DP World has welcomed a senior delegation from Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones to discuss progress on the Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone and review upcoming stages of the project’s development.
The delegation was led by Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef and met with senior DP World executives in Dubai, including Essa Kazim and Yuvraj Narayan. Discussions focused on infrastructure progress, investment opportunities and long-term economic cooperation between the UAE and Oman.
The visit also included a tour of the Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone site in Mahdah, located in Oman’s Al Buraimi Governorate near the UAE border. Officials reviewed construction updates and ongoing infrastructure works designed to support future industrial and logistics activity.
Essa Kazim said the project would play a key role in boosting regional trade and supply chains. “The Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone is expected to create new opportunities for investment and industrial growth while strengthening connectivity between Oman and the UAE,” he said.
“Our continued engagement with OPAZ reflects the strong collaboration behind this project and our shared commitment to developing a globally competitive economic zone that delivers long-term value for both countries,” he added.
Strategically positioned with links to Sohar Port and Jebel Ali Port, the zone is expected to attract businesses operating in logistics, warehousing, food processing, pharmaceuticals, mining and light manufacturing.
The development supports wider regional growth strategies, including Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and Oman Vision 2040, both of which aim to diversify economic activity and strengthen industrial capabilities.
DP World reviews progress on Oman economic zone
