Ambassadors of EU member states visit SEZAD in Duqm

Duqm – The Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD) received a delegation of 13 ambassadors and representatives of the European Union (EU) member states who were on a two-day visit to Duqm during May 15-16.

The delegation met with H E Dr Ali bin Masoud al Sunaidi, chairman of Oman's Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ), and CEOs of companies operating in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm.

The ambassadors and representatives of the EU member states were briefed on the investment opportunities in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm and the package of incentives, advantages and facilities offered to investors and businesspersons.

Further, the visit included a tour to various infrastructure projects and other key facilities in the SEZAD, such as the Port of

Duqm, Duqm Refinery, multipurpose Fishing Port etc.

Commenting on this visit, H E Veronique Aulagnon, ambassador of France and president of the EU member states delegation, pointed out that the visit aims to familiarise the delegation with the various investment opportunities in Duqm and explore what and how European countries can invest in.

She expressed that by visiting the SEZAD, they can encourage companies from their countries to invest in this zone in Duqm.

“Duqm is very promising and bringing different developments in various sectors including green energy, fisheries, oil and gas, tourism and others where companies from Europe can form further joint ventures. This could be built on the already developed projects and businesses of many European companies from Belgium and France to name a few,” H E Veronique added.