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22-506: The Freezone is a 4,500 - hectare development that, together with the Port, has attracted global investments of over US$ 26 billion. The Port handles over one million tonnes of sea cargo each week and around 3,500 ships a year; it is equipped with deep-water jetties capable of handling the world's largest vessels, the Valemax class of dry bulk carriers. Geography The town of Sohar lies in

44-644: A Ministerial Committee to develop the Port of Salalah (previously called Raysut) and establish a new Port in Sohar in 1995. Informal advisory work began from 1998 to 2000 in close cooperation with the Ministry of Transport and Communication. Subsequently, the first phase of the port was developed by the Omani Government. In 2002, the Government of Oman and the Port of Rotterdam signed an MoU to develop

66-576: A concession agreement for SOHAR Port, in July 2002. The Royal Decree 80/2002 ratified the Concession Agreement of Sohar Port and was issued in August of the same year. From 2003 onwards, the construction of the petrochemical complex, terminal and other utilities commenced. The first lease agreement between Sohar Industrial Port Company and Sohar Refinery was signed in the same year, followed by

88-728: A jobs program, and reshuffled the Omani cabinet. A number of enterprises and investment projects in Sohar are centred around the Port of Sohar . Established in 2002, the port has a strategic importance due to its nearness to the Strait of Hormuz . It is operated by the Sohar Industrial Port Company (SIPC). With current investments exceeding $ 12 billion, it is one of the world’s largest port development projects. The port's container terminal, managed by Hutchison Ports handles

110-480: A similar agreement for the general cargo terminal with Steinweg. In 2007 a concession agreement for SOHAR to develop a 4,500 ha free zone was signed, and SOHAR Freezone was established in 2010. Administration SOHAR Port and Freezone is managed by Sohar Industrial Port Company (SIPC), a 50:50 joint venture between the Port of Rotterdam and the Sultanate of Oman. Industrial Clusters SOHAR Port and Freezone

132-1490: Is the Entertainment Park in Sanaiyyah. The fourth is in falaj alqabail. There are many other parks, like Alminyal, Alsanqar, Alsuwaihra, Al Ons, Corniche park and Aluwaynat park. The city also has the Sohar Regional Sports Complex . Sohar has a hot desert climate ( Köppen climate classification BWh ) with very hot summers and mild winters. Precipitation is low; more than half of the year's total rainfall falls in February, and summers are almost completely dry. 15th century 16th century 15th century 16th century 17th century 18th century 19th century 16th century 17th century 15th century 16th century Portuguese India 17th century Portuguese India 18th century Portuguese India 16th century 17th century 19th century Portuguese Macau 20th century Portuguese Macau 15th century [Atlantic islands] 16th century [Canada] 16th century 17th century 18th century 19th century Al Batinah North Governorate Al Batinah North Governorate ( Arabic : محافظة شمال الباطنة Muḥāfaẓat Šamāl al-Bāṭinah)

154-676: Is undergoing the Sohar Port South Development, which will add 250 hectares to the industrial port's current capacity of 2,000 hectares by January 2019. The first phase is underway with an increase of 50 hectares in area, and additional expansions planned in subsequent phases. Sohar Sohar ( Arabic : صُحَار , romanized :  Ṣuḥār ) is the capital and largest city of the Al Batinah North Governorate in Oman . An ancient capital of

176-636: The Arab Spring uprisings. Although protests also occurred in Muscat and Salalah , the Sohar protests were the biggest in the country, attracting an estimated 2,000 people at times. The protesters' initial demands were for more job opportunities and greater political participation; later demonstrations also called for the release of detained protesters and an inquiry into the use of violence by security forces. The protests centered on Sohar's Globe Roundabout . In response, Sultan Qaboos announced reforms and

198-521: The 2000s has transformed it into a major Omani industrial hub. As the largest town in the region, it has been argued that Sohar is to be identified with the ancient town called 'Omanah' ( Arabic : عُمَانَة ) mentioned by Pliny the Elder in his Natural History . This settlement is believed to have given Oman its name. According to Al-Tabari , in 893 or 894 C.E. , during the Abbasid era , there

220-465: The Sultanate and to the world. Apart from fuel products, the refinery also produces significant volumes of naphtha and propylene, which serve as feedstock for an adjoining aromatics and polypropylene plant. Food The Food Cluster at SOHAR includes a flourmill, a sugar refinery, a grain silo complex and an upcoming soya bean crushing facility. The cluster is able to load and unload 600 tonnes of grain per hour. SOHAR Port South Development SOHAR Port

242-473: The adjacent U.A.E. city of Al Ain . By the 10th century , Sohar was one of the richest ports of the Persian Gulf . It was praised by Ibn Hawqal and Al-Maqdisi , who called it "flourishing, populous, beautiful, pleasant and delightful", and compared it favourably with the ports of China . Aloes , wood, bamboo, sandalwood and spices were brought from India and frankincense from Dhofar . The city

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264-766: The centre of the Al Batinah Region , in the North of Oman. This provides SOHAR Port with a strategic location outside the Strait of Hormuz - the only stretch of water between the Gulf and the Indian Ocean, and an important means of sea transportation linking the Gulf region to India, the rest of the Middle East, China and South East Asia, as well as Europe. History His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said , set up

286-591: The country that once served as an important Islamic port town on the Gulf of Oman , Sohar has also been credited as the mythical birthplace of Sinbad the Sailor . It was historically known as Mazūn ( مَزُوْن ). At the 2010 census, Sohar's population was 140,006, making it Oman's fifth most-populated settlement. Described as an industrial town, the development of the Sohar Industrial Port during

308-661: The early 16th century , Sohar was conquered by the Portuguese Empire , which used the city to control the entrances to the Arabian Gulf and trade in the region. It was part of a web of fortresses controlled by the Portuguese, from Bahrain to Hormuz , and was depicted in António Bocarro's 17th-century Book of Fortresses . Starting on 26 February 2011, Sohar was the site of mass protests , part of

330-598: The largest rare earth metal plant of its kind, second only to China. The plant will manufacture antimony metal and trioxide, a precious mineral used as a flame retardant in a wide range of industries. A recent signing will also see the construction of additional ferrochrome furnaces that will increase production capacity. Petrochemicals SOHAR is home to Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company's (Orpic), whose refineries in Sohar and Muscat as well as their integrated Aromatics and Polypropylene Plants, provide fuel, petrochemicals, polymers and other petroleum products to

352-557: The majority of the container cargo of North Al Batinah region of the Sultanate. The industrial development of Sohar was prioritised in the Omani Government's economic development plan in 2020. Investments include more than $ 5 billion in the steel industry in which Oman aims to be one of the Gulf Cooperation Council 's leading producers. In addition to the steel industry, there is also the industry of aluminium in Sohar industrial area. The Sohar Aluminium Company

374-443: The steady growth in aggregate cargo volumes and investments at the port by delivering additional cargo capacity and attracting more business to SOHAR. Metals The metals cluster at SOHAR has experienced rapid development over the years. SOHAR is equipped with deep-water jetties capable of handling the Valemax class of Very Large Ore Carriers, which are among the world's largest ships. Apart from aluminium and streel, SOHAR also hosts

396-662: Was a dispute about who should rule Oman amongst local factions. A faction that approached the Abbasids was the Bani Sama, who were based in Al-Buraimi or Tawam, before moving to Sohar. Bani Sama also referred to themselves as the Wajihid Dynasty , and assumed leadership over the region. The present-day town of Al-Buraimi is part of a historical region that Tabari referred to as ' Tawam ', which nowadays also includes

418-481: Was constructed in the late 13th century by the " Princes of Hormuz " while the city remained under Nabhani control. The two entities maintained an agreement over maritime and internal control of Oman. After a period of ruin, Sohar was re-established in the 15th century as a minor port under the Hormuzi- Qalhati sphere of influence. It was still an international port until at least the 16th century. In

440-589: Was established in 2004 and it is considered one of the leading projects that play a major role in the sultanate’s economic diversification strategy. Sohar has four high educational institutes: Suhar also has a number of international schools such as: Sohar has four main parks. The first is Sohar Park, located in Al Humbar. The second is the Silver Jubilee Park which is located in Sallan. The third

462-574: Was originally planned around three key industrial clusters, namely logistics metals, and petrochemicals. The port has since added a fourth pillar with the launch of the SOHAR Food Cluster, complemented by the first dedicated agro bulk terminal in a region heavily dependent on food imports. Logistics The SOHAR Port South expansion is fundamental to Oman's national focus on growing the logistics and industry sectors as part of its ongoing economic diversification efforts. This expansion will aid

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484-590: Was sacked by the Buwayhids in 971 and its trade went into decline. It also suffered from attacks by the merchants of Kish across the gulf, who briefly took control of the city around 1100. Sohar then became the initial seat of the Sultanate of Sohar , under the rule of the Bani Nabhan dynasty. They achieved ascendancy after being appointed governors of Sohar by their Buyid suzerains. The city's famous fort

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