Muscat – Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) hosted the Omani-Tanzanian Business Forum on Tuesday, aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and exploring new investment opportunities between the two countries.

The forum coincided with a visit by a high-level delegation led by Dr Hashel Abdullahi, Undersecretary at Tanzania’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Discussions focused on boosting bilateral trade, identifying strategic partnerships and reviewing investor incentives in key sectors such as agriculture, construction, tourism, mining, ICT and healthcare.

A roundtable meeting brought together Omani business leaders and the Tanzanian delegation to exchange expertise and explore ways to overcome investment challenges. Both sides stressed the importance of developing mutually beneficial ties and increasing private sector engagement.

Abdullahi described Tanzania as an investor-friendly destination and reaffirmed the historical relationship between the two countries. He said the delegation’s visit included meetings with officials from Oman’s public and private sectors to explore broader avenues of cooperation.

Hamoud bin Salem al Saadi, Second Deputy Chairman of OCCI and Chairman of the chamber’s South Batinah branch, said the forum highlighted promising sectors that offer opportunities for joint ventures. He noted that the discussions served as a key platform for direct dialogue and the development of long-term strategic partnerships that could expand Oman’s economic footprint in Tanzania.