{"id":54261,"date":"2026-09-01T05:23:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T05:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/54261\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T08:01:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T08:01:06","slug":"%d8%aa%d8%b9%d8%b2%d9%8a%d8%b2-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b9%d8%a7%d9%88%d9%86-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%84%d9%88%d8%ac%d8%b3%d8%aa%d9%8a-%d9%88%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%b3%d8%aa%d8%ab%d9%85%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%8a-%d8%a8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/54261\/","title":{"rendered":"Oman and Saudi Arabia strengthen cooperation in logistics and investment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, headed by <a href=\"https:\/\/saudipedia.com\/en\/rumaih-mohammed-al-rumaih\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr Rumaih bin Mohammed Al Rumaih, Vice Minister of Transport and Logistics Services<\/a>, conducted a field visit to the ports of Sohar, Duqm and Salalah.<\/p>\n<p>The delegation reviewed the operational and logistics capabilities of Oman\u2019s ports and discussed opportunities for cooperation and investment in the transport and logistics sector between the two countries.<\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=117856106  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54252 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:1024\/h:683\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f18184.jpeg\" alt=\"Oman and Saudi Arabia strengthen cooperation in logistics and investment\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:1024\/h:683\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f18184.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:300\/h:200\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f18184.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:768\/h:512\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f18184.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:100\/h:67\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f18184.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:1200\/h:801\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f18184.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:1280\/h:854\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f18184.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:1280\/h:854\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/dpr:2\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f18184.jpeg 2x\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The delegation reviewed the infrastructure, facilities and services provided by Oman\u2019s ports, as well as their role in supporting trade flows and enhancing the efficiency of supply chains and logistics connectivity between regional and international markets.<\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=1906884808  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54251 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:1024\/h:683\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f18c59.jpeg\" alt=\"Oman and Saudi Arabia strengthen cooperation in logistics and investment\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:1024\/h:683\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f18c59.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:300\/h:200\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f18c59.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:768\/h:512\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f18c59.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:100\/h:67\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f18c59.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:1200\/h:801\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f18c59.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:1280\/h:854\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f18c59.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:1280\/h:854\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/dpr:2\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f18c59.jpeg 2x\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The two countries held joint meetings during which they reviewed areas of cooperation in port management and operations and logistics services, and exchanged expertise and experience. They also discussed available investment opportunities and the potential to develop joint partnerships that would contribute to greater logistics integration between Oman and Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=1922099213  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:1024\/h:683\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f19474.jpeg\"  decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54253 size-large\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20683%22%20width%3D%221024%22%20height%3D%22683%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%221024%22%20height%3D%22683%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Oman and Saudi Arabia strengthen cooperation in logistics and investment\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" old-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:1024\/h:683\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f19474.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:300\/h:200\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f19474.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:768\/h:512\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f19474.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:100\/h:67\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f19474.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:1200\/h:801\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f19474.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:1280\/h:854\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f19474.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:1280\/h:854\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/dpr:2\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a97146f19474.jpeg 2x\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The visit comes within the framework of the fraternal relations and strategic partnership between the two countries and their commitment to expanding economic and investment cooperation. This supports the growth of the logistics sectors and strengthens economic integration between them.<\/p>\n<p>The delegation was accompanied during the visit by Engineer Khamis bin Mohammed Al Shamakhi, Transport Undersecretary of the <a href=\"https:\/\/mtcit.gov.om\/the-ministry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meetings took place during a visit from a Saudi delegation to the Omani ports of Sohar, Duqm and Salalah.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":54259,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[116],"tags":[303,321,327,816],"class_list":["post-54261","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-trade-news","tag-oman-2040-en","tag-riyadh-en","tag-saudi-arabia-en","tag-transport-and-logistics-en"],"acf":{"fm_post_excerpt_app":"A Saudi delegation visited the Omani ports of Sohar, Duqm and Salalah."},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54261","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54261"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54261\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":54283,"href":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54261\/revisions\/54283"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54259"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54261"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54261"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54261"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}