Muscat: The Special Economic Zone Authority at Duqm (SEZAD), in cooperation with 14 companies operating in the Zone, marked the Oman Environment Day through planting over 1000 trees in 2 different locations in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZD). Falling on January 8 every year, the 2020 edition came to promote the concept of together for a sustainable environment. 

To observe the occasion, the Special Economic Zone at Duqm is hosting a number of different activities over 3 days starting on January 6 where school students, members of Omani Woman Association in Duqm and community will plant around 431 trees at Duqm Public Park. This activity aimed at promoting awareness among students on the importance of preserving the environment and introducing more environment-friendly initiatives. 

The second day (January 7) is dedicated for corporates operating in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm and community to join forces and plant 600 Casuarina trees in the Middle industries zone at the Port of Duqm, nearby Duqm Refinery. The third day (January 8) will see the closing ceremony, which will be held at SEZAD’s Headquarter in Duqm to thank the participants of the Oman Environment Day.  

The Special Economic Zone Authority at Duqm (SEZAD) is always keen to embody the Sultanate’s role played in preserving the environment and protecting it from pollution. SEZAD’s environmental programmes, aimed at promoting awareness on the importance of environmental conservation and aligning it with sustainable development, are continuing throughout the year. These programmes include organising environmental activities, seminars, lectures, and clean-up campaigns covering the Zone, beaches and villages.