OCCI
Participates in World Forum of Chartered Accountants in India

Delhi,
3 Feb 2026 (ONA) — Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) participated
in the World Forum of Accountants, held at the India International Convention
and Expo Centre (IICC) in Greater Noida, Republic of India.

The
event is held under the theme “Nation Building to Global Collaboration:
Strengthening Trust, Enabling Growth.”

The
Chamber’s delegation included Dr. Abdullah bin Masoud Al Harthy, OCCI Board
Member and Chairman of the Supervisory Committee for the Omani Chief Financial
Officer (CFO) Program, and Mustafa Salman Ahmed, OCCI Board Member and Chairman
of the Finance and Insurance Committee.

The
delegates participated in keynote sessions and specialized workshops addressing
financial governance, compliance, sustainability, and digital transformation in
business, alongside exploring ways to enhance cooperation between the public
and private sectors.

Dr.
Abdullah Masoud Al Harthy emphasized that this participation represents a
significant opportunity to review leading international experiences and
practices in accounting and governance, while building communication channels
with global professional institutions. He noted that such engagement enhances
the business environment in the Sultanate of Oman and supports the private
sector’s aspirations under Oman Vision 2040.

He
further pointed out that the Chamber’s presence at this forum runs parallel to
its efforts in implementing the Omani CFO Program, a strategic initiative aimed
at raising the efficiency of national cadres in financial management, advanced
accounting, and corporate governance.

This
program is conducted in cooperation with the Muscat Chapter of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). He explained that the program has
succeeded in enhancing the readiness of Omani professionals to lead financial
functions in both public and private sector institutions, thereby supporting
the economic transformation ecosystem in Oman.

For
his part, Mustafa Salman Ahmed stated that the Chamber’s participation in this
global forum reflects its commitment to developing Omani capabilities in
financial and accounting disciplines.

He
noted that the discussions and meetings witnessed during the forum contributed
to an exchange of expertise with international professional bodies and the
exploration of cooperation opportunities in financial development, governance,
and compliance.

He
added that the Chamber’s involvement is part of its ongoing efforts to
strengthen its international presence and establish effective professional
partnerships that contribute to developing the framework for governance and
financial transparency, which in turn reflects positively on the
competitiveness of the Omani private sector at regional and international
levels.

—Ends/AG