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Muscat Daily
4 days ago
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Omantel advances Net Zero plan with emission cuts and renewables
Muscat – As climate action becomes increasingly urgent across industries, Omantel is stepping forward with a clear commitment to sustainability. The company has formally adopted a Net Zero target for 2050 and set an ambitious near-term goal to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030, using 2023 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects Omantel's broader sustainability vision and its role as a national digital enabler, supporting Oman's transition towards a low-carbon future. Rather than treating Net Zero as a distant aspiration, Omantel said it is taking measurable steps today to reshape its environmental impact. 'Our responsibility extends beyond digital infrastructure. It includes contributing to a more sustainable future for Oman. This target reflects both our ambition and the action we are taking to achieve it,' Lujaina Saif al Kharusi, Vice President of Governance, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance at Omantel, said in a press statement. A major step in this journey was reached in 2024, when Omantel redeemed 40,000 International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs) sourced from the Dhofar Wind IPP through Nama Power and Water Procurement (Nama PWP). This clean electricity, equivalent to 40,000 MWh, led to a 12.38% reduction in the company's market-based Scope 2 emissions and prevented more than 88,000 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent from entering the atmosphere. Without intervention, emissions would have risen alongside business growth. Instead, Omantel achieved a 2.77% decrease in total emissions for 2024 compared to 2023, avoiding a projected 10.96% increase. By 2026, emissions are expected to remain just 5.15% above 2023 levels, significantly below the business-as-usual projection of nearly 31%. These results underscore the effectiveness of Omantel's approach. Omantel also ranks among the first telecom operators in the region to adopt renewable energy certificates at this scale. This signals both technical capability and a serious commitment to operational sustainability. 'Setting goals is important, but following through on them is what defines leadership,' said Lujaina. 'Integrating wind power into our energy portfolio is just one example of how we are aligning climate goals with real action.' By embedding sustainability into its strategy, Omantel is contributing to Oman's national Net Zero roadmap and helping shape a future where connectivity and climate responsibility advance hand in hand.
Observer
15-03-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Lujaina makes history as first woman to run for OAA Chairmanship
The Oman Aquatics Association's (OAA) Election Committee has officially closed the nomination process for the upcoming 2024-2028 election term which is set to take place on March 26. Three candidates are competing for the Chairmanship post including Dr Awadh bin Salim al Ojaili, Tariq bin Salim al Hashmi and Lujaina bint Mohsin Haider Darwish al Zaabiyah. The vice-presidency has also attracted three candidates including: Salim bin Hamad al Hasani, Ahmed bin Ali al Marhoon and Jassim bin Nasib al Shanfari. Meanwhile, two candidates are vying for the women's seat including: Sayyidah Rouya bint Said al Busaidiyah and Madeeha bint Said al Sulaimaniyah. Additionally, six individuals are running for board membership including: Hamed bin Muslim al Hajri, Waleed bin Shabeeb al Balushi, Mallallah bin Mabrook al Busaidy, Ibrahim bin Saif al Wahibi, Khalid bin Bader al Thuhli and Ali bin Khalaf al Sheidi. Lujaina al Zaabi's candidacy marks a historic moment as she becomes the first woman to run for the presidency of the Oman Aquatics Federation. No woman has ever led the association before making this a milestone nomination in the upcoming election. Lujaina is widely recognised as one of Oman's most accomplished female leaders, having held various leadership positions across different sectors. She is also a successful entrepreneur who has made a significant impact in her field. In 2003, she became the first woman to preside over a sports club in Oman and the GCC when she took over as President of Ahli Sidab Club. She has also served as a board member of the Oman Football Association (OFA) and the Oman Olympic Committee, further solidifying her reputation as a key figure in Omani sports administration. Clear Vision Commenting on her candidacy, Lujaina stated:' Without a doubt, having a woman lead the Oman Aquatics Association reflects the remarkable progress Omani women have achieved in various fields. If elected, I will work closely with my team to develop aquatic sports across all levels in the coming years." ' I will focus in different areas including: Enhancing youth development programmes to nurture future talent for clubs and national teams. Introducing dedicated competitions for women to encourage greater female participation in aquatic sports. Establishing a national women's swimming team, ensuring it is built on a solid foundation with a strong talent pipeline. Creating pathways for Omani women in swimming, allowing them to compete at both national and international levels,' she ended
