Sustainable Square will work with GlassPoint to establish its social investment strategy a press release said on Sunday.

'We are committed to creating long-term value for Oman that extends well beyond our solar oilfield projects' said GlassPoint president and CEO Rod MacGregor. 'It's important our social responsibility strategy aligns with GlassPoint's vision and that of our stakeholders so we can contribute where it's needed most. By partnering with local experts embedded across Oman's CSR landscape we will be able to maximize our investment and create impactful projects to benefit Oman's society environment and economy.'

Led by rising Omani entrepreneur Shaima al Lawati Sustainable Square will provide GlassPoint with the support and insight needed to enhance the positive impact it brings to the country. Shaima and her team have a successful track record of developing differentiated results-driven CSR initiatives for global businesses in Oman and the Gulf region.

Shaima who is the company's founding partner said 'We are excited to have this opportunity to work closely with GlassPoint and develop a robust CSR programme from the ground-up. As a small enterprise we appreciate the support we receive from our partners and the growing prominence social investment has in generating business returns.'

GlassPoint is currently building one of the world's largest solar plants with Petroleum Development Oman. The project will harness the sun's energy to produce steam used to extract heavy and viscous oil at PDO's Amal field in south Oman.