Duqm Now

In this Duqm Now podcast, Reggy Vermuelen, CEO, Port of Duqm; Harssha Shetty, CEO, Jindal Steel, Oman; Zakariya Al Hasni, CEO, Osool Riam Trading; and Talal Al Shahri, Director, Specialized Stations, Ministry of Information dig into what’s making SEZAD such a dynamic place to do business. From green steel and fisheries to logistics and global trade it’s a lively look at the sectors driving the special economic zone today. And the backdrop is strong - Oman’s FDI stock is up 8.1% at US$81.6bn while non-oil exports climbed nearly 5%. That growing business confidence helps explain why SEZAD is popping up more often in conversations about investment, industry and export potential. This is a grounded discussion on the opportunities in Duqm and where they could lead us next.

A new chapter in petrochemicals is being written in Oman with Duqm at the centre of it. In this episode of Duqm Now, Mohammed Al Hashmi, COO, OQ8, Khalid Al Qassabi, Director General, Industry, MoCIIP and Dr Idris Al Siyabi, Renewable Energy Lead, PDO put “Petrochemicals 2.0” under the microscope - integration, scale, costs and carbon. The conversation ranges from feedstocks and infrastructure to industrial policy and the conditions under which Duqm can generate higher-value growth, not just higher volumes.

Most economies still operate on a take-make-waste model. A Circular Economy seeks to break that pattern by designing products that last, keeping them in use through repair or reuse, and recycling what remains at high quality. In this episode of Duqm Now, Dr Mohab Al Hinai of be’ah and Dr Aisha Al Sarihi of the Ministry of Economy explore how Oman can close the loop, cut waste and preserve value.

This Duqm Now podcast explores how strategic industry-education partnerships can drive economic growth and innovation in Oman. Host Dr. Mohamed Al Mughairi, PDO, leads a discussion with His Highness Sayyid Dr. Adham Al Said, The Firm; Professor Salim Al Harthi, Sultan Qaboos University; and Essam Al Sheibany, ASYAD Group examining how these collaborations close the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, creating a skilled workforce that advances Duqm's development as a hub for renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, logistics and sustainable fisheries.

In this first episode “Up & Down the Green Stream,” we explore Oman's journey towards a greener future, examining the country’s energy transition and the exciting opportunities for SMEs in driving innovation and growth in the renewables sector. Featured in this episode are: Dr. Firas Al Abduwani, Dr. Khalil Al Hanashi, and Eng. Musab Al Farsi. This discussion is moderated by Dr. Mohamed Al Mughairi