OCCI
Receives International Monetary Fund Delegation
Muscat,
2 Nov 2026 (ONA) — Eng. Hamoud Salim Al Saadi, Second Deputy Chairman of the
Board of Directors of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), received
today a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), headed by
Abdullah Al Hassan, Chief of the IMF Mission to the Sultanate of Oman.
The
meeting comes within the framework of the Fund’s visit to the Sultanate of Oman
to assess economic and financial developments, as part of the periodic
consultations conducted by the Fund with member states.
During
the meeting, the Chamber reviewed ways to enhance the role of the private
sector in the national economy, as well as investment opportunities in
promising sectors, contributing to supporting economic diversification and
achieving the targets of “Oman Vision 2040.”
The
Second Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of Oman Chamber of Commerce
and Industry explained that the meeting with the IMF team of experts represents
an opportunity to enhance dialogue on national economic developments and future
prospects, alongside highlighting areas that can contribute to boosting the
participation of Omani institutions across various economic activities.
He
indicated that the Chamber is working to monitor and examine solutions to
challenges facing the private sector, while remaining keen to convey the voice
of the business community to the relevant authorities to enhance the ability of
institutions to expand and grow, particularly in value-added sectors and
promising investment opportunities.
—Ends/AG