Delegation briefed about immense opportunities in Salalah Free Zone

Delegation briefed about immense opportunities in Salalah Free Zone

Muscat: The existing and potential investment opportunities and the world-class infrastructure that meet the requirements of investors, were conveyed to a delegation on their visit to the Salalah Free Zone and Port.

The media delegation comprising reporters of Arab and foreign news agencies were also acquainted with the transport system, the logistics sector and the available business opportunities in Dhofar Governorate.

The visit comes within the delegation’s visit to the Governorate to promote economic, investment and tourism projects.

During the visit to Salalah Free Zone, the delegation was briefed by Ahmed bin Said Tabook, Director General of Commercial Affairs at Salalah Free Zone.

The location of Salalah Free Zone is close to the ports which help in motivating multi-media communication and ensures smooth movement of goods and creation of opportunities for integration of the value added chains, he said, adding that the location also provides access to the international markets.

He said that the Salalah Free Zone provides several incentives and facilities to investors, including tax exemption and freehold projects. The port enjoys sixth place out of 351 ports at the world level in the operations capacity.

The free zone is close to Salalah Airport and international shipping lines qualified as free zone to play a