Globinar Update on Opportunities in Oman

Globinar Update on Opportunities in Oman

• Wednesday, July 9th at 7pm Oman / 8am PT / 11am ET / 3pm Accra / 4pm London / 5pm CET / 6pm Tel Aviv + Nairobi + Kyiv / 7pm Dubai / 8:30pm Mumbai / 11pm Singapore 
• Thursday, July 10th at 12am Seoul + Tokyo / 1am Sydney

Join us for an insightful session exploring current business, trade, and investment opportunities in Oman—one of the Gulf region’s most promising and business-friendly markets.

Rebecca Olson and her team will provide the latest updates on market trends, key sectors for growth, and how international companies can successfully engage with Oman’s evolving business landscape. 

Whether you're an investor, exporter, or looking to build cross-border connections, this session is your gateway to understanding how to successfully engage with Oman’s expanding economy.

Speakers:

• Rebecca Olson - CEO at Oman American Business Council (OABC)
• Harshal Dutia - Director of Trade and Investment (US and Oman markets) at Oman American Business Council (OABC)
• Issa Al Raisi - Trade and Investment Support Officer at Oman American Business Council (OABC)
• Adel Al-Awadhi - Executive Director at Global Chamber® UAE

Speakers:

Rebecca Olson - CEO at Oman American Business Council (OABC)

Rebecca Olson leads the team at OABC. Hailing from Upstate New York, Rebecca brings to OABC more than 20 years of experience serving nonprofit and for-profit organizations in Rochester, Boston, Nairobi, Ramallah, and Muscat. After completing her Master of Science in Communications and Global Business at Rochester Institute of Technology, Rebecca worked with various social development and humanitarian organizations in Boston, pitching urgent press releases to large media outlets and writing speeches for use at international events, UN panel presentations, and US congressional hearings.

After moving to Muscat in 2013, Rebecca founded Olson LLC, a writing and editing company that specializes in web content, information architecture, marketing plans, and other professional materials for a diverse clientele. Rebecca joined OABC as Executive Director in 2017, helping to double the organization’s membership and number of events annually. Promoted to CEO in 2023, Rebecca is passionate about serving OABC members, facilitating more trade between Oman and the U.S., and helping to make Oman an easy place to do business. Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys learning Arabic, traveling, music, and spending time with her three boys exploring the most beautiful parts of Oman.

Harshal Dutia - Director of Trade and Investment (US and Oman markets) at Oman American Business Council (OABC)

Harshal Dutia is the Director of Trade and Investment (US and Oman markets) at OABC. He is passionate about building meaningful connections that drive successful business partnerships, contributing to the economic growth and prosperity of both Oman and the U.S. Harshal has over 9 years of experience in Oman in trade development, business development, and finance, having worked in the government sector, non-profit organizations, and private companies.

Harshal holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from the University of Bradford and has, since his graduation, acquired certifications in finance, management accounting, and cybersecurity over the years. He commenced his professional journey in 2014 by working at a national SME fund to initially set up the funds and complete the legalities for them.

From 2016, Harshal worked for an international trade development organization in Muscat for over 7 years, spearheading initiatives for several projects in Oman aimed at promoting trade, attracting investments, and facilitating technology transfer. Before joining OABC, Harshal worked for a stint outside Oman, generating business for a cyber fusion platform used by governments for crime solving and prevention.

Harshal joined OABC in December 2023 to foster, develop, and facilitate trade between Oman and the U.S. This is mainly done through programs run by OABC to help Omani companies export to the U.S. and vice versa, investment promotion, connecting businesses, supporting Omani and American companies in navigating the intricacies of trade through connections, market research, and facilitating the utilization of the US-Oman Free Trade Agreement.
Do connect with Harshal to help you achieve your international trade goals!

Issa Al Raisi - Trade and Investment Support Officer at Oman American Business Council (OABC)

Issa Al Raisi is a trade and investment support officer at the Oman American Business Council (OABC), where he supports trade and investment initiatives between the U.S. and Oman. He is passionate about international business, cross-cultural collaboration, and helping create impactful opportunities that connect companies across borders.

Issa holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a concentration in International Business from the University of Delaware. Since graduating in December of 2024, he has been actively involved in the Council’s work, contributing to high-level events, membership engagement, and strategic communications that promote bilateral trade.

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