Dates for sixth edition of Oman Economic Forum in Muscat announced

Muscat: The sixth edition of Oman Economic Forum will begin next month at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, in Muscat.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry in cooperation with Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Co. is organizing the 6th edition of Oman Economic Forum on April 29th and 30th, 2018.

Oman Economic Forum has established itself as a main platform for exchange and convergence between representatives of the public and private sector, as well as between local and foreign investors.

The forum’s programme will tackle a range of topics including Oman’s economic outlook, Oman’s role as a bridge between Asia and the GCC, the key investment opportunities in the Sultanate, the investment prospects in Iran, the main factors attracting investments and the enhancement of entrepreneurship through small and medium enterprises.

The forum is expected to host around 500 participants including officials, investors, and specialists from the public and private sectors from Oman and the region.

It aims to shed light on the most prominent development projects and government policies. Several sessions will be dedicated to discussing investment opportunities in various economic sectors, notably ports and logistics, real estate sector, banking sector, healthcare sector, as well as local and foreign investments.

The forum will look at Oman’s Economy in Light of the Global Economic Recovery, Strategic Importance of Ports in Developing a Sustainable Economy, Duqm; a Comprehensive Logistics, Touristic & Industrial Hub, Fintech; Future of Banking, Bridging Infrastructure & Real Estate Projects’ Funding Gap, Towards a Diversified Investment Portfolio in Local & Foreign Markets, Prospects of the Real Estate Sector, Developing the Healthcare Sector through Public Private Partnership, & Tapping the Growth Potential in Oman’s Insurance Market.