Al Dhahirah Special Economic Zone · Economic zones

Establishment of the Al Dhahirah Special Economic Zone

Established a special economic zone in Wilayat Ibri. OPAZ reports an area of about 388 sq km roughly 20 km from the Rub al Khali border crossing.

Material typeRoyal Decree

Legal branchAl Dhahirah Special Economic Zone

Legal layerEconomic zones

Source languageOfficial OPAZ English presentation; the Arabic instrument remains legally controlling

Review dateSeptember 13, 2026

Document overview

Established a special economic zone in Wilayat Ibri. OPAZ reports an area of about 388 sq km roughly 20 km from the Rub al Khali border crossing.

Scope and exclusions

Applies to

Provides the zone's legal establishment and territorial basis for later development, operator arrangements and licensing.

Limitations and exclusions

Does not prove infrastructure readiness, availability of a particular activity, or automatic tax, customs, land or visa benefits.

Official source

Royal Decree 87/2025 · Oman Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ)

September 13, 2026

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This editorial overview explains the instrument's subject and scope but does not replace the authoritative Arabic text or the current consolidated version.

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