Jamal Razaghi, the head of the Iran-Oman Chamber of Commerce, announced the halt of the migration of economic activists from the UAE to Oman. This issue arose after recent developments in Iran-Oman trade relations, highlighting the need for a fundamental review of trade policies.
The Current Status of Economic Activist Migration
Razaghi assessed the situation of economic activists who were seeking to utilize Oman's trade capacities, stating that this migration was almost taking shape, but with recent events, this process has been halted, and under current conditions, there is little room for change. He emphasized that although Oman is not a large market for Iranian goods, it can serve as an important commercial hub.
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The Necessity of Reevaluating Trade Relations
The head of the Iran-Oman Chamber of Commerce called for a fundamental reevaluation by policymakers in the country's trade relations and added that the capacities of countries with friendly and deep relations with Iran should be better utilized. According to Razaghi, the UAE, as a commercial hub, re-exports a significant volume of Iranian goods to other countries, and it should not be assumed that the volume of Iran's exports to this country is solely related to its domestic market.
Razaghi also pointed out that with a population of five million and a significant presence of migrants in Oman, the country can act as an important trade route for Iran. Oman's proximity to African countries and Yemen makes it a very suitable route for Iran's trade connections. The Chabahar port, which is close to Oman, can also be utilized as a geographical advantage in the development of trade and transit of goods.
Past Experiences and Current Obstacles
Razaghi referred to past experiences of goods passing through Oman during critical times, stating: "During the first war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a significant portion of the transit of Iranian goods was conducted through Oman." He also identified one of the obstacles to utilizing Oman's port capacities as foreign investment and the restrictions arising from sanctions, adding that Oman's major ports were developed with Dutch investments, and due to sanctions, these countries face limitations in their activities.
The head of the Iran-Oman Chamber of Commerce further mentioned the actions taken by Iranians to invest in the infrastructure of one of Oman's ports and stated that the Omanis have also prepared the Port of Sultan Qaboos for container transportation. He ultimately emphasized that Oman is not merely a consumer market for Iran but can play a significant role as an alternative route and commercial hub in the transit of goods and access to African markets.
A complete interview with Jamal Razaghi will be published soon.
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