Gov & Regulators

Muscat, April 7^th 2013 – HE Dr. Salem ben Nasser Al Ismaily, Chairman of the Public Authority for Investment Promotion and Export Development (PAIPED) led the Sultanate’s delegation to the International Donor Conference for the Reconstruction and Development of Darfur, held in the Qatari capital of Doha. Participants from across the Middle East and North Africa pledged their financial support towards ongoing rebuilding projects in Darfur, while implementing the 2011 Darfur Peace Agreement to establish a framework for long term peace and development in the region.

The meeting brought together representatives from the Government of Sudan, the international donor community, the development banking sector, national and international Non-Governmental Organisations as well as international charitable foundations. The Omani delegation included Chancellor Dr. Said bin Mohammed Al Barami, President, Management of the Arab League at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ali bin Ibrahim Al Raisi, Chief Executive of the Oman Charitable Organisation.

Speaking at the conference, HE Dr. Al Ismaily stated: “The outcomes achieved this week are important steps towards ensuring the full recovery and rebuilding of Darfur and achieving the development priorities in the Darfur 2013-2019 plan. The donor countries are also providing support to the communities and population in the area. There remains a need for continued coordination between the international institutions, to address the economic difficulties as well as social problems of poverty, unemployment, illiteracy and disease to ensure peace and stability.”

Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 7 April 2013 – As part of its commitment to encouraging young female to pursue careers in technology, Microsoft Oman hosted the DigiGirlz Day, in collaboration with the Omani Ministry of Education.This year sessions took place at the Salalah College of Applied Sciences on (17 March 2013) and The Directorate General of Education in Al Buraimi (18 March 2013), and were attended by over 350female students representing schools from across the regions.

Liwa, April 2^nd 2013 – His Excellency, Michel Temer, Vice President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, toured Vale’s Industrial Complex in Liwa yesterday during his official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. His Excellency was joined by H.E. Dr. Fuad bin Ja’afar Al Sajwani, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries along with a delegation of senior businessmen and economists from Brazil. H.E. the Vice President was also met by H.E. Sheikh Said bin Humaid Al Harthy, Wali of Liwa and H.E. Sheikh Hilal bin Ali Al Habsi, Wali of Sohar.

The Industrial Complex in Oman features some of the most advanced green technologies deployed by the global mining company which today produces 9 million metric tons of clean iron ore pellets per year that is then distributed to the biggest consumer market, Asia.

Liwa, April 2^nd 2013 – His Excellency, Michel Temer, Vice President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, toured Vale’s Industrial Complex in Liwa yesterday during his official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. His Excellency was joined by H.E. Dr. Fuad bin Ja’afar Al Sajwani, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries along with a delegation of senior businessmen and economists from Brazil. H.E. the Vice President was also met by H.E. Sheikh Said bin Humaid Al Harthy, Wali of Liwa and H.E. Sheikh Hilal bin Ali Al Habsi, Wali of Sohar.

The Industrial Complex in Oman features some of the most advanced green technologies deployed by the global mining company which today produces 9 metric tons of clean iron ore pellets per year that is then distributed to the biggest consumer market, Asia.

• Mohammed Al Shaibani: AIM’s growing momentum stems from Dubai’s stature as leading international business hub
• Investment Corporation of Dubai plays essential role in driving solid growth for local economy

Dubai - United Arab Emirates. 02 April, 2013: The Investment Corporation of Dubai today, announced its strategic partnership with the Annual Investment Meeting for its third edition to be held in Dubai from April 30^th till May 2^nd 2013, under the patronage of His Highness (HH) Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

His Excellency (HE) Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), the investment arm of the Dubai Government, stressed that the growing momentum of the AIM on regional and international level stems from the outstanding position of Dubai as one of the most attractive destinations of foreign investments from around the globe. The emirate offers a competitive and optimal environment that encourages foreign investment flows while the world faces notable financial and economic turmoil.

With the Sultanate’s participation, the second GCC eGovernment Ministerial Meeting was held yesterday 31^st March, 2013 in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Sultanate delegation was represented by Dr. Salim Sultan Al Ruzaiqi, CEO of Information Technology Authority, and a number of officials and specialists in eGovernment field from ITA.

The Committee discussed a range of topics pertaining developing eGovernment services and aspects of joint cooperation between GCC member countries, most importantly the GCC Guidelines Strategy in eGovernment, which was one of the main items that came out of the Committee’s first meeting at the headquarters of the GCC Secretariat General in Saudi Arabia in mid-March, 2012. The strategy, which is designed to assist in the creation of common guidelines to enhance the development of eGovernment within the GCC countries, has been approved by the Ministerial Committee.

Muscat, 31^st March 2013:

Oman Investment Fund (‘OIF’) a sovereign wealth fund of the Sultanate of Oman, has today announced the appointment of, among other new members, two insurance industry experts to the board of Oman National Investment Corporation Holding SAOG (‘ONIC Holding’ Ticker: ONIC). OIF acquired a 41.13% holding, in ONIC Holding in February 2013.

Andrea Moneta and Lakhdar Moussi join the ONIC Holding Board following their election at ONIC Holding’s AGM held on 30^th March in Muscat. Mr Moneta and Mr Moussi bring decades of international insurance sector experience and expertise to ONIC having worked for and advised some of the most prominent names in the industry.

Muscat, March 30^th 2013 – H.E. Dr. Salem ben Nasser Al Ismaily, Chairman of the Public Authority for Investment Promotion and Export Development (PAIPED), led the Sultanate’s delegation to the 11^th Asia Co-operation Dialogue (ACD) Conference held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan on March 29^th 2013. The participation came to reaffirm the Sultanate’s regional ties and further promote the common strengths and opportunities of the Asian continent.