Ubhar Capital hosted the inaugural U Capital Investment Dialogue 2027 at Tivoli LA VIE Muscat Hotel & Residences on 9 November 2026, with Ominvest as strategic partner.

Approximately 250 senior representatives from the public and private sectors, financial institutions and the international investment community attended. Three panel discussions explored the GCC’s economic outlook, the development of regional capital markets and the investment opportunities shaping the region’s future.

Opening the Dialogue, Mohammed Mahfoodh Alardhi, Chairman of the Muscat Stock Exchange, said the GCC’s next phase of growth will depend on turning national strengths into regional scale. “We have spent the last quarter-century turning energy wealth into extraordinary national development. Our challenge for the next quarter-century is to connect six remarkable national success stories and create an even greater regional opportunity. By linking our markets, infrastructure and capital more effectively, we can make each national success more valuable to the region, strengthen our resilience and compete with greater scale in the global economy.”

The opening panel, GCC Economic Outlook, examined growth prospects, fiscal sustainability and economic diversification against a backdrop of changing global economic conditions, oil-market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty. It brought together H.H Sheikh Khalid Abdullah Al Khalili, Deputy Chairman of Ominvest and Chairman of Bank Nizwa and Aflag Group; Dr. Nasser Saidi, Founder and President of Nasser Saidi & Associates; His Highness Sayyid Dr. Adham bin Turki Al Said, Omani economist, academic and strategic adviser; Yngve Slyngstad, former Chief Executive Officer of Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund; and Yousef Gamal El-Din, Founder of Stagespring, former Bloomberg and CNBC anchor, and author.

Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Balushi, Group CEO of Ominvest, said: “The next phase of growth in Oman and the GCC will depend on our ability to turn economic ambition into productive, long-term investment. That requires trusted institutions, deeper capital markets, and stronger connections between opportunities and international capital markets. As strategic partner of the “U Capital Investment Dialogue”, Ominvest is proud to support a platform that advances this conversation. Our focus is on translating dialogue into lasting partnerships that strengthen investor confidence, support economic diversification and create sustainable value for shareholders and the wider economy.”

Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al Saadi, Chief Executive Officer of Ubhar Capital, said: “The inaugural U Capital Investment Dialogue reflects our commitment to bringing regional and international financial leaders together to exchange perspectives and support the continued development of Oman’s capital markets. We thank Ominvest for its strategic partnership and support in making this inaugural Dialogue possible. As an Omani investment firm, we are proud to contribute to the Sultanate’s financial sector and strengthen its connections with the wider investment community. We look forward to building on the success of this inaugural edition and establishing the Dialogue as a leading regional platform in the years ahead.”

The second panel, Capital Markets and Regulators, explored how regional integration, improved liquidity, robust regulation and greater institutional participation could deepen GCC capital markets. Discussions addressed investor confidence, market infrastructure and access to domestic and international capital.

Panellists included H.E. Abdullah bin Salem Al Salmi, Executive President of the Financial Services Authority; H.E. Hamed Ali, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Financial Market; Haitham bin Salem Al Salmi, Chief Executive Officer of Muscat Stock Exchange; Mansoor Jamal Malik, Founder and Senior Partner of Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co; and Chirag Shah, Senior Executive Advisor to the International Financial Centre of Oman.

The final panel, Investment Outlook, examined sector opportunities, valuations and capital flows across asset classes, alongside the importance of disciplined capital allocation and long-term investment strategies. It featured Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al Saadi, Chief Executive Officer of Ubhar Capital; Yngve Slyngstad, former Chief Executive Officer of Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund; Samra Al Harthy, Chief Economist at the Oman Investment Authority; Karim Schoeib, Group Chief Executive Officer of Investment Banking at Al Ramz; and Salah Shamma, Head of Investment, MENA Equity, at Templeton Global Investments.

Beyond the panel discussions, the Dialogue provided a forum for senior representatives from across the GCC and the international financial community to exchange perspectives, strengthen professional relationships and explore shared investment interests. Ominvest’s role as strategic partner, together with its participation in the GCC Economic Outlook panel, reinforced the event’s focus on regional collaboration and long-term capital-market development.

Yngve Slyngstad, former Chief Executive Officer of Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, said: “Strong capital markets are built on sound institutions, investor confidence and a long-term investment perspective. The discussions in Muscat reflected the growing ambitions of Oman’s financial sector and the importance of connecting regional investment opportunities with international capital.

“Platforms such as the U Capital Investment Dialogue provide an important opportunity to bring together investors, policymakers and businesses to exchange perspectives on the future of the region’s financial markets. The dialogue showed how strong institutions, open markets and a long-term perspective can help connect Oman’s opportunities with regional and international capital.”

Ubhar Capital intends to build on the inaugural Dialogue through future editions, establishing Muscat as a meeting point for regional and international financial leaders to discuss economic development, capital-market advancement and investment opportunities across the GCC.