APSR Signs MoU to Promote Sustainable
Waste Management, Circular Economy

Berlin, 8 Mar 2026 (ONA) — The
Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Authority for Public Services Regulation
(APSR), today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of
Rostock in the Federal Republic of Germany, with the aim of enhancing joint
cooperation in the fields of sustainable waste management and the development
of circular economy applications.

The MoU reflects the keenness of
APSR to benefit from leading international experiences and expertise in the
management of resources and maximization of economic value of waste. The MoU constitutes
a step forward in supporting transition towards circular economy and enhancing
environmental and economic sustainability.

The MoU was signed by Hassan bin
Mohammed Al Lawati serves as the Director General of Economic Regulation and
Markets at the Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) in Oman, and Pro. Dr.
Elizabeth Prommer, Rector of the University of Rostock.

The MoU seeks to enhance scientific
and technical cooperation between the APSR and the University of Rostock in
developing advanced models for sustainable waste management.

The MoU also aims to benefit from
global best practices in raising public awareness, promoting a culture of
sorting at the source, improving the quality of recycling, diminishing
dependence on landfills and converting waste into economic resources with added
value, in support of the circular economy trends.

The programme of the signing
ceremony included field visits for the Omani delegation to the research
facilities and laboratories of the University of Rostock. The tour included the
facilities of the waste management company in the city of Rostock, where the delegation
reviewed the latest technologies and experiences applied in the field of waste
management and conversion of waste into resources.

The programme also included specialized
discussions about opportunities for joint research and technical cooperation in
developing innovative solutions that support the transition towards a circular
economy.

The signing of the MoU was attended
by Maitha Saif Al Mahrouqi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Federal
Republic of Germany.

— Ends/Bishara