Amr Yehia
Muscat hosted the first edition of the „Omani-French Forum in the Space Sector,” bringing together 15 French companies with specialized expertise in satellite systems, earth observation and monitoring, communications, launch technologies, orbital services, and emerging space applications, and representatives of relevant Omani entities and institutions, with the aim of enhancing communication between the two sides and exploring cooperation opportunities and industrial and commercial partnerships in the space sector.
Amid accelerating efforts by the Sultanate of Oman to develop its space ecosystem and enhance its capabilities in this field, the forum serves as a platform for exchanging expertise and knowledge, and exploring cooperation opportunities between French and Omani institutions and companies, in a way that supports building strategic partnerships and opens new horizons for industrial, technological and commercial cooperation across the value chain in space industries and services.
The forum’s activities highlighted the rapid developments witnessed by the space sector in the Sultanate of Oman, the growing capabilities of this sector, and opportunities available for international cooperation. The French delegation also participated in sessions to present projects and solutions, during which it showcased technologies and solutions covering various stages of the value chain in the space sector, allowing relevant Omani entities to identify potential areas for cooperation and partnership.
The program included 8 rounds of targeted B2B meetings between French companies and relevant Omani entities, which provided a practical platform to discuss potential projects, commercial partnerships and prospects for long-term industrial cooperation. These meetings were followed by a networking lunch to exchange knowledge and expertise, providing participants with an opportunity to enhance communication and strengthen professional relations among themselves.
The French delegation visited „OmanSat” company, in a step that allows participants to take a closer look at the space capabilities being developed by the Sultanate and its future directions in this field.
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