Shipping Arabia, October 26, 2026 – Oman will host the Muscat Maritime Resilience Forum 2026 on October 27, bringing together international maritime executives, industry experts and academics to explore practical solutions for strengthening global shipping networks, supply chain resilience and the continuity of international trade.
The forum is organized by Asyad Group in partnership with Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, and the Oman Investment Authority. The initiative reflects coordinated national efforts to strengthen Oman’s participation in international discussions on the future of maritime trade and global shipping routes.
The event will provide a specialized platform for professional dialogue, knowledge exchange and cooperation among maritime industry stakeholders. It will focus on common challenges affecting global maritime networks and explore practical approaches to maintaining connectivity between markets and supporting international trade flows.
Maritime Resilience and Global Supply Chain Challenges
The Muscat Maritime Resilience Forum 2026 will examine the role of interconnected maritime networks in supporting global supply chains, businesses, markets and economies.
Discussions will address the operational and commercial challenges facing international shipping, with particular attention to the need for practical experience, operational expertise and cooperation across different segments of the maritime industry.
The forum will bring together stakeholders representing shipping, ports, logistics, technology, insurance and other sectors connected to international trade. Participants will exchange industry experiences and examine approaches to improving maritime network resilience and connectivity.
A central feature of the event will be its private-sector-led discussions, which will focus on real-world operational conditions and commercial challenges. The objective is to identify practical solutions that maritime industry participants can apply to strengthen their ability to respond to changing circumstances.
The forum will also provide an opportunity for executives and specialists from major international companies, institutions and research centers to share expertise and discuss challenges affecting the wider maritime ecosystem.
Asyad Group Highlights Industry Cooperation
Abdulrahman bin Salim Al Hatmi, Group CEO of Asyad Group, emphasized that global trade resilience depends on the ability of maritime networks to maintain connections between markets while adapting to changes affecting cargo movements and supply chains.
He explained that bringing maritime leaders and experts together in Muscat would provide an opportunity to exchange operational experiences, discuss shared challenges and explore solutions that improve the readiness of the maritime sector.
Al Hatmi said Asyad Group, as the forum’s host, would contribute its commercial and operational expertise to the discussions. He emphasized that strengthening maritime resilience is a shared responsibility requiring continuous cooperation among the different participants in the industry.
The forum’s approach reflects the importance of collaboration between shipping companies, port operators, logistics service providers and other maritime stakeholders in addressing challenges that extend across international supply chains.
By focusing on operational experience and industry-led dialogue, the event aims to encourage discussions that move beyond identifying challenges toward exploring practical responses.
Oman’s Maritime Position and Economic Diplomacy
Al Hatmi also highlighted Oman’s approach to economic diplomacy, emphasizing the country’s use of international relationships built on trust, dialogue and cooperation to bring decision-makers and experts together around issues affecting the global economy.
He said hosting the forum would strengthen Muscat’s position as an international meeting point for maritime industry leaders from different markets. The event will provide a platform for discussing challenges that extend beyond individual countries and require coordinated efforts, knowledge exchange and stronger partnerships.
Oman’s geographic position along international maritime trade routes also forms an important part of this approach. Its ports, maritime infrastructure, shipping services and logistics capabilities support connections between regional and international markets while providing additional options for trade movements.
The forum therefore brings together Oman’s maritime capabilities and its efforts to facilitate international commercial dialogue, with a focus on cooperation across the global shipping and logistics sectors.
Muscat Maritime Resilience Framework
The Muscat Maritime Resilience Forum 2026 is also expected to contribute to the preparation of the Muscat Maritime Resilience Framework through the insights and recommendations developed during its discussions.
According to Al Hatmi, the forum represents a step toward establishing Muscat as an international destination for professional and commercial dialogue within the maritime industry.
He emphasized that continued engagement between maritime and logistics leaders from different markets could support stronger partnerships and collective efforts to enhance maritime network resilience.
The planned framework will draw on the discussions and recommendations emerging from the forum, reflecting its focus on practical industry cooperation and the continued movement of international trade.
Through the event, Oman aims to facilitate closer coordination among maritime stakeholders while supporting wider efforts to strengthen the resilience, connectivity and operational readiness of global shipping networks.
Source: Al Shabiba
