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Why Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones Could Become a Major Engine for Africa–MENA Trade

May 14, 2026·The Voice of AfricaEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

Oman's strategic position at the confluence of the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean has historically positioned it as a regional trade hub, with its ports and free zones serving as critical infrastructure for commerce between Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Special economic zones across the GCC have traditionally functioned as mechanisms for diversifying hydrocarbon-dependent economies and attracting foreign direct investment, with similar initiatives in the UAE and Saudi Arabia demonstrating how institutional frameworks for trade facilitation can reshape sectoral composition and logistics competitiveness. Oman's particular geographic proximity to African markets and established Omani trading networks in East Africa create structural conditions distinct from other Gulf states, potentially i

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