Over 600 delegates from 20 countries to participate in Suhar Investment Forum
The Suhar Investment Forum, an international event in the North Batinah Governorate, organised by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) branch in the region, will be inaugurated on Monday under the patronage of H H Sayyid Fahr bin Fatik al Said.
The two-day forum at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Suhar, will be attended by more than 600 delegates from over 20 countries, according to a press release.
The forum will discuss the investment climate and environment in North Batinah Governorate, showcasing the latest developments in the investment landscape with the participation of government officials, experts, businessmen, and investors from various sectors.
Ahead of the forum, the OCCI North Batinah Branch disclosed the details of feasibility studies for 104 investment opportunities with a total capital value of approximately Ro1bn. These opportunities span eight main sectors including – industrial, logistics, circular economy, mining, food security, tourism, information technology, and healthcare – and are expected to create about 9,000 job opportunities.
Eng Saeed bin Ali al Abri, Chairman of the OCCI Branch in North Batinah Governorate and Chairman of the Forum's Organizing Committee, said that the forum will feature keynote speeches, visual presentations, and four panel discussions on the themes 'Suhar – A Preferred Destination for Investment,' 'Suhar - Incentives and Opportunities,' 'Suhar - Growth and Investment Opportunities,' and 'Suhar - Supporting the Goals of Oman Vision 2040.'
“The Forum has received an overwhelming response with a confirmed participation of over 20 countries and more than 600 delegates and participants having registered for the event,”
Abri added.
The Suhar Investment Forum aims to showcase successful foreign investments in the governorate, highlighting the safe and business-friendly environment created through efforts to support various sectors. The forum will bring together government officials from different entities and institutions responsible for investment sectors, providing an opportunity for investors to directly interact with them. This interaction will facilitate bilateral meetings between investment delegations and representatives of the Omani business sector, fostering partnerships, alliances, and agreements.
Moreover, the forum will include the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding across various fields, indicating the commitment to furthering investment opportunities and collaborations. In addition to the main forum, there will be an accompanying event that features government agencies, major institutions in the governorate, and small and medium enterprises.
OCCI North Batinah Branch disclosed the details of feasibility studies for 104 investment opportunities with a total capital value of approximately Ro1bn. These opportunities span eight main sectors and are expected to create about 9,000 job opportunities