Algiers: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria inaugurated the Sultanate of Oman’s pavilion as guest of honor at the 56th Algiers International Fair this evening. The fair, which runs until 28 June, is being held at the Exhibition Palace in the Algerian capital.
According to Oman News Agency, the President was accompanied by Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, as they toured the 900-square-meter Omani pavilion. The pavilion features participation from 60 Omani companies and institutions representing industrial, commercial, and service sectors, along with several government entities.
This participation reaffirms the distinguished fraternal and economic relations between Oman and Algeria, building on the foundations laid during the state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to Algeria last May, which established a new phase of comprehensive cooperation between the two nations.
The Omani companies at the pavilion represent sectors including pharmaceuticals, transportation, electrical conversions, real estate, fisheries, tourism, food products, and handicrafts. Qais Al Yousef emphasized that Oman’s participation as guest of honor came in response to an official invitation from the Algerian President, as confirmed in the joint communique during His Majesty the Sultan’s visit.
In his statement to ONA, Al Yousef highlighted that the Algiers International Fair, with participation from over 20 countries, provides an excellent platform to showcase Oman’s commercial, investment, and cultural offerings. He noted the Algerian President’s appreciation for the diversity and quality of Omani industries displayed at the pavilion.
Faisal Abdullah Al Rowas, Chairman of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), stated that this participation represents an important opportunity to strengthen Oman’s external economic presence and reflects the depth of fraternal and economic relations between the two countries. He emphasized the growing role of Oman’s private sector in international economic forums and its contribution to expanding trade and investment horizons between the two nations.
In his remarks to ONA, he underlined the Chamber’s commitment to active participation in international exhibitions to open new prospects for the private sector in building sustainable partnerships abroad while promoting Omani products.
Meanwhile, Saif Nasser Al Badai, Ambassador of Oman to Algeria, stated that Oman’s participation as guest of honor aims to explore trade and investment exchange opportunities between the two countries, and examine potential partnerships and export possibilities to the Algerian market and regional markets.
For his part, Eng. Dawood Salim Al Hadabi, CEO of the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) and Chairman of “OPEX” Committee for Omani Products Promotion, explained that the supervisory team’s participation builds on the longstanding relations between Oman and Algeria. He added that this aligns with OPEX’s plans to establish footholds for Omani products in the promising Algerian market and access Mediterranean region markets through Algeria’s strategic ports.
The Algiers International Fair stands as one of the most prominent international economic events, showcasing national economic development and production capabilities while enhancing commercial and professional exchanges. The 2024 edition featured participation from about 700 national and foreign exhibitors from approximately 20 countries active in multiple sectors.
The opening ceremony of Oman’s pavilion was attended by representatives from various government and private entities and business leaders from both countries.