Almaty:Business-to-business (B2B) networking meetings organized in Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan, by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, through 'Oman Exports,' culminated in the signing of several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between Omani companies and Kazakh institutions. These agreements focus on sectors such as food industries, technology, and innovation.
According to Oman News Agency, the event formed part of a trade mission program involving 22 Omani companies. Approximately 100 to 150 companies and businessmen from Kazakhstan participated. The meetings featured direct commercial discussions aimed at exploring trade and investment cooperation opportunities, expanding bilateral trade exchange, and creating new channels for marketing and distributing Omani products within the Kazakh and Central Asian markets. The discussions also examined joint manufacturing opportunities and the establishment of sustainable economic partnerships to enhance the presence of national companies in international markets.
The visit aligns with the Ministry's efforts to boost the competitiveness of Omani non-oil exports and diversify their foreign markets. It aims to connect Omani exporters with importers, distributors, and commercial partners in target markets, ultimately increasing the reach of national products and their contribution to the national economy, in line with Oman Vision 2040.
Sheikh Dr. Salah Salim Ja'boob, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Kazakhstan, emphasized that the B2B meetings embody efforts to translate the outcomes of the Royal Visit into tangible economic and commercial partnerships. He noted the meetings provided a direct platform for strengthening communication between the business communities of both countries and exploring promising opportunities across various economic sectors.
Mohammed Khalaf Al Hamdani, Senior Export Promotion Specialist at the Ministry, highlighted that the meetings enabled Omani companies to hold direct discussions with Kazakh firms regarding supply, distribution, and joint manufacturing opportunities. The meetings focused on sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food and fish products, and building materials, with the Kazakh market representing a promising destination for Omani exports.
An MoU between Omani company 'Four Dimensions' and Kazakh group 'Sherstnev' aims at cooperation in the food processing field for mango fruits produced in Oman. The agreement includes manufacturing value-added food products from Omani mangoes, contributing to the diversification of national agricultural products and enhancing their economic value.
In the technology and innovation sector, Omani company 'Rakeeza' signed an MoU with the Almaty Center for Advanced Science and Technologies to establish a strategic partnership, enhancing the center's role as a regional hub for science and technology in Central Asia.
The Integrated Logistics Services (ILS) Company signed an MoU with the International Chamber of Commerce in Kazakhstan to enhance logistical cooperation and supply chain connectivity between Oman and Kazakhstan.
This participation is part of 'Oman Exports' plans to promote national products in priority markets during 2026 and 2027, supporting non-oil export growth and opening new outlets for Omani products and services in regional and international markets.