Forum to focus on Oman’s logistics sector current trends

Muscat: The Oman American Business Center (AmCham Oman) will host ‘The State of Logistics in Oman, Past, Present, and Future’, sponsored by the Port of Salalah, at the Grand Hyatt Muscat on November 22 from 8-10 am.

The networking event will include a panel discussion, moderated by OABC Board Member, Shayan Sumar, and featuring panellists Sunil Joseph, CCO, Port of Salalah, Ahmed Tabouk, Commercial Director, Salalah Free Zone, and Aisha Al Saifi, Director, Asyad Group.  During the discussion, the panellists will talk about significant changes in Oman’s logistics sector over the past 1-2 years, and share their viewpoints of current logistics trends in the Sultanate and the GCC region, as well as their expectations of what may occur within the sector in the months ahead.

“OABC member companies that import or export products through Oman’s ports are extremely interested to hear from stakeholders in Oman about what to expect in the days to come,” says Rebecca Olson, Executive Director of the OABC.

“The eagerness of the Port of Salalah’s leadership to not only sit down with the private sector for a discussion but to sponsor today’s event and support further collaboration is an important indicator of the port’s interest to align with investors and lead the way forward towards Vision 2040.”

“Port of Salalah continues to actively ensure alignment with Oman’s 2040 vision and support Oman’s economic diversification strategy. We are amid developing an ecosystem that will highlight Salalah as a hub to attract new investors into the country,” says Mark Hardiman, CEO of Port of Salalah. “As the largest port in Oman, Port of Salalah contributes significantly to progressing the nation’s economic development and supporting businesses to expand their presence in international markets through its improved connectivity and enhanced efficiencies.”

The event is being held from 8-10 am at Grand Hyatt Muscat and is free for OABC Members, OMR 15 for non-members (including breakfast).

As the official affiliate of the US Chamber of Commerce in Oman (AmCham Oman), the OABC promotes understanding, partnerships & other matters of mutual economic interest between business communities in Oman and the United States.