Oman Arab Bank hosts high-level business conference exploring evolving global opportunities in fisheries sector

Oman Arab Bank hosts high-level business conference exploring evolving global opportunities in fisheries sector

Muscat – Oman Arab Bank (OAB) has joined hands with Oman France Amitié (OFA) to explore evolving global opportunities between the two nations in the burgeoning blue economy, under the patronage of H.E. Eng Yaqoob Al Busaidi, Undersecretary for Fishing Resources at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources. The ‘Omani-French Opportunities in Fisheries Sector’ business conference, gathered Omani and French stakeholders from different economic sectors, and discussed and explored potential investments in the Duqm Multi-Purpose Port Project between the Port of Lorient in France and Fisheries Development Oman Company.

Sulaiman Al Harthi, OAB’s CEO, who also acts as OFA’s Chair, said: “The opportunities were explored during the event can undoubtedly help to push the already friendly relations between the two nations to new levels of excellence and productivity, with huge potential impact on Oman’s blue economy.”

He added, “OAB provides a full suite of industry-leading services for investors from Oman and across the world, and our team were on hand throughout the event to provide information on any financing needs that are required.”

Marie Eliçagaray, the Oman French Friendship Association’s Coordinator, said: “Partnering with OAB for this conference adds an extra dimension to the event, as we bring together our two