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5/27/25, 3:55 PM Hamdan bin Mohammed witnesses signing of agreement to develop, operate Phase One of Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone in …
year - highlighting the deepening economic partnership.

The Al Rawdah Zone is expected to accelerate this trend by establishing a modern and advanced ecosystem for trade
and manufacturing.

DP World brings four decades of expertise in developing and operating economic zones, including the Jebel Ali Free
Zone (Jafza), the first free zone in the Middle East and one of the most successful globally.

This experience along with its portfolio of 11 economic zones worldwide positions DP World to deliver a future-ready,
integrated platform in Oman, supported by OPAZ’s national development strategy.

The signing was attended by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of
Dubai; H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai
Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group; and H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed
bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority.

Also present at the signing were Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs; Sheikh Salem bin
Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture; His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign
Trade; Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work
Application; Maryam bint Ahmed Al Hammadi, Minister of State; Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai
Chambers; Abdulla Al Basti, Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai; Lieutenant General Talal Belhoul Al
Falasi, President of Dubai’s State Security Department; and Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of Dubai
Department of Economy and Tourism.

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