A delegation of business leaders from Oman, led by the Chairman of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Salem bin Salim Al-Junaibi, visited Tanzania from September 7 to 11, 2025, to explore trade and investment opportunities.
The delegation, composed of more than 15 Omani businesspeople, was received in Dar es Salaam by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Dr. Hashil Abdallah, government officials, and Tanzanian business leaders.
On September 07, 2025, the delegation visited to the Union Meat Group factory, which processes goat and lamb meat, as well as the Kasasa Industrial Cluster (KAMAKA), both located in the Coastal Region.
The Omani delegate and Chairman of the Al Wusta Chamber of Commerce and Industry and head of the delegation, Dr. Salem bin Salim Al-Junaibi, said the delegation was impressed and pleased with the capabilities of the Union Meat Factory, noting the high standards of cleanliness, employee professionalism, and adherence to Halal standards.
“This partnership comes at an opportune time, as we are diversifying our economy and strengthening cooperation in trade and strategic investment in logistics, ports, agriculture, tourism, energy, and food security,” said Mr. Al-Junaibi.
Speaking on behalf of the Omani delegation, Mr. Zahran Al Aras commended the Tanzanian government for creating a conducive investment environment and pledged to continue purchasing meat from Tanzania because of its good flavor.
For her part, the Director of the factory, Ms. Mariam Gw’hwani, assured the delegation that Union Meat will continue to adhere to international standards of health, cleanliness, and Halal compliance and that her factory has the capacity to slaughter 3,500 goats and sheep per day.
The Executive Director of the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture (TCCIA), Mr. Oscar Kissanga, said the benefit of the delegation’s visit to the country is to strengthen the trade relationship between the two countries and that his organization is ready to utilize the opportunities that will arise from this relationship.
On September 8, 2025, the delegation participated in a meeting with Tanzanian business leaders to discuss cooperation in the trade and industrial sectors.
Opening the meeting, Dr. Abdallah stated that the Government of Tanzania has made significant economic and legal reforms to attract both domestic and foreign businesspeople and investors.
“Tanzania is ready for business people and investors from Oman. We have fertile land, natural resources, a domestic and regional market, political peace and stability, as well as a hospitable population. We believe that by cooperating, we can achieve our shared goals for economic development,” Dr. Abdallah stressed.
Meanwhile, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Gerald Mweli, said that key sectors for potential investment include edible oils, wheat, fruits, and vegetables.
Dr. Salem bin Salim Al-Junaibi, who is a member of the State Council, Chairman of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Al Wusta Governorate, said that the business chambers of both countries aim to sign investment agreements that will stimulate development and benefit both nations.
On September 9, 2025, the delegation toured the Saturn Vehicle Assembly Plant to observe production operations and technology used in vehicle assembly.
The Director of the Department of Industrial Development, Mr. Juma Mwambapa, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, stated that the government has a firm commitment to promoting industrial investment and has already witnessed the successful collaboration between the private and public sectors.
Additionally, the Vice President of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Yagoob Al Rabaani, was pleased to see that Tanzania has the capacity to assemble high-quality vehicles at such a well-maintained and high-standard factory.
“We want cooperation. In Oman, we have free zones, so we can partner and also transfer this technology to Oman to strengthen the relationship between our countries,” said Mr. Al Rabaani.
The Director of the Sartun Plant, Mr. Rehmatullah Habib, said the company has built a new workshop to manufacture some vehicle spare parts as part of a strategy to increase job opportunities for youth, promote local industries, and reduce dependency on imported goods.
He reminded that since the plant’s launch last year, vehicle sales have increased from 200 to the current 1,800 units, and they expect to grow to 3,000 vehicles per year.
“We thank the government for increasing the Industrial Development Levy on imported vehicles, a step that has helped boost local industries,” he added.
Tanzania-Oman Trade
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, trade between Tanzania and Oman increased from USD 18 million in 2017 to USD 245.8 million in 2024.
Tanzanian exports to Oman rose from USD 4.8 million in 2017 to USD 16.5 million in 2024, consisting of products such as goat meat, crabs, vegetable seeds, coffee, maize, beans, and juices.
Imports from Oman include petroleum products, chemical fertilizers, cement, milk, and electrical equipment.
