Minister of Public Works: "Green Mobility Forum" Supports Gulf States' Trends Toward More Efficient and Sustainable Transport Solutions
Minister of Public Works Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan emphasized the importance of participating in the Second Gulf Forum for Green Mobility in the Sultanate of Oman, highlighting its role in supporting Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries’ shift toward more efficient, sustainable, and low-carbon transport solutions.
This statement was made by Minister Al-Mashaan to KUNA following the conclusion of her participation in the forum, which was hosted in Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, and brought together officials, experts, and specialists from GCC member states, including Omani Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology Eng. Saeed Al-Maawali, and the attendance of Kuwait’s Ambassador to the Sultanate, Dr. Mohammed Al-Hajeri.
Al-Mashaan stated that “this Gulf platform provides a suitable opportunity to exchange experiences and learn about modern projects and initiatives that support the development of transport systems, enhancing their efficiency and sustainability, in line with the objectives of Kuwait and other GCC member states toward more efficient, sustainable, and low-carbon transport solutions.”
She added that Kuwait’s participation in the forum aligns with efforts to strengthen Gulf cooperation and exchange expertise in the fields of transport, infrastructure, logistics, and sustainable mobility, as well as to learn from modern projects and green energy-based initiatives.
The forum, held under the patronage of Dhofar Governor Marwan Al-Sa’id and concluding on Thursday, showcased the latest Gulf initiatives and projects in sustainable mobility, while highlighting Oman’s efforts to develop a more efficient, sustainable, and low-carbon transport system in line with “Oman Vision 2040” and its goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The closing ceremony saw the announcement of a package of agreements, projects, and initiatives in the transport, logistics, and green mobility sectors, with a total value exceeding OMR 600 million. It also marked the launch of Oman’s national “Shahin” application for electric vehicle charging services, the adoption of the regulatory framework for electric charging point operators, and the establishment of service fee tariffs.
The event also highlighted green mobility investments in Oman, which surpassed OMR 320 million in 2025, covering projects in ports, marine fuels, shipping, electric mobility, fast-charging centers, and supporting technologies and solutions.
Announced projects included the operation of Oman’s first hydrogen production, supply, and distribution station in partnership with Shell Oman, the deployment of the first 15 light-duty hydrogen vehicles powered by green hydrogen, ship recycling projects, shore power supply for docked vessels, and the establishment of an integrated facility for green methanol production and supply to ships.
