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Oman and Qatar agree on new initiatives to expand bilateral trade

An Omani delegation led by Qais bin Mohammed Al-Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, paid an official visit to Qatar to boost bilateral relations and explore new opportunities.

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Saturday, September 13, 2025

Doha: The delegation included representatives from the Oman Investment Authority, Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, government officials, and business leaders. Their visit featured a series of high-level meetings aimed at enhancing cooperation in sectors such as mining, tourism, logistics, food security, technology, and green energy.

In a meeting with Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Qatar Investment Authority, discussions centered on increasing collaboration in key sectors and creating stronger communication channels between public and private entities to accelerate investment opportunities. The two sides also examined Omani projects in energy, industry, and logistics.

Talks with Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani, Chairman of the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, highlighted the need to strengthen trade partnerships by activating the Omani-Qatari Joint Business Council, holding trade fairs, and establishing joint companies to increase bilateral trade exchange.

In discussions with Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, both sides explored cooperation in petrochemicals, green hydrogen, food industries, and SME development. They also agreed to promote Omani and Qatari products internationally through joint programs.

The delegation further met with Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman of the Qatar Tourism Authority, where they discussed opportunities for tourism promotion, including hosting Omani product exhibitions in Qatar and launching joint initiatives such as cruises and festivals in Musandam, Salalah, and Doha.

Talks with Abdullah Hamad Al-Attiyah, Qatari Minister of Municipality, focused on boosting Omani exports of agricultural and fishery products and building materials. Opportunities for integrating Omani ports with Qatari free zones were also reviewed to facilitate trade.

The delegation also toured Qatar Science and Technology Park to study its model for incubating startups and visited the Investment and Trade Court to understand mechanisms for resolving commercial disputes.

Meetings with major Qatari business groups, including Alfardan, UCC, Investment Holding, Almana, and Bin Sheikh, explored partnerships in real estate, tourism, technology, and financial services.

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