The Qatar-Oman Investment Forum convened today, Thursday, January 23, 2025, in Doha under the chairmanship of H.E. Mohamed bin Hassan Al-Malki, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and H.E. Ibtisam bint Ahmed Al Farooji, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion for Investment Promotion in the Sultanate of Oman. The forum brought together representatives from government entities, investors, and chief executives of major Qatari and Omani companies – marking a key milestone on the path of fostering bilateral investment and exploring promising opportunities in the business sectors of mutual interest. The forum reflects a shared commitment by both nations to enhance trade relations and realise a deeper integration in line with national visions and aspirations. In his opening remarks, H.E. Mohamed bin Hassan Al-Malki stressed the deep historical ties and shared destiny between Qatar and Oman, noting that the forum serves as a pivotal platform for exploring investment opportunities and fostering cooperation for the business sector in both countries. His Excellency underscored the importance of stimulating mutual investments and partnerships across priority business sectors. His Excellency pointed out that the bilateral trade between Qatar and Oman reached $1.2 billion in the first seven months of 2024, compared to $1.4 billion for the entirety of 2023. He expressed optimism that the Qatari and Omani private sectors could play a key role in taking trade exchanges to the next level. His Excellency urged the business community in both nations to leverage the forum as a valuable opportunity to develop strategic partnerships that achieve shared goals and aspirations. The forum discussed the latest improvements in the business environments in Qatar and Oman. Bilateral meetings were held between representatives of the Qatari and Omani private sector to discuss potential collaboration in promising sectors, including logistics, food security, and tourism. The discussions focused on new mechanisms for establishing partnerships in line with the aspirations of both countries.