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Muscat Daily
2 days ago
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Tender launched for commercial complex at 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 an administrative and commercial buildings complex in the Economic Zone at Al Dhahirah (EZAD) Square. The authority has invited experienced Omani-Saudi consortiums to submit bids via the electronic tendering platform 'Isnad'. The deadline for purchasing tender documents is June 26, with a site visit scheduled for June 30. The final date for submitting bids is August 11, 2025. The tender includes the development of the main square within the Al Dhahirah Integrated Economic Zone, encompassing a business centre, an administrative building, a commercial centre, as well as a hotel and a health centre. The scope of work comprises the execution of civil works, electrical and mechanical systems, and steel structures for the buildings. It also includes 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, Project Manager of EZAD, affirmed that smart city principles have been integrated into the design of the facilities. The buildings have also been designed in accordance 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. The Al Dhahirah Integrated Economic Zone is located 20 kilometres from the Empty Quarter border crossing between Oman and Saudi Arabia, and spans a total area of 388 square kilometres.
Zawya
03-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
No contracts with firms not meeting Omanisation rates: Tender Board
Muscat: The General Secretariat of the Tender Board has issued Circular No. (2025/2), directing all ministries and government units subject to the Tender Law to refrain entirely from contracting with private sector companies that fail to meet government-approved Omanisation rates. As per the circular, government entities are required to take the following measures: A mandatory clause related to Omanisation compliance and the employment of the national workforce must be incorporated into all tender documents prior to issuance, following the official template provided. Before awarding any contract, entities must verify that the bidding companies meet the Omanisation requirements through the electronic tendering system (Isnad), which is directly linked to the Ministry of Labour's database. For international companies and institutions not registered in the Sultanate of Oman but participating in international tenders, compliance with Omanisation obligations will be monitored post-award and during contract execution, in alignment with the local content plan. The circular underscores the government's commitment to enhancing employment opportunities for Omani nationals and ensuring that public procurement supports the country's strategic workforce 2022 © All right reserved for Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertising (OEPPA) Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Muscat Daily
02-06-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Firms not meeting Omanisation targets to lose govt contracts
By OUR CORRESPONDENT Muscat – In a move aimed at bolstering employment opportunities for Omani nationals, the Secretariat General of Tender Board has issued a circular directing all government entities to stop awarding contracts to private companies that fail to meet government-approved Omanisation levels. 'All entities subject to the provisions of the Tender Law must refrain from contracting with companies that do not comply with the Omanisation rates approved by the government,' the circular stated. To ensure effective implementation, the circular mandates that all government tender documents must now include a clause requiring compliance with Omanisation targets and the employment of Omani nationals, following a standard format. Prior to issuing any tender, government entities must verify that companies meet the stipulated Omanisation levels. This verification process will be carried out through the Isnad electronic tendering system, which is directly integrated with Ministry of Labour data. The circular extends these compliance requirements to foreign companies participating in international tenders. Although not registered in Oman, such companies must still adhere to local Omanisation commitments. Their compliance will be monitored after contracts are awarded and throughout the duration of project implementation in line with the broader local content plan. The directive reinforces the government's long-standing policy to enhance participation of Omanis in the private sector workforce.
Observer
02-06-2025
- Business
- Observer
No contracts with firms not meeting Omanisation rates: Tender Board
Muscat: The General Secretariat of the Tender Board has issued Circular No. (2025/2), directing all ministries and government units subject to the Tender Law to refrain entirely from contracting with private sector companies that fail to meet government-approved Omanisation rates. As per the circular, government entities are required to take the following measures: A mandatory clause related to Omanisation compliance and the employment of the national workforce must be incorporated into all tender documents prior to issuance, following the official template provided. Before awarding any contract, entities must verify that the bidding companies meet the Omanisation requirements through the electronic tendering system (Isnad), which is directly linked to the Ministry of Labour's database. For international companies and institutions not registered in the Sultanate of Oman but participating in international tenders, compliance with Omanisation obligations will be monitored post-award and during contract execution, in alignment with the local content plan. The circular underscores the government's commitment to enhancing employment opportunities for Omani nationals and ensuring that public procurement supports the country's strategic workforce
Zawya
11-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: Opaz floats tender to establish cold chains economic cluster in Duqm
Duqm: The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (Opaz) has invited specialised and experienced companies to contest a consultancy services tender for establishing a cold chains' integrated economic cluster project that the Authority intends to establish at the Special Economic Zone in Duqm (Sezad). Opaz set the 18thof March 2025 as the deadline for purchasing tender documents offered via the electronic tendering platform 'Isnad', affiliated with the Secretariat General of the Tender Board. The deadline for submitting bids is 17 April 2025. Eng. Ahmed Ali Akaak, CEO of the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (Sezad), said that the new project aims to develop an integrated infrastructure for cold chains, improve the efficiency of cold chains, enhance the competitiveness of Omani exports and support economic diversification. Akaak pointed out that the project also seeks to upgrade the capabilities of the Special Economic Zone at Duqm to store and distribute perishable products like food and pharmaceutical products more efficiently. This, he observed, would help cut down waste and improve product quality. © Muscat Media Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
