MUSCAT : This was stated by H.E. Eng. Khamis bin Mohammed Al Shamakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology for Transport, at the conclusion o the second Green Mobility Forum in Salalah.

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, the forum brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss innovations and strategies for promoting sustainable transportation. It showcased significant strides made by the Sultanate in recent years.

During his opening speech, H.E. Eng. Khamis Al Shammakhi highlighted that the total number of electric vehicles in Oman surged from 550 in 2023 to approximately 1,500 in 2024, marking a significant leap in the nation’s green transportation efforts.

The forum emphasized the ongoing initiatives aimed at enhancing infrastructure for electric vehicles. Currently, more than 120 charging points have been installed, with expectations to exceed 200 by year-end, and projections for over 350 charging points by 2027.

In addition to infrastructure development, several innovative projects were announced, including the ‘Dibba-Lima-Khasab’ road project, which will utilize electric equipment—an unprecedented initiative in the Middle East. The forum also introduced a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project aimed at advancing the production of eco-friendly aviation fuel.

The forum featured workshops and discussions with representatives from Oman, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, focusing on regional collaboration to bolster green mobility. Proposed outcomes included the establishment of a Green Corridor to promote electric and hybrid vehicles, along with a joint platform to locate charging stations effectively.

One of the outcomes of the workshops held during the forum was the development of innovative spare parts technologies, as member states will focus on the supply chains for spare parts for electric and hybrid vehicles. This is aimed at reducing the cost of vehicle maintenance, improve their efficiency, and encourage their use, in addition to enhancing cooperation and coordination between member states.

Oman’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions—currently accounting for about 18% of total emissions—was reiterated, with plans for further investment in green technologies and transportation solutions. The forum concluded with a shared vision for accelerating the transition to sustainable mobility across the region, ensuring a cleaner, greener future.

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