The Sultanate of Oman wrapped up its successful participation at the Seafood Expo Global, held in Barcelona, with Omani companies signing commercial deals and agreements exceeding RO 30 million.
Khalid bin Sulaiman Al Salehi, Director General of Marketing and Commercial Affairs and Official Spokesperson for the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates “Madayn”, said the Omani pavilion attracted significant interest from regional and international markets.
Al Salehi noted that commercial contacts were established with importers and distributors in promising markets across Africa, Europe and Asia, creating new opportunities for the growth of Omani exports. He added that the results demonstrate that participation in such events is a direct investment in export growth, access to new buyers, and strengthening global confidence in the quality of Omani products.
“Madayn used the exhibition to highlight investment opportunities in the industrial sector, particularly in the fisheries industry, in line with its strategic direction. This included showcasing opportunities in industrial cities such as fish processing and preservation projects, marine aquaculture, and retail outlets specialising in seafood products,” he said, adding: “Madayn, in cooperation with relevant authorities and with the support of an expert consultancy firm, had prepared preliminary feasibility studies for high-quality investment opportunities in the fisheries sector and related industries.”
Dr. Masoud bin Sulaiman Al Azri, Director General of Agricultural and Fisheries Marketing and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, said the participation forms part of efforts to enhance the fisheries sector’s contribution to gross domestic product (GDP). Al Azri pointed out that the Ministry’s participation in the global exhibition provided a valuable platform to exchange expertise and explore the latest technologies and innovations in the seafood sector, supporting the development of Oman’s production and marketing systems.
