Value Proposition & InvestmentOpportunities

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Agenda1. National Objectives2. Comparative & Competitive Advantages3. Economic Drivers4. Master Plan & Current Investment5. Incoming Projects 6. Business Opportunities7. Oman Company for Duqm Development

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1. Economic diversification beyond hydrocarbon.

2. Increase GDP’s share from domestic investments and FDI.

3. Balancing regional development.

4. Creation of high value jobs.

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Comparative Advantage1. Politically stable and secure national context.

2. Strategic location on international maritime routes outside the Straits of Hermuz.

3. Proximity to the giant Asian markets and the oil-rich Gulf countries.

4. Availability of mineral resources: limestone silica, basalt, and Gas as feedstock.

5. Pristine beaches and abundant fish stock.

6. Preferential access under GCC, GAFTA, and US FTA.

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Comparative Advantage1. Politically stable and secure national context.

2. Strategic location on international maritime routes outside the Straits of Hermuz.

3. Proximity to the giant Asian markets and the oil-rich Gulf countries.

4. Availability of mineral resources: limestone silica, basalt, and Gas as feedstock.

5. Pristine beaches and abundant fish stock.

6. Preferential access under GCC, GAFTA, and US FTA.

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Competitive Advantage

1. Lucrative tax exemptions and no FDI restrictions.

2. Access to land for long leasehold and at affordable rates.

3. Readily available infrastructure, multimodal transportation network and utility services.

4. Transparent and proactive regulatory environment.

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1. 100% foreign ownership2. Exemption from Taxes (30 years).3. The Capital Of the Project may be fully owned by non

Omanis .4. No currency restrictions and trading. 5. No minimum capital requirement6. Exemption from import & export duties7. Zero corporate tax8 Zero personal income tax

Pursuance by the Royal Decree number 119/2011 and 79/2013

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A Streamlined Regulatory Environment. SEZAD offers a single point of

contact; a “one-stop- shop, to investors to provide them withtransparent, efficient and timely regulatory services in the form of:

- Tax exemption package. - Business registration. - Planning and construction permits. - Environmental approvals. - Business licensing. - Facilitated process for obtaining work permits for expat

work force.

A Streamlined Regulatory Environment. SEZAD offers a single point of

contact; a “one-stop- shop, to investors to provide them withtransparent, efficient and timely regulatory services in the form of:

- Tax exemption package. - Business registration. - Planning and construction permits. - Environmental approvals. - Business licensing. - Facilitated process for obtaining work permits for expat

work force.

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1. A special economic zone with a total area of 1777 sq. km and 80 km coastline.

2. A maritime transit hub and a logistics gateway to the Region.

3. An export manufacturing complex based on: petrochemicals, minerals and fisheries

4. A tourism destination: eco, cultural and adventure tourism.

5. An incubator of renewable energy and clean technology industries.

WHY DUQM

RESIDENTIALZONE(2290 Ha)

CENTRAL BUSINESSDISTRICT

FISHERIESZONE

INDUSTRIAL ZONE(365 km sq)

SEA PORT (2250 m x 350 m; 18 m draft)

DRYDOCK2 basins at 8 m depth

TOURISM ZONE(24 km sq)EDUCATION

& TRAINING ZONE

LOGISTICS

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Business Clusters

Planned Projects

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Frontier Town

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Investment

Industrial49%

Residential/Commerci

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Tourism8%

others1%

95Million OMR

Incoming Projects

Projects Title Start Finish

Natural Gas Supply Jun 2014 Nov 2018

Oman GCC Railway Feb 2014 -0-

Port superstructure Jul 2014 Feb 2017

Port expansion Jun 2014 Dec 2015

Road network Apr 2012 Aug 2020

Expansion of Water distribution network Oct 2014 Mar 2019

Expansion of Electric distribution network Oct 2014 Jun 2020

Sewage network Jun 2014 Nov 2018

Incoming Projects

Projects Title Start Finish

Public parks Feb 2014 Mar 2016

Social Amenities Apr 2013 Jul 2019

Rock garden Feb 2014 Mar 2016

Landscaping Mar 2014 Jun 2020

Inter and intra bus stations Jul 2016 Jul 2019

Consulting services Dec 2013 Jun 2018

Project management Jan 2013 Jul 2018

Government buildings Oct 2012 Jul 2020

Environmental Facilities Jun 2012 Sep 2015

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Crown Plaza Hotel

Crown Plaza Hotel

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Private-sector initiatives

Public-Private-Partnerships

Government procurement

Opportunities are driven by a Growing GDP and aBoom in Construction Activities in the GCC; andinclude:

• Mining and Mineral Processing: Silica, Lime,Kaolin, Soda Ash, Fuller’s Earth, Gypsum, Salts,Granite, Marble.

• Oil Refinery Downstream Products: Olefins andAromatics.

• Manufacturing: Glass, Cement, Paints & Coatings, Fertilizers, Granite Fiber, Ceramic Tiles & Fixtures, Solvents, Detergents, Adhesives and Polymers. 31

Industrial Manufacturing Warehousing & Logistics

Freight Forwarding

Port and dry dock Port and dry dock support

businessesMineral Based Manufacturing

Oil Refining

Mineral Extraction & Processing

Fishery & Aquaculture

Petrochemicals

Transportation: sea, air and land

Logistics Villages

Supporting Services

SMEs

Food & BevergeManufacturing

Education & Training

Software & ICT

Commercial & Financial

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Engineering &

Construction

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Tourism & Real Estate

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Residential & Labor

Housing

Offices & Commerci

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1. Power Generation & Desalination2. Renewable energy: wind and solar3. Waste management: residential and

industrial4. Education and Training5. Air cargo facilities6. New port facilities7. New dry dock facilities

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PROJECT SCHEDULE STATUS

Marine Port: liquid berth Jan 2013 to Jul 2018 (Tender Proposal Evaluation)

Airport: passenger and cargo terminals Sep 2013 to Apr 2016 (Tendering Process)

Municipal solid waste landfill Dec 2013 to Aug 2016 (Feasibility Study/Scope of Works)

Water Discharge & canals Jan 2013 to Dec 2017 (Consultancy Design & Engineering Works)

Fisheries Port Mar 2013 to Jul 2016 (Tender Proposal Evaluation)

Urban development of Duqm New Town Feb 2014 to Mar 2019 (Conceptual Study)

New roads Jan 2013 to Nov 2016 (Engineering, Procurement & Construction Works)

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• A publicly owned company for the development of the zone.

• Manages and operates public assets in the zone.

• Develops land, structures business opportunities, markets and conducts commercial transactions.

• Provides opportunities for PPPs (JV, BOT, and BOO).

• Leverages private-sector financing for infrastructure projects.

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