DUQM

An Integrated Fishery Hub

in The Sultanate of Oman

� A newly emerging city

expected to host more

than 350,000 people

� A commercial port and

drydock, among the

world's largest in the

Middle East

Duqum City

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• A centuries old tradition

• Aquaculture development started in 2012

aiming at 20%/y growth rate

• Oman fishery today

— Over 191,000 tons in 2012, 21% higher than 2011

— Valued at US$ 355 million (first sale)

— Employs 45,000 Omanis

Fishery in Oman

“Oman is host to rich

marine species.”

International

Policy &

Planning

National

Policy &

Planning

National

Fisheries

Policy

Five-Year Plan (2011-

2015)

Strategic Direction

DUQM

An Integrated

Fishery Hub

An extra 40 million tons of fish will be needed by 2025 (World Bank,

2007)

A market led approach

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Strategic ObjectivesCreating a Sustainable Fisheries with particular emphasis on:

Maximizing Socio-economic Returns (GDP, Food Security, Jobs )

Introducing Technology & Innovation

Environmental Efficiency

Private-sector Led Growth

Quality Product

Competitive Advantage & Global Recognition

� Commercial Fishing Harbour

� Oceanic landing facilities

� International and national legal and hygiene compliance

� Support services

� Quick clearance – export & other regulatory formalities

Main components of the cluster:

� Processing plants

� Cold stores

� Office and agency requirements

� Support infrastructure

� Research and Quality testing labs

� Training centres

Main components of the cluster:

� Fisheries Industrial Estate

Master Plan

Fisheries Industrial Zone

Duqm Fisheries Industrial Estate : the

Opportunity for Growth of Oman’s Fish Sector

• Duqm will be the hub of a step-wise expansion in

the fisheries sector – catching, importing,

processing and distribution, exporting plus all the

dependent trades.

• Duqm should be able to attract all categories of

fishing vessels, including the largest, from other

countries operating in the Indian Ocean.

• Higher fish landings will spawn much larger fish processing and transportation activities, and therefore many new small businesses as well as investment opportunities for older businesses, and jobs for Omanis.

• The fish industry in Duqm will be an industrial cluster. It will be encouraged by the excellent communication links (road, rail and air) planned for the Duqm development.

The Benefits Multiply

8 sq km

The city of Duqm and the Fisheries Industrial Estate

Source: Jurong Consultants Pte. Ltd

Fishing port

A Unique Opportunity

• A huge potential for expansion

• Proximity to major international markets

• A country with high credibility

- Resources biodiversity along > 3000 km coastline

- World class infrastructure

- Excellent seafood processing sector

- Strategic location close to key export markets

- An investor-friendly environment with attractive

suite of incentives

- Political stability and an orderly civil society

- Professional, business-friendly legal and

regulatory framework

Why investing in Oman

The government is looking for a

strategic partners to build and

operate the fishing industrial

estate

Our commitment• The Government will invest in the

fishing harbour and supporting facilities (> 250 m $)

• No restrictions on currency repatriation

• Long term land lease

• Low input costs: fuel, energy, labour etc

• Financial incentives

�Tax holiday & Duty benefits

�Soft loans

Our expectations

• Long term business commitment –sound investments in Oman

• Proven track record in fish processing, marketing

• Strong sense of social commitment

• Majority/Wholly owned foreign investments possible

• Easy clearances

Come, talk to us

• One-to-one sessions

• Visit Oman

• Give your proposals

• Let’s grow together

• Do come, to DUQM

Master Plan

Fisheries Industrial Zone

Thanks for your valuable time

and keen interest