Muscat – The award celebrates her ongoing commitment to environmental protection and sustainability.
Currently serving as the Assistant Director General for Nature Conservation at the Environment Authority, Dr. Al Sariri has represented Oman in numerous international forums, including the International Coordinating Council for Man and Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO. She is also recognized as a natural expert within the UNESCO World Heritage Commission and serves as the Chair of the Specialized Group of Plant Experts for the Arabian Peninsula under the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Dr. Al Sariri has led various national initiatives, most notably heading the technical team responsible for developing Oman’s environmental strategy and overseeing the national initiative to plant 10 million trees. Additionally, she has played a crucial role in the governance team for participation in the 29th Climate Summit and has contributed to significant projects aimed at declaring nature reserves and preparing national reports on nature conservation.