The "Oman Oil and Energy Exhibition" is a vital platform for knowledge exchange, innovation enhancement, and building fruitful collaborations for the development of local expertise, with participation from over 300 participants from various countries. The exhibition has contributed to strengthening relationships with participants and visitors, as well as anticipating the future of energy towards new horizons of growth and sustainable development, alongside the growth of the national economy through the development and nurturing of local expertise aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
The exhibition proved effective through meetings between companies operating in the oil, gas, and energy sectors and visitors interested in the sector. Engineer Abdul Baqi Al-Kindi, CEO of Quartet Solutions, emphasized the importance of participating in the exhibition for the exchange of expertise with local and global companies in related fields. He believes that investment in the Omani market, especially in the energy sector, is expanding due to the increased involvement of local companies in the sector, which significantly supports ongoing exploratory operations and increased production activities and the marketing of their products. He confirmed that investment in the sector in the Sultanate of Oman is open to all local and global investors in oil and gas, noting that the state has launched several incentives to attract investments, including foreign capital laws, and pointed out that there are modern technologies specialized in drilling and well maintenance that reduce effort and cost.
Salah Al-Bloushi, a business leader and participant in the exhibition, stated that their aim for participating is to closely connect with participants and visitors, which contributes to opening new horizons through understanding and knowing their needs. He added that the exhibition served as a new window for the company for marketing and investment, confirming that the Omani market in the energy sector is emerging and in a developing trajectory, providing ample space for innovation and investment. He highlighted that his company specializes in providing and creating solutions for companies in the oil and gas sector.
Saberin Al-Shehhi from the Experts Engineering and Energy Company in the UAE remarked that the exhibition is a platform for networking among various companies and businessmen, and has contributed to showcasing many innovations and technologies presented by participating companies. She added that the Omani market acts as a fertile environment for attracting investments in the sector, confirming that several tenders and agreements were signed during their time at the exhibition. She explained that the company opened a branch in the Sultanate of Oman last year, which provides engineering solutions in the energy sector and maintenance services, mentioning that its prominent Omani clients include Petroleum Development Oman.
Hamida Al-Hamami, Business Development Manager for Sharqiya Aviation, expressed the importance of participating in the exhibition, seeing it as a good stop for different companies and interested parties to meet under one roof. Sharqiya Aviation is focused on providing air ambulance services, noting that they showcased the latest Airbus Helicopter H145 at the exhibition, which is equipped with many services and facilities, modern medical devices, and a medical stretcher, and features two engines and eight seats. She indicated that Sharqiya Aviation is the first provider of commercial helicopter services in the Sultanate of Oman, confirming that the interest at the exhibition was significant, with visitors attracted to see the helicopter and learn about the company's latest services and modern equipment.
