The Trade Ministry said Ömer Bolat and UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds discussed broadening the free trade agreement. Its statement said the fifth negotiation round was taking place that week.
The ministry reported bilateral trade of $24 billion in 2025 and reiterated a $40 billion target. The latter is a goal; the statement did not announce completed negotiations or an expanded agreement entering into force.
Investment commitments reported at end-June were 141 percent higher than in 2021. Oman also outlined port cargo, refinery capacity and dry-dock activity.
The platform will focus on the Qatar Investment Authority’s local portfolio. The government also outlined five-year expectations for US$38.5 billion in infrastructure projects and US$22.5 billion in private investment.
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Total value rose 13.1 percent in the first half of 2026, while non-oil exports increased 23.9 percent. The figures also show a higher export share within total trade.
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