Sarasin-Alpen Company, Muscat, a subsidiary of Swiss private bank, Bank Sarasin-Alpen (ME) Limited, Dubai joined hands with Indian Consulate in Oman to host the eighth session of the 'Indo Oman Business Forum' recently.

Sheikh Dr. Salim Saeed Hamed Al Fannah Al Araimi, chairman of Bank Sohar and Galfar was the guest of honour at the event which was attended by the business community in the Sultanate.

During his speech, Al Araimi praised the Indian consulate’s efforts in bringing together the business communities of India and Oman and hoped that this would go a long way in increasing co-operation and bilateral engagement in the fields of investment and trade.

The speakers at the event included Sanjay Vig, managing director – Alpen Capital (ME) who provided an Outlook on India for 2010 and Paul Cooper, managing director – Sarasin-Alpen & Partners, Dubai who talked to the audiences on GCC Markets – Opportunities and Shortcomings.

Rohit Walia, executive vice chairman and CEO, Sarasin-Alpen and Alpen Capital, said, "We at Sarasin-Alpen and Alpen Capital think that the GCC and India markets provide a good investment opportunity and are happy to share our expertise in the area."

Anil Wadhwa, Ambassador of India – Oman  said “We are delighted to have Sarasin-Alpen as sponsors for the 8th session of the Indo Oman Business Forum. I am confident that the perspectives on GCC Markets and India discussed at the Forum were welcomed by the audiences and the response to the event has been amazing.”

Sarasin Alpen started its operations in Muscat in 2008 and is regulated by the Capital Market Authority, Oman.

It provides a complete range of private banking advisory services and is the first Swiss origin private banking advisory presence and activity in Oman.-TradeArabia News Service