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Observer
26-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
Omani-Egyptian companies sign industrial investment agreement
CAIRO: An industrial investment agreement worth RO 1 million ($2.6 million) was signed on Monday at the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Cairo between global company Zeinox and "Ladayn" programme of OQ Group. Abdullah bin Nasser al Rahbi, the Sultanate of Oman's Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt and Oman's Permanent Representative to the Arab League, emphasised that the "Ladayn" programme represents a promising step in developing and attracting investments to the plastics industry sector. This enhances utilisation of Oman's abundant raw materials and reinforces industrial integration and expertise exchange between the countries. Al Rahbi lauded the vital role undertaken by Omani and Egyptian business leaders as key pillars in strengthening bilateral relations and transforming them into practical projects. He noted both countries possess promising investment advantages and strategic geographic locations that create wide-ranging cooperation opportunities. The ambassador highlighted growing interest from public and private sectors in both countries to explore partnership and investment opportunities, particularly in energy, petrochemicals, industry and maritime transport. He expressed hope these efforts would boost trade exchange and enhance shared economic growth prospects. Al Rahbi stated that Oman's Embassy in Cairo operates according to economic diplomacy principles, a cornerstone of Oman Vision 2040 aimed at income diversification and establishing Oman as an attractive investment hub. This approach has opened promising horizons for investment opportunities and encouraged direct communication between institutions and business leaders from both sides. The ambassador noted that qualitative partnerships achieved in recent years result from the embassy's ongoing efforts to promote investment opportunities, encourage joint investments and expand cooperation horizons - aligning with Oman's development vision and Egypt's economic orientation towards a productive, diversified investment-based economy. Dr Shady El Zini, Board Member of Zeinox Global, stated establishing the company's factory in Oman will create job opportunities for citizens and provide high-quality products meeting local, regional and global market needs. He emphasised the project will benefit from Oman's exceptional investment components and incentives across various fields. Eng Munther bin Saleh al Rawahi, Director of Ladayn programme at OQ Group, revealed the programme has signed 18 agreements to date with total investments exceeding $160 million. This achievement reflects OQ Group's commitment to supporting manufacturing industries, particularly petrochemicals, by empowering private sector and maximising utilisation of hydrocarbon derivatives, thus broadening industrial development prospects. - ONA
Observer
15-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
Arab Summit to address security and economic issues
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is committed to supporting the Arab League's efforts in promoting political stability and economic integration in the Arab world to serve the common interests of member states. The upcoming Arab Summit in Baghdad holds particular significance amid regional challenges, especially concerning the Palestinian cause and economic fluctuations. Abdullah bin Nasser al Rahbi, the Sultanate of Oman's Ambassador to Arab Republic of Egypt and Oman's Permanent Representative to the Arab League, affirmed to ONA that Oman's participation in the Baghdad Summit underscores its pivotal role in strengthening joint Arab action. He emphasised Oman's firm belief that cooperation and coordination among Arab nations are essential for achieving regional security and stability, as well as advancing political, economic and cultural collaboration to bolster Arab unity. He noted that the summit provides a vital platform for Arab states to consult and collaborate in addressing pressing political, security and economic challenges. He highlighted Oman's longstanding role in bridging perspectives among Arab nations and promoting dialogue to serve the region's highest interests. Al Rahbi added that the Palestinian cause, as the central Arab issue, will be a key focus, with Oman reiterating its support for a just and comprehensive peace that guarantees the Palestinian people's right to an independent state with Al Quds (Jerusalem) as its capital. He underscored the importance of holding the summit in Iraq at this critical juncture, reflecting Iraq's resurgence as a key player in Arab cooperation. He added that the parallel economic summit will address Arab economic integration, food security and energy cooperation amid global financial uncertainties, expressing hope for tangible outcomes. For his part, Dr Qahtan Taha Khalaf al Janabi, the Republic of Iraq's Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt and its Permanent Representative to the Arab League, stated that Iraq has historically been a 'house of peace' and stressed the summit's role in forging solutions to Arab challenges through solidarity. He affirmed that the Palestinian cause - especially post-October 7 developments - will take centre-stage in the discussions, with Arab consensus rejecting forced displacement in Gaza and the West Bank and demanding an immediate ceasefire and aid access. He condemned Israel's violations of international law and targeting of Arab nations. Furthermore, the economic summit, he added, will tackle trade, investment and development issues, while the Arab League's role remains pivotal in unifying positions through consensus. Iraq hopes the summit will yield decisions that meet Arab aspirations and mark a turning point for joint Arab action. - ONA
Observer
22-03-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Oman continues its firm support to the Arab League
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, along with the Arab countries, celebrates the 80th anniversary of the founding of the League of Arab States. Since joining the League in 1971, the Sultanate of Oman continues its firm approach in matters that enhances joint Arab action and consolidates the principles of Arab solidarity and regional stability to achieve the aspirations of the Arab peoples for progress, growth and prosperity. Abdullah bin Nasser al Rahbi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Arab Republic of Egypt and its Permanent Representative to the Arab League, affirmed that the Sultanate of Oman believes in the importance of the Arab League as a unifying framework for Arab countries and is keen to support its role and enhance its working mechanisms to be more capable of facing regional and international challenges. Al Rahbi noted that achieving food security, economic integration and other shared Arab goals requires clear political will from Arab countries as well as more effective implementation mechanisms within the Arab League. He emphasised that the Sultanate of Oman plays a pivotal role in many issues within the Arab League, whether political, economic, or cultural. It has always supported dialogue and peaceful solutions and has always attempted to bring the views of Arab countries closer together on many issues. Regarding the Palestinian issue, the ambassador said that the Sultanate of Oman affirms in all its meetings at the Arab League that peace in the region will not be achieved without addressing the roots of the crisis. This will only be possible through a just and comprehensive settlement based on the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. Regarding other Arab crises, the ambassador said that the Sultanate of Oman continues its steadfast approach in supporting dialogue and peaceful solutions to end conflicts whether in Yemen, Libya, Sudan, or Syria. The Sultanate of Oman believes that military solutions cannot be a means to end crises. — ONA
Observer
03-03-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Emergency Arab Summit in Cairo: Unified Arab rejection of Palestinian displacement
Cairo: The Sultanate of Oman has reaffirmed its firm stance in support of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the establishment of an independent state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. Oman also firmly rejects any attempts to forcibly displace the residents of Gaza or the occupied Palestinian territories. This position was highlighted during Oman's participation in the emergency Arab summit in Cairo, which aims to unify the Arab stance on the latest developments regarding the Palestinian cause, particularly the absolute rejection of Israel's plan for the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Abdullah bin Nasser al Rahbi, Oman's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Arab League, emphasized that the Palestinian issue is a just cause tied to the principles of international law. He stressed that achieving a just and comprehensive peace requires international commitment to safeguarding Palestinian rights and preventing the imposition of new realities through settlement expansion, blockades, or forced displacement. His Excellency further noted that the summit represents a significant opportunity to unify diplomatic efforts and take decisive measures that reflect a solid Arab commitment to supporting the resilience of the Palestinian people and addressing the challenges imposed upon them. Meanwhile, Ambassador Dr Saeed Abu Ali, Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab League for Palestine Affairs, stated that the emergency summit is being held amidst unprecedented threats to the Palestinian cause. He emphasized the categorical Arab rejection of any attempt to link Gaza's reconstruction to the displacement of its residents, stressing the necessity of coordinated Arab efforts to protect Palestinian rights and ensure continued political and economic support. He also noted that Arab leaders bear a historic responsibility to confront Israeli schemes, affirming that Gaza remains an inseparable part of Palestine and that displacement plans will fail in the face of unified Arab support and unwavering backing for Palestinian resilience.
Observer
03-03-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Oman affirms firm support to Palestinian rights
Assigned by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, will head the Sultanate of Oman's delegation at the extraordinary Arab Summit, scheduled to be held in the Egyptian capital Cairo on Tuesday. He will be accompanied by an official delegation including Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali al Harthy, Under-Secretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs, Abdullah bin Nasser al Rahbi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Arab Republic of Egypt and its Permanent Representative to the League of Arab States, Ambassador Shaikh Faisal bin Omar al Marhoon, Head of the Arab Department, and a number of officials at the Foreign Ministry. Earlier, the Sultanate of Oman affirmed its firm position calling for achieving a just and comprehensive peace for the Palestinian people, respecting their legitimate rights to establish their independent state on their land, and its firm and decisive position against any attempts to displace the residents of the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories. Abdullah bin Nasser al Rahbi told Oman News Agency that the Sultanate of Oman believes that the Palestinian cause is not just an Arab cause, but rather a just humanitarian cause linked to the principles of international law and international legitimacy. Based on this firm position, it has affirmed in all international and regional forums its full support for the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, most notably their right to establish their independent state on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with United Nations resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative. He added that the Sultanate of Oman has always called for the necessity of respecting international legitimacy resolutions as the legal framework that guarantees the achievement of just and comprehensive peace, stressing its categorical rejection of all policies that aim to impose a new reality on the Palestinian territories, whether through settlement, siege or forced displacement, as these practices only lead to further escalation, exacerbate the suffering of the Palestinian people, and threaten security and stability in the region. - ONA
