Tuesday 20 / May / 2025
Muscat: The Omani-European Cooperation Forum in Energy and Water commenced today under the patronage of Khalid Hashil Al Musalhi, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Administrative and Financial Affairs.
The event is hosted by the Sultanate of Oman as part of its ongoing efforts to transition toward a green economy. It brings together an elite group of experts, investors, and decision-makers from Oman and the European Union.
Ahmed Amer Al Mahrazi, CEO of Nama Group, stated that the Omani-European Forum seeks to build tangible bridges between nations, sectors, and ideas to explore practical and sustainable solutions for managing two of the most critical resources of our time: energy and water, which serve as pillars of economic development and foundations for societal well-being.
He emphasized that the partnership with the European Union presents a valuable opportunity to leverage global expertise, apply cutting-edge technologies, and develop long-term solutions tailored to the unique environmental challenges faced by Nama Group.
In his remarks, he added that constructive cooperation and joint efforts enable the group to develop innovative collaboration models—spanning public-private partnerships, green financing mechanisms, technology adoption, and regulatory framework alignment—contributing to the shared goals of Oman and the EU, as well as global sustainable development objectives.
On his turn, Hassan Ali Al-Ajmi, Business Resilience Director at Nama Group, explained that the forum focuses on innovation and future trends in the energy sector, reducing water loss through advanced management technologies, and green investment opportunities in Oman’s energy and water sectors, including demand-side management for smart meters and smart infrastructure.
In a statement to Oman News Agency, he noted that the forum’s expected outcomes include strengthening EU-Oman partnerships in sustainable development, exploring business and investment prospects in electricity and water, and formulating a roadmap for cooperation and implementation of methodologies to transition toward a green economy.
The forum’s agenda will feature several discussion sessions addressing multiple themes, such as smart grids, energy storage, digital technologies in utilities, water efficiency improvement, and green financing mechanisms. Successful European experiences and innovative models in energy and water will also be highlighted.
It is worth noting that the forum is organized in partnership with the European Union Delegation to Oman, Nama Group, and the European-Gulf Cooperation Project for Green Transition. This event serves as a strategic platform aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in energy and water while advancing the transition toward a low-carbon economy.
The forum seeks to achieve several key objectives, including strengthening Oman-EU partnerships in renewable energy and water, exchanging best practices and experiences in environmental policies, and attracting European investments in green infrastructure projects in Oman.
