Sohar Port

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With the Strait of Hormuz in a chokehold due to Iran-U.S. hostilities, Oman has pitched to India investment opportunities in Sohar Port that could provide uninterrupted access to energy resources from the Persian Gulf.

About Sohar Port

• It is a deep-sea port situated in northern Oman, on the Gulf of Oman. 
• It is one of the largest and most strategically located deep-sea ports in the Middle East.
• It lies approximately 160 km south of the Strait of Hormuz, midway between Dubai and Muscat (capital of Oman).
• The port serves as a vital commercial hub connecting the markets of the Gulf region, the Indian subcontinent, and East Africa. 
• Sohar Port handles various cargo, including dry, break, and liquid bulk, as well as container shipping.  
• The port is managed by Sohar Industrial Port Company (SIPC), a joint venture between the Omani Government and the Port of Rotterdam.
• The Sohar Freezone adjacent to the port supports industrial activities such as petrochemicals, metals, and the energy sectors.

News: TH

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