11-05-2025
Oman least polluted country in Arab world
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has been ranked first in the Arab world and 22nd globally in the Global Environmental Pollution Index for 2025.
This advanced ranking improves the Sultanate of Oman's position in global environmental indicators and makes it a model for adopting green policies. It also opens new horizons for international cooperation and attracts sustainable investments, particularly from global companies seeking environmentally safe countries for economic activities.
Economic-wise, the ranking boosts the ecotourism sector which is witnessing increasing global interest. In addition, it contributes to attracting international institutions and companies that prioritise sustainability thus enhancing the green economy and strengthening the foundations of sustainable development in the Sultanate of Oman.
Oman least polluted country in Arab world
Marwa bint Hamad al Mahrouqiyah, spokesperson for the Environment Authority (EA), said that this achievement is the output of effective measures and environmental efforts and appropriate legislation adopted by the Sultanate of Oman which have contributed to achieving sustainability goals and enhancing environmental awareness at the local and regional levels.
Al Mahrouqi emphasised that continuous environmental monitoring is a fundamental pillar to ensure compliance with national environmental standards. The EA conducts periodic inspections in the industrial, construction and commercial sectors to ensure their compliance with the environmental regulations.
Oman least polluted country in Arab world
The Environment Authority embraces the latest technologies in its monitoring efforts, such as smart sensors and drones, to measure emissions and analyse air quality data. Environmental monitoring stations are also spread across the Sultanate of Oman providing real-time data that contributes to making quick and accurate decisions. Procedures adopted by the EA include imposing fines or halting polluting activities in addition to continuous monitoring of major facilities to ensure full compliance with environmental safety standards, she said.
