Muscat Agenda
Tuesday 27th January 2026
Omantel, Muscat
08:30 – 09:30
Registration, Networking, Meeting and Connections
09:30 – 09:40
Welcome and Setting the Scene
An overview of the day's proceedings from your Co-Chairs



Mark Rix
Group Managing Director, Sonas Group, (Wellbeing at Work)




Scott Armstrong
Founder & CEO, mentl

09:40 – 10:00
Omantel Keynote Introduction
An introduction to the Summit from your Host


10:00 – 10:45
Leadership Panel – Wellbeing as the Power Behind Organisational Performance
What is the association between workplace wellbeing and company performance? Beyond ROI, what are the true measures of wellbeing on performance? Building positive workplace cultures for business impact. What is the value of designing wellbeing programs as integrated experiences? How can employers truly help people thrive and grow?



Majda Al Rawahi
Country HR Manager - Oman, Veolia




Dr. Reem Al-Hashar Member, Health Committee
Member, Health Committee




Manal Al Raisi
Head of Human Resource, National Finance




Dr. Sola Togun-Butler
CEO & Psychotherapist, Butterfly Counseling Services




Rebecca Olson
CEO, Oman American Business Centre (OABC)

10:45 - 11:15
Morning Refreshments & Conversation
11:15 – 11:40
The Case for Human Sustainability in the Omani Vision
How can employers in Oman live by the mantra: 'when people thrive, business thrives? How can organizations create true human sustainability? Ensuring human sustainability is central to better outcomes for organizations and humanity, how will employee wellbeing initiatives impact the future of Oman by nurturing a skilled, adaptable and socially responsible citizenry?
Speaker to be confirmed
11:40 – 12:05

Psychological Safety and it’s Impact on Workplace Wellbeing


Paul Firth, Founder
Founder, Lyra Wellbeing

12:05 – 13:05
Leadership Workshops
A selection of 'Hosted' workshops showcasing the latest solutions and innovation in employee wellbeing and mental health strategies
1 - VIWELL


2 -
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13:05 – 14:05
Lunch and Conversation Time
14:05 – 14:20
Audience Energiser
14:15 – 14:55
Wellbeing for All – Ensuring Culture is at the Heart of the People Strategy
Where does wellbeing intersect with culture? How do organisations achieve wellbeing for all employees? What are some examples that show why wellbeing needs to be addressed from an equity standpoint? How do organisations transcend belonging from the leadership to all employees?

VIWELL

14:55 - 15:35
Omantel’s Journey in Wellbeing Transformation

Speaker to be confirmed

15:35 - 15:45

Closing Remarks


Mark Rix
Group Managing Director, Sonas Group, Wellbeing at Work

15:45 – 17:30