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The 2026 Investment Forum · Washington, DC · September 23, 2026

An invitation-only convening of sovereign vision and global enterprise.

Held at the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center in Washington, DC, the Zahra Oman–USA Investment Forum convenes senior leaders across industry, government, and institutional capital to explore long-term partnership opportunities between Oman and the United States.

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Date

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Venue

Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center, Washington, DC

Attendance

Invitation Only

Why This Moment Matters

A New Era of Strategic Corridors

Global systems are being reshaped by artificial intelligence infrastructure, resilient supply chains, sovereign investment, energy transformation, and evolving geopolitical alignment.

As capital and infrastructure priorities reorganize globally, the Gulf region is becoming increasingly important to the future of trade, technology, industrial development, and cross-border investment.

Oman occupies a uniquely strategic position within this transformation — with direct access to the Indian Ocean, longstanding diplomatic relationships, significant infrastructure investment, and one of the few Free Trade Agreements between the United States and the region.

The Forum was created to convene the relationships shaping what comes next.

Founding Partners

Convened with the institutions anchoring U.S.–Oman partnership.

The Forum is convened in partnership with the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Washington, DC and The Zahra Group.

Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman
The Zahra Group

Participating Partners

Sovereign institutions and industry leaders shaping Oman's strategic future.

Oman Investment Authority
Minerals Development Oman
ITHCA Group

Why Oman

A Stable and Trusted Gateway to the Region

Oman's strategic geography, trusted diplomacy, and Vision 2040 transformation position it as a compelling platform for long-term investment, infrastructure development, and regional connectivity at a time when global supply chains, energy systems, and digital networks are being redefined.

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Strategic Geography & Connectivity

Oman sits at the intersection of emerging trade, energy, and digital corridors connecting the Gulf, India, Africa, and global markets. Its ports, industrial zones, and subsea connectivity position the Sultanate as a strategic gateway for the next generation of commerce and infrastructure.

02

U.S.–Oman Alignment

Backed by a longstanding Free Trade Agreement and decades of diplomatic cooperation, Oman offers American companies and investors a trusted platform for engagement in one of the world's fastest-evolving regions.

03

Infrastructure & Vision

Through Vision 2040, Oman is building for the future—investing in AI and digital ecosystems, logistics and industrial platforms, renewable energy, and critical minerals to diversify its economy and create long-term strategic partnerships.

Strategic Opportunities

Strategic Opportunities Defining the Next Decade

Exploring the partnerships, infrastructure, and investment platforms shaping the next decade of U.S.–Oman collaboration.

I

AI Infrastructure, Digital Ecosystems & Connectivity

The artificial intelligence era is transforming compute, energy, and connectivity into strategic national assets. Oman's unique combination of geographic location, energy resources, subsea cable connectivity, and long-term vision positions it as a compelling platform for next-generation AI infrastructure, sovereign digital ecosystems, and globally connected technology initiatives. Discussions will explore opportunities across data centers, digital infrastructure, energy systems, advanced technologies, and emerging sectors that rely on secure global connectivity.

II

Trade, Logistics & Industrial Development Platforms

As global supply chains evolve toward greater resilience and diversification, Oman is emerging as a strategic gateway linking Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Western markets. Participants will explore opportunities across ports, free zones, manufacturing, logistics, and industrial development platforms designed to facilitate trade, attract investment, and support long-term economic growth.

III

Critical Minerals, Resource Security & Advanced Industry

Critical minerals have become essential to artificial intelligence, energy systems, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and industrial competitiveness. Oman's growing mining sector, resource base, and downstream processing ambitions present opportunities to build resilient supply chains and industrial ecosystems that support the technologies and industries shaping the future global economy.

Event Details

Date

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Timing

8:00 AM — 2:00 PM

Venue

Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center · Washington, DC

Private Reception

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman

Attendance

Invitation Only

Inquiries

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Schedule

Designed for strategic dialogue and relationship building.

The Forum is intentionally designed as a focused, invitation-only convening emphasizing high-trust engagement, executive dialogue, and long-term partnership development.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

6:00 — 9:00 PM

Private Reception & Dinner

Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman · Invitation-only gathering for speakers, partners, diplomatic guests, and strategic delegates.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

8:00 — 9:00 AM

Breakfast & Opening Keynote

Introduction to Oman and setting the stage for a new era of strategic corridors.

9:00 AM — 12:30 PM

Executive Sessions & Strategic Roundtables

Focused dialogue across AI infrastructure, trade and logistics, critical minerals and other strategic opportunities.

12:30 — 2:00 PM

Lunch & Closing Keynote

Synthesis of the day and pathways forward.

Keynote Speaker

His Excellency Talal Al Rahbi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the United States

His Excellency

H.E. Talal Al Rahbi

Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the United States of America

His Excellency Talal Al Rahbi serves as the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the United States, representing the Sultanate's strategic interests in Washington and advancing the longstanding partnership between the two nations.

Prior to his diplomatic appointment, His Excellency held senior leadership roles in Oman's national planning and economic development, where he played a central role in shaping Oman Vision 2040 — the Sultanate's long-term strategy for economic diversification, investment, and global engagement.

At the Zahra Oman–USA Investment Forum, His Excellency will deliver the keynote address, framing the strategic context for deeper bilateral collaboration across infrastructure, technology, energy, and capital.

Featured Speakers

Senior leaders convened for strategic dialogue.

A curated roster of current and former cabinet-level officials, sovereign fund executives, and founders of billion-dollar infrastructure platforms — each confirmed on the basis of active, relevant decision-making authority. Full speaker roster and bios will be published as confirmations are finalized.

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Forum Sponsors

The inaugural Forum is being supported by a select group of organizations committed to strengthening long-term economic and strategic ties between Oman and the United States. Additional partners will be announced in the coming months.

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Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center

A bridge of cultural and intellectual exchange.

Located in the heart of Washington, DC, the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center serves as a bridge of cultural and intellectual exchange between Oman and the United States. Its mission of dialogue, partnership, and cross-cultural engagement reflects the spirit at the heart of Zahra.

The Zahra Group

Zahra — the Arabic word for flower — represents growth, beauty, and the blossoming of long-term partnership.

Our identity reflects the spirit at the heart of the Group: building bridges between business, government, and culture to create opportunities that endure across generations.

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Shaping What Comes Next

Participation in the Zahra Investment Forum is by invitation only. To inquire about attendance, sponsorship, speaking participation, or strategic partnership, please contact the Zahra team.

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