Edition of Oman Economic Forum -Oman Convention Centre April 2018, Muscat, Oman

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1 ~1i~\~~~N]\o(~ \~~..\~ "4'~ \'~'~~'~\/~-1. \ e, V ~ \.,-~ (,. "JLUQ./v":.-...-:;:!;. Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture No. 70/TF /()b's ~ Sub: )'1. c La Chambre IsIamique de Commerce d'industrie 6th et d'agriculture.(itsy..j.jl\ ~.J.J ~ r-)lj\ Edition of Oman Economic Forum -Oman Convention Centre April 2018, Muscat, Oman The General Secretariat of Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture presents its compliments to its Member Institutions and has the honor to state the following: (ICCIA) The General Secretariat of the ICCIA has received a letter from the General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) regarding the 6th Edition of Oman Economic Forum, which would be held on April 2018 at Oman Convention Centre, in Muscat Sultanate of Oman. It would be held by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Co. Details are available at: hrtp:// The Forum will highlight the status of various economic sectors covering logistics & infrastructure, Fintech, Healthcare, Real Estate, as well as investment opportunities available in Oman. Topics to be covered during the Forum are: Oman's Economy in Light of the Global Economic Recovery Strategic Importance of Ports in Developing a Sustainable Economy Duqm; a Comprehensive Logistics, Touristic & Industrial Hub Fintech; Future of Banking Bridging Infrastructure & Real Estate Projects' Funding Gap Towards a Diversified Investment Portfolio in Local & Foreign Markets Prospects of the Real Estate Sector Developing the Healthcare Sector through Public Private Partnership Tapping the Growth Potential in Oman's Insurance Market In view of the above, Member Institutions are requested to kindly circulate the said information among their members and to kindly publicize the information in their websites 1 newsletters 1 periodicals 1 magazines 1 or in any other printed materials. For further information and details, interested participants may contact the following: AI-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group Minkara Center, Mme Curie St. P.O. Box: 113/6194 Hamra, Beirut Lebanon Tel: /4; , Fax: Web: The General Secretariat of the ICCTA avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Member Institutions, the assurances of its highest consideration. 10 JUMADAL AKHIRA ,2018 ALL MEMBER INSTITUTIONS icciaoic@gmail.com ~~...r.j1.. 'moay Y'O / OAYtm _,..slt,moar oro / OAYt,, :...LiLAyO,.. Pakistan Karachi (H~ad office) P.O.Box Karachi Tel: B30535 icciajed@gmail.com ~~tll...r.ji.. "mwn.to _,..slt.. ~"'Yw,... :...LilA Y\t\l.~ Saudi Arabia (Region~1office) Jeddah - Dallah Tower ~I_,.s ran.".()<> (~_,JI tr..,..~.b C.H ~ P.O.Box 430 Jeddah Tel: CIt...:. -.~ ~JI ~I) / Fa;: / (~JI Fax: ut...s4 ;".)~ icciaoic@gmail.com ~I) d..:!,,_.s...wj1 ~,r&ji.lt411 icciajed@gmail.com

2 INFORMATION Company Name: Fiscal Registration Number: Website: Address Fax: الموقع االلكتروني: Country: العنوان: Tel: اسم الشركة: الرقم المالي: الهاتف: المدينة: الفاكس: City: البلد: REGISTRATION INFORMATION Name: Position: Mobile: Name: Position: Mobile Name: Position: Mobile تحتفظ االقتصاد واألعمال بالحق في تغيير تاريخ ومكان انعقاد الملتقى في حال استدعت الضرورة وكذلك في تعديل البرنامج والمتحدثين Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Co. retains the right to change the venue, dates, program, speakers and participants of the Event. بإمكانكم انتداب من يمثلكم في حال عدم التمكن من المشاركة A delegate unable to attend may be represented by another executive from the same company. ال تشتمل رسوم التسجيل على مصاريف السفر واإلقامة. Fees do not include travel and accommodation expenses. ال يعتبر التسجيل مؤكدا إال عند تسديد رسوم االشتراك Registration is not finalized until payment is settled. *Early bird rate is applicable till February 28, 2018 االسم: الوظيفة: البريد االلكتروني: الجوال: االسم: الوظيفة: البريد االلكتروني: الجوال: االسم: الوظيفة: البريد االلكتروني: الجوال: TERMS & CONDITIONS PRICING PAYMENT METHODS SPECIAL RATES* 1- Credit Card /ماستركارد Master Card فيزا / VISA Card number: Date of expiry: Card holder name: Signature: 2- Bank Transfer (in USD to the order of Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Co. S.A.L.) حوالة مصرفية بالدوالر األميركي ألمر "االقتصاد واالعمال ش.م.ل." تسدد رسوم االشتراك خالل 10 Settlement of registration and bank charges fees (bank charges are borne on sender) will be processed immediately within 10 days at the latest of the signature of this form. Audi Bank, Gefinor, Beirut, Lebanon Account number: IBAN: LB Name & Signature Early Bird Rate أيام من توقيع هذه القسيمة على أن تترتب على الشركة المشاركة رسوم التحويل المتعلقة بنك عودة )فرع الجفينور( - بيروت لبنان Date االسم واإلمضاء: Standard Rate 1 Delegate USD OMR USD OMR 2 Delegates USD OMR USD OMR 3 Delegates USD OMR USD OMR في حال احتجتم إلى حجز فندقي إلقامتكم خالل المنتدى سوف يتم تزويدكم بقسيمة خاصة بذلك من قبل قسم العمليات فور ورود اشتراككم إلينا. مالحظة: تخولكم هذه الخدمة من االستفادة من أسعار اإلقامة الخاصة التي توفرها االقتصاد واألعمال للمشاركين في المنتدى. For hotel booking, complete the form sent to you upon finalizing your registration and fax it or it back to our Operations Desk: shadi.matar@iktissad.com Once received, you will receive a booking confirmation. Participants can benefit from special rates offered by associated hotels if booking is done through our Operations Desk. التاريخ: رقم الحساب Swift: AUDB LB BX Cancellation terms will apply once a completed booking form has been received. All cancellations must be received in writing by 10 April for a full refund less 20% administration fee. Cancellations made less than 20 days before the conference start date will not be refunded but a nomination for a replacement delegate will be accepted. CANCELLATION POLICY ACCOMMODATION

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4 Overview

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6 Attendees Profiles Breakdown by position 10% 5% 36% Officials Top Managers Middle Managers 49% Professionals

7 Over 600 Participants from Azerbaijan China Cyprus France Germany India Iran Iraq Italy Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kingdom of Bahrain United Kingdom KSA Kuwait Lebanon Malaysia Morocco Netherlands Qatar Singapore South Korea Spain Sultanate of Oman Switzerland UAE USA

8 Media Coverage

9 TV Coverage الهيئة العامة لإلذاعة والتلفزيون)) Oman Source:

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14 Program Day 1: April 29, :00 9:00 Registration of Participants 9:00 9:05 Welcome Speech 9:05 10:00 Panel 1: Oman s Economy in Light of the Global Economic Recovery Adaptation to global economic developments & uncertainty New challenges; new policies Transformation from a consumer based to a production based economy Private sector s adaptation to the new challenges and policies 10:00 10:30 Networking Coffee Break & Exhibition Tour 10:30 11:45 Panel 2: Strategic Importance of Ports in Developing a Sustainable Economy Oman as a logistics hub in the MENA Challenges and opportunities in a highly competitive environment Ongoing basic infrastructure projects & expansion plans Expanding trade & shipping lines to Oman s Ports 11:45 13:00 Panel 3: Duqm; A Comprehensive Logistics, Touristic & Industrial Hub Accomplished & ongoing projects Future outlook and opportunities Duqm Refinery 13:00 14:15 Panel 4: Towards a Diversified Investment Portfolio in Local & Foreign Markets 14:15 15:15 Lunch Identifying key investment opportunities in international markets Target sectors and Industries Boosting investment partnerships with Arab & Foreign countries Investment opportunities in Oman 1

15 Day 2: April 30, :30 9:00 Morning Refreshments 9:00 10:00 Panel 5: Fintech; The Future of Banking Engaging with fintech to leverage banks potential Investing in startups; creating opportunities, and diversifying investments Embracing Innovation and improving consumer experience 10:00 11:00 Panel 6: Bridging Infrastructure & Real Estate Projects Funding Gap Developing infrastructure projects Developing real estate projects Islamic Bonds 11:00 11:30 Networking Coffee Break 11:30 12:30 Panel 7: Prospects of the Real Estate Sector Real Estate Investment Funds Mina Sultan Qaboos Real estate development projects developed by ASAAS Oman Real estate development projects developed by the private sector 12:30 13:30 Panel 8: Developing the Healthcare Sector through Public Private Partnership Current status of healthcare sector in Oman Potential business & Investment Opportunities for the private sector Enhancing the healthcare sector s contribution in GDP and jobs creation Technology & Innovation in healthcare industry 13:30 14:30 Panel 9: Tapping the Growth Potential in Oman s Insurance Market Impact of recent regulations Factors influencing growth Contribution to the national economy 14:30 15:30 Lunch and conclusion of the Forum 2

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