Aluminium Recycling Forum on April 22: Key Insights for Investors and Entrepreneurs in Oman’s Sustainable Industry
SUHAR — The third Aluminium Scrap Recycling Symposium, organised by Sohar Aluminium in collaboration with the Environment Authority, is set to begin on Wednesday, April 22, at the JW Marriott Hotel Muscat. The event will be held under the patronage of Dr Abdullah bin Ali Al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority.
This symposium is part of ongoing initiatives to improve the efficiency of the aluminium scrap recycling sector in Oman. It will focus on enhancing operational procedures, refining regulatory frameworks, and reviewing recommendations from previous symposiums.
Over 100 participants are expected to attend, including representatives from government bodies and private sector companies engaged in aluminium production, scrap collection, recycling, and industrial waste management.
The programme will include technical papers, presentations of recent studies, and panel discussions featuring experts and representatives from leading industry organisations, such as the Gulf Aluminium Council. Topics will cover global recycling trends and challenges, opportunities to increase local value addition and investment—especially for small and medium enterprises—as well as best practices in sustainability, safety, and governance.
Eng Said bin Mohammed Al Masoudi, CEO of Sohar Aluminium, highlighted that the symposium exemplifies the company’s commitment to providing a collaborative platform for stakeholders across the aluminium and environmental sectors. He emphasized that the event will facilitate knowledge exchange and foster dialogue on the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
Al Masoudi added that the initiative seeks to strengthen the management frameworks for aluminium scrap and promote sustainable practices that enhance recycling efficiency while supporting Oman’s transition towards a circular economy.
He further stated that Sohar Aluminium continues to implement initiatives aimed at advancing recycling efforts, contributing to the nation’s goals of lowering carbon emissions and achieving net-zero targets, in alignment with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.
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The Aluminium Scrap Recycling Symposium signals growing momentum towards sustainability and circular economy practices in Oman’s industrial sector, presenting significant opportunities for SMEs to innovate and invest in recycling technologies and waste management. For businesses, this highlights a strategic pivot towards enhanced regulatory frameworks and environmental governance, making early adaptation crucial for competitive advantage and alignment with national net-zero ambitions.
