OCCI Participates in World Forum of Accountants in India

OCCI Showcases Omani CFO Program at World Forum of Accountants

Delhi: The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) participated in the World Forum of Accountants, held at the India International Convention and Expo Center (IICC) in Greater Noida, Republic of India, under the theme “Nation Building to Global Collaboration: Strengthening Trust, Enabling Growth.”

The Chamber’s delegation comprised Dr. Abdullah bin Masoud Al Harthy, OCCI Board Member and Chairman of the Supervisory Committee for the Omani Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Program, and Mustafa Salman Ahmed, OCCI Board Member and Chairman of the Finance and Insurance Committee.

The delegation took part in keynote sessions and specialized workshops focusing on financial governance, compliance, sustainability, and digital transformation in business, in addition to exploring avenues to enhance cooperation between the public and private sectors.

Dr. Abdullah bin Masoud Al Harthy stated that OCCI’s participation represents an important opportunity to review leading international experiences and best practices in accounting and governance, as well as to strengthen communication with global professional institutions. He noted that such engagement contributes to improving the business environment in the Sultanate of Oman and supports the aspirations of the private sector in line with Oman Vision 2040.

He added that the Chamber’s participation aligns with its ongoing efforts to implement the Omani CFO Program, a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the efficiency of national competencies in financial management, advanced accounting, and corporate governance.

The program is implemented in cooperation with the Muscat Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Dr. Al Harthy explained that the initiative has succeeded in strengthening the readiness of Omani professionals to lead financial functions in both public and private sector institutions, thereby supporting Oman’s economic transformation ecosystem.

For his part, Mustafa Salman Ahmed affirmed that the Chamber’s participation in this global forum reflects its commitment to developing Omani capabilities in financial and accounting fields. He noted that the discussions and meetings held during the forum contributed to the exchange of expertise with international professional bodies and the exploration of cooperation opportunities in financial development, governance, and compliance.

He added that OCCI’s involvement forms part of its continuous efforts to enhance its international presence and establish effective professional partnerships that contribute to strengthening governance and financial transparency frameworks, positively reflecting on the competitiveness of the Omani private sector at regional and international levels.