Oman's OPAZ announces tender for First Phase of Al Rawdah SEZ Water Drainage Project

Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) has announced the launch of a tender for the construction of surface water drainage channels in the Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone, reports Zawya.

Specialized companies are invited to purchase tender documents and submit bids through the e-tendering platform, ‘Etimad,’ for the project in the wilayat of Mahdah, located in Buraimi governorate.

This tender follows the signing of an agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) to fund the first phase of the surface water drainage project in the Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone.

Yahya bin Khamis al Zadjali, planning advisor to the Chairman of OPAZ, explained that the project is designed to protect the zone, including its tourism, industrial, commercial, and agricultural facilities. He added that the project will include an integrated network of open channels and water barriers to manage surface water flow caused by rainfall within the SEZ.

The tender involves constructing an 850-meter barrier, a 25-kilometer-long rainwater drainage channel, and related excavation, backfilling, grading, and other necessary works to support the zone’s economic and social objectives. Zadjali also emphasized that the drainage network will be designed to withstand exceptional weather conditions.

Located strategically in the wilayat of Mahdah, Al Rawdah SEZ serves as a vital logistics link between Oman and the United Arab Emirates

Located strategically in the wilayat of Mahdah, Al Rawdah SEZ serves as a vital logistics link between Oman and the United Arab Emirates. The zone is connected to Suhar and Jebel Ali ports, providing logistics providers, manufacturers, and commercial businesses with efficient access to GCC, Asian, and African markets.

In May, OPAZ signed an agreement with Mahdah Development Company to develop and operate the first phase of the SEZ, covering an area of 14 square kilometers. The planned total area of the zone is approximately 56.8 square kilometers.

The first phase of the project will focus on attracting investment in sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, pharmaceuticals, plastics, mining, food industries, and safety and security services.

Through the development of Al Rawdah SEZ, OPAZ aims to leverage the advantages of Oman’s various governorates, supporting economic and social development, creating employment opportunities for Omani youth, and stimulating key economic sectors.