MUSCAT, MAY 10
Oman has joined the Global Stocktake of National Circular Economy Roadmaps, marking a significant milestone in the Sultanate of Oman’s efforts to advance resource efficiency, sustainable development and green economic transformation in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.
Announcing the development in a recent post, Dr Aisha al Sarihi, Economist at the Ministry of Economy, revealed that Oman is currently formulating a comprehensive national circular economy roadmap aimed at accelerating the country’s transition towards a greener and more sustainable economic model.
The Global Stocktake initiative, led by Chatham House Environment and Society, seeks to document and assess circular economy strategies being developed and implemented around the world, while promoting knowledge-sharing and international collaboration on sustainable economic practices.
Oman’s participation reflects the growing importance being attached to circular economy principles as a key pillar of national development planning. The roadmap under development will help guide policies and investments focused on minimising waste, maximising resource productivity, encouraging recycling and reuse; and supporting low-carbon industrial growth.
The initiative is expected to deliver a range of economic and environmental benefits for the Sultanate of Oman. These include improving resource efficiency across key sectors, reducing environmental pressures associated with waste generation, supporting green entrepreneurship and creating new employment opportunities linked to recycling, sustainable manufacturing and clean technologies.
The roadmap also aligns closely with Oman Vision 2040, which prioritises economic diversification, environmental sustainability and the transition towards a green economy. Circular economy principles are increasingly viewed as essential for enhancing long-term economic resilience while reducing dependence on finite natural resources.
Illustrative of Oman’s broader circular economy ambitions are a number of flagship sustainability initiatives already under implementation. These include large-scale renewable energy and green hydrogen projects, integrated waste management and recycling programmes led by the Oman Environmental Services Holding Company (be’ah), wastewater reuse schemes, biodiversity conservation and desert greening initiatives, as well as sustainable agriculture and food security projects.
Investments in waste-to-energy systems, carbon capture technologies, sustainable logistics and green finance frameworks are also helping lay the foundations for a low-carbon and resource-efficient economy. Collectively, these efforts underscore Oman’s strategy to diversify its economy, reduce environmental impacts and position itself as a regional hub for sustainable industrial development and green investment.
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