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Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: Tender floated for commercial hub in EZAD Square
MUSCAT: The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) announced on Wednesday the launch of a tender for the construction of the administrative and commercial buildings complex in the Economic Zone at Al Dhahirah EZAD Square, IP4. The Authority invited experienced Omani-Saudi consortiums to submit bids via the electronic tendering platform 'Esnad.' The deadline for purchasing tender documents is set for June 26, with a site visit scheduled for June 30. The final date for submitting bids is August 11, 2025. The tender includes the construction of the main square of the Al Dhahirah Integrated Economic Zone, a business centre, an administrative building, a commercial centre, as well as a hotel and a health centre. The scope of work includes the execution of civil works, electrical and mechanical systems, and steel structures for the buildings. It also covers external works such as the construction of internal roads, sewage networks, water and irrigation systems, and landscaping. The total land area allocated for the complex is approximately 50,000 square metres, with the first phase covering a built-up area of around 17,000 square metres and the potential to expand to 38,000 square metres. Eng. Ibrahim Yousuf Al Zadjali, EZAD Project Manager, affirmed that smart city principles have been considered in the design of the facilities. The buildings have also been designed in line with the requirements for obtaining LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building certification, which will be implemented by the consortium awarded the tender. Al Dhahirah Integrated Economic Zone is located 20 kilometres from the Empty Quarter border crossing between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a total area of 388 square kilometres.
Arab News
23-02-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Tender opens for dry port construction near Saudi-Omani border
The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones, known as OPAZ, has announced the launch of the third package tender for the development of the Economic Zone at Al-Dhahira, which includes the construction of dry port facilities and a veterinary quarantine. OPAZ has invited experienced Saudi and Omani companies to purchase the tender documents and submit their bids before April 17. The dry port is the main driver of the economic zone, located near the Saudi-Omani border, known as Al-Rubaa Al-Khali. It is being developed in collaboration between Saudi Arabia and Oman. The total area allocated for the dry port is 4 square kilometers and the first phase of the dry port will be constructed on 1 square kilometer. In addition, the tender covers the construction of a veterinary quarantine. Ibrahim Yousuf Al-Zadjali, project manager — EZAD, said that the new tender will enable EZAD to achieve its objectives of enhancing trade between Saudi Arabia and Oman. The design incorporates the latest facilities and ensures the port is built in line with the highest standards and top-quality specifications. He affirmed that the dry port, in integration with the border crossing, will shorten the time required for goods transported to and from Oman via other entry points. This will be achieved by reducing the number of transit points, thereby decreasing the time needed for goods to reach their final destination. He also noted that the dry port will facilitate the smooth flow of goods between the Kingdom and Oman, enhance bilateral trade, strengthen investment partnerships, and attract further investment. The tender includes the execution of civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and structural works for the dry port and veterinary quarantine.
