Rwanda is preparing to engage with 15 companies from Oman operating in various sectors as the two countries seek to explore new business opportunities, expand markets and strengthen investment ties.
The companies are expected to meet Rwandan business representatives at the Oman-Rwanda Business Forum, scheduled to take place in Kigali on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The forum is being organised by Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion.
According to the Oman News Agency (ONA), the Omani delegation will be led by Ghalib Said Al Maamari, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, responsible for Commerce and Industry.
The 15 companies operate in sectors including food processing, agriculture, energy, technology, plastics and electrical equipment.
The forum will provide an opportunity for business-to-business meetings, allowing investors from both countries to explore trade opportunities, distribution networks and potential long-term partnerships.
Omani investors will also be briefed on Rwanda’s business environment, trade regulations and market access procedures. Rwanda is expected to be presented as a gateway to wider East African markets, including Kenya and Tanzania.
Al Maamari said the forum forms part of Oman’s strategy to strengthen economic relations with African countries and help its companies access new markets. He noted that Rwanda offers investment opportunities across several sectors.
The meeting comes two months after President Paul Kagame’s working visit to Oman on September 7–8, 2026, during which he held talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.
During the visit, the two countries signed several agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture and transport. They also agreed to open embassies in each other’s capitals and establish a permanent mechanism for connecting investors from both countries.
