01 December 2025
OPAZ Board of Directors Approves Regulatory Framework for Al Wadi Al Kabir Industrial City
OPAZ Board of Directors Approves Regulatory Framework for Al Wadi
Al Kabir Industrial City
Muscat, 1 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The Board of Directors of the Public
Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) held its
fourth meeting for 2025, chaired by Sheikh Dr. Ali bin Masoud Al
Sunaidy, Chairman of the Board.
The Board approved the Regulatory Framework for Al Wadi Al Kabir
Industrial City, which is managed by the Public Establishment for
Industrial Estates "Madayn". This is aimed at enhancing the service
infrastructure and developing the services offered to investors and
industrial projects.
The Board approved amendments to the Regulatory Framework for
Salalah Free Zone to make it more flexible and attractive to investors,
thus contributing to the development of the economic sector in the
region.
The Board also approved the Draft Executive Regulation for the Law
of Special Economic Zones and Free Zones and its implementing
decisions. This aims to update the regulatory and legal framework for
the economic and free zones in line with economic developments and
investment requirements. Furthermore, the Board approved the
project for restructuring the subsidiaries of Oman Investment and
Development Holding Company "Mubadrah" for the years 2025-2027.
The Board also adopted the organizational structure for the Special
Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD).