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Chinese firms keen on investing in Oman’s International Financial Centre: official

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An Omani official stated that Chinese companies are showing significant interest in investing in Oman's International Financial Centre to access the Middle East market while avoiding risks associated with tensions in the region. Al Hussain al-Qalhati, associate director for business development at the centre, noted daily inquiries from Chinese banks, asset managers, and law firms interested in establishing operations there. The financial hub is scheduled to open in Muscat early next year, offering a neutral location away from the Strait of Hormuz.

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Chinese firms have shown significant interest in investing in Oman's upcoming International Financial Centre, which is set to launch in Muscat, the Omani capital, by early next year. The center’s associate director for business development, Al Hussain al-Qalhati, highlighted daily inquiries from Chinese banks, asset managers, and law firms interested in establishing a presence there. This interest stems from Oman's strategic position across the Strait of Hormuz from Iran, offering a safer investment environment due to its neutrality amid tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran. The location also provides access to the lucrative Middle East market while minimizing geopolitical risks associated with proximity to high-conflict areas like the Strait of Hormuz.

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Neutrality amid US-Israel war on Iran cited as an advantage, as well as location of ports away from Strait of Hormuz Chinese firms have shown “very strong interest” in investing in Oman – across the Strait of Hormuz from Iran – as they aim to tap the lucrative Middle East market while minimising risks, an Omani official said.

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🔮 The International Financial Centre Oman will open in Muscat, the Omani capital, by early next year.

2026-09-20 · South China Morning Post

Chinese firms keen on investing in Oman’s International Financial Centre: official · assertive framing

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Chinese firms keen on investing in Oman’s International Financial Centre: asserted

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official → cite → risks

Banks, asset managers and law firms from China were getting in touch every day to ask about setting up in the International Financial Centre Oman, a free-standing legal zone in the country, the centre’s associate director for business development, Al Hussain al-Qalhati, said. asserted

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The International Financial Centre Oman will open in Muscat, the Omani capital, by early next year. asserted

Oman → open → year