Oman,
Hong Kong Explore Areas of Joint Cooperation

Muscat,
11 May (ONA) — Invest Oman lounge welcomed a high-level investment delegation
from Invest Hong Kong, aiming to explore areas of economic collaboration and
unlock new opportunities for joint growth.

The
visit, which underscored the depth of Oman–Hong Kong economic ties, included
high-level meetings with key Omani government officials.

The
delegation brought together a diverse group of representatives from promising
sectors including advisory, venture capital, digital asset management, and
fintech. This breadth of expertise signals Hong Kong’s expanding interest in
Oman’s dynamic market and the keenness to engage across multiple high-growth
sectors. Discussions during the visit centered on potential areas of
cooperation, from funding startups and advancing digital asset management to
accelerating knowledge exchange and creating new pathways for cross-border
investments that align with the development goals of both parties.

Speaking
on this occasion, Ibtisam Al Farooji, Undersecretary of the
Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion for Investment
Promotion underscored that such high-level engagements represent a strategic
platform for knowledge sharing and expanding cooperation in priority sectors.
She emphasized that Oman places strong importance on strengthening its
international partnerships in high-potential, mutually beneficial areas, in
line with the aspirations of Oman Vision 2040. These efforts, she noted,
contribute to driving economic diversification and attracting high-value
investments that deliver long-term national impact.

On
his turn, King Leung, Global Head of Financial Services, Fintech and
Sustainability at Invest Hong Kong emphasized that the Oman–Hong Kong
relationship rests on a solid foundation of friendship and mutual
understanding. He noted that the timing of the visit reflects Oman’s rising
stature as a regional and global investment hub, backed by a stable economic
environment and a strategic geographic position. Investors from Hong Kong, he
highlighted, are increasingly drawn to Oman’s emerging sectors, particularly in
digital and technological domains that are experiencing rapid growth.

Hong
Kong, as one of the world’s foremost financial centers and an important
international gateway for the People’s Republic of China. It also undertakes a
pivotal role in facilitating capital flows, linking Asian and global markets,
and advancing cross-border investment. Its cooperation with Oman thus holds
significant strategic importance for both economies.

—Ends/AG