Muscat – Oman and Saudi Arabia are seeking to strengthen cooperation and investment in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on enhancing connectivity, developing joint opportunities and supporting trade between the two countries.

As part of these efforts, a delegation from Saudi Arabia, headed by Dr Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih, Deputy Minister of Transport and Logistics, conducted a field visit to the ports of Sohar, Duqm and Salalah.

The visit aimed to assess the operational and logistical capabilities of Omani ports and explore opportunities for greater cooperation and investment in the transport and logistics sector between the two countries.

During the visit, the Saudi delegation reviewed the infrastructure, facilities and services provided by the three Omani ports, as well as their role in facilitating trade, improving supply-chain efficiency and strengthening logistical connectivity between regional and international markets.

The Saudi delegation also held joint meetings with Omani officials to discuss potential areas of cooperation, including port management and operations, logistics services, and the exchange of expertise and experience.

The two sides also reviewed investment opportunities available in the sector and explored the potential for developing joint ventures and partnerships that could contribute to greater logistical integration between Oman and Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi delegation’s visit highlights the growing focus on strengthening economic and investment ties between the two neighbouring countries, particularly in the transport and logistics sector, which plays a key role in facilitating trade and supporting economic diversification.

The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding economic and investment cooperation and developing partnerships that support the growth of the logistics sector and enhance economic integration between Oman and Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi delegation was accompanied during the visit by H E Khamis bin Mohammed Al Shamkhi, Undersecretary of Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Transport.