sohar Health Complex) A specialized dialysis centre under construction at Sohar Health Complex, covering a built area of 2,138 square metres with 21 treatment beds across two halls, three isolation rooms, a clinic, conference hall, and administrative and service facilities. Funded at OMR 1,000,000.
• Al Suwaiq Park Development of Al Suwaiq Park on a total area of 90,000 square metres, including walking tracks, children's play areas, landscaping, fountains, two Padel courts, a restaurant building, mosque, administrative facilities, and parking. Total funding OMR 2,040,000.
• Liwa Fish & Vegetable Market Construction of a comprehensive market in Liwa comprising two buildings on 4,303 square metres: one building for vegetables and fruits with 46 shops, auction platform, and loading areas; and a second building for fish with 31 fish sale platforms, 30 cutting tables, ice factory, auction platform, and fish grill shop. Total funding OMR 1,238,000.
• Investment Building for Al Suwaiq Sport Club A two-storey investment building for Al Suwaiq Sport Club on a construction area of 1,100 square metres with foundations allowing ten future floors. Features two commercial showrooms on the first floor and four office units on the second floor, plus parking. Total social investment value of OMR 280,000.
• Concrete 3D Printed Fishermen Shades in Liwa and Shinas Construction of concrete shades for fishermen using concrete 3D printing technology at four sites in Liwa and Shinas wilayats, covering a total area of 580 square metres. Each site includes six storage areas, solar panels for power, and design aligned with the marine environment. Funded at OMR 90,000.
• OQ Social Centres Four social community centres established in Saham wilayat under the OQ Social Centres programme. Each centre includes a multi-purpose hall with capacity for 400 persons and stage, classrooms, and administrative and service facilities. Funded at OMR 400,000.
• Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre (Shinas Health Complex) A physiotherapy and rehabilitation centre at Shinas Health Complex covering 187.86 square metres, equipped with six diagnostic and rehabilitation clinics, a physiotherapy treatment hall, and separate male and female waiting areas. Funded at OMR 85,000.
• Industrial Tailoring Training Program (Narjis) A training programme in industrial sewing targeting women from social security and low-income families, providing practical and theoretical development programmes to establish them as successful women entrepreneurs.
• Digital Educational Studio A digital educational studio at the North Al Batinah Directorate General of Education, equipped for digital photography, visual editing, audio recording and editing, and related services. Produces visual and audio educational content supporting school curricula and modern e-learning approaches.
• Educational Robot Lab An educational robotics laboratory targeting students and IT specialists in North Al Batinah, providing theoretical and practical lessons in robotics. Serves as a platform for outstanding and creative students in science and applied life to enhance their talents. Funded at OMR 50,000.
• Plant Genetic Resources Programme (Citrus Certification Greenhouses) A greenhouse programme for the citrus health certification scheme implemented at the Agricultural Research Centre in Saham. Phase 1 created three greenhouses and Phase 2 added two more, on a total area of 3,840 square metres, cultivating approximately 168 citrus trees of 25 varieties. Funded at OMR 105,000.
• Support Public Majlises Program (113 Public Majlises) A programme supporting the construction and equipping of 113 public majlises (traditional community gathering halls) across all six wilayates of North Al Batinah over approximately ten years from 2013. Funded at OMR 565,000.
• Liwa Slaughterhouse A modern slaughterhouse facility in Liwa on a total area of 6,420 square metres with a semi-automated system, livestock holding area, male and female waiting halls, administrative facilities, and mosque. Operating since 2021.
• Investment Buildings for Sports Clubs (Suhar, Al Khaboura, Al Salam Liwa/Shinas, Majees)

Quantifiable outcome

• 62 social projects implemented with OMR 14+ million investment across North Al Batinah Governorate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministry of Health OmancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for healthcare projects including the Mobile Mammography Unit for breast cancer screening and Dialysis Unit at Sohar Health Complex. The Ministry provides operational oversight and integration with national healthcare systems.
• Oman Cancer AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperational partner for Mobile Mammography Unit managing day-to-day operations and service delivery. Association ensures proper medical protocols and community outreach for breast cancer screening services.
• Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for fishermen infrastructure projects including fishermen shades with 3D concrete printing technology and artificial reef projects. Ministry provides technical guidance and regulatory approval for coastal projects.
• Oman Cycling FederationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for cycling training programme targeting youth aged 13-16 years. Federation provides coaching expertise and training program development for junior cycling development.
• Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry - North Al BatinahminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement signed in November 2023 to enhance economic growth and business community development in North Al Batinah, facilitate SME participation in tenders, and exchange knowledge and resources.
• Youth Center OmancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for youth empowerment and capacity building programs, recognized by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for strengthening collaboration in youth development initiatives.
• Directorate General of Education North Al BatinahcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for educational projects including Digital Educational Studio for producing digital educational content. Directorate provides integration with school curriculum and educational objectives.
• Youth Projects Development Fund (Sharaka)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed for enhancing SME development through joint funding of social investment projects, shared sponsorship of business development programs, and creating an ideas repository for small businesses.
• Al Batinah University of Technology and Applied SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for training collaboration, research support, and bridging gap between higher education outputs and job market through internship opportunities.
• Ministry of Interior - Municipalities of North Al BatinahcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for public infrastructure projects including parks, public councils (Majlises), and community centers. Ministry provides municipal approvals and integration with regional development plans.
• Office of the Governor of North Al BatinahcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership for coordinating social investment projects and joint funding of construction projects including sports club investment buildings and healthcare facilities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Oman LNG CSR Programmes: Oman LNG executes CSR and sustainability programmes across health, education, and community development in Oman. Comparable as another Omani energy-sector corporate social investor operating in adjacent regions with similar stakeholder profiles.

Broad incumbents

• Emirates Foundation: UAE national foundation established by the government to develop public-private partnerships for social development. Comparable as a Gulf-region foundation deploying corporate and government funding into community projects, though at national scale across the UAE rather than a single governorate.
• Qatar Foundation: Qatar's national non-profit foundation operating across education, science, and community development. Comparable as a large-scale Gulf-region foundation model, though operating at significantly greater scale and breadth than Jusoor's regional focus.
• bp Foundation: Global energy major's social investment arm operating programmes on education, health, and environment in regions where bp operates. Comparable as an energy-sector corporate foundation with international footprint, though with substantially greater scale and geographic reach.
• SABIC Foundation: Saudi petrochemicals major's social investment arm supporting education, health, and community programs across Saudi Arabia. Comparable as a Gulf industrial-corporate foundation with a similar model of strategic community investment tied to industrial operations.

Direct peers

• Petroleum Development Oman (PDO): Oman's largest oil producer operates an extensive community investment and CSR program covering health, education, environment, and local economic development in regions surrounding its concession areas. Directly comparable to Jusoor as an industrial-corporate social investment vehicle operating within Oman.
• Vale Foundation (Fundação Vale): Brazil-based foundation of Vale S.A., one of Jusoor's three founding companies. Operates social investment programs in mining-adjacent communities covering education, health, environment, and economic inclusion — a direct analogue as a corporate-controlled foundation executing projects in regions tied to industrial operations.
• OQ Social Programmes: OQ (one of Jusoor's three founding companies) operates its own social centres and community programmes across Oman (e.g., OQ Social Centres in Saham). A sibling entity sharing the same parent funding stream and operating model of industrial-corporate community investment in Oman.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JusoorOman
• Instagramthreads.net/@jusooroman
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jusoor-foundation

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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