Kazakhstan - Oman

BRIDGING CENTRAL ASIA AND THE GULF: THE $3B INVESTMENT PLATFORM, DOUBLE TAXATION COOPERATION, AND LOGISTICAL SYNERGY

EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN IN MUSCAT

Introduction: The diplomatic and economic alliance between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Sultanate of Oman represents a growing strategic partnership linking Central Asia with the Arabian Gulf. Operating from its resident embassy in Muscat, Kazakhstan has actively collaborated with Omani authorities to coordinate investment flows, align logistical routes, and remove fiscal barriers. In 2026, the bilateral relations are highlighted by a landmark $3 billion Joint Investment Platform signed during high-level exchanges in Astana. Driven by mutual interests in energy transition, the Middle Corridor, and financial technology, this alliance positions both countries to achieve significant progress under their respective development strategies, including Oman Vision 2040.

📂 MISSION DETAILS

*Ambassador:** H.E. Aidarbek Toumatov

*2026 Strategic Milestone:** Signature of the landmark $3 billion Joint Investment Platform and the Senate ratification of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) in May 2026, boosting bilateral capital flow and B2B partnerships.

*Key Projects:** Kazakhstan-Oman Joint Investment Platform ($3B portfolio); Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement implementation; "Tabadul" stock exchange linkage and financial infrastructure sharing.

*Address:** Shatti Al Qurum, Way 3050, Villa 4076, P.O. Box 88, Muscat, Oman.

*Phone Number:** +968 2469 2418

*Official Email:**muscat@mfa.kz

*Opening Hours:** 08:00 – 13:00 (Sunday – Thursday)

📝 THE ECONOMIC & INVESTMENT BRIDGE: 2026 STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE

I. The $3 Billion Joint Investment Platform

*Strategic Co-investment:** Established in April 2026 to foster joint ventures, investment funds, and parity-based co-investment models.

*Target Sectors:** Broad collaboration focused on clean energy, mining, metallurgy, agricultural trade, AI, GovTech development, healthcare, and tourism.

*Early Successes:** The investment portfolio already includes implemented projects valued at $1.1 billion focusing on energy infrastructure and railway logistics.

II. Fiscal & Stock Exchange Integration

*Double Taxation Agreement:** Officially signed in Astana and ratified by the Senate in May 2026, lowering tax barriers, preventing evasion, and providing legal clarity to cross-border businesses.

*Tabadul Market Linkage:** Financial cooperation MoU signed to link stock exchanges, facilitating cross-market trading, enhancing liquidity, and allowing seamless stock trading.

III. Middle Corridor Logistics & Connectivity

*Logistical Corridors:** Integrating Kazakhstan's vast trans-Eurasian transport networks with Oman's deepwater ports to facilitate trade between Central Asia and the Indian Ocean.

*Middle Corridor Expansion:** Exploring rail and maritime container corridors to bypass bottlenecks and expedite agricultural and raw materials transport.