MUSCAT – His Excellency Sheikh Faisal bin Abdullah Al Rawas, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), received today a US trade delegation at the Chamber’s headquarters in Muscat, in the presence of a number of Board Members, as well as business leaders from the Sultanate of Oman and the United States.

The meeting comes within the framework of strengthening economic and trade relations between the two friendly countries, and exploring opportunities for cooperation and joint investment in a manner that serves mutual interests and supports the economic diversification agenda.

During the meeting, discussions focused on expanding partnerships between the private sectors in Oman and the United States, and exploring investment opportunities across several key economic sectors, most notably manufacturing, environmental services, cybersecurity, oil and gas technology, alloy manufacturing and distribution, data analytics, semiconductors, food and agricultural products, in addition to artificial intelligence applications.

His Excellency Sheikh Faisal Al Rawas stated that the Chamber places great importance on strengthening economic partnerships with the United States, stemming from the deep historical relations between the two friendly nations and the genuine opportunities they offer for expanding private sector cooperation and opening new horizons for joint investment in strategic sectors. He added that the Chamber benefits in this regard from the framework of the Free Trade Agreement between the Sultanate of Oman and the United States, which contributes to encouraging bilateral investments.

He further emphasised that the Chamber is working to enhance trade and economic relations with the United States by organising and receiving mutual trade delegations, hosting economic forums and business meetings, and leveraging the Oman Commercial Office in the United States to connect the Omani business community with its American counterparts by facilitating direct communication, and building partnerships. He noted that this meeting represents an important opportunity to strengthen engagement among business leaders and explore cooperation in manufacturing, technology, and innovation, in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, which is aimed at diversifying income sources and enhancing the role of the private sector in sustainable economic development.

Sheikh Saud bin Ahmed Al Nahari, Member of the Board of Directors of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stated that this US trade delegation is the first one organised by the Oman Commercial Office to the Sultanate of Oman since its establishment last year. He explained that the delegation targets two vital sectors: food security and agricultural industries, in addition to advanced technology sectors such as semiconductors and cybersecurity. He affirmed that bilateral meetings between Omani and American companies represent an important step in strengthening economic and trade relations and opening new avenues of cooperation across various investment fields.

Al Nahari also noted that the US market is among the largest and most important global markets, offering promising opportunities for Omani companies to expand and enter into international partnerships, stressing the importance of participating in specialised industrial exhibitions and conferences that bring together American companies on one platform to enhance cooperation and exchange expertise.
Amy Hahn, Director of the Oman Commercial Office in the United States, stated that trade relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the United States continue to grow steadily, and that the Office serves as a key platform to support this cooperation and strengthen communication between the business communities of both countries. She added that the Office contributes to facilitate investment opportunities, exchange commercial information, and link Omani companies with their American counterparts to open direct channels for cooperation and partnership across various economic sectors.
She confirmed that organising trade delegations and hosting economic meetings and bilateral forums constitutes a core part of the Office’s role, enhancing the ability of Omani institutions to enter new markets, transfer expertise and modern technologies, and establish strategic partnerships that support sustainable economic growth.

Jeff Zimmerman, Agricultural Counsellor at the Office of Agricultural Affairs at the US Consulate General, stated that bilateral relations between Oman and the United States are witnessing growing development, supported by the Free Trade Agreement signed between the two countries, which has contributed to strengthening trade exchange and opening broader horizons for economic cooperation. He pointed out that the Omani market enjoys attractive potential and promising investment opportunities in several sectors, making it a suitable destination for business leaders and investors seeking to expand their investments and build long-term partnerships.


The meeting also featured roundtable discussions between business leaders in the advanced technology and food security sectors.
The Advanced Technology session was chaired by Eng. Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al Hawsani, Member of the Board of Directors of OCCI and Chairman of the Chamber’s Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence Committee. The session discussed opportunities for cooperation and investment in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, semiconductors, data analytics, and advanced technologies, as well as ways to transfer knowledge and establish strategic partnerships between Omani and American companies to support innovation and digital transformation.

Meanwhile, the Food Security session was chaired by Eng. Saleh bin Mohammed Al Shanfari, Chairman of the Chamber’s Food Security Committee. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in food security, agricultural industries, food products, modern agricultural technologies, exploring joint investment opportunities, and building partnerships that contribute to strengthening supply chains and achieving food sustainability.

The meeting included bilateral business-to-business (B2B) meetings between Omani and American entrepreneurs, during which direct cooperation opportunities were reviewed, strategic partnerships explored, and expertise exchanged, contributing to strengthening business environment, boosting investment flows, and transferring modern knowledge and technologies.