Japanese Water Experts held the Seminar on 18th October

Eight Japanese companies made their presentations on the advanced technologies and practical experiences in financing for water projects, desalination, wastewater treatment, water re-use, environmental management and strategic business development at the seminar held on 18th October in the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Over hundred people attended from the government sectors as well as the private sectors. The private sectors included industries such as water desalination, wastewater treatment, food, agriculture, environment and etc.

After the seminar, business matching session was held for Omani businessmen who sought partnership with the Japanese companies. Large number of the businessmen attended this session and discussed the technological issues with the Japanese companies.

Also at the seminar Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East (JCCME) advised the attendees that the Japanese Government and the League of Arab States have agree to hold the 1st Arab-Japan Economic Forum in Tokyo on 7 to 9 December 2009. As a part of this Economic Forum, Business Forum is scheduled on 8 December and topics to be discussed at the Business Forum are water, renewable energy, environment, basic industries, tourism and finance for investment.

This seminar was organized by JCCME in cooperation with the Omani Center for Investment Promotion & Export Development (OICPED) and the Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry.