Social Responsibility: A Partnership in Empowering People and Developing Communities We present the seventh issue of Wealth, highlighting the key achievements of the energy and minerals sector in social responsibility and the impact they create in supporting communities, empowering individuals, and advancing sustainable development.

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H.E. Eng. Salim Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, led Oman’s delegation to the fifth edition of the World Hydrogen Summit held in the Netherlands, with participation from officials and specialists from the Ministry and related government entities. During the summit, H.E. delivered the opening address, highlighting the latest progress in implementing Oman’s Green Hydrogen Strategy and sharing the Sultanate’s perspective on the key enablers needed to accelerate growth in this promising sector. He also emphasized the importance of global alignment on standards, enabling frameworks, and supportive regulations to advance the transition toward a hydrogen-based energy future. The visit also included official meetings with counterparts in the Netherlands to explore opportunities for collaboration and support implementation plans for the Green Corridor project linking Duqm Port and the Port of Amsterdam. In addition, the delegation took part in a series of meetings, workshops, and engagements with public and private sector participants at the summit, alongside field visits to ongoing projects in the Netherlands to explore leading technologies and best practices in clean energy and green hydrogen.

At the Ministry of Energy and Minerals pavilion, discussions focused on the policies and strategic priorities shaping the sector, including the challenges of securing capacity and the options available to strengthen operational sustainability and future preparedness. The discussions also underscored the importance of embedding a strong health and safety culture that extends beyond workplaces into the wider community, while exploring more effective approaches to evaluating social responsibility projects in ways that maximize developmental impact and enhance the long-term sustainability of community initiatives. #Oman_Sustainability_Week

During the session on digital transformation in the energy and minerals sector, the role of change management strategies in driving institutional transformation was highlighted through assessing current organizational landscapes, anticipating future directions, and identifying potential risks and challenges. These efforts contribute to strengthening institutional readiness, improving adaptability to change, and ensuring the continuity of transformation initiatives. The session also showcased a number of digital platforms supporting the sector, including “Makman” for the digitalization of oil and gas data, “Kwader” for expanding employment and training opportunities, and “Taqa”, which highlights investment opportunities and bidding rounds in the minerals sector. #Oman_Sustainability_Week