Oman opens Duqm port as part of diversification push.

Oman officially opened Duqm Port on Friday as it seeks to diversify its economy and expand its infrastructure.

The project - which is being developed in partnership with the Belgium's Port of Antwerp - was opened in the presence of the Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, who arrived in Oman for a three-day trip on Thursday.

Duqm Port is a "major driver" of the projects under the Oman 2040 vision, Ahmed Al Dheeb, deputy chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones, said at the opening, the Oman News Agency reported.

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