The Sultanate of Oman has taken a significant step in the development of its maritime economy with the official inauguration of the Duqm Fishing Port.

The ceremony took place on February 14, 2024, in the presence of representatives from Ker-Oman and senior Omani officials: His Excellency Al Sunaidi, Minister of Finance, His Excellency Saoud Al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, and His Excellency Lieutenant General Hassan Bin Mohsen Al Sharqi, Minister of Transport.

A symbol of the national strategy for the blue economy, the Duqm Fishing Port is set to become a key logistics and industrial hub for Oman’s fishing sector. It will offer modern services, promote the development of high-value-added industries, and contribute to the creation of skilled jobs in the region.

Since its partial commissioning, the port has welcomed its first landings and offers access to essential services: water, ice, and fuel. It thus provides an operational foundation for fishing professionals.

Full commissioning is expected by 2027, with the gradual delivery of superstructures: fish market, training center, ship repair area, and other support facilities. The development of these infrastructures will be subject to international tenders, open to French companies interested in entering the Omani market.