Oman, China Explore Stronger Investment Cooperation In Economic Zones

TDT | Manama

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Oman and China are exploring deeper investment cooperation across special economic zones, free zones and industrial cities as Muscat seeks to attract more Chinese investment into its growing industrial and logistics sectors.

Qais bin Mohammed Al-Yousef, Chairman of Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ), held talks in Muscat with a delegation from China’s Hainan province, led by Executive Vice Governor Beteer.

Discussions focused on investment opportunities within OPAZ-supervised zones, cooperation with Hainan and partnerships between companies and institutions in industrial and economic sectors. The two sides also discussed coordination between economic zones and ports, developing specialised industrial clusters and exchanging expertise in zone development and management.

OPAZ highlighted Oman’s strategic location, ports, airports, infrastructure and access to regional and international markets as key advantages for Chinese investors.

The talks also explored ways to strengthen links between Omani and Chinese business communities and promote available investment opportunities.

No specific agreements, investment commitments or implementation timelines were announced.

Chinese companies already have a growing presence in Oman’s economic zones. In 2025, committed investment across OPAZ-supervised areas reached OMR 22.4 billion, with industrial projects accounting for most new investments.