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Oman explores Chinese partnerships in AI, logistics and drone transport

Ministers discuss expanding Chinese investment and technology transfer during His Majesty’s state visit

TAS News Service

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Monday, November 2, 2026

BEIJING — Oman’s foreign and transport ministers met representatives of Chinese companies in Beijing on Monday to explore investment partnerships in transport, logistics, artificial intelligence and other technology sectors, the Oman News Agency reported.

Foreign Minister His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi and Transport, Communications and Information Technology Minister His Excellency Engineer Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali held the meeting during His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s state visit to China.

Discussions focused on strengthening economic and investment cooperation and establishing partnerships in priority sectors, including telecommunications, information technology, advanced technologies and air transport using drones.

The ministers and company representatives also examined opportunities for Chinese businesses to expand their investment presence in Oman, drawing on the country’s strategic location, infrastructure and economic resources.

The meeting considered how Chinese expertise and capabilities could support Oman’s economic diversification and the transfer of knowledge and technology, ONA said.

The discussions form part of efforts to advance Oman Vision 2040 and the National Programme for the Digital Economy.

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