Gulf Cooperation on Green Transport: Bahrain and Oman Enhance Environmental Sustainability

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The Gulf Green Mobility Forum, organized under the patronage of Sheikh Salim Mustahail Al Mashani, brought together ministers and experts from the GCC countries to promote environmental sustainability in the transport sector and encourage the use of clean and alternative energy solutions. The forum, hosted by Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, focused on exchanging Gulf experiences in sustainable transport and eco-friendly technologies. The event also served as a platform for Bahrain and Oman to discuss and enhance cooperation on green transport, exchanging best practices, and coordinating bilateral efforts on sustainable transport projects and technical knowledge sharing.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, participated in the Gulf Green Mobility Forum, emphasizing Bahrain's commitment to enhancing cooperation in transport, logistics, and free trade.
  • The forum focused on exchanging Gulf experiences in sustainable transport and eco-friendly technologies, highlighting key policies and initiatives aimed at achieving carbon neutrality and reducing emissions in the sector.
  • Dr. Shaikh Abdulla met with Oman's Minister of Transport, Saeed bin Hamoud bin Saeed Al Mawali, and senior officials, including Naif bin Ali Al Abri, President of the Civil Aviation Authority of Oman, and Omar bin Mahmoud Al Mahrizi, CEO of ASYAD Ports, to discuss enhancing Gulf cooperation on green transport.
  • The Transportation Minister visited Salalah Port and the Free Zone, inspecting container and cargo handling operations, modern logistics technologies, and future expansion plans to increase the port's capacity.
  • He also toured the Green Data City, part of Oman's Vision 2040, which operates on renewable energy sources including solar, hydrogen, and seawater cooling technologies.
  • Dr. Shaikh Abdulla expressed appreciation for Oman's efforts to advance sustainable transport and improve logistics infrastructure and emphasized the importance of deepening Bahrain-Oman collaboration in transport, logistics, and trade.

Statistics:

  • The Gulf Green Mobility Forum brought together ministers and experts from the GCC countries.
  • The forum focused on exchanging Gulf experiences in sustainable transport and eco-friendly technologies.
  • Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa met with Oman's Minister of Transport, Saeed bin Hamoud bin Saeed Al Mawali, and senior officials to discuss enhancing Gulf cooperation on green transport.
  • Salalah Port and the Free Zone currently handle container and cargo operations, logistics, and future expansion plans.
  • The Green Data City, part of Oman's Vision 2040, operates on renewable energy sources including solar, hydrogen, and seawater cooling technologies.

Sources:

  • Bahrain News Agency (2025, September 1) - Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa Participates in Gulf Green Mobility Forum.
  • Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (no date) - Gulf Green Mobility Forum.