Tuesday 17 / June / 2025
As part of its strategic agenda to expand global investment partnerships, Invest OMAN, operating under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, convened the “Advantage Oman – Kingdom of Belgium” Business Dialogue in Brussels. The event was held in collaboration with the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Belgium and the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC).
Designed to highlight the Sultanate’s evolving investment landscape, the dialogue aimed to foster deeper economic and trade relations between Oman and Belgium. It brought together a distinguished audience of Belgian investors, industry leaders, and senior decision-makers, with a focus on high-potential sectors such as renewable energy, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, and tourism and leisure.
The platform facilitated direct engagement between Omani and Belgian stakeholders, enabling exploration of joint investment opportunities and commercial synergies. The Omani delegation presented Oman’s strategic megaprojects, regulatory enhancements, and investor-centric reforms—underscoring the Sultanate’s commitment to creating a competitive and future-ready business environment.
H.E. Pankaj Khimji, Foreign Trade and International Cooperation Adviser at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, stated: “Oman places great emphasis on forging long-term partnerships with Belgium. This dialogue is a strategic step toward elevating our economic cooperation, introducing Oman’s competitive advantages, and enabling Belgian enterprises to expand within a high-potential, future-ready market.”
H.E. Rua bint Issa Al Zadjali, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Kingdom of Belgium, remarked:
“This initiative reflects Oman’s broader vision to strengthen economic diplomacy and create meaningful engagement with key international markets. It is a timely platform to deepen ties with Belgium’s business community and highlight Oman’s role as a trusted and strategic investment destination.”
The “Advantage Oman – Kingdom of Belgium” Business Dialogue is part of Oman’s ongoing global outreach to position itself as a regional gateway for investment and trade. Belgium continues to emerge as a key partner across several priority sectors, as Oman actively builds enduring economic bridges with European markets
