Oman plans to build its first integrated green ship recycling facility, part of its strategy to achieve zero emissions by 2050 and to establish itself as a regional hub for innovative green solutions in shipping.

The project will be developed in the Khatmat Malaha area of the North Batinah district in partnership with Green Wheel Recycling Middle East, with the signing and construction expected to begin in September.

The project will include a fully integrated port capable of dismantling and recycling over 70 ships annually, initially producing about 2 million tons of high-quality low-carbon steel annually. It will also create about 2,000 direct and indirect jobs and stimulate the development of related industries.

In addition, Oman plans to become the first Gulf country to provide electricity and green fuel to docked ships, marking a step forward in the sustainable development of its shipping industry.