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Zawya
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
Oman: Karwa Motors launches specialised vehicle for logistics, transportation
Duqm: Karwa Motors, through its factory in the Special Economic Zone in Duqm (SEZD), has launched its latest product for logistics, military and public transport, as part of its strategic partnership with Impel and technical cooperation with MAN. The product was developed in line with the needs of local, regional and international markets, and reflects the company's ability to keep pace with the latest technologies to serve government and private entities. This product also confirms the company's commitment to enhancing local automotive manufacturing in the Sultanate of Oman and expanding the scope of industrial innovation to produce vehicles that keep pace with new demands that meet market needs. The company showcased a diverse range of vehicles that boast the highest standards of safety and efficiency, meeting the needs of transportation between cities and remote areas, enhancing its role in supporting the transportation sector's infrastructure. The company announced its continued cooperation with Armored Group to develop and armour vehicles for special uses, which contributes to expanding its range of specialised products and supports its drive to meet the needs of various vital sectors. Dr. Ibrahim Ali Al Balushi, CEO of Karwa Motors, said that the launch of the latest vehicle products comes within the framework of the company's efforts to develop the automotive industry in the Sultanate of Oman, meet the needs of local markets, export to regional and international markets, and provide the industrial sector with new products that contribute to achieving self-sufficiency. He added in a statement to the Oman News Agency that this type of vehicle enhances the presence of Omani industries in regional and global markets, contributes to achieving economic diversification goals, and increases the added value of national industry. He emphasised that vehicle production represents an important step in the company's path toward industrial and technological expansion, and enhances the Sultanate of Oman's position as an advanced centre for manufacturing specialised vehicles and equipment, benefiting from the integrated infrastructure provided by the Special Economic Zone in Duqm. Karwa Motors is a strategic investment between the Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Oman Investment Authority, and the State of Qatar, represented by the national transport company, Mowasalat Qatar. © Muscat Media Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Observer
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Observer
Karwa Motors launches new multi-purpose transport vehicle
DUQM: Karwa Motors has unveiled a new multi-purpose vehicle designed for logistics, military, and public transport applications, further advancing Oman's ambitions to become a regional hub for automotive manufacturing. The launch took place at the company's state-of-the-art facility in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZD). Developed through a strategic partnership with Impel and technical collaboration with MAN, the new vehicle is tailored to meet the evolving demands of local, regional, and international markets. It showcases Karwa Motors' commitment to innovation, industrial excellence, and the localisation of vehicle manufacturing in the Sultanate of Oman. Equipped with advanced safety features and high efficiency standards, the vehicle is suitable for long-distance travel and remote area transportation, offering a robust solution for both government and private sector needs. The launch also included a showcase of Karwa's diverse vehicle portfolio, underlining the company's growing role in supporting Oman's transportation infrastructure. Karwa Motors further announced the continuation of its partnership with the Armored Group to develop and customise vehicles for specialised and security-related uses. This collaboration is set to expand the company's specialised product range, addressing the needs of vital sectors across the region. Dr Ibrahim bin Ali al Balushi, CEO of Karwa Motors, said the new vehicle underscores the company's broader mission to contribute to Oman's industrial growth, meet local demand, and export high-quality products abroad. 'This new launch enhances the global visibility of Omani-made vehicles and supports the national strategy for economic diversification,' Dr. Al Balushi said in a statement to the Oman News Agency. 'It also represents a milestone in our journey towards industrial and technological advancement, positioning the Sultanate of Oman as a key centre for specialised vehicle manufacturing.' Karwa Motors is a joint venture between the Oman Investment Authority and Mwasalat Qatar, the national transport company of the State of Qatar. The factory in Duqm stands as a flagship project under Oman's push to create value-added industries and bolster the country's manufacturing base. — ONA
Muscat Daily
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Muscat Daily
Karwa unveils vehicle line-up for defence, logistics sectors
Muscat – Karwa Motors has launched a new range of vehicles in a strategic partnership with Impel and technical cooperation with MAN designed for logistics, military and public transport at its factory in Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD). Developed to meet needs of local, regional and international markets, the vehicles highlight Karwa Motors' efforts to align with modern transport technologies. The project supports both government and private sector requirements, while reinforcing the company's focus on enhancing local automotive manufacturing in the sultanate. The company is currently producing a variety of vehicles developed to meet high safety and efficiency standards, targeting transport needs across cities and remote areas. The line-up underscores Karwa's contribution to Oman's transport infrastructure. Karwa Motors also confirmed its continued collaboration with Oman-based Armored Group to produce armoured vehicles for special applications. The partnership aims to expand the company's product portfolio to serve key sectors requiring specialised transport solutions. Ibrahim bin Ali al Balushi, CEO of Karwa Motors, said the new vehicles launched reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen the automotive industry in Oman. 'The goal is to serve domestic markets and expand exports to regional and global destinations, while supporting industrial self-sufficiency.' He added that such vehicle manufacturing developments enhance the presence of Omani industries in wider markets and support national economic diversification objectives. 'Production of these vehicles represents a major step in our industrial and technological expansion,' Balushi said. 'It consolidates Oman's position as a centre for specialised vehicle manufacturing, leveraging the infrastructure available at SEZAD.'
Times of Oman
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Times of Oman
Karwa Motors launches specialised vehicle for logistics, transportation
Duqm: Karwa Motors, through its factory in the Special Economic Zone in Duqm (SEZD), has launched its latest product for logistics, military and public transport, as part of its strategic partnership with Impel and technical cooperation with MAN. The product was developed in line with the needs of local, regional and international markets, and reflects the company's ability to keep pace with the latest technologies to serve government and private entities. This product also confirms the company's commitment to enhancing local automotive manufacturing in the Sultanate of Oman and expanding the scope of industrial innovation to produce vehicles that keep pace with new demands that meet market needs. The company showcased a diverse range of vehicles that boast the highest standards of safety and efficiency, meeting the needs of transportation between cities and remote areas, enhancing its role in supporting the transportation sector's infrastructure. The company announced its continued cooperation with Armored Group to develop and armour vehicles for special uses, which contributes to expanding its range of specialised products and supports its drive to meet the needs of various vital sectors. Dr. Ibrahim Ali Al Balushi, CEO of Karwa Motors, said that the launch of the latest vehicle products comes within the framework of the company's efforts to develop the automotive industry in the Sultanate of Oman, meet the needs of local markets, export to regional and international markets, and provide the industrial sector with new products that contribute to achieving self-sufficiency. He added in a statement to the Oman News Agency that this type of vehicle enhances the presence of Omani industries in regional and global markets, contributes to achieving economic diversification goals, and increases the added value of national industry. He emphasised that vehicle production represents an important step in the company's path toward industrial and technological expansion, and enhances the Sultanate of Oman's position as an advanced centre for manufacturing specialised vehicles and equipment, benefiting from the integrated infrastructure provided by the Special Economic Zone in Duqm. Karwa Motors is a strategic investment between the Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Oman Investment Authority, and the State of Qatar, represented by the national transport company, Mowasalat Qatar.
