On June 15, 2022, Oman American Business Center (AmCham Oman) hosted its last networking event of the spring season at Sama Terraza on the Park Inn by Radisson Rooftop for members of the Oman business community. At the event, held in collaboration with AmCham Dubai and FedEx Express, attendees had the opportunity to network with small and medium businesses (SMEs) and explore new business opportunities.
Sammy Bousaba, Managing Director of Middle East and Africa Sales at FedEx Express said: “Oman connects the East and West of the GCC region, and in addition to its business-friendly environment, the Sultanate has comprehensive initiatives to integrate its road, airport, and port networks. With access to our unparalleled Middle East road network and the world’s largest air express network, FedEx Express connects Oman to more than 220 countries and territories around the world.”
“We are committed to supporting small and medium businesses in Oman by providing them with the right resources, digital tools, and infrastructure that are crucial for their growth. Now more than ever, businesses can benefit from opportunities in global markets, and through our alliance with AmCham, we look forward to providing SMEs with our expertise to support their growth across the region and beyond,” added Sammy.
“FedEx Express connects people and possibilities,” says Fouad Eid, Vice President of the OABC. “That is exactly what tonight’s event was all about. Thank you to FedEx Express for the generous sponsorship and the opportunity to work together. We are also proud to partner with AmCham Dubai for our first co-hosted event in Oman, to present an evening of new relationships and opportunities for OABC’s vibrant networking community.”
“As the newly appointed Vice-Chair of AmCham MENA, AmCham Dubai hopes to continue this outreach to our GCC neighbors by providing connections to power global access. Creating these relationships helps us to foster trade and goodwill from the USA to the Middle East, we thank the Oman American Business Council for hosting this fantastic event said Cara Nazari, Managing Director, AmCham Dubai.
As the official affiliate of the US Chamber of Commerce in Oman (AmCham Oman), the OABC promotes understanding, partnerships and other matters of mutual economic interest between business communities in Oman and the United States.
Formed in 2003, the OABC’s mission is to foster the development of commercial activity between Oman and the United States. With 30 events annually and over 170 member companies, OABC is Oman’s most active business council and networking group. The Oman American Business Center (OABC) is best known for hosting high-level professional networking events and informational sessions for professionals across the Sultanate.