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The development of this sector can only be achieved cial constraints caused by declining oil prices which
through qualified workforce provided with all the led the government to take measures to cut bud-

causes of success, such as a suitable work environ- gets across many sectors. However, the govern-
ment, a clear vision and specified goals, and emo- ment has been extremely supportive and has been
tional connection with the company’s vision. How- working in tandem to ensure plans move forward
ever, due to the scarcity of qualified workforce, the in spite of the challenging economic scenario. Ow-
company took upon itself to develop and build the ing to this, be’ah took certain measures without
capacity of the Omani workforce that will be the impacting its commitments toward sector takeover
key element to the restructuring of the sector and timelines and has been looking at innovative ways
building it according to international environmen- to stay on course towards building the infrastruc-
tal standards. ture for a sustainable future. At the same time be'ah

has set ambitious targets to reduce the amount of
Operations Commencement (2016-2020): municipal waste disposed at landfills by diverting

Moving from implementing sustainable waste 60% of MSW by 2020 and 80% by 2030. Plans are
management practices to optimizing, operating underway to setup energy and fuel recovery plants
and aligning waste management operations and to support the water generation sector, oil & gas
services with international standards. The 9th 5 sector, and heavy energy reliant industries.

Years Plan for Oman (2016-2020) plans under the be’ah’s strategy focuses on supporting Oman’s
Vision 2020 economic programs, reflects prudent economy by outsourcing all its operations and sup-
and realistic goals. It aims at cutting non-core ex- porting private sector initiatives for collecting and
penditure in favor of additional attention towards processing waste which can be recycled, such as
investment spending in key programs and projects. Construction and Demolition Waste (C&D), End
Private sector role is the backbone of the plan of Life Tyres (ELT), Lead Acid Batteries (LAB) and
and the government has already been engaged in Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
supporting this view through either Public-Private be’ah will continue collaborating with Ministry of
Partnerships (PPPs) or providing additional facili- Environment and Climate Affairs (MECA), to review

ties. the current legal framework and regulations for
Yet the 9th 5 Years National Plan maintains fo- waste management and work towards establishing
cus on economic diversifications, welfare and en- a new framework as per the Government’s policy
hancement of social benefits, and at the same time for this sector. be'ah is also working towards setting
on the drive to boost the private sector. To support up an “Environmental Center of Excellence” to take
this view, 5 prime sectors have been identified: advantage of its expertise in waste management in
manufacturing, transportation and logistics, tour- order to foster applied research and development

ism, and fisheries and mining. Over 500 programs and build the sector’s capacity.
and policies are to be activated in relation to these
sectors. be'ah Business Excellence (2021-2025):
Moving forward from commencing all solid waste
These five sectors represent untapped potential management across Oman, the National Plan high-
and the country’s determination to diversify its ly focuses on achieving its strategies for the re-
economy. Moreover, these sectors have the ability newable energy. Accordingly, be’ah will focus to-
to generate significant numbers of jobs, bearing in wards fully optimizing and achieving excellence in
mind the low Omanization rate. its waste management practices by recovering the

be’ah faced extraordinary challenges due to finan- lost value in waste.

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