AmCham Oman and DHL Express foster SME growth through networking

The American Chamber of Commerce in Oman (AmCham Oman) and DHL Express recently brought together local entrepreneurs and corporate leaders for an evening dedicated to building business relationships. Held at the Diplomatic Club on Tuesday, August 18, the SME Speed Networking Event is part of the ongoing AmCham Oman SME Forum series, powered by DHL Express and supported by Riyada, Abdullah Al Moshyqri Advocates and Legal Consultants, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

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Networking is at the heart of business, particularly for SMEs. A single conversation can open the door to a customer, a partnership, an introduction, or an opportunity that changes the direction of a growing company. AmCham Oman’s role is to bring the right people into the room and create the conditions for those relationships to begin.

The event was designed around the principle that relationships, not just knowledge or resources, drive SME growth. The organizers aimed to create a space where small and medium-sized business owners could expand their networks and connect with individuals capable of facilitating their business's advancement. During structured three-minute rounds, entrepreneurs presented their businesses to executives and fellow SME owners, discussing potential collaborations, supply-chain opportunities, mentorship, and areas of common interest.

"Networking is at the heart of business, particularly for SMEs," said Rebecca Olson, CEO of AmCham Oman. "A single conversation can open the door to a customer, a partnership, an introduction, or an opportunity that changes the direction of a growing company. AmCham Oman’s role is to bring the right people into the room and create the conditions for those relationships to begin." She expressed gratitude to DHL Express for powering the series and to the other supporters for their commitment to Oman's SME community.

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Supporting Oman’s SME ecosystem is central to our commitment in the region. Partnering with AmCham Oman across this entire series allows us to help local business owners unlock new commercial channels, gain practical insights, and connect with global-standard logistics and trade opportunities.

Yasser Al Lamki, Multichannel Territory Manager & SME specialist at DHL Express, stated that supporting Oman's SME ecosystem is central to their regional commitment. "Partnering with AmCham Oman across this entire series allows us to help local business owners unlock new commercial channels, gain practical insights, and connect with global-standard logistics and trade opportunities," he said. Abdullah Al Moshyqri, founder of Abdullah Al Moshyqri Advocates and Legal Consultants, also emphasized the impact of the right connections for SMEs, expressing pride in supporting an event that fosters meaningful partnerships.

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For SMEs, the right connection can make a real difference. We’re proud to support an event that brings Oman’s entrepreneurs and business community together and creates opportunities for meaningful partnerships.