DUQM: The Special Economic Zone at Duqm will host the first 2026 session of its “Duqm Now” programme next Wednesday, February 11, under the theme “Made in Duqm”. The session will gather selected investors, operators and partners from the industrial and logistics sectors.
The session comes amid rapid transformations in the global trading system, including evolving customs tariffs, compliance rules and increasingly complex supply chains. Industrial hubs are now assessed by how effectively they convert production into exports that reach markets on schedule with minimal operational complications.
Engineer Ahmed bin Ali Akaak, CEO of the Special Economic Zone at Duqm, said the “Made in Duqm” session will focus on practical factors that convert industrial output into dependable exports. He noted that it will examine the product journey from manufacturing to shipment through real examples and the experiences of key investors and operators in Duqm.
He added that the session will highlight elements ensuring consistent operational standards, streamlined procedures and the swift movement of goods from factory gate to vessel. It will also discuss documentation requirements, including emissions data increasingly required by markets and buyers. Participants, he stressed, will gain a clear and practical understanding of effective export performance.
The significance of this operational approach is reflected in Oman’s foreign trade indicators. Data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information for January–October 2025 shows total merchandise exports reached RO 19.3 billion, while non-oil exports rose 9.9 per cent to RO 5.6 billion compared with the same period in 2024. This underscores the expanding role of non-oil sectors dependent on efficiency and reliable delivery.
The February “Duqm Now” session will bring together investors, operators, suppliers and partners to discuss practical methods for building industrial competitiveness. Discussions will address performance indicators, reducing processing times and ensuring continuity and efficiency of export operations alongside rising production volumes. The Duqm Special Economic Zone enjoys strategic advantages supporting industrial activity, benefiting from its Arabian Sea location and proximity to major international shipping lanes. This provides an attractive environment for companies seeking flexible export routes and stable, reliable operating conditions. — ONA
Oman Observer is now on the WhatsApp channel. Click here
