Muscat:The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX), in collaboration with the Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges (FEAS), hosted the "ConFEAS 2026" conference today. The event brought together a distinguished group of capital market officials, decision-makers, experts, and specialists from various countries worldwide.
According to Oman News Agency, more than 200 participants attended the conference, which featured four panel discussions with international speakers. The discussions focused on key topics in the capital markets sector, including regional cooperation, access to emerging markets, technological advancements, and best practices in investor relations.
The conference was inaugurated under the patronage of Qais Mohammed Al Yousef, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ). The event is part of MSX's efforts to enhance Oman's presence in global capital markets and support the development of the Omani capital market in line with "Oman Vision 2040."
The first session addressed the role of the Omani capital market in economic diversification and investment attraction, discussing progress towards classifying it among emerging markets and the importance of regional and international cooperation. Subsequent sessions explored challenges and opportunities in emerging markets, technological trends in capital markets, and the significance of investor relations.
Haitham Salim Al Salmi, CEO of Muscat Stock Exchange, highlighted the conference's role in reinforcing Oman's standing as a promising investment destination. He emphasized MSX's commitment to innovation and expanding investment opportunities while fostering regional and international market connections.
Radu Hanga, President of FEAS, described the conference as a crucial platform for exchanging expertise and exploring cooperation opportunities. Konstantin Saroyan, FEAS Secretary General, noted the importance of regional cooperation amid technological transformations in capital markets.
The conference, supported by leading financial and investment institutions, also aimed to enhance communication and integration between markets, facilitating cross-border investment flows and reinforcing Oman's presence in international economic and financial events.