A cooperation agreement has been signed in the Salalah Free Zone to conduct a technical and economic feasibility study for establishing the first car manufacturing plant in the Wilayat of Salalah, Dhofar Governorate.
This agreement was formalized between Salalah Global City Company, a prominent operator within the free zone, and the Chinese firm Jiangsu Changhong Intelligent Equipment, known for its expertise in producing and assembling automotive production lines.
The partnership between Salalah Free Zone and Jiangsu Changhong Intelligent Equipment highlights the strong confidence international enterprises have in Salalah’s investment climate, which is supported by its modern infrastructure, strategic connectivity to regional ports and markets, and the attractive incentives and support offered to investors across various industrial sectors.
Jiangsu Changhong Intelligent Equipment is widely regarded as one of the leading and most innovative Chinese companies specializing in advanced smart systems designed for industrial equipment and highly efficient automotive production lines.
With a well-established reputation, it has a proven track record of successful collaboration with major global automotive brands such as BMW, Volkswagen, Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, and BYD. Furthermore, Jiangsu Changhong Intelligent Equipment brings over 30 years of extensive experience in designing, developing, and establishing fully integrated car manufacturing plants across various international markets worldwide.
These initiatives are fully aligned with the national strategy of Oman to develop a comprehensive industrial system for electric vehicles, further strengthening Salalah’s role as a key industrial and logistics hub.
They support the ambitious goals outlined in Oman Vision 2040 and complement the Sultanate of Oman’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and achieving Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
