International Semiconductor Executive Summits Begins

Muscat,
9 Dec 2025 (ONA) — The 2nd Edition of the International
Semiconductor Executive Summits Middle East 2025 began today, hosted by the
Sultanate of Oman.

The
summit features the participation of more than 50 global companies in the
semiconductor field, along with experts and specialists from various countries
around the world.

The
summit was opened under the auspices of Dr. Khamis Saif Al Jabri, Head of the
Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit.

Dr.
Ali bin Amer Al Shidhani, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport,
Communications and Information Technology for Communications and Information
Technology, explained that the summit is attended by about 140 CEOs from
international companies specializing in semiconductors and electronic chips,
including design companies, cooling companies, and semiconductor equipment
companies. It also features about 40 speakers presenting around 25 working
papers. He clarified that the summit aims to bring global semiconductor
executives to the Sultanate of Oman to introduce them to the advantages
available in Oman and to build the semiconductor and electronic chip ecosystem.

For
her part, Dr. Seema bint Saadi Al Kaabi, Director General of Sector Stimulation
and Future Skills at the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information
Technology, stated in her speech that the summit aims to attract qualitative
investments in the semiconductor industry, establish an integrated ecosystem
for this industry, boost economic diversification, provide job opportunities
for Omani cadres, localize advanced technologies, increase exports, and attract
new companies in future economic sectors. It also allows global companies to
learn about the development achieved by the Sultanate of Oman in this field.

Salah
Nasri, CEO of the International Semiconductor Executive Summits, explained that
the Sultanate of Oman is a favorable destination for the semiconductor industry
due to its strategic location and its human resources. He added that the
Sultanate of Oman has made significant progress in this sector through
investment, considering it a pivotal step towards developing this field in the
region.

The
summit is an opportunity to announce several strategic initiatives, most
notably the establishment of a Center of Excellence for Semiconductors and
Electronic Chips, and holding direct sessions and negotiations between
semiconductor companies and institutions concerned with investment and
financing in the Sultanate of Oman. It also involves presenting the available
investment incentive packages to attract companies to start their commercial
operations.

Furthermore,
it allows for reviewing the latest developments in the semiconductor industry
sector globally and communicating with global companies, suppliers, and
investors to enhance innovation and understand future industry trends.

—Ends/AG