Sustainability Week to highlight commitment to green economy in Oman

Sustainability Week to highlight commitment to green economy in Oman

With an aim to discuss a more sustainable way to produce energy in the country and preserve the environment, the Oman Sustainability Week (OSW) will take place from March 12 to 15 at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC).

The second edition of the event is expected to witness over 80 exhibitors and 7,000 attendees alongside more than 100 expert speakers and 450 conference delegates.

Addressing a press conference at Crowne Plaza Muscat on Monday, Dr Ali al Rajhi, Director General for Planning and Studies in the Ministry of Energy and Minerals and Chairman of OSW’s Steering Committee, said, “With humanity making stellar advancements in technology, driving rapid developments in every key sector, it has become even more critical that we make concerted efforts to implement transformational processes in everyday practices so we can operate in harmony with nature.”

He said every action aimed at promoting sustainability, however small or large, if steered in the right direction, has the potential to have a significant global impact that will contribute towards protecting communities and preserving the environmental ecosystem.

Hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals with Petroleum Development Oman as the organiser, OSW is dedicated to enhancing the future of energy, power, water, waste