A three-member business delegation from Oman held in-depth discussions here with businessmen from Kochi on the potential of marketing dry dates from Oman to India.

The discussions were held at the B2B meeting organised by the Kerala Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The Oman delegation was led by Gaith Ali Al Ghailani of the Oman Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Mohammed Badar Al Hajri, representative of the farmers in the eastern province of Oman, and Mohib Ahmed Khan, general manager of the Athayub Co for Food and Technology in Oman, were the other members of the delegation.

Chamber Vice-Chairman M.K. Ansari recalled the trade links that existed from time immemorial between India and Oman.

Ghailani explained in detail the potential of the dry dates produced in Oman as a healthy food item. The unique dry dates can be made an ingredient of several food items. Dry date is rich in vitamins. Besides, it has several medicinal qualities. It is being used as an ingredient in several ayurveda and unani medicines, he said.

KCCI secretary A J Rajan extended warm support to the Oman team members in their effort to promote the sale of the dry dates in the country.

The delegation will move soon to Kozhikode, Chennai and Mumbai as part of its promotional business tour.

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