ATHENS: Held in Athens under the theme “Cooperation between Sea Neighbors,” the event was organized by the Arab-Greek Chamber of Commerce and Development and brought together regional business leaders and logistics experts to foster stronger trade ties across the Mediterranean and beyond.

Representing Oman at the high-level gathering was Saif bin Nasser Al-Taiwani, Board Member of OCCI and Chairman of its Al Dakhiliyah branch. He emphasized Oman’s strategic location and pro-business environment as key assets driving the growth of its maritime economy.

“Oman places great importance on its ports and logistics sector,” Al-Taiwani noted, citing major infrastructure upgrades and integration of ports with industrial zones as part of the government’s strategy to position the Sultanate as a regional logistics hub.

The conference focused on the significance of boosting cooperation between countries sharing maritime borders, especially in response to the ongoing transformation of global supply chains. Participants discussed ways to enhance investment partnerships and tap into the potential of ports and free zones in strengthening national economies.

Highlighting Oman’s key maritime assets, Al-Taiwani pointed to Sohar, Salalah, and Duqm ports as integrated industrial environments that support manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics. These developments, he said, are opening up new avenues for international collaboration in the blue economy.

He called on international investors and maritime stakeholders to explore Oman’s stable and investor-friendly climate.

On the sidelines of the conference, the OCCI delegation held discussions with several maritime and logistics companies to explore collaborative ventures and investment opportunities in Oman’s supply chain and transport infrastructure.