Oman’s special economic zones and free zones take centre stage in new report

Oman’s special economic zones and free zones take centre stage in new report

Muscat: A new focus report shines a spotlight on investment opportunities opening up in the industry, logistics and energy as efforts to diversify the economy intensify. The report explores the developments taking place in the Sultanate of Oman’s special economic zones and free zones in an easy-to-navigate and accessible format, supported by key data and infographics.

Oxford Business Group (OBG) produced the analysis in partnership with Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (Opaz) and Centralised Utilities Company, Marafiq.

It provides detailed coverage of how fiscal incentives, infrastructure projects and robust connectivity to external markets are combined to attract businesses to Opaz-affiliated zones.

The rollout of advanced transport infrastructure is a particular focal point. In this section, the report considers the part that new facilities and services, such as digitalised logistics infrastructure, have played in boosting Oman’s trade capacity and enabling companies to efficiently transport goods, both internally and farther afield.

Oman’s drive to encourage value-added production and downstream processing at Opaz-affiliated zones, while harnessing the country’s abundant hydrocarbon resources to support businesses in these segments, is also mapped out.

In addition, the report highlights the opportunities emerging in renewable energy and green hydrogen, as Oman works towards reaching its target to