Italy - oman: OSW 2026 sustainability week

Diplomacy and Business
Written By Digi Oman
 
 

THE GREEN ARCHITECTS: ITALY’S VISIONARY SYNERGY AT OMAN SUSTAINABILITY WEEK 2026

Muscat, in the heart of May 2026, becomes more than a capital; it transforms into a global laboratory for the future of our planet. As the Oman Sustainability Week (OSW) serves as a vibrant stage for a profound industrial dialogue, Italy arrives as a strategic "Green Architect," bridging Mediterranean technical mastery with the ambitious horizons of Oman Vision 2040.

 
H.E. Pierluigi D’Elia, Ambassador of Italy to the Sultanate of Oman

H.E. Pierluigi D’Elia

Ambassador of Italy to the Sultanate of Oman

“Italy stands at the forefront of the green and digital transitions, with Italian companies achieving a remarkable level of specialization across a wide range of strategic supply chains and advanced technologies.

The participation of these companies reflects Italy’s strong commitment to cooperate and work with Oman in order to promote innovative, sustainable, and efficient solutions capable of supporting future economic and industrial development.”


Commitment Beyond Borders

The Italian presence in Muscat—represented by a delegation of 18 pioneering companies—is a testament to a "strong and resilient" bilateral relationship. As H.E. Pierluigi D'Elia, Ambassador of Italy to Oman, emphasizes, Italian companies embody excellence in technical sectors connected to energy transition and environmental innovation.

Under the guidance of Trade Commissioner Valerio Soldani, this curated delegation showcases Italian excellence across sectors including smart mobility, engineering, and environmental solutions.

 

About OSW

The Stage: Oman Sustainability Week (OSW) 2026

OSW is not merely a trade fair; it is the physical manifestation of the Sultanate’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement. Held under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, OSW is the premier national platform where policy, industry, and global intelligence converge. For the 2026 edition, the focus has shifted from outlining goals to deploying actionable, on-the-ground solutions—making the presence of execution-ready Italian deep-tech highly strategic.

About Oman's Goals (Insert before the Energy Pillar)

Aligning with Oman Vision 2040

The Sultanate of Oman is undergoing one of the most ambitious economic transformations in the Middle East. Moving beyond a petro-centric economy, Vision 2040 positions Oman to become a global capital for green hydrogen, eco-tourism, and circular logistics. This transition requires more than just capital; it demands knowledge transfer. The Italian delegation’s focus on sustainable infrastructure and decarbonization speaks directly to Oman's goal of achieving Net Zero by 2050, turning shared Mediterranean and Arabian environmental challenges into collaborative industrial triumphs.

 
 

About Sustainability in General

A Conscious Evolution: Bridging Heritage and High-Tech

True sustainability is a synthesis of honoring the past while engineering the future. Just as Oman has managed its precious water resources for millennia through the ancient Aflaj system, today's environmental stewardship requires a new kind of engineering. The fusion of Italian AI, robotics, and architectural sensitivity with Omani natural resources creates a template for "Conscious Evolution." It proves that the future of industry does not have to come at the expense of the earth, but rather, can be its greatest protector.

 

THE FOUR PILLARS OF ITALIAN SUSTAINABILITY

The 18 visionaries at Stand No. 1210 represent an integrated ecosystem of solutions. Their expertise is organized here into four narrative pillars:

I. The Energy Vanguard: Decarbonization and Hydrogen

Italy is providing the infrastructure for Oman’s post-oil era, bridging the gap to a carbon-neutral grid.

  • RINA (Stand 1210-3): RINA is a multinational company providing engineering, consultancy and procurement services through a global network of 7,000 professionals in 70 countries. We support the full lifecycle of energy assets, with strong expertise in renewable energy, hydrogen, and decarbonisation. RINA combines innovation-driven approach and expertise in natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, and low-carbon solutions, offering solutions for sustainable, successful growth

  • BIO3ENERGY (Stand 1210-2): Bio3energy an experienced developer and engineering company specializing in renewable energy and energy infrastructure projects. With over 20 years of expertise and a multidisciplinary team, the group delivers innovative solutions across photovoltaic, wind, biomass, green hydrogen, and battery storage systems. Over the years, Bio3energy has partnered with key players in the energy, engineering, and investment sectors to deliver high performance projects across Europe and beyond

  • NOVAPOWER (Stand 1210-16): NovaPower is an Italian company specializing in clean and sustainable energy solutions for homes, businesses and professionals. With a turnkey approach, it supports clients from technical analysis and customized design to administrative procedures, installation, access to incentives and after-sales assistance. The company provides photovoltaic systems, storage solutions, solar thermal systems, heat pumps and EV charging stations, helping clients reduce energy costs, improve efficiency and increase property value. NovaPower combines technical expertise, regulatory knowledge and customer care to make the energy transition simpler, more convenient and accessible.

  • LEVER (Stand 1210-9): LEVER UPS products are specifically designed and manufactured to ensure the maximum power availability in the most demanding environments (according to the technical specifications of the End-User/EPCs). Over the years, the Company has focused its business on the design, production and after sale service of power electronics systems: ACUPS, DC/AC inverters, rectifiers/DC chargers and low voltage distribution boards. LEVER is a process-focused organization, ensuring high performances in our products and in the overall organization efficiency. Our projects are developed following project management methodologies and the organization is innovation driven thanks to the strong R&D commitment

  • C.M.L. (Stand 1210-14): CML s.r.l. is a company operating since 1950 operating in the production of steel poles and towers for power distribution, telecommunications, public lighting, and surface transport. It is also specialized in metal surface treatments, with expertise in hot-dip galvanizing and powder coating. CML is part of LDL Holding group that employs approximately 300 people and manages industrial facilities across Italy covering about 32,500 square meters of indoor space and 170,000 square meters of yard areas.

II. Built Environment: Architecture, Restoration, and Design

Italian design blends aesthetic excellence with environmental value for the modern built world.

  • APOGEO HOLDING (Stand 1210-13): Apogeo Holding Srl, based in Rome, is an Italian company active in real estate, renewable energy and interior design. Through the establishment of Apogeo Global Solution LLC in Oman, the company is developing two innovative projects aligned with Oman Vision 2040. The first initiative, Fabrica Italia Project (FAB.it), aims to create an industrial hub in Oman for the production of furniture designed in Italy and manufactured locally for the Gulf region, as well as export markets including India, Russia and East Africa. The project is based on a verti cally integrated model using kenaf and bamboo cultivation to produce sustainable wooden panels. Powered entirely by solar energy, FAB.it is designed with a negative carbon footprint. The second initiative, O.A.S.I.S. (Oman Agriculture Solar Integrated System), combines advanced Solar Aquaponic Farm technologies with solar energy and LED-assisted cultivation to produce fruits, vegetables and fish even in desert environments. Through these projects, Apogeo Holding aims to support Oman’s sustainability, food security and green industrial development objectives.

  • STUDIO SCHIATTARELLA E ASSOCIATI (Stand 1210-15): SCHIATTARELLA ASSOCIATI is a Rome based architectural firm, operating within the fields of design, architecture, urbanism, research and development. The office is currently involved in a significative number of projects in Europe and the Middle East. SCHIATTARELLA ASSOCIATI has always combined its professional engagements with equally intensive efforts of research, taking part in both national and international competitions while working to disseminate architectural culture.

  • FRANCESCO DEODATO (Stand 1210-18): Francesco Deodato S.r.l. is an Italian company specializing in construction, monumental restoration, building redevelopment and energy efficiency. The company combines Italian building tradition, advanced technical expertise and sustainability, operating on public and private buildings, historical assets and infrastructure. As an ESCO and Benefit Company, it develops integrated solutions for renewable energy, photovoltaic systems, heat pumps, energy communities and sustainable regeneration, with a strong focus on cultural heritage, environmental value and long-term industrial partnerships.

  • BCAD EXPO (Stand 1210-17): B-CAD Rome – International Construction, Architecture and Design Fair stands out as a key event dedicated to the future of sustainable construction and architecture in the capital. In a rapidly evolving context, the worlds of construction, architecture, and design are increasingly embracing new sustainable materials and artificial intelligence, aiming to shape an ambitious vision: building the future. The event is defined by a unique format that brings together technological innovation, architectural design, environmental sustainability, and cutting-edge creativity. In doing so, Rome becomes a true international hub – a meeting point for companies, designers, and industry professionals to exchange ideas, foster collaboration, and collectively envision the future of the built environment.

  • ESSEQUATTRO (Stand 1210-5): Essequattro Spa produces customized furniture for stores, hotels, residences, offices. Inside its factory, 50 km far from Venice, Essequattro can work each tipe of wood and metal and has 4 painting stations. Custom made for Essequattro means research and careful selection of the finest, most exclusive materials, from fabric to wood, from stone to metal; management of the entire job order process, from acquisition to the on site installation and hand-over everywhere in the world

 
 

III. Circular Intelligence: AI, Robotics, and Agri-Tech

Italian deep-tech is turning every drop of water and every gram of waste into a data-driven asset.

  • FABCUBE (Stand 1210-1): Roboponic is one of the projects developed in collaboration with FabCube srl and Aquaponic Design srl. It is a robotic platform for vertical farming in a controlled environment, designed to integrate cultivation, handling, internal logistics, monitoring, and post-harvest operations into a single automated process. The system uses a Cartesian gantry crane, advanced sensors, and modular tools to continuously and precisely manage transplanting, harvesting, inspection, and crop treatment operations. Its objective is to increase efficiency, traceability, and sustainability by reducing manual intervention and optimising the use of space, resources, and production flows

    GANIGA INNOVATION (Stand 1210-4): Ganiga is an Italian deep-tech startup developing AI and robotics-based solutions to transform waste management. Through proprietary smart bins like Hoooly, the company enables real-time waste recognition, collection, and data analysis, turning every disposal point into a source of environmental and operational insights. Its technology helps companies, infrastructures, and cities reduce costs and emissions, improve recycling quality, and advance their sustainability and ESG goals

  • FLOFLEET (Stand 1210-7): FloFleet is an innovative company revolutionizing aerial monitoring through advanced solutions based on autonomous electric and hybrid airships. With a strong commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency, FloFleet provides high-precision data acquisition services across a wide range of applications, including environmental monitoring, infrastructure inspection, and geophysical operations. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, the company offers a cost-effective and low-impact alternative to traditional aerial systems, supporting more sustainable and efficient approaches to large-scale data collection

  • B.T.T. ITALIA (Stand 1210-6): Btt Italia since 1979, projects designs and builts plants to recover and refine every kind of precious metals from mines, scraps, Weee, rare earth and strategic metals and also urban waste recovery. We have installed more than 1500 plants all over the world, including governement plant. All our facilities are modular and totally customized following the customers needs. It has been developed an important know – how in the innovation and performing safe and stable solutions

IV. Strategic Conduits: Smart Logistics and Modern Piping

Ensuring the sustainable and efficient flow of materials across the new Omani maritime corridors.

  • SICOM ITALIA (Stand 1210-12): Sicom Italia is specialised in the integrated package supplies of Steel Piping Products for use in Oil, Gas, Petrochemical & Energy Industries both Onshore & Offshore. Our mission target is to satisfy the client who needs to get several kinds of products from one single source, providing competitive solutions both for complete packages and for single items.

    AIRCONTAINER (Stand 1210-8): AIRCONTAINER is an international logistics and freight forwarding company providing integrated transport solutions by land, air and sea. The company offers shipping, project cargo, customs warehousing, and supply chain services, supporting global trade with reliable operations and strategic hubs

    PARATORI (Stand 1210-10): Paratori S.p.A. operates in the transport and logistics sector, offering a wide and diversified range of services at the national and international level. • National operations: all of Northern Italy. • International operations: from Northern Italy to the main European markets: France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany (Ruhr area) and the United Kingdom.- Earthmoving: all-road transport with special steel/aluminum containers, equipped with hydraulic tipping.

  • MOVESION (Stand 1210-11): MOVESION is a consulting and technology company specialized in sustainable mobility and ESG services for cities and corporates. We support large organizations and SMEs in transforming sustainability ambitions into measurable results, combining strategic vision with practical execution. Our approach integrates consulting, certified methodologies, and proprietary digital solutions to guide organizations across the entire sustainability journey — from data measurement and ESG risk management to decarbonization strategies and reporting aligned with international standards.

 

A Blueprint for Tomorrow: The Muscat-Rome Synergy

As the Sultanate accelerates toward its Net Zero 2050 commitments, the presence of the Italian delegation at OSW 2026 represents much more than a diplomatic exhibition—it is the active deployment of a shared vision. The 18 "Green Architects" are not merely showcasing technology; they are providing the foundational blueprints for a diversified, sustainable Omani economy.

This synergy between Mediterranean industrial mastery and Arabian environmental ambition is the very essence of Conscious Evolution. It proves that the path to a sustainable global future is not walked alone, but engineered together through strategic, cross-border intelligence.

Experience the Future of Industry We invite industry leaders, policymakers, and visionaries to witness this partnership firsthand. Visit the Italian Pavilion at Stand 1210 during Oman Sustainability Week 2026, and explore the architecture of our green future.

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