OCCI, Sharjah Chamber seek to boost investment
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (OCCI) branch in North Al Batinah Governorate discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the investment field and develop mechanisms for promoting joint efforts aimed at supporting the business community in Sharjah and Oman.
The two sides explored promising opportunities in all sectors, with a focus on supporting the growth of startups and benefiting from the tourism and commercial potential enjoyed by SCCI and OCCI, according to a report published by the Emirates News Agency (WAM).
This occurred during a meeting held at the chamber between Waleed Abdul Rahman Bukhatir, Second Vice Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Saeed bin Ali al Abri, Chairman of OCCI’S branch in North Batinah Governorate.
The meeting was attended by Maryam Saif al Shamsi, Assistant Director-general for the Support Services Sector at SCCI, Rashid bin Salem al Ghafri, Director of OCCI’S branch in North Batinah Governorate, Jamal Saeed Buzangal, Director of the Media Department at SCCI, and Ali Abdullah Al Jari, Director of the Sharjah Export Development Centre.
During the meeting, the Omani delegation invited the private sector in Sharjah to participate in the Suhar Investment Forum 2024, scheduled to be held in North Batinah Governorate during February 26-27, 2024.
They also discussed means of strengthening joint cooperation on exchanging trade delegations and organising commercial events between Sharjah and the Omani governorate.
SCCI and OCCI discussed cooperation in training and qualification programmes, where the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry expressed its willingness to offer courses for Omani university students in economic and administrative specialisations.