DP World and OPAZ Review Al Rawdah Economic Zone Progress

Post by : Bianca Suleiman

A prestigious delegation from the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) visited DP World to evaluate the Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone's development and discuss forthcoming phases of this ambitious project.

Heading the Omani delegation was Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, who was greeted by Essa Kazim, along with Group CEO Yuvraj Narayan and other senior officials from DP World GCC, including CEO and Managing Director Ahmed Yousef Al-Hassan.

The meetings unfolded in Dubai, followed by an onsite visit to the Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone located in the Wilayat of Mahdah in Al Buraimi Governorate. During this tour, both parties assessed recent project advancements and ongoing infrastructure development.

Essa Kazim emphasized that the Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone is poised to significantly bolster investment, propel industrial growth, and enhance regional supply chains. He highlighted that the ongoing collaboration between DP World and OPAZ underscores a robust partnership between the UAE and Oman, with a mutual commitment to establishing a world-class economic zone.

Strategically located near the UAE-Oman border, the Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone will feature direct connections to both Sohar Port and Jebel Ali Port, key logistical and trade hubs in the region.

This initiative is anticipated to draw investments from diverse sectors such as logistics, warehousing, light manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, plastics, mining, and industrial services.

Furthermore, the economic zone will align with the industrial frameworks of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and Oman Vision 2040, aiming to strengthen trade relations and economic collaboration between the two nations.