Monday 27 / April / 2026
Muscat: Port of Duqm signed an agreement with Evergreen Gulf Recycling Hub (EGRH), the regional leader in e-waste recycling.
The collaboration will result in responsible e-waste collection and responsible disposal including recycling and up-cycling. PODC pledged to channel the proceeds generated from the e-waste programme to the corporate social responsibility fund, which will strengthen the acclaimed CSR programmes of PODC, and ensure the communities are benefited.
e-waste management is one of the key green initiatives Port of Duqm envisaged in line with Oman Vision 2040 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. These programmes will be in line with the port’s ambitions towards 'creating a green sustainable hub for the future'.
eWaste is a growing concern across the globe and region which is growing at an exponential rate and there is an urgent need to ensure eWaste is managed to make sure appropriate technologies are deployed and awareness is created across the stakeholders. There will be at least three kiosks across Duqm and Muscat to safely deposit the collected e-waste before transferring it to EGRH. EGRH is equipped with an advanced process line to process the e-waste and AI-enabled technologies to sort at the molecule level are in the pipeline.
PODC will play a key role in collecting the e-waste from various stakeholders in Duqm and managing them for responsible disposal. Data security is taken care of and there are options for Green Certificates and shredding the hard drives onsite for an extra level of assurance. Upcycling will ensure that nonrenewable resources are conserved, and cost optimisation is achieved in the production line. Resource optimisation is one of the major aspects of the journey towards sustainable development.
Port of Duqm is addressing all the possible avenues to embrace green projects and ensure they are embedded in port businesses for sustainable development. eWaste management programme scope is widened to attract stakeholders and their participation in such programmes.
Strategic collaboration with Unicorn International
In an important step, the Port of Duqm has signed an agreement, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Unicorn International, a well-known company in energy-conservation solutions. This team-up is expected to be a source of new ideas, combining the port's broad plans with Unicorn's skills in saving energy, solar power, Net Zero Buildings, HVAC controls, mission-critical facilities, and aggrotech technologies.
This combined effort is set to explore the huge potential of the Port of Duqm to include green ideas in all its activities, starting projects that cover a broad range of efforts to conserve the environment and promote sustainability.
Wide range of green projects: sustainable building to youth awareness
The MoU outlines a rich variety of green projects that aim to enhance Port’s business operations. The plan includes creating sustainable buildings with modern technology and starting smart building projects such as new HVAC controls and solar energy projects. This partnership is ready to start a new period of earth-friendly projects at the Port of Duqm.
Besides, the team-up will investigate opportunities in regenerative braking technology, which is set to change the way we save energy. More than just building advancements, the MoU aims to start youth education sessions to increase awareness about environmental sustainability among young people. This partnership also creates chances for broad marketing opportunities, highlighting the green projects that will become a feature of the Port of Duqm.
Phased implementation: A forward-thinking strategy
Acknowledging the complexity and wide impact of these projects, Unicorn International will help create a step-by-step plan to start these green projects. This plan aims to achieve quick wins while keeping a focus on the long-term goal. The partnership promises to not only plan but also realise practical green projects that show the port's dedication to caring for the environment.
As the Port of Duqm is about to start a green revolution, its planned partnership with Unicorn International signifies a big step in its efforts to reach the Sustainability Development Goals. This effort not only represents the port's promise to promote a greener environment but also starts a new period where new ideas meet sustainability, guiding the Port to a future that is both successful and in harmony with the environment.
