DP World and Oman: Advancing Al Rawdah Economic Zone

DP World recently engaged with a high-ranking delegation from the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) to assess the ongoing progress of the Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone and map out the future phases of its development.

The Omani delegation was headed by Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, received by Essa Kazim along with Group CEO Yuvraj Narayan and senior DP World GCC officials, including CEO and Managing Director Ahmed Yousef Al-Hassan.

These discussions occurred in Dubai, followed by a site visit to the Al Rawdah Economic Zone situated in the Wilayat of Mahdah in Al Buraimi Governorate. This visit allowed both teams to discuss the latest achievements and the advancements in infrastructure.

Essa Kazim, while addressing the attendees, emphasized the significant role the Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone will have in promoting investments, catalyzing industrial growth, and enhancing regional supply chains. He underscored that the collaboration between DP World and OPAZ exemplifies the robust partnership between the UAE and Oman, along with their mutual pledge to establish a premier economic zone.

Set near the UAE-Oman border, the Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone will be directly linked to both Sohar Port and Jebel Ali Port, pivotal trade and logistics centers in the area.

The zone is expected to lure investments from various sectors such as logistics, warehousing, light manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, plastics, mining, and industrial services.

This economic zone will also align with the industrial and economic ambitions outlined in Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and Oman Vision 2040, aiding in the enhancement of trade connections and economic partnerships between the two nations.