Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry

What Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry does

Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) is the principal statutory chamber of commerce in the Sultanate of Oman, founded in 1973 and headquartered in Muscat. It operates as a quasi-governmental private-sector organization under the chairmanship of Sheikh Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Rawas, with a mandate to represent, develop, and promote commercial and industrial businesses across the Sultanate. The organization serves Oman's 7,000+ registered companies and economic institutions through a network comprising the Muscat headquarters, six governorate branches (North/South Al Batinah, Al Dakhiliyah, Al Dhahirah, Al Wusta, and Musandam), and two international representative offices in Taipei and the USA.

OCCI's core service stack rests on a digital e-services portal (eservices.chamberoman.om) that processes business registration, membership renewal, grade changes, certificate of origin issuance, commercial invoice attestation, foreign and local agency attestation, authorization attestation, and general letter requests. Beyond digital services, the chamber operates a Franchise Centre that has developed 26 Omani brands and signed 62 franchise agreements across 7 countries in its 5th programme edition. It publishes the bilingual Al Ghorfa magazine (10,000+ distribution), maintains the Trade and Industrial Directories, runs six bookable event halls, and delivers specialized training programmes across industry, tourism, agriculture, logistics, and mining sectors. The organization also facilitates bilateral business forums with partners including India (CEPA, December 2025), Turkey, Belarus, France, Brazil, Tunisia, and Saudi Arabia.

OCCI is primarily government-backed with member fee supplementation. Direct revenue streams include hall rental (RO 150–300/day across six halls), registration and authentication fees, franchise programme participation, and the Alama SME financing product intermediated in partnership with the Development Bank. The chamber does not publish detailed financials; its activities are aligned with Oman Vision 2040's economic diversification objectives and the broader GCC economic integration agenda.

Name

Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Legal name

Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sultanate of Oman

Website

https://omanchamber.om

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) is the Sultanate of Oman's principal statutory chamber of commerce, serving 7,000+ registered companies through trade certification, a digital e-services portal, the Franchise Centre, SME financing intermediation, bilateral business forums, and training programmes across its headquarters in Muscat, six governorate branches, and offices in Taipei and the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce Services

NAICS

International Affairs (92812)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Interagency/International Information Exchange & Cooperation (BPAIADAN)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce
• Trade certification
• Business registration
• Trade facilitation
• SME financing

Headquarters

HQ city

Muscat

HQ country

Oman

HQ region

Middle East

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

OCCI is the principal chamber of commerce in the Sultanate of Oman, providing a comprehensive suite of services to the Omani private sector including business registration, membership services, trade certificate of origin issuance, commercial document attestation (invoices, foreign/local agency, authorization), franchise development and SME financing (Alama product), market intelligence through Trade and Industrial Directories covering 7,000+ companies, hall rental for events, and international trade delegation facilitation across a network of governorate branches and offices in Taipei and the USA.

Product overview

The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) operates as a comprehensive business support organization offering a unified platform of services to the private sector in Oman. The core offerings include an E-Services Portal for online transactions (registration, certificates, attestations), the Franchise Programme with its associated Alama financing product for SME development, Trade and Industrial Directories for business discovery, and a Knowledge Center providing sector-specific information. OCCI also facilitates exhibitions and trade delegations, operates a hall booking system for events, and publishes the Al Ghorfa Magazine and Annual Reports. All services align with Oman Vision 2040 objectives for economic diversification and private sector growth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E-Services Portal Online platform providing electronic services to OCCI members and businesses including new registration, membership renewal, grade changes, certificate issuance, certificate of origin, commercial invoice attestation, foreign agency attestation, local agency attestation, authorization attestation, and letter services. Operated at eservices.chamberoman.om.
• Franchise Programme A comprehensive programme operated by OCCI's Franchise Centre to develop and expand Omani brands through franchising, providing brand development support, financing connections via the 'Alama' product, and facilitation of international market expansion for Omani companies.
• Alama Financing Product A dedicated financing product for franchising activity targeting SMEs and entrepreneurs across Oman, offered in partnership with the Development Bank. Provides financing of up to RO 100,000 with a 3% return rate, repayment periods of up to seven years, and grace periods of up to 12 months.
• Trade Directory Comprehensive directory containing information on over 7,000 Omani companies and economic institutions, including details about the economy and supporting services, available in both printed and digital formats.
• Industrial Directory Directory containing data on industrial companies and establishments in the Sultanate of Oman, providing information on Oman's industrial sector for businesses and investors.
• Knowledge Center Comprehensive resource center covering investment opportunities and incentives, industry laws and free economic zones, SME support, tourism investment opportunities, and trade and services sectors including transport, education, health, IT, and consumer protection.
• Hall Booking System Booking system for conference and meeting halls including Al Dakhlia Hall (14 persons, RO 150 daily rent), Al Wusta Hall (22 persons, RO 225 daily rent), Al Sharqiya Hall (30 persons, RO 300 daily rent), Dhofar Hall (100 persons), Al Batina Hall (300 persons), and Muscat Hall (120 seats with 30 additional). Used for committee meetings, board meetings, conferences, seminars, exhibitions, and bilateral delegation meetings.
• Al Ghorfa Magazine Official bimonthly magazine of OCCI covering economic topics at local and global levels. Distributed to over 10,000 copies inside and outside the Sultanate, featuring business news, economic analysis, and investment opportunities in both Arabic and English.
• Certificate of Origin and Document Attestation Services Services for attesting certificates of origin, commercial invoices, foreign agencies, local agencies, authorization documents, and other commercial documents for international trade purposes, accessible via the e-services portal.
• Trade Delegations Organization of incoming and outgoing trade delegations to promote bilateral trade ties, including delegations to Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Tanzania, and participation in forums such as the Indian Forum, Omani-Saudi Forum, and Business Women Forum.
• Exhibitions Services Organization and facilitation of exhibitions including local exhibitions in Oman, international exhibitions, and exhibitions organized by OCCI, including participation in the Saba Saba Exhibition in Tanzania and other global trade events.
• Consulting Services (Economic and Legal) Economic and legal consulting services provided by OCCI to private sector businesses, covering economic advisory, business law, and member support inquiries.
• Business Women Platform Platform launched during the Business Women Forum to enable communication among women business owners across different sectors, expand their regional and international networks, and showcase investment opportunities and plans.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trade directory covers over 7,000 Omani companies and institutions
• +6 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Oman Oil Marketing CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2026Strategic partnership agreement signed with Oman Oil Marketing Company as one of three strategic partnership agreements supporting OCCI's Franchise Programme participants with retail locations to facilitate franchise expansion across Oman.
• Shell Oman Marketing CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2026Strategic partnership agreement signed with Shell Oman Marketing Company as one of three strategic partnership agreements supporting OCCI's Franchise Programme participants with retail locations to facilitate franchise expansion across Oman.
• LuLu GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2026Strategic partnership agreement signed with LuLu Group as one of three strategic partnership agreements supporting OCCI's Franchise Programme participants with retail locations to facilitate franchise expansion across Oman.
• Dubai ChamberscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026Dubai Chambers led an official delegation to Sohar, Oman, to strengthen bilateral trade flows between Dubai and Oman. The delegation met with OCCI representatives and toured key economic assets including SOHAR Port and Freezone and Sohar Industrial City. The visit forms part of Dubai Chambers' broader strategy to expand trade and investment ties with key regional markets and deepen collaboration between Dubai's private sector and international counterparts.
• Belarus — National Center for Export PromotioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026MoU signed between OCCI and Belarus's National Center for Export Promotion covering sectors including halal industries, petrochemicals, engineering products, and IT services. The cooperation roadmap includes quarterly exchange of economic bulletins and reports, joint analytical studies, mutual commercial delegations, and participation in each other's trade exhibitions such as the 'Belagro' International Exhibition in Minsk (June 2026) and COMEX technology exhibition in Muscat.
• Development Bank (Oman)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2026OCCI, through its Franchise Centre, partnered with the Development Bank to launch 'Alama', a dedicated financing product for franchising targeting SMEs and entrepreneurs across Oman. The programme offers financing of up to RO 100,000 with a 3% return rate, repayment periods up to seven years, and grace periods up to 12 months, aiming to reduce business failure rates and strengthen SME participation in retail and services.
• Madayn (Public Establishment for Industrial Cities)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCCI collaborates with Madayn in organizing Oman's participation in international exhibitions such as the 50th Saba Saba Exhibition 2026 in Tanzania, where the OPEX team led by Madayn organized a pavilion featuring 24 Omani companies from industrial, commercial, and service sectors.
• Mefriend (Digital Initiative of Regional Media House)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMefriend, a digital initiative of a regional media house, partnered with OCCI to launch the 'Inspire Oman' initiative, a multi-layered program including a legacy publication, a Global Digital Impression Campaign, and an international investors summit, all aligned with Oman Vision 2040 objectives to strengthen Oman's global investment profile.
• Singapore Federation of Industries and CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn OCCI delegation met in Singapore with specialists in information technology and the Singapore Federation of Industries and Commerce to explore avenues for cooperation in IT and digital transformation, as part of OCCI's strategic directions aligned with Oman Vision 2040.
• UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCCI signed a cooperation agreement with UNICEF aimed at helping companies implement family-friendly procedures, enabling working parents to balance childcare responsibilities with their professional duties and improve productivity. Signed by OCCI Chairman Sheikh Faisal bin Abdullah Al Rawas and UNICEF Representative in Oman.
• IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndia and Oman signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in December 2025 during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to the Sultanate. OCCI facilitates business relations between Oman and India, with the Indian Forum organized at OCCI premises and Indian businesses participating in OCCI-led trade delegations and investment forums.
• Turkey (OMNEX 2026)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurkey served as guest of honour at OMNEX 2026 opened by OCCI in Muscat, aiming to promote investment partnerships aligned with Oman Vision 2040. Turkish companies in Oman grew by 21% in 2025 to reach 696, and a $500 million joint investment fund was established following 24 agreements signed during a leadership-level visit. The forum featured bilateral MoU signings between specific companies including Türksat and Imtac on IT, and InTech and Mint Medical Services on medical services.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry: GCC chamber with parallel functions in member registration, certificates of origin, trade delegations, and SME support, comparable in scale and mandate to OCCI.
• Dubai Chambers: UAE's principal chamber body covering Dubai-based businesses, with similar mandates in trade certification, member services, and international business promotion. OCCI and Dubai Chambers maintain a direct strategic partnership, including a 2026 delegation to Sohar to strengthen bilateral trade flows.
• Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry: UAE federal chamber operating across Abu Dhabi with comparable services in business registration, trade documentation, member services, and bilateral trade promotion across the GCC region.
• Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry: National chamber providing business registration, trade certification, and trade promotion services in Bahrain, structurally similar to OCCI and part of the same FGCCC network.
• Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Saudi national chamber providing the same core functions—business registration, trade attestation, franchise and SME support, and bilateral trade facilitation—within the Saudi market.
• Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Qatari national chamber with similar mandate in member services, certificates of origin, and trade promotion, operating within the same GCC ecosystem as OCCI.
• Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Kuwaiti national chamber providing trade certification, business registration, and bilateral trade support, comparable to OCCI in structure and GCC-wide relevance.

Broad incumbents

• Federation of GCC Chambers (FGCCC): Umbrella body of GCC national chambers, of which OCCI's chairman Sheikh Faisal bin Abdullah Al Rawas is a past president. Coordinates regional chamber activities and represents the broader GCC private-sector voice.
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC): Global chamber organization setting standards for trade documentation (including certificates of origin) and arbitration, providing the international framework within which national chambers like OCCI operate.
• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI): Large Indian chamber organizing bilateral forums, trade delegations, and investment promotion. Comparable to OCCI in international business facilitation, particularly relevant given the India-Oman CEPA signed in December 2025.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/omanchamber
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• Facebookfacebook.com/chamber.oman
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chamber_oman

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries8 records

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