Duqm and special zones · Economic zones

2013 Statute of the Special Economic Zone at Duqm

Establishes the legal framework for the 2013 special regime, incentives, land and administration of the Duqm zone.

Material typeRoyal Decree

Legal branchDuqm and special zones

Legal layerEconomic zones

Source languageOfficial Arabic text

Review dateSeptember 13, 2026

Document overview

Establishes the legal framework for the 2013 special regime, incentives, land and administration of the Duqm zone.

Scope and exclusions

Applies to

Applies to persons, bodies, assets and procedures expressly covered by the instrument in the field of the 2013 special regime, incentives, land and administration of the Duqm zone.

Limitations and exclusions

Does not replace the current Special Economic Zones and Free Zones Law 38/2025, current OPAZ Statute 39/2026 or later decisions; special and later rules require separate review.

Official source

Royal Decree 79/2013 · read with Royal Decrees 38/2025 and 39/2026 · Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs

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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