Oman advanced its ambition to become a regional force in advanced electronics with the successful Oman Semiconductor Ecosystem Enablement & Investment Forum on February 4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel in Muscat. The event was hosted and organized by GSME, in partnership with Maverick Silicon, Lumotive, and ITHCA Group, and sponsored by Movandi, Lumotive, and ITHCA Group.

The forum brought together global semiconductor executives, investors, policymakers, and technology leaders to accelerate the development of a competitive semiconductor ecosystem in Oman and the wider GCC. With a rapidly evolving global chip landscape, the event underscored Oman’s strategic positioning as a stable, innovation‑driven destination for semiconductor investment and industrial growth.

The program featured a series of high‑impact sessions focused on ecosystem enablement, investment, technology strategy, and workforce development:

• International Investment in Semiconductor Ecosystem Enablement: Exploring global capital flows, strategic partnerships, and the role of cross‑border collaboration in building resilient semiconductor ecosystems.

• National Efforts in Enabling the Semiconductor Ecosystem in Oman: Showcasing Oman’s policy initiatives, infrastructure development, and long‑term national strategy to attract semiconductor design, manufacturing, and advanced electronics capabilities.

• Mobilizing Global & Regional Capital to Scale Semiconductor Infrastructure, Talent, and Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities: A deep dive into financing models and investment mechanisms that can accelerate the region’s semiconductor ambitions.

• Semiconductor Market Trends: Insights into global demand cycles, technology shifts, and competitive dynamics shaping the future of the semiconductor industry.

• TSMC Technology Enablement and Strategic Offerings for the GCC: A look at how leading‑edge foundry technologies can support regional innovation, industrial diversification, and advanced manufacturing.

• Powering the GCC’s Semiconductor Future: Integrating Design, Manufacturing, and Packaging Partnerships for Regional Leadership: Discussion on building a vertically integrated semiconductor value chain across the GCC.

• Building a World‑Class Semiconductor Workforce in the GCC: Strategies for preparing future‑ready talent through industrial partnerships, academic collaboration, and hands‑on training programs.

• What Comes Next in the Regional Road to Semiconductor Enablement: A forward‑looking conversation on translating regional enthusiasm into sustained execution, investment, and long‑term competitiveness.

The Oman Semiconductor Ecosystem Enablement & Investment Forum marks a pivotal moment in the region’s journey toward technological sovereignty and industrial diversification. By convening global leaders, investors, and innovators under one roof, the event showcased Oman’s readiness to play a central role in shaping the GCC’s semiconductor future.

With clear national strategies, growing international partnerships, and increasing investor interest, Oman is moving from early momentum to concrete execution. The discussions and commitments made during the forum set the stage for the next phase of ecosystem development — one defined by collaboration, capability building, and long‑term industrial growth.