Oman Sultani Decree No. 105/2020 Establishing the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones and Determining Its Competences.

Oman Sultani Decree No. 79/2013 Issuing the Regulation of the Special Economic Zone at Duqm was issued on 26 December 2013.

The Special Economic Zone Authority in Duqm (SEZAD) was established by Oman Sultani Decree No. 105/2020 Establishing the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones and Determining Its Competences. SEZAD is a governmental body with juristic personality, and financial and administrative independence. SEZAD aims to oversee the implementation of all projects in Duqm and the region to contribute to overall economic and social development. SEZAD is granted usufruct rights to use state owned lands in the zone. It is also authorised to establish, and be a shareholder, in companies with the aim of developing the region and its main sectors.

The following executive regulations have been issued by SEZAD: