Agreement Signed Paving Way for Establishment of First
Car Factory in Salalah

Salalah,
10 Nov (ONA) — A cooperation agreement was signed today in the Salalah Free
Zone to prepare the technical and economic feasibility study for the
establishment of the first car factory in the Wilayat of Salalah, Dhofar
Governorate.

The
agreement, signed between Salalah Global City Company (one of the companies
operating in the zone) and the Chinese company “Jiangsu Changhong
Intelligent Equipment” (specializing in the manufacture of car production
and assembly lines), reflects the confidence of international companies in the investment
environment that characterizes the Wilayat of Salalah. This is due to its advanced
infrastructure, strategic location connected to ports and regional markets, as
well as the incentives and facilities it provides to investors in various
industrial sectors.

“Jiangsu
Changhong Intelligent Equipment” is considered one of the most prominent
Chinese companies in the smart systems industry for industrial equipment and
car production lines. It has a proven track record of cooperation with major
global brands such as “BMW,” “Volkswagen,” “Jaguar
Land Rover,” “Ford,” and “BYD,” in addition to over 30
years of experience in establishing integrated car factories worldwide.

These
projects align with the national direction to establish an integrated
industrial system for electric vehicles, which enhances Salalah’s position as
an industrial and logistics hub, supports the objectives of Oman Vision 2040,
and is in synergy with the Sultanate of Oman’s efforts to reduce carbon
emissions and achieve Net-Zero by 2050.

—Ends/AG