Sohar: SOHAR Port and Freezone inaugurated the SOHAR Emergency Response System, a milestone that redefines industrial safety and resilience in the Sultanate of Oman. The inauguration ceremony was held under the patronage of Eng. Said bin Hamoud bin Said Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communication, and Information Technology.

According to Oman News Agency, the SOHAR Emergency Response System is a fully integrated initiative, jointly established by SOHAR Port and Freezone in close partnership with its tenant community. Designed to serve all stakeholders, from employees and contractors to port users and visitors, this model represents a unified, community-wide approach to emergency preparedness. Its collective nature is what sets it apart as a first-of-its-kind initiative in the region.

Ensuring the safety of people and the protection of valuable assets are fundamental principles at SOHAR. The Emergency Response System enhances risk mitigation, safeguards facilities, and ensures business continuity, directly supporting SOHAR’s mission to be a reliable, safe, and sustainable industrial hub.

Eng. Said bin Hamoud bin Said Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communication, and Information Technology, emphasized the broader significance of this achievement: ‘The SOHAR Emergency Response System represents a critical step in aligning with Oman’s vision for resilience and sustainability. By enhancing safety standards and ensuring operational continuity, it supports not only SOHAR’s growth but also Oman’s strategic objectives in the logistics sector.’

‘This is not just a facility, it is a strategic outcome of collaboration,’ said Abdullah Al Jabri, Chairman of the Board of SOHAR Port and Freezone. ‘Together with our tenants, we have built a shared resource that protects the entire SOHAR ecosystem. This unified model reflects our collective responsibility toward safety, operational excellence, and long-term resilience.’

Operating 24/7 and equipped with advanced technologies, the System provides a rapid response to a wide range of emergency scenarios, from medical incidents and industrial fires to hazardous materials and technical rescues. Developed in collaboration with international experts such as the Safety Authority Rotterdam, and operated by Unity Fire and Safety Services LLC, the facility aligns with the best global practices adapted to the local context.

The inauguration of the SOHAR Emergency Response System sets a new regional benchmark in industrial safety, not only for its operational capability, but for its ability to unite diverse stakeholders under one mission: protecting the entire SOHAR community through collective action.