SALALAH: The total investment volume in Al Mazunah Free Zone in Dhofar Governorate has reached RO 140.17 million. This follows the attraction of eight diverse projects valued at RO 165,000 over the past period, which will span an area estimated at 5,405.88 square metres.
Eng Ahmed bin Khamis al Kasbi, Director-General of Al Mazunah Free Zone, said that 172 lease contracts have been signed in the zone, distributed across industrial, service and commercial activities. The zone's management is actively seeking to attract investments in the industrial sector to ensure the sustainability of investment movement.
He clarified that the zone is currently finalising preparations for the operation of the animal quarantine facility in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, with trial operations expected to begin in the third quarter of 2025. Simultaneously, 70% of the water desalination plant project has been completed, with full operation anticipated in the fourth quarter of this year, aiming to enhance the zone's infrastructure.
Al Kasbi noted that during the first half of 2025 (January to June), the free zone received over 137,000 tonnes of various goods, marking an approximately 21 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, which saw over 113,000 tonnes. Concurrently, the number of vehicles entering and exiting the free zone surged by 31%, reaching 2,921 vehicles, up from 2,223 last year.
He added that the zone has issued a tender announcement for a duty-free market management and operation project to specialised companies. This initiative aims to activate direct sales and provide services for travellers crossing the border between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Yemen. - ONA
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