AL BURAM: Suhar branch of the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) on Thursday organised a forum titled “Emerging Technologies and Green Economy: Innovative Opportunities for Sustainability in Al Buraimi Governorate”.
The forum, held in cooperation with Al Buraimi Governorate, discussed opportunities to use emerging technologies in enhancing economic and environmental sustainability, exploring areas of investment in the green economy sector and exploring pioneering national experiences in this field.
The forum was held under the auspices of Sayyid Dr Hamad bin Ahmed al Busaidi, Governor of Al Buraimi.
The forum included four working papers that elaborated on the economic and engineering aspects of the green economy, the role of emerging technologies in supporting the transition towards sustainability and applications of circular economy in the oil and gas sector.
The first working paper, titled “Economic aspects of the circular economy”, was presented by Eng Sultan bin Saif bin Abdullah al Raisi, Expert in Circular Economy and Sustainability at Sohar Aluminium, who spoke about economic and investment opportunities offered by the circular economy. Eng. Sultan outlined steps of moving from waste management to value management, as well as related topics like minimising costs, diversifying revenues, enhancing the flexibility of supply chains and achieving competitive advantages. — ONA
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