1. Value Proposition & Investment
Opportunities

2. Agenda National Objectives Comparative & Competitive Advantages
Economic Drivers
Master Plan & Current Investment
Incoming Projects
Business Opportunities
Oman Company for Duqm Development

3. National Objectives Economic diversification beyond hydrocarbon.
Increase GDP’s share from domestic investments and FDI.
Balancing regional development.
Creation of high value jobs.

4. Comparative Advantage
1. Politically stable and secure national context.
Strategic location on international maritime routes outside the Straits of Hermuz.
Proximity to the giant Asian markets and the oil-rich Gulf countries.
Availability of mineral resources: limestone silica, basalt, and Gas as feedstock.
Pristine beaches and abundant fish stock.
Preferential access under GCC,
GAFTA, and US FTA.

6. Comparative Advantage
1. Politically stable and secure national context.
Strategic location on international maritime routes outside the Straits of Hermuz.
Proximity to the giant Asian markets and the oil-rich Gulf countries.
Availability of mineral resources: limestone silica, basalt, and Gas as feedstock.
Pristine beaches and abundant fish stock.
Preferential access under GCC,
GAFTA, and US FTA.

7. Competitive Advantage
Lucrative tax exemptions and no FDI restrictions.
Access to land for long leasehold and at affordable rates.
Readily available infrastructure, multimodal transportation network and utility services.
Transparent and proactive regulatory environment.

8. Pursuance by the Royal Decree number 119/2011 and 79/2013
Incentives & Benefits
Pursuance by the Royal Decree number 119/2011 and 79/2013
100% foreign ownership
Exemption from Taxes (30 years).
The Capital Of the Project may be fully owned by non Omanis .
No currency restrictions and trading.
No minimum capital requirement
Exemption from import & export duties
Zero corporate tax
Zero personal income tax

9. Incentives & Benefits

10. Economic Drivers
A special economic zone with a total area of 1777 sq. km and 80 km coastline.
A maritime transit hub and a logistics gateway to the Region.
An export manufacturing complex based on: petrochemicals, minerals and fisheries
A tourism destination: eco, cultural and adventure tourism.
An incubator of renewable energy and clean technology industries.

11. WHY DUQM

12. Business Clusters INDUSTRIAL ZONE (365 km sq) LOGISTICS SEA PORT
AIRPORT
Business Clusters
INDUSTRIAL ZONE
(365 km sq)
LOGISTICS
SEA PORT
(2250 m x 350 m;
18 m draft)
DRYDOCK
2 basins at 8 m depth
RESIDENTIAL
ZONE
(2290 Ha)
TOURISM ZONE
(24 km sq)
EDUCATION
& TRAINING ZONE
FISHERIES
ZONE
CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT

13. Planned Projects
Next

14. Incoming Projects Projects Title Start Finish Natural Gas Supply
Jun 2014
Nov 2018
Oman GCC Railway
Feb 2014
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Port superstructure
Jul 2014
Feb 2017
Port expansion
Dec 2015
Road network
Apr 2012
Aug 2020
Expansion of Water distribution network
Oct 2014
Mar 2019
Expansion of Electric distribution network
Jun 2020
Sewage network

15. Incoming Projects Projects Title Start Finish Public parks Feb 2014
Mar 2016
Social Amenities
Apr 2013
Jul 2019
Rock garden
Landscaping
Mar 2014
Jun 2020
Inter and intra bus stations
Jul 2016
Consulting services
Dec 2013
Jun 2018
Project management
Jan 2013
Jul 2018
Government buildings
Oct 2012
Jul 2020
Environmental Facilities
Jun 2012
Sep 2015

16. Business Opportunities
Private-sector initiatives
Public-Private-Partnerships
Government procurement

17. Industrial Business Opportunities
Opportunities are driven by a Growing GDP and a Boom in Construction Activities in the GCC; and include:
Mining and Mineral Processing: Silica, Lime, Kaolin, Soda Ash, Fuller’s Earth, Gypsum, Salts, Granite, Marble.
Oil Refinery Downstream Products: Olefins and Aromatics.
Manufacturing: Glass, Cement, Paints & Coatings, Fertilizers, Granite Fiber, Ceramic Tiles & Fixtures, Solvents, Detergents, Adhesives and Polymers.

18. Private Sector Initiatives
Industrial Manufacturing
Warehousing & Logistics
Logistics Villages
Freight Forwarding
Oil Refining
Petrochemicals
Transportation:
sea, air and land
Port and dry dock support businesses
Mineral Extraction & Processing
Mineral Based Manufacturing
Tourism & Real Estate
Food & Beverge Manufacturing
Fishery & Aquaculture
Hotels & Resorts
Residential & Labor Housing
Offices & Commercial
Supporting Services
SMEs
Software & ICT
Commercial & Financial
Education & Training
Engineering & Construction

19. Public-Private-Partnerships
Power Generation & Desalination
Renewable energy: wind and solar
Waste management: residential and industrial
Education and Training
Air cargo facilities
New port facilities
New dry dock facilities

20. Government Procurement
PROJECT
SCHEDULE
STATUS
Marine Port: liquid berth
Jan 2013  to  Jul 2018
(Tender Proposal Evaluation)
Airport: passenger and cargo terminals
Sep 2013 to  Apr 2016 
(Tendering Process)
Municipal solid waste landfill
Dec 2013 to  Aug 2016
(Feasibility Study/Scope of Works)
Water Discharge & canals
Jan 2013  to  Dec 2017
(Consultancy Design & Engineering Works)
Fisheries Port
Mar 2013 to  Jul 2016
Urban development of Duqm New Town
Feb 2014 to  Mar 2019
(Conceptual Study)
New roads
Jan 2013  to  Nov 2016
(Engineering, Procurement & Construction Works)

21. Oman Company for Duqm Development
A publicly owned company for the development of the zone.
Manages and operates public assets in the zone.
Develops land, structures business opportunities, markets and conducts commercial transactions.
Provides opportunities for PPPs (JV, BOT, and BOO).
Leverages private-sector financing for infrastructure projects.

22. Thank You!