OPAZ (Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones)
OPAZ is the administrative body overseeing Oman's largest economic hubs, including Duqm (SEZAD) and the Sohar/Salalah Freezones. It provides an integrated licensing system where investors can obtain all permits through a single window, making it the "One-Stop-Shop" for industrial growth.
Key 2026 Functions:
Fast-Track Permitting: Issuing industrial and environmental licenses via a unified digital platform.
Hydrogen Leadership: Managing the infrastructure required for the Sultanate's green hydrogen projects.
