Pharmaceutical Industry
Salalah Free Zone provides a world-class platform for pharmaceutical investments, featuring:
Infrastructure
Warehouses equipped with state-of-the-art temperature control and custom-modifiable features to meet pharmaceutical standards. These facilities ensure the safe storage and handling of medical products.
Dedicated Zones
A fully operational medical and pharmaceutical technology complex, "Flex Farms," designed to attract cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturers and biotech firms.
Government Support
Collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Tender Board ensures off-take agreements for local and international pharmaceutical producers, reducing market entry risks and encouraging long-term partnerships.
Strategic Access
Close proximity to rapidly growing regional markets such as the GCC, East Africa, and South Asia, with integrated logistics solutions to ensure fast and efficient product distribution.
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Food Industry
Salalah Free Zone presents unmatched opportunities for food processing businesses by leveraging:
Natural Resources
Access to rich fisheries resources along the Arabian Sea and extensive agricultural resources in Oman’s Nejd area, ensuring a steady supply of raw materials.
Proximity to Markets
Strategic positioning near high-demand consumer markets, including Yemen, East Africa, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
Advanced Logistics Infrastructure
Comprehensive logistics services, including a state-of-the-art port, international airport, and well-connected road networks, allow seamless import of raw materials and export of finished goods.
Government Incentives
Close proximity to rapidly growing regional markets such as the GCC, East Africa, and South Asia, with integrated logistics solutions to ensure fast and efficient product distribution.
Energy & Utilities
Reliable access to competitively priced electricity, gas, and water supports large-scale food processing operations.
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Petrochemicals
As a regional petrochemical hub, Salalah Free Zone provides unparalleled advantages, including:
Established Ecosystem
Presence of existing petrochemical projects, such as methanol, ammonia, LPG, and PET production, creating opportunities for downstream industries.
Integrated Infrastructure
A central services corridor and gas pipeline network support efficient transport and processing of raw materials.
Strategic Location
Proximity to the Port of Salalah, a global hub for liquid bulk exports, ensures seamless global distribution.
Investment Incentives
Long-term tax exemptions, no customs duties, and access to cost-effective utilities make it an attractive destination for petrochemical investments.
Downstream Opportunities
Potential for developing specialized products such as engineering plastics, solvents, and industrial chemicals to meet growing global demand.
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Mining and Mineral Processing
Dhofar — with Salalah at its core — is rich in essential raw materials such as limestone, gypsum, dolomite, and silica, making it a prime location for mineral extraction, value-added processing, and export-driven industrial development.
Proximity to Mineral Reserves
Easy access to major quarries and raw materials in Dhofar and surrounding regions.
Integrated Infrastructure
Direct connectivity to Salalah Port, enabling efficient export of processed minerals to global markets.
Cost Advantages
Competitive lease rates, tax exemptions, and duty-free import of equipment and raw materials.
End-to-End Industrial Support
Opportunity to establish downstream processing facilities such as lime, cement, gypsum board, and metal fabrication plants.
Sustainability & Innovation
Support for eco-friendly processing technologies and value-added mineral applications.
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Logistics Sector
Salalah Free Zone — strategically located next to the Port of Salalah and along key East-West shipping lanes — serves as a vital logistics hub connecting Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Its multimodal infrastructure, business-friendly environment, and access to major trade routes make it ideal for integrated logistics operations, warehousing, and re-export activities.
Strategic Location
Direct access to the Port of Salalah, one of the busiest transshipment hubs in the region, with seamless sea-air-land connectivity.
Multimodal Infrastructure
Integrated logistics ecosystem with bonded warehouses, trucking terminals, and customs facilities all within the Free Zone.
Cost Efficiency
Competitive lease rates, long-term tax exemptions, and duty-free status for goods and equipment enhance operational viability.
Supply Chain Integration
Ideal environment for third-party logistics (3PL), e-commerce fulfillment centers, distribution hubs, and freight consolidation services.
Value-Added Logistics Services
Opportunities to offer light manufacturing, labeling, packaging, and assembly before re-export or local distribution.
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Green Industries
Salalah Free Zone is at the forefront of Oman's green energy transformation, providing:
Renewable Energy Infrastructure
Large-scale projects for green hydrogen and ammonia production, alongside facilities for solar panel and wind turbine manufacturing.
Government Backing
Oman’s Hydrogen Strategy, coupled with fast-track approvals and joint investments, ensures a favorable regulatory environment for green energy businesses.
Export Potential
Dedicated infrastructure at the Port of Salalah to facilitate the export of green ammonia, helping businesses tap into global markets focused on clean energy.
Global Collaboration
Partnerships with international stakeholders in renewable energy to drive innovation and expand market reach.
Rising Demand
Increased focus on decarbonization and achieving net-zero by 2050 offers long-term growth potential for green industries.
