Oman Forum

Pak Oman Investment Company (POIC) was honored to actively participate in the prestigious Advantage Oman Forum 2025, held in Muscat. This high-level platform brought together senior government officials, global investors, business leaders, and policymakers to explore investment-driven growth opportunities aligned with Oman’s Vision 2040.

POIC’s senior leadership – Mr.nauman ansari (Managing Director), Ms.Nadia Ishtiaq (Head of Investment Banking and Private Equity), and Mr.Talha Ahmed Khan. ACA, FCCA (Country Manager – Oman & Head of Global Investment) – represented the Company and engaged in strategic discussions aimed at enhancing cross-border collaboration and unlocking Oman’s potential as a regional financial and investment hub.

Key sessions at the forum included:
The Shape of Things to Come – A strategic dialogue moderated by CNN’s Richard Quest, featuring H.E. Qais Al Yousef (Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion) and H.E. Abdulsalam Al Murshidi (President, Oman Investment Authority), addressing megatrends in climate transition, technology, and global capital shifts.

Risky Business – Examining risk as a driver for innovation and opportunity.

A Defining Moment – Focusing on sustainability and climate resilience.

Beyond the Comfort of Certainty – Exploring the role of leadership and creative thinking in navigating uncertainty.

Storytelling Nations – Highlighting the role of national narratives in shaping policy and investment flows.

The forum also featured globally recognized figures including H.E. Luigi Di Maio (EU Special Representative for the Gulf), Mr. Mohamed Alabbar (Founder, Emaar Properties), Mr. Yusuff Ali M.A. (Chairman, LuLu Group), and Mr. Mohammed Al Ardhi (Chairman, Muscat Stock Exchange; Executive Chairman, Investcorp).

Pak Oman Investment Company’s active involvement reflects its long-standing commitment to supporting strategic investments and promoting sustainable economic development across Oman and Pakistan.