Aselsan, one of Türkiye’s top defense and technology companies, announced it has opened an office in the Gulf nation of Oman.
“The new office will be part of Aselsan’s efforts to strengthen its presence in the Middle East and Gulf region, which currently has offices and subsidiaries in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and Jordan,” said a statement released by the firm.
The Oman office will contribute to Aselsan’s global advancement as it produces the best products in its field, develops game-changing technologies and expands its exports, according to the statement.
“Aselsan's presence in Oman will offer new opportunities for knowledge transfer and capacity-building activities between the two countries,” it noted.
“This expansion is a testament to our commitment to providing advanced defense solutions and developing partnerships in the Gulf region. Our Muscat office will focus on marketing and trade,” said Ahmet Akyol, Aselsan’s CEO.
“We are excited to contribute to the security and technological advancement of Oman, as well as neighboring countries, through the development of Aselsan technologies, customer satisfaction and comprehensive after-sales support to end users,” he added.
The opening ceremony of Aselsan's Oman office was held with the participation of Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) head Haluk Görgün, Türkiye’s Ambassador to Muscat Muhammet Hekimoğlu, Akyol and representatives of other leading domestic companies, including Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu, Havelsan General Manager Mehmet Akif Nacar and Roketsan General Manager Murat Ikinci.
Meantime, Dr. Mohammed Nasser Al Za’abi, Secretary General at the Ministry of Defence of Oman received Thursday Prof. Haluk Görgün, President of the Defence Industry Agency of the Republic of Türkiye.
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on several matters of mutual interest. They also discussed means of enhancing military cooperation, Oman News Agency (ONA) reported.
The meeting was attended by Brigadier Ahmed Ibrahim Ambusaidi, Director General of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Defence. It was also attended by the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the Sultanate of Oman and the Military Attaché of Türkiye’s embassy in Muscat.
Furthermore, the Omani Ministry of Defence, in cooperation with the Defence Industry Agency of the Republic of Türkiye, organized Thursday a workshop highlighting areas of military cooperation between the two countries.
During the workshop, the defence industries of several Turkish companies were showcased. The event also highlighted areas of cooperation with these companies in a manner that serves joint interests.
Several contracts were signed with Türkiye’s Havelsan Company and Aselsan Company.
