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OCCI to host three Ramadan evening forums 

Saturday, 21 February 2026 19:48

Muscat– The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) will organise three Ramadan evening sessions this year focused on economic diversification and private sector growth. The first session, titled ‘The Future of the Real Estate Sector and Sustainable Cities’, will be held on Monday. It will review the new real estate development law and its […]

Muscat– The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) will organise three Ramadan evening sessions this year focused on economic diversification and private sector growth.

The first session, titled ‘The Future of the Real Estate Sector and Sustainable Cities’, will be held on Monday. It will review the new real estate development law and its role in regulating the market, strengthening consumer protection and improving investment appeal. Discussions will also cover the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning’s approach to integrated and smart cities, foreign direct investment prospects and challenges facing developers.

The second session, scheduled for March 2, will address the priorities of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan and its alignment with Oman Vision 2040. It will examine diversification targets, business environment reforms, value-added industries, tourism and digital transformation.

A third forum in mid-March, titled ‘Economic Diplomacy and its Role in Supporting the National Economy’, will focus on trade agreements, investment promotion and the role of Omani missions abroad in expanding exports and partnerships. It will also review the chamber’s role in linking the domestic private sector with international counterparts.

Faisal bin Abdullah Al Rawas, Chairman of OCCI, said the sessions aim to align public and private sector perspectives, identify challenges and opportunities, and support sustainable economic growth.

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