Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Kamel Al-Wazir, alongside Oman’s Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, visited Sohar Port and Freezone to review the area’s industrial and logistics capabilities. Officials also highlighted the investment opportunities and incentives available within the freezone, as well as the strategic role of Sohar Port as Oman’s primary gateway for imports and exports, handling more than 80% of the Sultanate’s trade flows. They noted that the integrated logistics, metals, petrochemicals and food ecosystem at Sohar Port and Freezone has attracted investments exceeding $30bn. Al-Wazir stressed the importance of the Sohar Freezone and its existing industries as a potential platform for deeper industrial integration between Egypt and Oman. Following the briefing, the Deputy Prime Minister conducted a field tour of Sohar Port and the freezone, including visits to several berths and logistics facilities.

Source: Daily News Egypt December 23, 2025 16:59 UTC