Minister of Public Works: “Green Mobility Forum” in the Sultanate of Oman supports Gulf states’ trends toward more efficient and sustainable transport solutions
- The closing ceremony witnessed the announcement of a package of agreements, projects, and initiatives valued at approximately $1.6 billion USD
Minister of Public Works Dr. Noura Al-Muhsan affirmed today the importance of participating in the Second Gulf Forum for Green Mobility in the Sultanate of Oman, highlighting its role in supporting Gulf states’ trends toward more efficient, sustainable, and low-carbon transport solutions.
In a statement made after concluding her participation in the forum, which was hosted in Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, and saw the participation of officials, experts, and specialists from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, 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-Hajjari, Al-Muhsan said, “This Gulf forum 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, thereby supporting the trends of Kuwait and other GCC member states toward more efficient, sustainable, and low-carbon transport solutions.”
She added that participation in the forum’s activities comes within the framework of strengthening Gulf cooperation and exchanging expertise in the fields of transport, infrastructure, logistics, sustainable mobility, and learning about modern projects and green energy-based initiatives.
The forum, held under the patronage of Dhofar Governor Marwan Al Said and concluding its activities yesterday, showcased the latest Gulf initiatives and projects in the field of sustainable mobility, while highlighting the Sultanate of 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 OMR 600 million (approximately $1.6 billion USD), and the launch of the Omani national application “Shahin” for electric vehicle charging services, alongside the adoption of the regulatory framework for electric charging point operators and service fee tariffs.
The event also highlighted the volume of investments related to green mobility in the Sultanate of Oman, which exceeded OMR 320 million ($831.6 million) in 2025, covering projects in the ports, marine fuel, shipping, electric mobility, fast-charging centers, and supporting technologies and solutions sectors.
Announced projects during the ceremony included the operation of the first hydrogen production, supply, and distribution station in Oman in partnership with Shell Oman, the launch of the first 15 light-duty hydrogen vehicles powered by green hydrogen, as well as projects for ship recycling, shore power supply for docked vessels, and the establishment of an integrated facility for green methanol production and ship supply.
