Oman-East
Africa Business Conference Kicks Off

Muscat,
26 May (ONA) — The Oman-East Africa Business Conference and the East Africa
Trade and the Investment Expo “ITEX 2025” began today.

Organized
by Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) in collaboration with Global
Digital Technologies Company, the events are held under the auspices of HH
Sayyid Thuwaini Saif Al Said.

The
conference aims to strengthen regional economic ties, bringing together
government officials, industry leaders, investors, and trade representatives
from East African nations, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, and
Rwanda, alongside the Sultanate of Oman.

More
than 20 economic experts are participating, while over 30 companies from Oman
and East Africa are showcasing the latest technologies, solutions, and services
in sectors such as agriculture, clean energy, manufacturing, and technology at
the accompanying exhibition.

The
conference explores cooperation opportunities in key sectors, including trade
and investment, sustainable development and renewable energy, fintech and
digital transformation, infrastructure and logistics, agribusiness and food
security, education and human capital development, and innovation.

Faisal
Abdullah Al Rowas, Chairman of the OCCI Board of Directors, stated that this
conference represents a strategic opportunity to enhance economic and trade
cooperation between Oman and East African nations. He emphasized that hosting
this event reflects the Chamber’s deep belief in the importance of building
effective regional partnerships that support sustainable development and open
new avenues for collaboration in vital and promising sectors.

In
his speech, Al Rowas noted that Oman’s historical ties with Africa run deep,
with centuries-old cultural and commercial links between Oman and East Africa.
These connections have fostered trade, knowledge exchange, and strong human and
economic relationships, forming a solid foundation for joint cooperation. He
affirmed that these ties are now entering a new phase of growth and
integration, driven by a shared vision for a common economic future and led by
the private sector on both sides.

For
his part, Faiz Mohammed Al Shukaili, CEO of Global Digital Technologies
Company, stated that organizing the Oman-East Africa Business Conference and ITEX
2025 expo comes at a crucial time, reflecting Oman’s commitment to deepening
regional economic integration with East Africa. He described the conference as
a vital opportunity to explore new horizons for cooperation and partnership,
gathering in one platform many top government officials, business leaders,
investors, and decision-makers from key sectors.

Al
Shukaili added that the conference marks the beginning of a more prosperous
phase in Oman-East Africa partnerships, serving as a strategic platform for
direct economic dialogue and exploring investment opportunities in sectors
critical to sustainable development. These opportunities will enhance private
sector engagement, facilitate consensus-building, and lead to tangible
commercial and investment projects.

The
conference also seeks to reinforce the deep-rooted cultural and historical ties
between Oman and East Africa, further strengthening trade relations and future
partnerships between the two sides.

—Ends/AG