Minister of Public Works: "Green Mobility Forum" Supports Gulf States' Trends Toward More Efficient and Sustainable Transport Solutions

Public Works Minister Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan emphasized the importance of participating in the Second Gulf Green Mobility Forum held 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. The event brought together officials, experts, and specialists from GCC member states, including Omani Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology Eng. Saeed Al-Maawali, and was attended by Kuwait’s Ambassador to the Sultanate, Dr. Mohammed Al-Hajjari.

Al-Mashaan stated that “this Gulf platform provides an appropriate opportunity to exchange experiences and learn about modern projects and initiatives that support the development of transport systems, enhancing their efficiency and sustainability, thereby aligning with the directions of Kuwait and other GCC member states toward more efficient, sustainable, and low-carbon mobility solutions.”

She added that Kuwait’s participation in the forum aims to strengthen Gulf cooperation and exchange expertise in the fields of transport, infrastructure, logistics, and sustainable mobility, while gaining insights into 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 the objectives of “Oman Vision 2040” and the goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

The closing ceremony witnessed the announcement of a package of agreements, projects, and initiatives in the transport, logistics, and green mobility sectors, with a total value exceeding 600 million Omani rials. It also saw 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 approval of service fee tariffs.

The event also highlighted green mobility investments in Oman, which surpassed 320 million rials in 2025, covering projects in ports, marine fuels, shipping, electric mobility, fast-charging centers, and supporting technologies and solutions.

Announced projects during the ceremony included the commissioning of Oman’s first hydrogen production, supply, and distribution station in partnership with Shell Oman, the operation of the first 15 light-duty hydrogen vehicles powered by green hydrogen, projects for ship recycling and shore power supply for docked vessels, and the establishment of an integrated facility for green methanol production and supply to ships.