Karwa begins operations and rolls out the first bus from its factory in Duqm

Karwa begins operations and rolls out the first bus from its factory in Duqm

Muscat: Coinciding with the country's 51st National Day of the Renaissance celebrations, Karwa Motors, Oman's first bus brand with a manufacturing facility in the Duqm Special Economic Zone, has rolled out its first Karwa-branded bus proudly bearing the 'Made in the Sultanate of Oman' tag – named 'Salam'. The event also marks the start of manufacturing operations for the joint investment project between the Sultanate of Oman and the State of Qatar, which in its first phase aims to produce 500 buses annually. Karwa Motors is a joint venture between Mowasalat Qatar, the state-owned transport company of Qatar, and Oman Investment Authority, Oman's sovereign wealth fund. This partnership is, however, only one pearl in a string of economic ties between our two nations; ties that have been positively reflected in the wide range of successful cooperation projects over the years. The first phase of operations at the Karwa Motors facility will focus on manufacturing buses for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Doha next year. Due to its strategic location close to the regional market, the project is well-positioned to contribute to the success of this global event by reducing workloads, shipping times, and storage costs. Moreover, this step also