Net-zero transition: What’s involved?

Net-zero transition: What’s involved?

Muscat - Tejarah Talks, the popular Oman Business Forum initiative organized in association with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) is back with a new discussion session titled ‘Oman's Journey to Net-Zero: An Environment for Enterprise?’ This edition of Tejarah Talks is supported by Jindal Shadeed, Sustainable City - Yiti, Nortal, Omantel and OmanFM and will take place 7:30pm, Wednesday 17 May at Omantel’s Head Office in Airports Heights.

The event aims to provide a platform for Omani SMEs to learn about the latest developments in sustainable practices and climate-related regulations, helping them develop strategies to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. As SMEs make up 90% of all businesses and employ 70% of the world's workforce, their role in achieving climate goals is key. This Tejarah Talks session is also designed to inform, inspire and empower local businesses to seize the opportunities presented by Oman's green transition.

Maymuna Al Adawi, MoCIIP Director, Public Private Partnerships and organizer of Tejarah Talks, highlighted the importance of helping small businesses develop net-zero strategies, saying: “SMEs are the backbone of Oman's economy. They play a significant role in creating jobs and contributing to our GDP. However, they also have a responsibility to reduce