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Oman highlights investment opportunities in aluminum sector at Cairo forum
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Oman highlights investment opportunities in aluminum sector at Cairo forum

From Times of Oman · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Oman and Egypt are strengthening economic and industrial ties, focusing on downstream aluminum industries.
  • A forum in Cairo highlighted investment opportunities in Oman's aluminum sector, aiming to attract qualitative investments and develop value-added chains.
  • The initiative aligns with Oman Vision 2040, emphasizing economic diversification and leveraging national resources.

The Sultanate of Oman, through its embassy in Cairo and in collaboration with OQ Group and Oman Aluminium Rolling Company (OARC), hosted a significant forum aimed at showcasing the lucrative investment landscape within its downstream aluminum industries. This event, titled "Sultanate of Oman: Your Destination for Investment in Downstream Aluminium Industries," underscores Oman's strategic push towards economic diversification and its ambition to become a leading industrial and logistical hub in the region.

The forum embodies the depth of the deep-rooted fraternal and historical relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Arab Republic of Egypt. He added that it reflects a mutual commitment to enhancing economic and industrial cooperation, elevating it toward broader horizons of integration and sustainable partnership.

โ€” Abdullah Nasser Al RahbiAmbassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Arab Republic of Egypt, on the significance of the forum.

The forum introduced the economic cluster for the aluminum industry in Oman, presenting it as an advanced model for integrated industrial systems. This ecosystem is designed to attract high-value investments by offering a supportive business environment, robust infrastructure, and a strategic location that connects regional and global markets. The emphasis on incentives and facilities further solidifies Oman's appeal to international investors looking for sustainable growth opportunities.

A key outcome of the forum was the signing of an agreement to establish an aluminum services center in Oman between Zenox Global and OARC. This development is expected to significantly boost the attraction of manufacturing industries and enhance value-added chains within this critical sector. Such collaborations are vital for realizing the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, which prioritizes a competitive, knowledge-based economy and elevates the industrial sector as a primary driver of national growth.

Organising this meeting aligns with the strategic directions of the Sultanate of Oman toward achieving sustainable economic diversification and maximising the value added of national resources. This is in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, which focuses on building a competitive economy based on knowledge and innovation, and enhancing the role of the industrial sector as one of the primary drivers of growth and development.

โ€” Abdullah Nasser Al RahbiAmbassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Arab Republic of Egypt, explaining the forum's alignment with national strategy.

From Oman's perspective, this initiative is more than just an economic forum; it is a testament to the deep-rooted fraternal relations between Oman and Egypt and a concrete step towards achieving sustainable economic diversification. While international media might report on the investment figures and agreements, the local significance lies in the alignment with Oman Vision 2040 and the tangible steps being taken to maximize the value of national resources. This proactive approach to industrial development, particularly in a strategic sector like aluminum, demonstrates Oman's commitment to building a resilient and diversified economy for the future, ensuring prosperity for its citizens.

Recent years have witnessed tangible development in economic and investment cooperation. This progress is evident through growing trade exchange, cooperation in the industrial, energy, and logistics sectors, and the strengthening of partnerships between private sector institutions on both sides. He affirmed his country's readiness to enhance industrial and investment cooperation with the Sultanate of Oman in this vital field to serve the mutual interests of both nations and support the objectives of joint Arab industrial development.

โ€” Ahmed MaghawryAssistant Minister of Industry of the Arab Republic of Egypt, on bilateral cooperation.
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.