Sunday 07 / June / 2026
Muscat: Muscat Municipal Council held a meeting on Sunday chaired by HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat.
At the outset of the meeting, the council received a presentation from the Ministry of Energy and Minerals on the Oman Net Zero Centre, delivered by Eng. Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals. The presentation, part of national efforts aligned with Oman Vision 2040 to build a green economy and enhance environmental sustainability, highlighted the centre’s role in leading the transition to net‑zero emissions by 2050. This includes preparing and updating national plans, and coordinating with relevant authorities to implement initiatives and projects that cut carbon emissions and boost energy efficiency.
Mohsen bin Sulaiman Al Jabri, Director General of Oman Net Zero Centre, outlined recent developments in the national net‑zero plan, including sectoral emissions reduction pathways and the implementation roadmap. He also highlighted expected economic and developmental outcomes, such as strengthening the competitiveness of the national economy, promoting green industries, attracting high‑value investments, and creating new jobs in net‑zero‑related sectors.
The presentation also covered the centre’s efforts to regulate carbon markets and develop the “Meezan” national platform for emissions inventory and management. This supports evidence‑based decision‑making, enhances Oman’s readiness to meet its climate targets, and reinforces its position as an active partner in international efforts to combat climate change and achieve sustainable development.
The council approved the minutes of its previous meeting, including recommendations on the “Muscat Nights” events, stressing the importance of developing a well‑planned events system and expanding programmes and activities to benefit all wilayats of the Governorate of Muscat.
The council also reviewed recommendations from the Social Affairs Committee on animal enclosures in residential areas of the Wilayat of Muscat and their impact on the residential environment and urban landscape. It called for sustainable regulatory solutions to mitigate these impacts and improve quality of life, through unified efforts and institutional partnerships that respect community values and urban development needs.
In addition, the council reviewed communications from relevant authorities on proposed alternative zones for the eleventh five‑year plan for agricultural areas in the Wilayat of Quriyat, as part of ongoing planning and development monitoring. This aims to improve land and resource efficiency, support development goals, and achieve sustainable development that meets current needs and future targets for the governorate.
