On October 3, 2024, Ker-Oman and the French Embassy in Oman organized a webinar for French companies, focusing on the opportunities offered by the Omani market in the fishing and aquaculture sectors.
A New Momentum for Franco-Omani Cooperation
This event is part of the renewed efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation, spearheaded by the new French Ambassador to Oman, His Excellency Mr. Nabil Hajlaoui, who took office in September 2024.
Committed to supporting key projects between the two countries, the Ambassador initiated this webinar ahead of Ker-Oman’s participation in the Duqm Forum on the blue economy.
The webinar brought together over 70 participants from French businesses, institutions, and professional organizations, with the aim of identifying investment opportunities in a key sector for the Sultanate. The program was structured around several key presentations:
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Opening Remarks by His Excellency Nabil Hajlaoui, Ambassador of France to Oman
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Economic Overview of the Sultanate, presented by Pierre Lignot, Head of the Economic Service in Muscat
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Focus on Agriculture and Fisheries, by Stéphane Sandre, Agricultural Affairs Advisor for the Middle East
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Presentation of the Duqm Fishing Port Project, by Nabil Al Bimani, CEO of Fisheries Development of Oman (FDO), and Maurice Benoish, Chairman of SAS Ker-Oman
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Overview of the Mission to Oman (October 20-22) and the Duqm Forum, by Maurice Benoish
With its coastline rich in marine resources and its strategic location on the Indian Ocean, the Sultanate of Oman aims to become a key player in the blue economy by 2040.
The Duqm Fishing Port project, a result of the Franco-Omani partnership, embodies this vision through a modern and sustainable infrastructure designed to structure the industry and attract international investments.
In this context, French companies are invited to position themselves for upcoming tenders related to the construction of superstructures and port management, with active support from the relevant institutions.