Oman Business Forum

What Oman Business Forum does

Oman Business Forum (OBF) is a national platform, registered as a private entity in the Sultanate of Oman, designed to facilitate public-private dialogue and business networking. Launched in 2017 as an initiative of the Public-Private Partnership Task Force under the Diwan of Royal Court and formally inaugurated in February 2018, OBF operates under the umbrella of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion (MoCIIP). It is governed by a Supervisory Committee chaired by the Minister of MoCIIP, with a Board of Trustees and an OBF Office managing day-to-day operations. The forum's mandate is aligned with Oman Vision 2040 objectives, focused on private sector development, public-private partnerships, capability development, and youth empowerment.

OBF's core product is the "Tejarah Talks" (حوارات تجارة) series — a recurring calendar of dialogue sessions organized jointly with MoCIIP covering topics such as net-zero transition, AI & drones, space industry, blue economy, agrifood, web 3.0, and sustainable manufacturing. Supporting products include a Member Portal for registered participants, an Events & Conferences offering (workshops, knowledge sessions, international delegations), Publications (research reports and event proceedings), and a Media Center (news, photo, and video galleries). The technology stack is a standard web platform with member portal functionality and W3C-compliant accessibility features; no proprietary technical IP or AI/ML capabilities are documented.

The business model is membership-based with undisclosed pricing, operating across government and private sector member segments. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the entity is explicitly characterized as a non-commercial public-private coordination body rather than a profit-generating enterprise. GTM is event-driven, with membership acquisition occurring through direct engagement with ministries, regulatory bodies, chambers of commerce, and enterprise members. No funding rounds, equity ownership, or investor structure exist, and OBF is not positioned as an investment target.

Name

Oman Business Forum

Legal name

Oman Business Forum (OBF) & PPP

Website

https://obf.om

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Oman Business Forum is a government-linked national platform under Oman's Ministry of Commerce that organizes dialogue sessions, events, and publications to foster public-private partnerships in support of Oman Vision 2040.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Muscat

HQ country

Oman

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership-based platform: Oman Business Forum operates as a national platform for public-private dialogue under the umbrella of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion. Revenue model details are not publicly disclosed as it functions as a government-linked forum facilitating business networking and partnerships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oman Business Forum (OBF) is a national platform under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) of Oman that facilitates public-private dialogue, business networking, and partnership development. Its core offerings are the Tejarah Talks discussion series, a Member Portal, and organized events and conferences aimed at enhancing Oman's economic competitiveness and supporting Oman Vision 2040 objectives.

Product overview

Oman Business Forum (OBF) & PPP is a national platform operated under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion, designed for the exchange of ideas and experiences between the public and private sectors. The core offering consists of Tejarah Talks discussion sessions, a Member Portal for registered participants, and organized events and conferences. Supporting offerings include publications (research reports and event proceedings) and a media center featuring news, photo galleries, and video content. The platform aims to enhance Oman's economic competitiveness and support the Oman Vision 2040 objectives by fostering public-private partnerships and empowering SMEs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tejarah Talks (حوارات تجارة) A recurring series of discussion sessions organized by OBF in association with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), designed to inform, inspire and empower Omani SMEs on key business topics including sustainability, technology, and economic development.
• OBF Member Portal A secure online portal for registered OBF members providing privileged access to events, conferences, and exclusive content for participation in discussions and engagement with the business community.
• OBF Events & Conferences Workshops, knowledge sessions, international partnership events, and networking opportunities organized by OBF for public-private sector collaboration across multiple business sectors.
• OBF Publications Research reports, discussion papers, and event proceedings published by OBF covering topics such as green economy, AI & drones, space industry, blue economy, and economic diversification.

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and minor.

• Jindal ShadeedsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Co-organizer/sponsor of Tejarah Talks sessions on net-zero transition and sustainability topics. Contributing to discussions on green economy and climate action for Omani SMEs.
• Sustainable City - YitisupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Co-organizer/sponsor of Tejarah Talks sessions focusing on sustainability, urban development, and environmental initiatives aligned with Oman's net-zero goals.
• NortalsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Technology partner supporting Tejarah Talks sessions with expertise in digital transformation and ESG topics for Omani businesses.
• OmantelsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Host venue partner for Tejarah Talks sessions at Airports Heights headquarters, providing facilities for business discussions and knowledge sharing.
• OmanFMsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Media partner for Tejarah Talks sessions providing coverage and communication support for the net-zero transition discussions.
• Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion (MoCIIP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Primary government partner under whose umbrella OBF operates. MoCIIP is responsible for organizing Tejarah Talks initiative jointly with OBF. The ministry provides ministerial oversight and support for OBF's objectives of enhancing private sector participation and public-private partnerships.
• Asian Aquaculture Network (ANN) / Temasek PolytechnicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partners for AquaSG conference participation, specializing in aquaculture research, technology, and investment in the fish farming industry.
• Energy Conservation Centre, Japan (ECCJ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese expertise partnership for energy conservation and sustainability practices, hosting knowledge sessions on green technologies and practices.
• European Investment BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational financial institution partner for knowledge sessions on international investment and development financing opportunities.
• Oman-India Joint Business CouncilsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral business council facilitating trade and investment relations between Oman and India, hosted by OBF with delegation visits including Indian Minister of Commerce.
• Diwan of Royal CourtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal founding authority that launched OBF in 2017 as part of the Public-Private Partnership Task Force initiative, providing high-level governmental support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry: UAE's umbrella chamber body representing seven emirate chambers, with a similar mandate of facilitating public-private dialogue and supporting national economic strategy. Closest regional peer given shared GCC governance model.
• Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Bahrain's national chamber convening private sector and government stakeholders. Comparable as a long-established GCC business association with similar PPP and economic diversification support role.
• Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Emirate-level chamber in the UAE with active PPP and SME support programs. Comparable in scale and mandate to OBF, focused on a single jurisdiction within a larger federal structure.
• Council of Saudi Chambers: Saudi Arabia's national council of chambers, serving as the apex body for the private sector with strong government linkages. Comparable as a state-aligned national business platform supporting Vision 2030.
• Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Kuwait's national business association with a long history of public-private facilitation. Comparable as a GCC national business body, though operating in a more politically constrained environment.
• Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry: The principal private-sector business association in Oman and a member of OBF. Most directly comparable as a national business body representing Omani enterprises; OBF complements rather than competes with it, but both serve overlapping constituencies.
• Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Qatar's national chamber with convening role over Qatari private sector and PPP facilitation. Direct regional peer operating under similar government-aligned mandate in a small GCC economy.

Broad incumbents

• Enterprise Singapore: Singapore government agency supporting enterprise development and internationalization. Comparable as a state-backed national platform for private sector growth, partnership facilitation, and international business promotion — a model OBF echoes in the Omani context.
• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII): India's premier business association with strong government partnership on policy and PPP frameworks. Comparable in its international business council model (Oman-India Joint Business Council is co-hosted by OBF) and structured leadership development programs.
• Singapore Business Federation: Singapore's apex private-sector body with strong government alignment and international engagement focus. Comparable in its government-linked convening role, international delegation program (which OBF explicitly partners with), and national development mandate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrRmCexCtzHruJkhR52QrBA
• Xx.com/ombusinessforum
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ombusinessforum

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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