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Oman signs $250 million EV manufacturing deal with Korea’s EL B&T in Duqm

May 11, 2026·Fast Company Middle EastEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

Oman's diversification push through industrial zones like Duqm reflects a broader GCC strategy to reduce hydrocarbon dependency and attract manufacturing investments in emerging sectors. EV component production aligns with regional efforts to participate in the global transition to electric mobility, though the scale and local supply chain integration will determine substantive economic impact. Such agreements typically signal government commitment to industrial policy and foreign direct investment frameworks, structural factors that influence currency stability and sectoral competitiveness across Gulf markets.

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