Middle East Business: Tejarah Talks tackles `Green economy transition’ – Gulf Digital News

Middle East Business: Tejarah Talks tackles `Green economy transition’ – Gulf Digital News

While the responsibilities of governments in combatting climate change are widely acknowledged and their obligations well documented, there is a powerful belief among consumers that brands have equally strong obligations in taking action to mitigate their environmental impact and the transition to a green economy.

This economic transformation along with its business repercussions and opportunities is the topic slated for discussion at the next Tejarah Talks, the recently launched discussion forum organized by Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Sports & Youth, Oman Business Forum and supported by HSBC, Sohar Port & Freezone and Omantel. Entitled “Green Transition” the event will be held 7:30pm, September 14 at Omantel’s Headquarters in Airports Heights.

Moderating the evening’s discussions will be Sayyid Dr. Adham Al Said, Managing Partner, The Firm while the panel comprises Rayan Al Kalbani, Partner & Executive Director, METS; Dr. Sausan Al Riyami, Director, Oman Hydrogen Centre, GUtech; Talal Hasan, Carbon General, 44.01; and Sayyid Fahar Al Said, Co-founder and CTO, YUZU Agriculture.

Speaking ahead of the event, MoCIIP Director and Tejarah Talks organiser, Maymuna Al Adawi, said: “The effort needed for this change in the way business and industry operate cannot be