VOL. XLV

No 31

5-August-2002

OMAN

Dutch Firm Wins Management Contract Of SoharPort

The Oman Governmenton 23 July awarded a 25-year management contract for the operation of thenorthern port of Soharto the Netherlands Rotterdam Port Authorities. Themove is part of Omansdrive towards diversification of its economy through privatization. A new firmcalled Sohar Industrial Port will be set up todevelop, manage and promote the port, with Omanand the Dutch side each owning 50% of the firm. The port is...