ABOUT US
Mohammed Al Barwani Foundation (MBF) was founded by Dr. Mohammed Al Barwani and his wife Sharifa Al Harthy. Formally established in 2011, the Foundation is legally recognized by the Ministry of Social Development to carry out charitable activities on behalf of the MB Group of Companies.
At MB Group, we believe in giving back to the communities where we live and operate. Our commitment to helping others is not just a corporate responsibility but a moral obligation to share our prosperity with those who are less fortunate. We have carefully prioritized philanthropic efforts in areas where we believe our resources can make the greatest impact.
Key Pillars of Giving
Education and Youth Empowerment
Women’s Empowerment and Entrepreneurship
Contribution to Civil Society
Citizen Health and Welfare
Board of Trustee
DR. MOHAMMED AL BARWANI
FOUNDER
SHARIFA AL HARTHY
MBF CHAIRPERSON
IMAN AL BARWANI
MBF CEO
Education and Youth Empowerment
Education and Youth Empowerment are at the core of our values, as we believe education not only transforms individual lives but uplifts society as a whole. The Foundation provides higher education scholarships to Omani students, while MB Group offers one employee a fully funded MSc scholarship to Miami University, Ohio, each year. In support of youth safety, MB Group, including MBPS and Petrogas, participated in a "Drive Safe" campaign by installing In-Vehicle Monitoring Systems (IVMS) in public school buses to enhance student safety and reduce reckless driving. Additionally, MB Group sponsored a swimming championship organized by the Omani Swimming Association for boys aged 7-12, promoting safe water sports and nurturing a team of young swimmers across Muscat, Batinah, Salalah, Nizwa, and Musandam. On the community front, Hyspec Engineering (UK) supports a local boxing program aimed at keeping children off the streets and engaged in positive activities.
Women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship
MB Group is dedicated to empowering women through initiatives that promote entrepreneurship and support education. The company sponsored Nisa Sidab, a women’s group from Mutrah, by providing fabrics and sewing machines to enhance their craftsmanship. Additionally, MB Group assisted with branding by printing business cards, product tags, and offering eco-friendly packaging for their products. Furthermore, the MB Foundation supports young, ambitious women in pursuing higher education by providing financial assistance to help them achieve their academic goals.
Citizen Health and Welfare
Good health care is essential for individual well-being and community stability, and the Foundation is dedicated to promoting healthcare awareness and supporting the Omani society. In support of breast cancer and women's health, Petrogas sponsored the first and second International Conferences in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sultan Qaboos University, featuring prominent speakers from the UK, Europe, North America, and India. These conferences focused on advances in subspecialties such as fetal medicine, high-risk obstetrics, reproductive endocrinology, urogynecology, and gynecologic oncology. Additionally, Petrogas supported the National Breast Cancer Genetic Testing program at Royal Hospital by providing medical kits for testing and diagnosis. For support of the disabled, Petrogas provided essential equipment to the Al Noor Association for the Blind, including braille computers, braille watches, folding canes, and a Braille Sense U2 note-taker. Mawarid partnered with the Oman Disabled Association to supply wheelchairs, motorized beds, and mattresses in Sohar and Muscat. In diabetes management, Petrogas supplied 200 diabetic strips, a physician’s scale with a digital height rod, 250 diabetic kits, printing equipment, and nicotine tabs for the Athiba Health Center. To spread happiness among children, Petrogas celebrates Eid with activities such as cinema screenings, circus visits, dolphin watching, and beach BBQs for children at the Child Care Center. Additionally, they celebrate the National Day with inpatients at Khaula Hospital and participate in QaranQasho’ festivities at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital with gifts, face painting, balloons, and sweets.
Contribution to civil society
Contribution to Civil Society The Foundation has made significant contributions to civil society through various initiatives. It supported the construction of a residential building in Seeb, with rental income being reinvested into charitable projects benefiting welfare families. In environmental preservation, MB Foundation and MB Group subsidiaries have been active, with Mawarid building Oman’s first tailings dam and developing a falaj to support local irrigation for livestock and agriculture. Additionally, the "Going Green" initiative included planting trees along the national highway connecting Oman and Dubai. In the realm of art and culture, Petrogas Netherlands has sponsored the Cobra Museum to support international art, while Petrogas in Oman backed the Clean Up Oman Art & Photography Exhibit to promote environmental awareness through artistic expression.