The 27th Arab-German Economic Forum recently took place in Berlin, focusing on enhancing cooperation between the private sectors in Arab countries and Germany. Organized by the Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the forum covered topics such as energy, technology, innovation, trade, investment, tourism, culture, education, and training. The Sultanate of Oman was the “Guest of Honour” at the event, with a delegation led by Minister of Economy Dr. Said Mohammed Al Saqri and representatives from the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI). Eng. Hamoud Salim Al Saadi, Second Deputy of OCCI’s Board of Directors, highlighted the importance of maximizing economic relations and exchanging knowledge and experiences between Arab and German entities to open up new channels of bilateral cooperation.
Maitha Saif Al Mahrouqi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Germany, underlined the significance of OCCI’s participation in trade and investment forums and expressed readiness to provide necessary facilities for establishing joint commercial projects in collaboration with relevant institutions from the public and private sectors. Oman’s delegation at the forum included representatives from sectors like smart cities, logistics, artificial intelligence, investment in special economic zones, free zones, tourism, and supply chains. They participated in a panel discussion titled “Investment Opportunities in the Sultanate of Oman” and presented on “Invest in Oman” to showcase various investment opportunities and business areas in the country.
The Arab-German Economic Forum in Berlin served as a platform for facilitating economic cooperation between Arab countries and Germany in key sectors like energy, technology, innovation, trade, investment, tourism, culture, education, and training. The event, organized by the Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, aimed to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing between the private sectors of both regions to encourage new avenues for bilateral cooperation. The presence of the Sultanate of Oman as the “Guest of Honour” highlighted the country’s commitment to strengthening economic ties with Germany and other Arab nations. The Omani delegation, led by Minister of Economy Dr. Said Mohammed Al Saqri and representatives from OCCI, participated in discussions and presentations to showcase investment opportunities and areas of business in Oman.
Eng. Hamoud Salim Al Saadi emphasized the importance of enhancing economic relations between Arab countries and Germany through forums like the 27th Arab-German Economic Forum in Berlin. By maximizing knowledge exchange and experiences sharing, the forum aimed to establish new channels for collaboration and foster bilateral cooperation in various sectors. The delegation from Oman, consisting of representatives from different industries like smart cities, logistics, artificial intelligence, investment, tourism, and supply chains, underscored the country’s focus on promoting economic development and attracting investments. The participation of Oman at the forum, particularly in panel discussions on investment opportunities, highlighted the country’s potential for foreign investors and its readiness to engage in joint commercial projects with German and Arab partners.
Maitha Saif Al Mahrouqi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Germany, reiterated the commitment of OCCI to participating in trade and investment forums to explore opportunities for collaboration with relevant institutions from the public and private sectors. The Omani Embassy in Germany also expressed its support for establishing joint commercial projects in cooperation with German entities to further strengthen economic relations between Oman and Germany. The presentation on “Invest in Oman” by the Omani delegation at the forum showcased the country’s attractive investment climate and highlighted the diverse opportunities available in various sectors. Overall, the participation of Oman at the Arab-German Economic Forum in Berlin underscored the country’s interest in expanding economic cooperation with Germany and other Arab countries, with a focus on promoting investments and fostering business partnerships for mutual benefit.
