Please find below the list of delegates from Oman that will be present at the reception:
The list is followed by a description of the sectors of focus Oman is looking to advance.
Muscat Stock Exchange
- Haitham Al Salmi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Ubhar Capital SAOC
- Abdulaziz Al-Saadi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Muscat Clearing and Depository
- Mohammed Al-Abri, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
United Securities LLC
- Mustafa Salman, Founder, Chairman and CEO
- Tariq Mustafa Head of Investment
Ominvest
- Al Wadhah Al-Adawi, Chief Business Officer (CBO)
Central Bank of Oman
- Rashid Al Ghassani Deputy CEO – control and regulation
Oman Investment Authority (OIA)
- Ali Kamal, Senior Associate
- Ali Al-Amri, Senior Analyst
Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment promotion
- E. Ibtisam Al Farooji, Undersecretary for Investment Promotion
- Sajda Al Gaithi, Deputy DG for Investment services canter
- Mohammed Al Lawati, Head of Investment Promotion Department
- Mohammed Al Fazari, Head of Export Development Department
- Mahmood Al Hooti, Investment Promotion Specialist
- Abdulaziz Al Makhmari, Exporter Services Specialist
- Reem Al Shanfri, Strategic Communications Specialist – Media & Communications Department
Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ)
- Rashid Al Alawi Director of Investment development
- Amna Al Sharji Head of investors relation section
Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology
- Tufool Al Dhahab, Director of Industry Development and FDI
- Ammar Al Hadhrami, Senior technical investment specialist
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Salah Al rawahi, First Secretary
Ministry of Health
- Manal Al Rahbi, Relationship manager (medical sector)
Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Siham Al Harthi, Board member – representative of the Chamber in the Arab – American Chamber of Commerce
- Talal Al Qasmi, Director of Committees Department
- Shaikha Al Alawi, Economic Researcher
- Saud Alnahari, Board Member – Chairman of the Chamber’s Investment Committee
- Zaher Al Kaabi, Board member – Head of the Chamber’s branch in Al-Buraimi Governorate
Sectors of Focus:
Finance: Oman is interested in developing their Wealth Management and Private Banking, as they have high-net worth individual population. Banks are seeking to provide personalized investment advice, asset management, and financial planning services as profitable ventures. Furthermore, Oman is seeking to develop banks to support economic diversification and sustainable development, funding various tourism, manufacturing, and logistics sectors.
In addition to seeking investments in the targeted industries and infrastructure projects, Oman’s finance objectives include development of digital banking, establishment of bank branches, investment partnerships and project financing. Banks are encouraged to adopt innovative technologies and practices to enhance their services and maintain competitiveness. While finally, Islamic finance is gaining momentum as a viable alternative to traditional banking, as there is a growing demand for Shariah-Compliant products and services.
Technology and Digital Transformation (you can find their portfolio here): Enhancement of national technical capabilities, and the digitization of all sectors. Focus is on the following: multi-media and content creation (I believe with focus on: 5G networks and the expansion of fiber, e-health, e-learning) data centers and cloud services, semiconductor packaging and distribution, disaster recovery services, cybersecurity, smart city initiatives (including within their tourism complexes, IoT, AI and blockchain). Oman also plans to build a spaceport and is seeking space tech investments.
Global Logistics: Further development of the Port of Duqm and the other main ports in Oman. Develop the final mile delivery through building climate-controlled warehouses and refrigerated shipping. The country is currently building a rail network to connect it with the other Gulf countries.
Energy (you can find their portfolio here):Transition to a non-oil dominating economy with projects in hydrogen, carbon capture and a circular supply chain. The goal is to increase renewable electricity by 30%, through solar and wind farms and offshore development.
Medical:Build the medical facilities, clinical, research and lab in Oman and further digitalize the industry. Oman is adding to its primary health offerings: specialized care in pediatrics, women’s health, home health care, including Dialysis and Rehabilitation Clinics.
Tourism:Create the tourism infrastructure to attract international and regional visitors with a focus on luxury and adventure tourism. Building tourism complexes with 5 Star Hotels, Water Parks, Entertainment and Adventure Zones within. Tourism projects will require air/sea/road connectivity.
