Omani-Austrian forum discusses ways to enhance cooperation

Omani-Austrian forum discusses ways to enhance cooperation

The Omani-Austrian Business Forum on Wednesday discussed ways to enhance cooperation in various sectors, including the tourism, industry, construction, infrastructure, information technology and medical educationMuscat – The Omani-Austrian Business Forum on Wednesday discussed ways to enhance cooperation in various sectors, including the tourism, industry, construction, infrastructure, information technology and medical education.

The meeting was organised by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) in cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion in Muscat. 

It also reviewed incentives and investment opportunities in the Sultanate of Oman.

Faisal Abdullah al Rawas, Chairman of the OCCI Board of Directors, said that the forum focused on new projects that the Omani and Austrian sides could undertake jointly to augment the volume of investment and commercial exchanges between the two friendly countries.

Rawas pointed out that Oman Vision 2040 contemplates investment opportunities in various fields like tourism, industry and food security. He encouraged Austrian companies to utilise available opportunities and incentives that Oman extends to investors, notably at special economic zones, free zones and industrial cities.

Dr Martin Kocher, Austrian Minister of Labour and Economy, commended the depth of bilateral relations. He stressed the need to expand economic cooperation between the two countries to raise the