Uganda to Showcase Investment Opportunities at East Africa Trade Expo in Oman
Uganda will participate in the East Africa Trade and Investment Expo in Muscat, Oman, on April 16–17, 2025, to strengthen trade and investment ties with Oman. The Expo will showcase key sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and technology.
Uganda is set to take part in the East Africa Trade and Investment Expo, scheduled for April 16–17, 2025, in Muscat, Oman. The Expo seeks to strengthen trade and investment ties between East Africa, including Uganda, and Oman, showcasing products and services from key sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, energy, construction, technology, and consumer goods.
A delegation from Global Digital Technologies LLC, the Expo’s organisers, recently met with the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) to explore business opportunities, discuss potential investments, and engage with the Oman Investment Authority.
His Highness Al Sayyid Barghash Turki Saif Al Said, an Omani Prince and Executive Chairman of Global Digital Technologies, led the delegation. He expressed optimism about deepening economic relations, stating: “I look forward to increased investment and trade opportunities between Uganda and Oman. Oman serves as a gateway to expanding business and investment links between Uganda and the Middle East.”
Martin Muhangi, Acting Deputy Director General of UIA, highlighted that the initiative would open up Middle Eastern markets to Ugandan businesses, fostering investment across multiple sectors while strengthening bilateral ties with Oman.
Ingah Atamba Kutesa, Honorary Consul of the Sultanate of Oman in Uganda, lauded UIA’s efforts, remarking: “We appreciate the Uganda Investment Authority’s ongoing work to advance trade and investment for Uganda’s development. We are confident this initiative will deliver significant benefits for both Uganda and Oman.”
Faiz Mohammed Al Shikely, CEO of Global Digital Technologies, commended Uganda’s economic potential, particularly in agriculture, and expressed optimism about increasing Ugandan exports to Oman.
Ritah Mugula, UIA’s Deputy Director of Investment Promotion and Business Development, emphasised Uganda’s vast investment opportunities in agriculture, value addition, manufacturing, tourism, mining, infrastructure development, and ICT. She encouraged Omani investors to explore Uganda’s thriving sectors.
