Over 25 companies came to the Oman American Business Center’s special tour of Maharat Academy on April 4th. Members and guests of the OABC were able to tour each part of the institute, meet instructors, and learn about the very unique and beneficial “Apprenticeship Program” currently underway in various disciplines.
Events
Members of OABC and ABGO came together to learn about blockchain, bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and whether the new technologies are “hype or real?”
Oman American Business Centre (OABC) held a Renewable Energy Series: Local Content Providers in Solar PV IPP Supply Chains forum to engage stakeholders to accelerate adoption of renewable energy in the Sultanate.
The OABC hosted an American group of students from George Mason University in January for an educational and fun meeting.
Breakfast with 23 Degrees North: Hub of Sustainable Innovation in the Global Economy: A Live Case Study
The OABC visited the Innovation Factory Center on January 9th to learn more about the work of the center and the project sponsored by the OABC last year.
The informational seminar covered business setup and regulatory & tax considerations when doing business in the United States, sponsored by the United States Embassy in Oman.
Following Oman’s 2018 state budget announcement, we are pleased to attach PwC’s summary. As anticipated, the budget continues to focus on economic diversification and fiscal discipline in addition to supporting government initiatives such as the Tanfeeth programme and the development of public-private partnership projects, to stimulate economic growth and sustain employment.
The OABC hosted a very special Christmas dinner at the Crowne Plaza, Muscat on December 12th. New and old members came together for a time of networking, Christmas music and excellent food. Emmee Haun, co-founder of the OABC, shared a brief welcome and thanked members for making 2017 such an important year for the organization. If you didn’t make it to this event, we hope we will see you next Christmas for gingerbread, mince pies and turkey.
The Oman American Business Center (OABC), in partnership with Riyada and SAS for Entrepreneurship, hosted its 8th Speed Networking for companies of all sizes to come together and connect with possible business partners. Sponsored by Boeing, the largest aerospace company in the world, the event was being held at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre.