Muscat – Sohar Aluminium hosted the second Aluminium Recycling Forum on Tuesday. It aimed to advance aluminium recycling and support sustainable industrial development in Oman.

Held in collaboration with Environment Authority under the patronage of its chairman Abdullah bin Ali al Amri, the forum brought together industry leaders, policymakers and sustainability experts to discuss global trends and the future of aluminium recycling in the sultanate.

Said al Masoudi, CEO of Sohar Aluminium, said the forum was part of a broader effort to align the aluminium industry with national sustainability goals. “At Sohar Aluminium, we believe recycling is more than just an environmental obligation; it is a strategic driver of economic resilience, resource efficiency and innovation,” he said.

“This forum brings a unique opportunity to align cross-sector efforts, foster new partnerships, and spark policy dialogue that supports the emergence of a strong recycling ecosystem in Oman and the wider region.”

Recycling of aluminium scrap by Sohar Aluminium surpassed 2,400 tonnes in early 2024, with the company targeting 3,500 tonnes by the end of the year.

Speakers included Dr Fiona Solomon, CEO, and Dr Gabriel Carmona Aparicio, Circularity Research Manager of Aluminium Stewardship Initiative; and Mahmood Dailami, Secretary General of Gulf Aluminium Council.

The forum featured two panel discussions. The first focused on operational and strategic challenges faced by recycling operators and industry stakeholders, while the second examined the economic potential of aluminium recycling, and the policy and investment measures needed to support its growth. Panellists explored how trade regulations, regional collaboration, and financial tools such as ESG-focused investments and green financing could drive the sector forward. Public-private partnerships were also discussed as a means to strengthen Oman’s recycling economy and promote long-term sustainability.