Monday, August 31, 2026

Business News

Image/ANI

Oman explores investment opportunities in Bhutan’s GMC project

The Sultanate of Oman reviewed potential avenues for collaboration with the Kingdom of Bhutan in its groundbreaking GMC (Gelephu Mindfulness City) project, a key development initiative aimed at creating a smart, integrated city

TAS News Service

info@thearabianstories.com

Monday, April 7, 2025

Muscat – This took place during a meeting between His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and His Excellency Abdul Salam bin Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of the Oman Investment Authority, along with the project team.



The meeting also saw the participation of Mun Leong Liew, CEO of GMC. Discussions centred on the various components of the GMC project, which is one of Bhutan’s flagship development plans. The initiative seeks to establish a sustainable, innovative city with a focus on attracting investments in advanced technology, education, healthcare, and hospitality sectors.

Both Oman and Bhutan expressed a strong interest in exploring cooperation opportunities and building a partnership around this ambitious venture. The Omani delegation commended the bold vision behind the GMC project, recognising its potential to serve as a platform for qualitative partnerships between investment institutions in both countries.

The meeting was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al Hinai, Ambassador-at-Large, His Excellency Ambassador Issa bin Saleh Al Shaibani, Ambassador of Oman to India and non-resident ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to to Bhutan, along with several senior officials from both nations.

Close