# Oman Opens First National Pavilion at SIAL Paris With Four Agencies and Seven Food Companies

> Oman opened its first national pavilion at SIAL Paris 2026, bringing four government entities and seven food companies to an expo of 8,000 exhibitors.

- Published: 2026-10-18T12:11:19+00:00
- Section: Expansion
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-18/oman-chamber-sial-paris-debut-pavilion
- Source: [EIN Presswire](https://www.einnews.com/article/950524033/live)

## Key takeaways

- Oman opened its first national pavilion at SIAL Paris 2026 with four government entities and seven Omani food companies.
- Madayn counted 111 food sector projects across its industrial cities by the end of the first half of 2026, with investment exceeding OMR229.5 million.
- SIAL Paris 2026 brings together 8,000 exhibitors and 295,000 food industry professionals across 280,000 sqm.

Oman opened its first national pavilion at SIAL Paris 2026, represented by the Omani Products Promotion Supervisory Team (OPEX) and bringing together four government entities and seven Omani food industry companies, [EIN Presswire](https://www.einnews.com/article/950524033/live) reported on October 18, 2026. The participation is intended to showcase national products, expand their presence in global markets and create trade and export opportunities.

## Oman's First Pavilion at SIAL Paris

Ahmed Mohammed Al Araimi, Oman's Ambassador to the French Republic, said the first national pavilion reflects the country's aim to strengthen its economic and commercial footprint internationally. "The participation expands avenues of cooperation and partnership with friendly nations, particularly France, with which Oman shares deep-rooted historical relations grounded in mutual respect, trust and shared interest," Al Araimi said. He added that the pavilion lets Omani manufacturers show production capabilities, product quality and competitiveness, and explore access to French and wider European markets.

Eng. Dawood Salim Al Hadabi, CEO of the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates ([Madayn](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0005p4h/madayn)) and head of the OPEX team, said the food sector is evolving in innovation, manufacturing and marketing, creating opportunities to attract and localise related investments in Oman's industrial cities. The OPEX team comprises Madayn, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, the [Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00kd7h5/oman-chamber-of-commerce-and-industry) and the SMEs Development Authority (Riyada).

SIAL Paris 2026 runs with 8,000 exhibitors and 295,000 food industry professionals across 280,000 sqm, according to Financial Post, which reported that the edition hosts three summit sessions on food sovereignty, AI and personalised nutrition on October 19-20.

## Oman Chamber's Franchise and Trade Records

According to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry launched its 5th OCCI Franchise Programme in June 2026, targeting 26 Omani brands, with 62 franchise agreements signed across 7 countries and 3 strategic partnerships. The same records show registered companies in Oman with French participation reached about 298 by the end of 2025, a 29.53% increase from 210 in 2024. The chamber's trade directory lists more than 7,000 companies.

## Earlier Oman Chamber Engagements

In September 2026, an Indonesian delegation met the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Muscat to explore cooperation and investment in medical tourism and medical sciences, Times of Oman reported. The Oman Observer reported in September 2026 that the chamber is developing an action plan to build a medical tourism ecosystem aimed at attracting international patients and investors. In August 2026, the Oman-Nepal Business Forum opened in Muscat, organized by the chamber, bringing together business leaders to explore partnership and investment opportunities in trade, food security, water and beverages, and handicrafts sectors, Times of Oman reported.

## SIAL Summit Sessions Ahead

The three SIAL Paris summit sessions on food sovereignty, AI and personalised nutrition run October 19-20, Financial Post reported.

## Companies in this story

- [Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00kd7h5/oman-chamber-of-commerce-and-industry) · website: https://omanchamber.om
- [Madayn company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0005p4h/madayn) · website: https://madayn.om

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