Members of OABC and ABGO came together to learn about blockchain, bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and whether the new technologies are “hype or real?”
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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 Oman Ministry of Finance has recently clarified that withholding tax applies to payments for services to foreign persons regardless of where the services are performed. This makes it unnecessary to determine the place where a service is performed and therefore removes considerable uncertainty.
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 Sultanate’s on-going efforts to liberalise and diversify the economy offer greater opportunity for enhanced trade, investment and economic ties between Omani and US firms, according to a high-ranking official of the US Chamber of Commerce. Khush Chosky (pictured), Senior Vice President for Middle East and Turkish Affairs, also pledged to work with the Chamber’s new local affiliate, the Oman American Business Center (OABC), to help deepen economic and commercial relations between the two countries.
The Oman American Business Center (OABC) has officially joined the US Chamber of Commerce and this affiliation marks an important step for the organisation and its members.
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.
