Economic diplomacy

6 October 2026

His Majesty and Kazakh President attend Business Forum

The Oman-Kazakhstan Business Forum was held during His Majesty’s official visit.

6 October 2026

His Majesty and President of Kazakhstan witness signing of agreements

The two countries signed five agreements and ten memoranda of understanding.

6 October 2026

His Majesty and President of Kazakhstan hold two rounds of talks

During the talks His Majesty delivered two speeches.

5 October 2026

His Majesty leaves for Kazakhstan

The visit aims to build new bridges of partnership and investment.

4 October 2026

Tanzania: Trade Ministry visit

Ambassador Saud Alshaidani, Head of the Sultanate of Oman’s Mission to the United Republic of Tanzania, attended meetings held by Ibtisam Al Farouji, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for Investment Promotion, during her visit to Tanzania. The visit explored ways to strengthen trade and investment cooperation and identify promising opportunities between the two countries.

4 October 2026

Special Zones at Milan Pharmaceuticals exhibition

Oman aims to promote its pharmaceutical and medical products.

1 October 2026

Washington: Ambassador meets with OpenAI

Ambassador Talal Alrahbi, Oman’s Ambassador to the United States of America, met Benjamin Schwartz, Managing Director of Partnerships at OpenAI. The meeting discussed opportunities for cooperation and explored promising areas to strengthen collaboration in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.

30 September 2026

Economy Minister meets with Oman Trade Office in USA

The meeting in Muscat focused on strengthening Oman US economic partnerships.

30 September 2026

China: Meeting with Industrial and Commercial Bank

Anwar bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Muqaibal, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the People’s Republic of China, met with a delegation from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) at the Embassy. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen partnership and cooperation, and capitalise on opportunities of mutual interest.  

29 September 2026

Political Undersecretary meets Director of Oman’s Commercial Office in USA

The meeting discussed enhancing US Omani economic and trade cooperation.

29 September 2026

China: Meeting with representatives of Sohar Bank in Hong Kong

Ambassador Anwar bin Ahmed Muqaibal, Head of the Sultanate of Oman’s Mission to China, met representatives of Sohar International Bank in Hong Kong. The meeting explored opportunities for cooperation, strengthening economic relations and supporting links between institutions and companies from Oman and Asian markets.

21 September 2026

Philippines: Meeting with Finance Undersecretary

Ambassador Nasser Said Almanwari met with Rolando T. Ligon Jr., Undersecretary at the Department of Finance. The meeting discussed matters of mutual interest and ways to strengthen financial and economic cooperation between the two countries.

19 September 2026

China: Visit to glass manufacturing company

Ahmed Al Nahdi, Deputy Head of the Sultanate of Oman’s Mission to the People’s Republic of China, visited Scenertech, a Chinese company specialising in the manufacture of glass that provides thermal insulation and protection against ultraviolet radiation using advanced technologies. During the visit, they discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and take advantage of the trade and investment incentives available in

6 September 2026

Rwanda: Trade Ministry Permanent Secretary receives Ambassador

Chantal Tuyishimire, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Republic of Rwanda, received Nasra Salim Mohamed Alhashmi, non-resident Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Rwanda, at her office. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.

5 September 2026

Egypt: Discussions to launch direct shipping route

Kamel El Wazir, Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Transport, discussed the launch of a direct shipping route linking the ports of Duqm and Salalah with Egyptian ports with Qais Al Yousef, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones, and Abdullah Al Rahbi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Arab