Suhar, Oman – SOHAR Port and Freezone, in partnership with the Oman Volunteers Network Taawon, has launched the Volunteer Passport Project. This flagship initiative equips 100 young men and women from Suhar, Al Suwaiq, Shinas, Liwa, Saham, and Al Khaboura with practical training, leadership development, and the opportunity to lead sustainable volunteer initiatives. The project will run from September 2025 to March 2026 and aims to strengthen youth engagement across North Al Batinah Governorate.

The Volunteer Passport Project focuses on boosting youth participation, building diverse volunteer teams, and establishing 10 to 15 new partnerships with public and private sector stakeholders. It also emphasizes leveraging digital platforms and social media to drive innovation and entrepreneurial ideas among young volunteers.

“This initiative reinforces SOHAR’s long-standing commitment to nurturing Oman’s future leaders,” said Rashad Al Wahaibi, Communication Advisor of SOHAR Port and Freezone. “By equipping youth with the skills and opportunities needed to take ownership of their communities, we are helping shape a stronger, more sustainable future for North Al Batinah and beyond. Together with Taawon, we support a generation that will contribute meaningfully to Oman’s growth and development.”

By championing volunteerism and social responsibility, SOHAR Port and Freezone continues to drive its vision of creating a thriving, inclusive, and resilient community, aligned with Oman’s growth and diversification objectives.

For more information about SOHAR Port and Freezone, please visit soharportandfreezone.om.

About SOHAR Port and Freezone

SOHAR Port and Freezone is one of the world’s fastest-growing integrated industrial and logistics hubs, strategically positioned to connect businesses to the world and facilitate trade across diverse sectors. This significant mega-project, a collaboration between ASYAD Group & the Port of Rotterdam, offers a comprehensive range of services, including logistics, petrochemicals, metals, and the region's first dedicated agro terminal.

With over 20 years of operation, SOHAR has become the primary gateway for Oman’s import and export activities, contributing 2.6% to the nation’s GDP and creating nearly 42,000 direct and indirect jobs. The SOHAR Freezone enhances operational efficiencies through synergies in green manufacturing, logistics, and trade. Currently, land occupancy for both phase one and phase two has reached 74%.

As of 2024, SOHAR Port achieved a remarkable throughput of 75.4 million metric tons, rise in roll-on, roll-off (RORO) operations. SOHAR Port is a multifunctional port driving innovation and efficiency in Oman’s logistics, marine services, and trade sectors, committed to sustainable development and advanced technology. This modernization aligns with the economic diversification objectives outlined in Oman’s Vision 2040.