Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has departed on an official state visit to China following an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping. The bilateral agenda focuses on expanding investment in energy, logistics, and manufacturing after bilateral trade exceeded $25 billion in 2025. Discussions also aim to accelerate negotiations on the China-GCC comprehensive free trade agreement.
Omani authorities and Chinese delegates met on October 31 to explore expanding bilateral trade and industrial investments in Gulf economic and free zones. Discussions emphasized regulatory incentives, port logistics, and links between Gulf businesses and China's Hainan Province. Both delegations also confirmed intentions to develop coordinated frameworks for foreign direct investment.
Chinese securities brokerages have injected over CNY 50 billion abroad in 2026, highlighted by China Securities' partnership with the UAE Ministry of Investment. Meanwhile, CITIC Securities International obtained licensing in the Dubai International Financial Centre and underwrote a landmark dim sum bond for Mashreq Bank.
Bilateral trade between Oman and China reached RO 9.6 billion in 2025, maintaining China as Oman's top trading partner. Omani officials are targeting Chinese capital in manufacturing, logistics, and renewable energy, while backing China-GCC free trade negotiations.
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