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man is strengthening its efforts to attract British investment and technical expertise across strategic economic sectors, highlighting opportunities in capital markets, manufacturing, logistics, renewable energy and infrastructure during a GCC-UK investment dialogue held in London.
The event, organised by The Business Year under the auspices of the GCC General Secretariat, brought together approximately 350 government representatives, investors, financial executives and business leaders to explore opportunities for deeper economic cooperation.
Representing the Sultanate were officials from Invest Oman, the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) and the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD), who outlined investment opportunities supporting the country's economic diversification objectives under Oman Vision 2040.
Haitham bin Salem Al Salmi, Chief Executive Officer of MSX, emphasised the importance of strengthening ties between Gulf and British financial markets to attract international capital and expand investor participation. He highlighted opportunities for collaboration with global financial institutions to improve market liquidity, broaden financing options and enhance access to Oman's capital markets.
Discussions also explored the potential for dual listings, greater institutional investor participation and closer cooperation between regional and international stock exchanges.
Meanwhile, Ahmed bin Akaak, Chief Executive Officer of the Special Economic Zone at Duqm, identified advanced manufacturing, logistics and clean energy as priority areas for British investment and technological collaboration.
He highlighted Duqm's strategic location along the Arabian Sea, its established infrastructure and major industrial developments as competitive advantages for international investors. The zone is seeking partnerships that can strengthen industrial value chains, facilitate knowledge transfer and maximise the economic benefits of existing investments.
Nasser bin Khalifa Al Kindi, Chief Executive Officer of Invest Oman, outlined investment prospects across manufacturing, renewable energy, technology, tourism, food security and logistics.
He also highlighted ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion to improve Oman's business environment through streamlined investment procedures, expanded digital services and regulatory improvements.
Through Invest Oman, the Sultanate aims to provide international investors with coordinated access to investment opportunities, government services and project development support.
The dialogue reinforced Oman's ambition to translate international economic partnerships into tangible investments, technological collaboration and employment opportunities for Omanis.
By leveraging its strategic geographical position, expanding industrial infrastructure and investment-friendly initiatives, Oman continues to position itself as a competitive destination for international capital and long-term economic partnerships.
