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Oman, one of the Gulf’s least developed states, makes arguably the most interesting case study in how ports can help influence economic policy and even political directi

September 2nd, 2014 - 10:12 GMT

'Sensitive assets': how ports are advancing the GCC's strategic interests

While economic growth and job creation will be the underlying drivers of GCC port development strategy, much will also hinge on how these strategic assets integrate into new, efficient transport networks being built.

Port of Salalah is the focus of today’s development, and officials have been mindful of the need to build up the logistics triangle which has taken a decade to come to fruition.

October 6th, 2013 - 02:35 GMT

Ahmed Akaak latest

'Sensitive assets': how ports are advancing the GCC's strategic interests

Salala's massive infrastructure development drive