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Zawya
17-07-2025
- Zawya
Oman's airports receive 5.79mln passengers by end of May
Oman - The total number of passengers through Oman's airports (Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, and Duqm Airport), reached approximately 5.79 million passengers by the end of May 2025, compared to 5.96 during the same period in 2024, reflecting a 3 per cent decline, according to preliminary data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). Muscat International Airport handled 5.20 million passengers by the end of May 2025, compared to 5.39 milion in the same period of the previous year, recording a decrease of 3.5 per cent, and the number of flights also declined by 7.5 percent to 37,307 flights, compared to 40,322 flights in the same period of 2024, reported ONA. The data indicated that Salalah Airport recorded a 6.7 per cent increase in the number of passengers, reaching 5.57 million passengers by the end of May 2025, compared to 5.22 million in the same period of 2024. However, the total number of flights recorded a slight decline of 0.3 per cent, totalling 3,717 compared to 3,730 flights by the end of May 2024. Sohar Airport recorded a sharp 98.8 per cent drop from 336 passengers by the end of May 2025 to 27,350 passenger traffic by the end of May 2024. Meanwhile, the number of flights also declined by 63.7 per cent, reaching 82 flights, compared to 226 flights by the end of May 2024. Duqm Airport also recorded a decline in flight operations by 1.5 per cent, with 256 flights compared to 260 in the same period in previous year, while the Passenger numbers at the same airport fell by 1.2 per cent, totalling 25,371 passengers by the end of May 2025, compared to 25,675 in May 2024. The statistics revealed that Indian nationals topped the list of most frequent travellers (arrivals and departures) through Muscat International Airport during May 2025, with a total of 193,861 passengers, including 85,447 arrivals and 108,414 departures. The Indian nationals' passengers were followed by Omani nationals' passengers with a total of 108,916 passengers, including 54,086 arrivals and 54,830 departures, and Pakistani nationals came third with 46,930 passengers, including 21,267 arrivals and 25,663 departures.
Times of Oman
25-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Over 70% of Dual-carriageway from Duqm Airport Roundabout to Ras Markaz completed
Duqm: The Duqm Airport Roundabout to Ras Markaz dual-carriageway project has surpassed 70% completion, with several vital works finalized, positioning the project to soon facilitate effective traffic flow. The project features a dual-carriageway comprising two lanes in each direction over a 42.9-kilometre stretch, along with 11.5 kilometers of subsidiary roads, including access routes to roundabouts and connections to the airport area. The road will link storage tanks at Ras Markaz with the Duqm Airport Roundabout, passing alongside the Green Industries Zone and several ongoing projects. It will also connect to the populated village of Dhahar and the Salalah route, enhancing integration among strategic projects in the southern sector of the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD). Eng. Salim bin Juma Al-Ghanbousi, Senior Quantity Surveying and Contracts Specialist, stated that the project's cost exceeds RO 57.6 million. It forms part of SEZAD's vision to develop robust infrastructure supporting sustainable growth, with strong commitment to executing the project to the highest quality standards while adhering to the scheduled timeline. In a statement to Oman News Agency (ONA), he explained that the project includes critical works such as constructing wadi drainage culverts, creating future utility corridors (for water, electricity, and communications), relocating damaged fiber-optic cables, and providing necessary protection for Duqm Refinery's oil pipelines. Eng. Mohammed bin Salim Al-Tamimi, one of the project engineers at Oman Company for the Development of the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (Tatweer), reported that over 90% of works on Main Roads 1 and 2 have been completed, along with more than 90% of concrete construction works. Asphalt layer works have exceeded 70% completion. In his statement to ONA, he noted that all surface water drainage culverts have been fully implemented. The project also includes installing smart lighting poles along the entire route.
Times of Oman
25-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Over 70% completion achieved in dual-carriageway from Duqm Airport Roundabout to Ras Markaz
Duqm: The Duqm Airport Roundabout to Ras Markaz dual-carriageway project has surpassed 70% completion, with several vital works finalised, positioning the project to soon facilitate effective traffic flow. The project features a dual-carriageway comprising two lanes in each direction over a 42.9-kilometre stretch, along with 11.5 kilometres of subsidiary roads, including access routes to roundabouts and connections to the airport area. The road will link storage tanks at Ras Markaz with the Duqm Airport Roundabout, passing alongside the Green Industries Zone and several ongoing projects. It will also connect to the populated village of Dhahar and the Salalah route, enhancing integration among strategic projects in the southern sector of the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (Sezad). Eng. Salim bin Juma Al-Ghanbousi, Senior Quantity Surveying and Contracts Specialist, stated that the project's cost exceeds OMR57.6 million. It forms part of Sezad's vision to develop robust infrastructure supporting sustainable growth, with strong commitment to executing the project to the highest quality standards while adhering to the scheduled timeline. In a statement to Oman News Agency (ONA), he explained that the project includes critical works such as constructing wadi drainage culverts, creating future utility corridors (for water, electricity, and communications), relocating damaged fibre-optic cables, and providing necessary protection for Duqm Refinery's oil pipelines. Eng. Mohammed bin Salim Al-Tamimi, one of the project engineers at Oman Company for the Development of the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (Tatweer), reported that over 90% of works on Main Roads 1 and 2 have been completed, along with more than 90% of concrete construction works. Asphalt layer works have exceeded 70% completion. In his statement to ONA, he noted that all surface water drainage culverts have been fully implemented. The project also includes installing smart lighting poles along the entire route.
Observer
26-04-2025
- Business
- Observer
Tatweer's asset portfolio in Duqm tops RO 1.2 billion
DUQM: Oman Development Company for the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (Tatweer) announced that its asset portfolio has grown to approximately RO 1.2 billion by the end of 2024. Tatweer, the executive and investment arm of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones, manages a wide range of public assets and facilities across Duqm. These include wastewater treatment plants, main and secondary road projects, public amenities, dams, drainage channels, parks, and administrative buildings. The company also oversees the operation, maintenance, and sustainability of key infrastructure such as Duqm Port, Duqm Airport, the dry dock, the government wharf, among other projects. Eng Abdullah bin Sulaiman al Wahaibi, CEO of Tatweer, said the company has played a crucial role in enhancing the investment environment at the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZD) through the development of strategic projects and high-quality infrastructure over the past years. He noted that Tatweer has successfully completed more than 46 projects over the past five years and internally managed an additional seven projects, resulting in savings of over RO 12 million. "This achievement reflects the company's technical expertise, led by skilled Omani professionals, as well as its operational efficiency and adherence to governance standards," he said. Among Tatweer's major undertakings is the development of road infrastructure in Duqm, with road projects alone valued at around RO 210.4 million. Last year, the company completed several phases of the dualisation of Southern National Road No. 32 (Sultan Said bin Taimur Road), improving traffic flow and supporting the growing investment activity in the zone. Looking ahead, 2025 will see the completion of several key infrastructure projects, including the internal road network, drainage systems, and sewage networks in the Say commercial district, as well as the second phase of the dualization of National Road No. 32 and the dualization of the road linking Duqm Airport to Ras Markaz. Eng Al Wahaibi stressed Tatweer's focus on enabling investment and maximizing economic returns. The company supports the business environment by forming strategic partnerships with companies and investment funds, targeting joint investments in enabling and economically sustainable ventures. Tatweer also assists project developers in selecting sites, registering companies, securing approvals and licenses, and accessing financing through local banks and funds. Highlighting Tatweer's recent investment initiatives, Al Wahaibi said the company holds a 15% stake in Imdad Logistics, a strategic logistics provider in Duqm. Tatweer also invested in the Duqm Materials Market, another project where it holds a 15% stake. Since its opening last year, the market has seen strong uptake from local, regional, and international companies. Tatweer also achieved a milestone by selling its stake in Duqm Quarries Company, generating a return of over RO 1.8 million. Al Wahaibi said the company plans to build on this success by expanding investments in promising sectors such as logistics and industry, following a model that balances profitability with developmental impact. Future plans include the establishment of the Duqm Central Fish Market and a specialized abalone farming project to support the fisheries sector. In addition, Tatweer aims to launch projects across tourism, real estate development, entertainment, retail, commercial services, and green energy sectors. A new integrated residential complex is also planned to enhance the quality of life in Duqm. Al Wahaibi emphasized that Tatweer has transitioned to a flexible, performance-based, fee-driven business model, moving away from a cost-recovery approach. This new model aims to grow the company's revenues by expanding its service offerings to investors in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm. — ONA
