Sunday 22 / June / 2025
Muscat: The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones has detected some illegal practices by some beneficiaries and investors in lands granted in the Special Economic Zone in Duqm.
A statement issued online by authority said: "The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones would like to note its observation of some illegal practices by some beneficiaries and investors of the lands granted to them under the law on the right to usufruct lands in the Special Economic Zone in Duqm. These lands are being announced for sale on commercial platforms, various markets, Internet sites or social media platforms."
"Such practices constitute an infringement of state property and violate the laws, regulations and systems in force in accordance with Royal Decree No. 105/2020 to establish the Public Authority for Economic Zones and Free Zones and Royal Decree No. 2013/79 issuing the Duqm Special Economic Zone System."
"These lands were granted to the beneficiaries and investors for the purpose of establishing a specific project in accordance with the terms of the previously signed agreement in this regard. Therefore, the authority calls on all beneficiaries and investors to avoid such practices that violate the law and that would expose the owner to legal accountability," the statement added.
