Outward Bound Oman

Outward Bound Oman

Muscat, Oman

EducationChildren & YouthEmployment & SkillsMental health
Operating foundationFounded 2009National reach
Profile last updated: August 20, 2026

About

Founded in 2009, Outward Bound Oman is a foundation based in Muscat, Oman working on education, children & youth, employment & skills +3 more.

Outward Bound Oman is an educational not-for-profit foundation established by ministerial decision in 2014, after its launch in Oman in May 2009. It is part of the international Outward Bound network and delivers outdoor experiential learning courses across Oman. Its work covers school groups, higher education students, corporate teams, job seekers and individuals, using the mountains, deserts and urban centres of Oman. It operates training centres in Muscat, the Sharqiya Sands desert and Jabal Akhdar, and focuses on building the capacity of Omani talent, leadership, employability and resilience.

Location

Muscat, Oman

Founded

2009

Organisation type

Operating foundation

Legal form

Educational foundation

Focus areas

experiential learningoutdoor educationleadershipyouth developmentcapacity buildingOman

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

EducationChildren & YouthEmployment & SkillsMental healthAddictionEnvironment & Climate

Works for

YouthStudentsUnemployed people

How they work

Direct servicesAwareness & educationCapacity building

Programmes

Schools Courses

Education · Oman

Outdoor experiential courses for students aged 7 to 16 in Omani government and other schools, covering environmental awareness and life skills, delivered with the Ministry of Education.

Higher Education Courses

Education · Oman

Courses for higher education students and job seekers on employability, leadership, entrepreneurship and resilience.

Corporate Courses

Employment & Skills · Oman

Leadership, team development and professional development training for private and government organisations.

Open Courses

Education · Oman

Open enrolment courses for individuals, including job seekers and young people facing anxiety or depression.

Biodiversity Gems

Environment & Climate · Oman

Environmental programme run by Outward Bound Oman.

Countries of operation

Oman

Funding & support

Ways to support

Corporate partnership

Credentials & affiliations

Industry memberships

Outward Bound International

Partnerships

Dentons, Shell, The Suhail Bahwan Group, British Embassy Muscat, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Social Development, Outward Bound International